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USH-51 Reconstruction
4/21/2025
The City of Portage will be reconstructing USH-51 (W. Wisconsin Street), from W. Pleasant Street to W. Edgewater Street beginning on May 5th, 2025. Work will include installation of all new utilities along this roadway and is expected to be completed in late July. Following the City’s reconstruction, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation will be performing asphalt resurfacing on the same segment of roadway with an anticipated completion date in late August.
Flushing Notice
4/20/2025
This week the Portage Water Utility began their annual fall flushing of hydrants. This work will continue through mid-May. During this period, you may experience some discoloration in your water as a result of the flushing. If this happens, simply run your faucet with cold water until the water clears.
District 1 Vacancy
4/16/2025
The City is soliciting individuals interested in serving on the Portage Common Council, in District 1. Please see the attached notice and map. Applications are due on May 16th at 4:30pm.
Notice that the Assessment Roll is Open for Examination and Open Book
4/14/2025
Click below to see Notice that the Assessment Roll is Open for Examination and Open Book City of Portage, Columbia County
Spring Election April 1, 2025
4/1/2025
The City of Portage had two provisional ballots in Wards 4-6. Spring Election April 1, 2025
New Garage - Open House
3/24/2025
The City of Portage will be hosting an Open House Event at the new Public Works/Parks & Rec. Building, located at 401 Cemetery Road, from 10:00AM-12:00PM on Saturday, March 29th. This event will be open to the public. The City will offer guided tours of the new facility throughout the event.
Public Hearing Notice 4/10/2025 Dorr & Whitney St
3/11/2025
See the following link for Dorr & Whitney Streets Public Hearing 4/10/2025
2/27/25 Water Main Break
2/27/2025
The Portage Utility Department will be performing an emergency water main repair on the northern segment of Lennon Street today, Thursday, February 27th. In order to isolate the water main for repair, the water main will be turned off on Lennon Street beginning at 8:30AM from W. Slifer Street to the north dead end. Customers whose water services fall along this segment of roadway will not have water during the period of work which we are hopeful to be completed by close of business today. We apologize for any inconveniences during this timeframe.
2/14/2025 - Snow Emergency Declaration
2/14/2025
Due to the forecasted snow amounts and inclement temperatures to follow, the City has declared a Snow Emergency beginning Saturday, February 15th, 2025, beginning at 4:00AM. The Snow Emergency regulations allow the Department of Public Works to respond to snowfall events in a more timely manner, improve the efficiency of plowing operations, and provide safer travel conditions for the plow operators and motorists, alike. We appreciate you patience during the posted timeframes.
Frozen Plumbing Fixtures
1/21/2025
With the current temperatures today and into tomorrow, residents and property owners who have a history or concern of freezing interior plumbing lines are encouraged to protect against damage to these lines by insulating exposed pipes, turning off water chases, or running a thin stream of water (about the width of a pencil), from the indoor faucet farthest way from the water meter.
1/6/2025 Water Main Break
1/6/2025
A Construction Crew will be performing a water main repair Mid 500 block of East Slifer street tomorrow Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Beginning at 8:00AM. Additionally, in order to isolate the water main for repair, the water main will be turned off from Red Pine/Pine Ridge to Hamilton street on East Slifer Street. Residents in this area may experience low water pressure over night as water main needs to be isolated overnight. Customers whose water services fall along this segment of roadway will not have water during the period of work which we are hopeful to be completed by close of business day tomorrow. We apologize for any inconveniences during this timeframe.
1/3/2025 Water Main Break
1/3/2025
Update 1/3/25 11:21am - Water main is repaired and water is back on
Notice of Noncandidacy
12/27/2024
Alderperson Susan Bauer Frye has filed noncandidacy papers and will not be running for reelection for Alderperson District 2 in the April 1, 2025 Spring Election.