October 2026 Monthly E-News | Village of Union Grove

By Village of Union Grove - Oct 01, 2026

Village Board Approves Three-Year Police Services Agreement with RCSO

The Village Board approved terms for a three-year agreement with the Racine County Sheriff’s Office covering 2027–2029. The agreement provides 7,000 hours of dedicated deputy coverage annually, with a 2027 contract cost of $545,359.50.

The Sheriff’s Office will also move the Village’s “power shift” to third shift. This change will provide a deputy on duty from 3–6 a.m., instead of having two deputies on duty from 7–10 p.m., extending dedicated coverage into the early morning hours.

Trick-or-Treating October 31

Village trick-or-treating will take place Friday, October 31, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. Residents handing out treats should turn on their porch lights. Drivers should use extra caution and watch for children crossing streets.

In-Person Absentee Voting Begins October 20

In-person absentee voting for the November 3 General Election will be available at the Union Grove Municipal Center, 925 15th Avenue, beginning Tuesday, October 20, through Friday, October 30. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

Please bring an acceptable photo ID. If you need to register to vote or update your address, also bring proof of residence showing your name and current address, such as a utility bill or bank statement.

Visit MyVote Wisconsin to view your sample ballot, check your voter registration, find your polling place, and learn more about absentee voting.

Fall Leaf Collection

Residents may begin raking leaves to the edge of the road on October 12. Public Works will collect leaves periodically beginning around mid-October and continuing through the week before Thanksgiving. The October 12 date is for placing leaves out and does not guarantee collection that week. Please set out leaves only. Branches and other debris can damage the leaf collection equipment.

New Fire Station Progress

Construction of the new Union Grove-Yorkville fire station continues. At its September meeting, the UG-Yorkville Fire Commission received a report from its project manager listing the project as approximately 80% complete.

Work planned for September included interior painting, flooring, ceilings, equipment bay flooring, driveway paving, and landscaping. Substantial completion is targeted for late November, with final completion anticipated in late December.

Village Board Updates

The Village Board held regular meetings on September 14 and September 28. Following is a recap of actions that took place:

September 14, Regular Meeting:

Reviewed Waste Management’s service performance, including continued missed yard waste collections, and requested further follow-up with the company.
Appointed representatives to a joint selection committee with Yorkville to review building inspection proposals.
Approved issuing a request for proposals for Village legal services.
Referred a proposed modified work policy for employees with medical restrictions to the employment attorney for review.
Approved a special event permit for the Greater Union Grove Chamber of Commerce’s October 3 event

September 28 Regular Meeting:

Approved a three-year police services agreement with the Racine County Sheriff’s Office, moving the power shift to a 10 p.m.–6 a.m. third shift while maintaining 7,000 annual contracted hours.
Met with Waste Management representatives to address continued missed collections and discuss improvements to service and communication.
Awarded the High School Water and Sewer Main Improvements Phase 2 contract to Wanasek Corporation for $619,578.
Approved purchasing a replacement sewer inspection camera system from Envirotech for $108,197
Approved a work order with Baxter & Woodman for engineering and construction management of the 2027 street improvement projects.
Approved a special event permit for Union Grove Methodist Church’s October 17 turkey dinner.

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.

October 5 - Joint Review Board (5pm)
October 5 - Plan Commission (6pm)
October 12 - Recreation and Parks Committee (5pm)
October 12 - Regular Village Board (6pm)
October 13 - Community Development Authority (5pm)
October 14 - UGYFD Commission (6pm at the Fire Station)
October 19 - Public Works Committee (6pm)
October 26 - Finance and Administration Committee (5pm)
October 26 - Regular Village Board (6pm)

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