At the December 11 meeting of the Chatfield City Council, City Clerk Joel Young reviewed in detail the city’s budget; expenses and revenues. The Truth in Taxation public hearing ended with no comments from the public. Young listed expenses affecting the 2018 budget. Expenditure differences pointed out for 2018 for public works total $142,000. This will pay for additional … [Read more...]
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Chatfield Brass Band and Wit’s End Singers join together for Christmas concert
Tis’ the Season for music and merriment as the Chatfield Brass Band and the Wit’s End Singers join forces for a free Christmas concert on Sunday, December 10 at 1:30 p.m. in Potter Auditorium. The concert will include a wide variety of Christmas music that will be sure to get you in the Christmas spirit. Selections by the Brass Band include “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” … [Read more...]
New programs implemented in Chatfield Schools
The Chatfield School Board met on November 20, 2017, at 7 p.m. in the high school media center. Board members Jerry Chase, Lanny Isensee, Scott Backer, and Amy Jeffers were present along with Superintendent Harris, administrative assistant, Lorri Lowrey; business manager, Karyl Lyons and technology integration specialist, Kristi Cook. Board members Katie Priebe and Matt McMahon … [Read more...]
Chatfield certifies special referendum results
The November 7 results of the special referendum, to determine if Chatfield voters would authorize the city council to issue $4,402,000 in bonds for the construction of a new swimming pool, were certified at the city council’s November 13 meeting. Councilor Paul Novotny was absent. City Clerk Joel Young explained that state law requires the city council to certify election … [Read more...]
WIT Boyz expands business in Chatfield
Chris Musty and Luke Thieke opened WIT Boyz in 2010, a heavy equipment and semi service/sales company. Their business has flourished over the last seven years as they’ve served the local farming and trucking community. In addition to servicing semis, farm equipment, trailers, etc, WIT Boyz, a fully staffed, full-service mechanic shop, also offers DOT inspections and has … [Read more...]
Chatfield adopts Fillmore County mitigation plan
At an unusually brief meeting of the Chatfield City Council on October 23, the council adopted Fillmore County’s Hazard Mitigation Plan. Counselors Mike Urban and Paul Novotny were absent. Brian Burkholder explained that for about a year and a half a new revised mitigation plan has been in the development process. The hazard mitigation planning process was established under … [Read more...]
Chatfield schools reduce achievement gap
The Chatfield School Board met on October 16, 2017 at 7 p.m. in the high school media center. Board members Jerry Chase, Lanny Isensee, Scott Backer, Katie Priebe, Matt McMahon and Amy Jeffers were present along with Superintendent Harris, Community Education Director Luann Kleven and administrative assistant, Lorri Lowrey. There were no board committee reports. Community … [Read more...]
Chatfield approves updated emergency operations plan
At the October 9 meeting of the Chatfield City Council, Dan Jaquith described the purpose of the plan. He maintained that the city’s emergency services and local government are very prepared. They will respond professionally to protect lives and property. Efforts will be made to get utilities back on line as soon as possible after a disaster. The plan is a guide for emergency … [Read more...]
Harstad becomes Chatfield’s first female firefighter
Jill Harstad has always had a burning desire to become a firefighter, and recently that passion for helping others became a reality. Harstad, 35, grew up in Lanesboro, Minn., and graduated from Lanesboro High School in 2000. After marrying her husband, Andy and moving to Chatfield, she set her sights on becoming a firefighter with the Chatfield Fire Department. When asked … [Read more...]
Hong Kong restaurant opens in Chatfield
There is a new and exciting restaurant now open in Chatfield, Minn., and it is unlike any other eating establishment in Fillmore County. Hong Kong restaurant opened its front door on Tuesday, September 12, 2017, and the door has been swinging open and shut almost on a constant basis since. The anticipation was high in the area as residents waited for the Hong Kong … [Read more...]