Blog Posts - Richfield Today

Hwy Q and Hillside Road

12/17/2019

The intersection of Hwy Q and Hillside Road will be reconstructed with a new roundabout in 2023. That intersection was identified as one of the most dangerous intersections in Washington County’s 2019 Traffic Safety Analysis Plan. Allowing right turns only from Hillside Road has helped reduce accidents.

During 2013-2018, 37 accidents occurred at that intersection. Washington County, along with Richfield and Town of Lisbon, applied for and obtained Highway Safety Improvement funding for the project. The federal/state government will pay about $1,620,000 and local jurisdictions will pay about $180,000 of the project costs.

Source: Daily News

Breakfast with Santa - Cookie/Bake Sale

12/2/2019

Get ready for the annual St. Jacobi Church Breakfast with Santa and delicious homemade cookies/bake sale along with a delicious breakfast. December 21st, 8 - 11 AM Sterling Chalet.

For more information see the attached flier.

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Time for Clean Up at Q and 164

11/29/2019

The November 21st Richfield Village Board agenda had two closed session items the first one being:

CLOSED SESSION a. Discussion /Action to enter into Closed Session under Wis. Stats. 19.85(1)(g) conferring with legal counsel for the governing body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the governing body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved. - Grace Investors II LLC & Tenant for property.

That property is located on the NE corner of Hwys Q and 164 just north of the old church which was planned to be a new Lake 5 Dairy Store, but that never occured and is now owned by Grace Properties II, LLC, of Pewaukee.

After closed session, the village board came back into session and instructed staff to seek an order in Washington County Circuit Court to have the property cleaned up to meet village ordinances. The property is an eyesore with debris piled directly near the Welcome to Richfield sign which drivers see as they enter Richfield.

So sad that corner farm land could have been a modest retail center with a residential section a few years ago but residents near-by and the Hwy J Group who wanted No Four Lanes made it an issue and stopped the development. Now they and all of Richfield residents have a major eye sore.

Seems the nearby residents now do not like the smell coming from smoke as the debris is being burned. Some people are never happy.

Hwy 164 Richfield

11/21/2019

As seen in Nov 21 Daily News
Highway 164 in Richfield is now open

Traffic flow, safety work completed
By Ian Bergersen

Special to Conley Media

RICHFIELD — Highway 164 is now officially open and features new safety improvements and traffic flow upgrades.
“WisDOT would like to thank the Richfield area community for their patience and cooperation,” Wisconsin Department of Transportation Project Manager Kurt Flierl said in the final report.

The approximately 7.5 miles of roadway from County Highway E to County Line Road was upgraded with new designated turn and bypass lanes, and a new roundabout was built at the intersection of Highway 164 and Holy Hill Road to help improve traffic flow. Several hills along the highway were flattened to enhance visibility for motorists.

Over 625,000 cubic yards of earth was excavated and 160,000 tons of construction aggregate was crushed during the project. More than 65,000 tons of asphalt pavement was placed over the highway.

The project was completed on time by WisDOT despite delays due to weather. During construction, WisDOT coordinated with the State Highway Patrol and the Washington County Sheriff’s Department and added extra police patrols to monitor the increased traffic through the village.

“The Wisconsin DOT (Wis-DOT) did an outstanding job communicating with all entities and organizations,” Richfield Village Administrator Jim Healy said in an email. “Weekly meetings were one of the strongest communication tools this WisDOT team utilized to let stakeholders know what progress has been made, what items may need troubleshooting and three-week look ahead plans.”

Work yet to be completed includes permanent electrical connections for the lights at intersections and the roundabout, as well as restoration to ditches and side slopes. Work is scheduled for spring for reseeding and soil restoration.

Sew Many Pieces

11/15/2019

Hello Quilting Friends:
Where to begin?.... with all the new fabric coming at once the store looks totally different. Every where you look there is either new fabric or new samples or new ideas..... come check it out.

Christmas Sale... everything Christmas is 30% off..... Monday 18th thru Saturday 23rd
we will be closed the 28th and 29th to enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday
Saturday the 30th is a busy day !!!! You will want to be here.......
#1 it is Small Business Saturday...meaning everyone gets one item (including fabric) at 25% off
#2 it is the 5th Saturday Sale...meaning everyone gets one item (anything but fabric) at 40% off
#3 Master Quilters get two items (anything but fabric) at 40% off
got it?.... just show up and we will help you...

Two classes that still have some room...
Braided Twist class is Wed Dec 4th noon-3pm (see above)
Advance Lemoyne Star.... Sat. Dec 7th 10-2pm
Block Buster meets Sat 16th or Tues 19th or Thurs 21st 11am sharp! Bring show and tell, and if you did the blocks from last month please bring them.
One new Master.... Lola M. congrats !!

And I cannot forgot the BIG news...... Rob Appell will be coming to our store Wed June 3rd, the trunk show will be at 10am and there will be a meet and greet at 6pm. More details to follow.
See you soon,
Mickey sewmaypieces.com 262-628-9505

Paul Bugenhagen Jr for Court of Appeals

10/26/2019

Paul Bugenhagen Jr. is a candidate for Judge in District II Court of Appeals which includes residents of Richfield. Election date is April 7, 2020.

He has a strong conservative judicial philisophy and will uphold our laws and Consiitution as they are wrtten. He currently serves on the Waukesha County Circuit Court, is a family man and hard worker who looks at this election as an opportunity to be a positive influence and keep Wisconsin a great place to live, work and raise a family.

His opponent is Lisa Neubauer. Paul has the experience to replace liberal Judge Lisa Neubaurer, the same person who ran against Brian Hagedorn for Supreme Court Justice recently. She aggressively attacked Judge Brian Hagedorm for this faith and his desire to uphold the constitution.

Consider voting for Judge Paul Bugenhagen Jr for Court of Appeals.

Stop Robo Calls

10/25/2019

Do you have Charter for phone service? Getting Robo Calls and not liking it? Here is a possible answer.

Sign into your Spectrum account. Go to services toward the top of the page. Click on "go to voice zone". (Middle of the page on the right). In the first column check the "nomorobo" tab.

'The Christmas Stories Behind THE Story'

10/24/2019

'The Christmas Stories Behind THE Story' is a 4-part continuing education series that Jack Beck will be leading 2 Sundays in November and 2 Sundays in December at Shepherd of the Hills Church, 1350 Hwy 175, Village of Richfield.

November 17th: The Genealogy of Jesus (Matt 1:1-17)
November 24th: John the Baptist’s Birth Announcement (Luke 1:5-25)
December 15th: Jesus’ Birth Announcement (Matt 1:18-25; Luke 1:26-56)
December 22nd The Birth of John the Baptist (Luke 1:57-80)

See the attached file for additional information. ]

John (Jack) Beck is a noted author https://johnabeckauthor.com/

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Closure of Hwy 167

10/18/2019

As many of you know there is highway and railroad construction needed to complete highway work for the new Kwik Trip on Hwy 167 just off Interstate 41. This added work was required by WIS DOT.

The road was to be closed for only 1 week beginning Octover 21 but due to timing of various construction units the closure will begin October 21 and end mid-November. While Village staff tried to make other arrangements, Village staff had no authority to effect a change in timing. So please refrain from complaining to Village staff.

Attached is a Press Release from Village Administrator Jim Healy regarding this unfortunate road closure. Than you for your understanding and patience.

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Antlers for Lions Leader Dog Puppies

9/18/2019

Please don't throw them in a box......... Do you have a box of Antlers?

Lions Club International has a program to train Leader Dogs for the blind and they need antlers for the Puppies, Moms and Dads to chew on.

If you have any antlers or know of someone who does please contact Lion Leader Dog Puppy Raiser Debi Delie for pickup of antlers 715-305-5687.

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