April, 2026

Earth Day - April 22

Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April 22nd, aimed at raising awareness about environmental issues and promoting action to protect the planet. It encourages individuals and communities to engage in actions that conserve natural resources and address environmental challenges like pollution, deforestation, and wildlife conservation.

The first Earth Day was held April 22, 1970

City of Baraboo Updates

New Utility Bill Payment System - Caselle Community Connect

What to expect:

Real-time Payments: payments are posted immediately, eliminating processing delays.
Improved User Experience: view, pay, and track your utility bills with ease.
Easy Access: access your account 24/7 to review history and manage payments.

Action Required to pay online:

visit https://baraboowi.ourcommunityconnect.com
Create an account

*Payments still accepted at City Hall

*Those user's previously enrolled in AutoPay through PSN will remain active for the quarterly bill due April 20, 2026. It will no longer be active after May 31, 2026.

Make Payment & View Bills

City Assessor -

Accurate Appraisal, LLC

The City has hired Accurate Appraisal, LLC to conduct a market update for 2026.

All properties within the City received a letter similar to the one below.

Accurate Appraisal is in the field work stage - performing property evaluations.

Check back next month for when open book will take place.

Assessor Page

Leaf Pickup & Yard Waste

Spring leaf pickup will begin Monday, April 27 and continue until Friday, May 15. Leaves must be placed un-bagged on the treebank and be free of debris such as rocks, stumps, lumber, and other yard waste. Property owner may be invoiced for damages to City equipment due to contaminated leaf piles. During leaf pickup, please be certain that leaves are accessible by keeping vehicles and trailers away from leaf piles designated for pick-up.

Leaf Collection occurs within designated geographical areas that correspond to refuse collection routes. The day your garbage is scheduled to be collected (see "2026 Baraboo Refuse Calendar" below), is the day we will collect your leaves with the leaf vac. This rotation will continue until May 15. Fall leaf collection will begin Monday, October 26, and continue until Wednesday, November 25 (weather permitting).

This service is intended purely for leaf pick-up. Our leaf vacs are incapable of picking up yard waste such as grass clippings, potted plants, pumpkins, and garden materials. The City does not collect those materials. Yard waste materials must be dropped off at the City of Baraboo Compost Site located off at 407 Briar Street behind the old Public Works Garage.

At no time may leaves, grass clippings, brush, or other yard waste be deposited on the street or alley.

Not only does it impact ground water and surface water quality, it is also prohibited by Ordinance 8.15.

Brush Collection

Brush is collected the last FULL week of each month April through October. The weeks are indicated by a green outline on the "2026 Baraboo Refuse Calendar."

All brush must be placed on the treebank by 7:00 AM the Monday of a scheduled pickup week to be guaranteed a pickup.

For the safety and efficiency of our brush cleanup crew, brush must be stacked neatly with cut ends facing the same direction. Whenever possible, make a few separate piles that can be picked up by a single person. Please stack brush in a location where it is accessible to Public Works crews, does not impede vision of motorists, or block pedestrian walkways. Please avoid stacking brush close to fire hydrants and signposts.

Property owners not meeting these requirements may be required to re-stack the brush pile set out for pickup or dispose of the material on their own terms.

Monthly brush pickup is for typical residential yard cleanup of limbs and branches and not intended for lot clearing or complete tree removals. The City has right to refuse collection, and property owner may need to dispose of materials by their own means. The City will NOT pickup brush placed by a contractor. Contractors are responsible for the disposal of tree waste of which they generate.

Do not mix yard waste with brush to be collected. Brush piles containing yard waste, trash, lumber, or other debris will not be collected. Yard waste can be dropped off at 407 Briar Street behind the old Public Works Facility. Please be mindful of proper disposal locations marked by signage.

Below are pictures showing the proper way to place brush out for collection.

2026 Election Dates

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 - Partisan Primary

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 - General Election

If you, or someone you know, is not registered to vote, but is an eligible voter (18 years-old at time of election, WI Resident, US Citizen, non-felon):

Go to https://myvote.wi.gov to: