Thursday, February 23, 2012

2011-09-13 Wildfire

Smoke from Minnesota wildfires caused quite a stir in Northern Cook and Lake Counties this afternoon.  According to a Septemeber 13th Associated Press release,  ”The fire started August 18 with a lighting strike 20 miles from Ely, but only began spreading quickly this week in windy, dry conditions. The fire raced 16 miles east in a single [...]

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2011 Yard Waste Pick Up

Beginning April 11th, 2011, we will resume our yard waste program by picking up the kraft paper lawn and leaf bags. This service will continue through November 22th, 2011.

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Paving 2011

Paving projects for the summer 2011 include several areas in the North section of the Township.  They include Thunderbird Estates, Joan Drive, White Tail Pond, Nantucket Court, Whispering Oaks Lane, Hidden Oaks Drive, Deer Path Lane, and Crooked Creek Lane.  Check below for maps of areas… 2011-Paving-01 2011-Paving-02 2011-Paving-03

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GIS & Inventory

Since GIS’s inception in the early 1980’s, communities have looked to digital maps to comprehend detailed data within and around their boundaries.  It allows users to visualize information from such data contained in spreadsheets to reveal their relationships in order to make effective and efficient decisions regarding scheduling and maintenance.  We were able to utilize [...]

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