March 2026 Monthly E-News | Village of Union Grove

By Village of Union Grove - Feb 28, 2026

Phase 2 of UGHS Site Improvements Approved

At its February 2 meeting, the Plan Commission approved site improvements at Union Grove Union High School focused on parking, traffic flow, and student safety.

As part of the broader referendum expansion, the project will ultimately increase total on-site parking from 354 spaces to 670 spaces, a net gain of 316 spaces. During this initial phase of construction, parking will temporarily decrease while new lots are developed in future phases.

The approved improvements also include reconfigured staff and visitor parking, a new bus drop-off loop, internal pedestrian walkways, lighting updates, and access changes coordinated with WisDOT.

These changes are intended to improve safety, traffic circulation, and long-term site capacity.

Spring Election Information

Polls will be open for the Spring Election on Tuesday, April 7, from 7 a.m. to 8 PM at Union Grove Municipal Center.

Three Village Board seats are on the ballot this spring:

Trustee Seat #2 – Kristy Boyle (Incumbent), unopposed
Trustee Seat #4 – Adam Graf (Incumbent), unopposed
Trustee Seat #6 – Eugene Bower (Incumbent) and Shai Demers

For voter registration status, absentee ballot requests, polling place information, and other election details, please visit myvote.wi.gov or the Village website.

For questions, contact the Village Clerk’s Office at (262) 878-1818 ext. 4.

Yard Waste Collection Begins

Seasonal yard waste collection will begin in March and continue twice per month through November. Residents may place yard waste at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on their scheduled garbage collection day.

Acceptable Yard Waste:

Grass clippings, leaves, and garden debris placed in compostable paper yard waste bags or in containers no larger than 32 gallons and weighing less than 50 pounds.
Brush must be less than 6 inches in diameter and no longer than 4 feet.
Brush must be bundled and weigh no more than 50 pounds per bundle.
Bundles must be stacked no more than 4 feet high and 6 feet long.
Limit one brush pile of this size per pickup.

Waste Management will not accept the following items as yard waste:

Soil, sand, or sod
Tree trunks and stumps over 50 pounds
Chemically or pressure-treated wood
Rocks, stones, concrete, or brick

Reminder to Not Flush Wipes into the Toilet

Disposable wipes may be convenient, but they do not break down like toilet paper. When flushed, wipes can clog both household plumbing and the Village’s sewer system.

Wipes catch on small imperfections inside sewer pipes, collect grease and debris, and build into large blockages that can plug the line. They also get pulled into lift station and treatment plant pumps, where they can cause significant damage. When that happens, equipment must be shut down and manually cleared, which takes staff time and leads to costly repairs.

Even if a product is labeled “flushable,” it should not be flushed. The only items that belong in the toilet are human waste and toilet paper.

Flushing wipes can result in expensive plumbing repairs at home and higher costs for the wastewater utility. Please dispose of wipes in the trash to help protect your plumbing and the Village’s sewer system.

Village Board Updates

The Village Board held regular meetings on February 9 and February 23. Following is a recap of actions that took place:

February 9 Regular Meeting:

Directed legal counsel to draft an ordinance updating the Village’s impact fees in accordance with the recently completed impact fee study.
Approved an intergovernmental agreement between the Village, high school, and elementary school allowing the school districts to use Village road salt, with reimbursement to the Village for the salt used.
Approved an intergovernmental agreement between the Village of Union Grove and the Village of Yorkville related to the 67th Drive reconstruction project.
Approved a resolution updating the Village’s Functional Classification System, relating to roadway classifications used for planning and funding eligibility.

February 23 Regular Meeting:

Approved Resolution 3-2026 providing for the sale of approximately $3,255,000 in General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2026A. Notes will finance capital improvements included in the Village’s CIP. These projects include reconstruction of High Street, 8th Avenue, and 67th Drive; rehabilitation of Well Tower 3; and stormwater rehab work.
Discussed updates to Sections 2-60, 2-62, and 2-68 of the Village Code relating to agendas, presiding officers, and committee reports. The item was tabled for additional research and Board review.
Discussed layout changes to the Village website to improve visibility and accessibility of meeting dates and times.
The Board approved a Professional Services Agreement with Dixon Engineering, Inc. in an estimated amount of $82,650 for engineering, bidding, construction administration, and warranty services associated with the rehabilitation of the 150,000-gallon water storage tank at Well #3.
Discussed proposed updates to Chapter 14 of the Village Code relating to animals and fowl and directed the Village Attorney to draft ordinance language for future consideration.
Approved a quote from Dorner Company to replace three influent pumps at the Wastewater Treatment Plant in the total amount of $183,975. Funding is to come from the Wastewater Utility Replacement Account.

Upcoming Meetings Schedule

Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are currently being held in-person at the Union Grove Municipal Center in the second floor Village Board Room. Meeting dates and times are subject to change.

March 2 – Finance/Administration Committee (5:30 pm)
March 2 – Plan Commission (6 pm)
March 9 - Recreation & Parks Committee (5:30 pm)
March 9 – Village Board (6pm)
March 10- Community Development Authority (5 pm)
March 11- Fire Commission (6 pm at the fire station)
March 16- Public Works Committee (6 pm)
March 23- Village Board (6pm)

Visit the Village Meetings webpage for meeting agendas, which are posted at least 24 hours before the meeting time.