McFarland Photos of the Week Valentine's cards and treat bags were assembled for McFarland's Meals on Wheels participants this week. We'd like to extend our gratitude The Gingerbread House, Samantha Richards, and the Spread The Love Initiative for creating and donating these! Interested in submitting a photo? Send yours to [email protected], DM us on Facebook, or tag us on Instagram!

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This past Thursday, February 4th, was the release of our latest newsletter, The Outlook. It was distributed Village-wide within the The Thistle newspaper. In case you missed it, you can read a digital copy online or stop by the Municipal Center vestibule or contact E.D. Locke Public Library to get a hard copy.

Did you know... The Village of McFarland assesses all property annually through a program called Full Value Maintenance? In this program, every property is reviewed and adjusted to market value every year. Assessors review market sales from January 1st through December 31st of the prior year to determine your new value. The property tax bill you receive in December 2021 will be based on the new assessment value of your property using 2020 market data. More information can be found on the Accurate Assessor website.

A new Administrator Staff Report is available to view. Read up on topics including the new Village website, fire hydrant clearing, 2024 Exchange Street construction, the McFarland Sustainability Plan meeting, and the Public Safety Center.

McFarland Senior Outreach Services will be hosting Senior Film Fridays via McFarland Cable, every other Friday at 2pm! Its next showing, Sherlock Holmes and the Woman in Green, will take place on February 19th. More information on how to watch can be found on the Senior Outreach website. Don't forget to take the movie quiz and be submitted to a drawing to win a prize!

The Village is hosting many upcoming, virtual, informational meetings of future projects. Join us! Thursday, February 11th at 6PM McFarland's Sustainability Plan Tuesday, February 16th at 6PM 2024 Exchange Street Reconstruction Thursday, February 18th at 7PM Public Safety Center: Phase 2 More information on these meetings and how to join can be found on our new Community Calendar page!

Spring Primary Election for State Superintendent - February 16, 2021 Polling Place – McFarland Municipal Center, 5915 Milwaukee St. Polling Hours – 7 a .m. to 8 p.m.   The Village will hold the Spring Primary on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at the McFarland Municipal Center. The election is to narrow the candidates for State Superintendent of Public Instruction from seven candidates down to two candidates.   For a copy of the sample ballot, voter registration status, and other helpful voter information, visit My Vote Wisconsin. Mark your calendars for the upcoming Candidates' Forums (Village Board and School Board) on March 13th. More details to come!

Monday, February 15th: Plan Commission - 7:00PM Zoom Invitation Tuesday, February 16th: Joint Public Works & Public Utilities Committees - 6:00PM Public Utilities Committee immediately to follow. Zoom Invitation Wednesday, February 17th: D.E.I. Subcommittee - 6:00PM Zoom Invitation Thursday, February 18th: Senior Outreach Services Committee - 8:30AM Zoom Invitation Thursday, February 18th: Police & Fire Commission - 4:00PM Zoom Invitation Monday, February 22nd: Village Board - 7:00PM Zoom Invitation Tuesday, February 23rd: Communications and Technology Committee - 6:00PM Zoom Invitation Wednesday, February 24th: Finance Committee - 6:30PM Zoom Invitation Thursday, February 25th: Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee - 6:30PM Zoom Invitation

Agendas and packets can be found on our website at mcfarland.wi.us/agendas. All agendas and packets get published the Friday before the designated meeting. *Meetings are subject to change/cancel*

McFarland Senior Outreach Services is partnering with E.D. Locke Public Library on a Senior Community Craft Project. For our knitters and crocheters, check out the details below!

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