Located in the rolling hills of Green County in southern Wisconsin, the village of Monticello welcomes you to the Heart of Green County. This friendly community lies on the Wisconsin Highway 69 corridor between New Glarus, America's Little Switzerland, and Monroe, the Green County seat and is southwest of Madison, Wisconsin’s capital.
A little getaway located thirty miles south of Madison, Wisconsin's capital, Monticello offers closeness to the city and the wonders of the country. Monticello is a community with heart. That heart reaches out to visitors, as well as to recent and longtime residents. You are greeted with warm hospitality as you stroll along Main Street. Welcome to the place where there is a feeling of home, no matter where you hail from.
NOTICE -- VILLAGE OF MONTICELLO
DOWNTOWN BUSINESS OWNERS please be advised that there will be a construction meeting at the Village Hall at 9:00 AM on Thursday, July 29, 2010
PLEASE BE ADVISED THERE WILL BE A CONSTRUCTION MEETING
This meeting is being held to provide information to downtown business owners regarding the North Main Street reconstruction project. Please make arrangements to attend this meeting.
South Monroe Street Construction Update (Updated July,22, 2010)
All concrete work has been completed. Paving on S. Monroe is now complete. The item remaining is landscaping and will commence as time permits but will be completed before the scheduled completion date of October 2010. Access to and from property is now restored.
North Main Street Construction Update
N. Main St. pulverization is completed. The sewer main replacement is underway. Weather permitting, sewermain installation will take approximately 4 weeks followed by watermain replacement which will take approximately 3 weeks. Storm sewer installation will take approximately one week. Pedestrian traffic is available at most times and through vehicular traffic is allowed as available. Parking is not allowed on N. Main St. during construction other than for short drop off or pickup of passengers or for small deliveries. Detour and other construction signs have been placed and signs are out to direct local business patrons to additional parking areas.
Notes on Downtown Parking and Traffic
At a recent meeting of the Village Board, the following issues were discussed and decided upon.
- Is parking allowed on Main St. on Sundays? No.
- Is parking allowed on Main St. after "construction hours" during the week when there
are no longer any construction workers present? No.
- Is parking allowed on Main St. on blocks where construction is not actively
happening? No.
- Are people allowed to drive from E. Lake to the parking lot by way of Main St.? Yes,
when available and conditions allow, keeping in mind the possibility of on-coming
construction traffic or other vehicular traffic, since the barricades allow only a narrow
opening.
- Are people allowed to drive on Main St. in areas where construction is not actively
taking place? Again, yes, if crossing Main St. at intersections such as North Ave. and
Highland Ave, when available and conditions permit or if a unique situation requires it,
such as dropping off an elderly patient to the dentist or for "short" deliveries or other
passenger drop offs as noted earlier. In addition, Main St. can be used to get from one
intersection to another such as from Highland to North Ave, when conditions permit.
Always keep in mind that the construction equipment is large and bulky and smaller
vehicles may not be easily visible from such equipment and the road conditions are not
suited to easy navigation.
- Vehicles parked for any reason not allowed above will be reported immediately and
towed and/or ticketed.
- Webmaster's Footnote: In discussion with the management of the Bank of Monticello, the following was revealed. The parking
lot at the Bank is for customers only during normal banking hours (M-F) but downtown customers may park in the lot on weekends
and after 5pm on weekdays. Please note that the side of the parking lot opposite the bank (near Beth Lee Stern's jewerly shop) is reserved for the businesses on that side of the lot.
Today's Events
Farmer's Market in Monticello, WI
7/31
Stop in Monticello - for the Sugar River Farmer's Market. Held every Tuesday 6:30am-10:30am & Friday 2:30pm-6:30pm. Saturday 6:30am - 10:30. Now through October 29th on Hwy. 69 across from the Montesian Gardens. For vendor information contact Cherri Bell.
Events Happening in the next Week
Farmer's Market in Monticello, WI
8/3, 8/6 and 8/7
Stop in Monticello - for the Sugar River Farmer's Market. Held every Tuesday 6:30am-10:30am & Friday 2:30pm-6:30pm. Saturday 6:30am - 10:30. Now through October 29th on Hwy. 69 across from the Montesian Gardens. For vendor information contact Cherri Bell.
Monticello Business and Professional Association Monthly Meeting
8/4
Monticello Business and Professional Association Monthly Meeting. Please plan to join us at noon on the first Wednesday each month. Lunch will be served at the cost of $7.
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Monticello High School
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Computer Lab |
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334 South Main Street
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MBPA
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Karen Ballin |
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Green County Garden Club Monthly Meeting
8/5
Green County Garden Club's Upcoming Monthly Programs:
On Thursday August 5 we will be having a field trip. West Madison Agricultural Research Station at 8502 Mineral Point Road - Verona WI 53593. Meet there at 7PM. This is about 30 minutes from Monticello.
These
are the University of Wisconsin Horticultural Demonstration Gardens.
"They were created in 1994 to test both old and new cultivars of
flowers, vegetables, and fruits for the commercial market, home garden,
and landscape use. They are evaluating the selection to determine which
will perform best in Southwestern Wisconsin"
So, something for
everyone. They have a pamphlet available at the gardens which explain
each plant, so bring some paper for note taking.
Do we want to
stop for something to eat or drink? Bring your ideas for restaurant
selection in the Mineral Point neighborhood. We'll decide there.
Future Garden Club Meetings:
September 2 - Prairies tour. Both dry and lowland prairie types
October 7 - Plant Exchange and pot luck at Karen Talaryzk's home. Election of officers for 2011.
November 4 - Craft Night. Mary Davis will show us how to make a garden totem. Start collecting your totem materials now.
December 2 - Holiday Party. TBA
Everyone is welcome to join the Green County Garden Club Yearly dues are only $10. Please visit our Webpage to learn more about the Green County Garden Club.
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Zwingli United Church of Christ
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416 East Lake Avenue
Monticello, WI 53570 |
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Karaoke Night at Donna's Place in Monticello, WI
8/5
Stop in every Thursday night for great fun with Karaoke. Sing and dance to your favorite songs. The party starts at 8pm so come on down and have some good ol' fashion fun at Donna's Place on Main Street in Monticello WI.
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Donna's Place
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135 North Main Street
Monticello, WI 53570 |
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(608) 938-4004 |
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8/7
Heritage Barn Tour Saturday, August 7, 2010
Seeking information on historic barns and what is being done to preserve and protect them?
Looking for advice on how to preserve your own barn?
Interested in exploring Green County’s Swiss roots related to the architectural style of the Forebay Bank Barn?
Join barn history enthusiasts in a virtual internet simulcast showcasing additional historic cantilvered forebay bank barns in four locations around the world!
Visit the barns on your own - OR - Register for the guided bus tour INFORMATION: 608.328.9440 www.green.uwex.edu
SCHEDULE
ALL MORNING ACTIVITIES HELD AT
at Swiss Center North America (SCNA) 507 Durst Rd., New Glarus, WI
8:30 AM - Refreshments and Exhibitor Set-Up
8:50 AM - Welcome to SCNA - Beth Zurbuchen
9 AM - Simulcast with virtual visits to the other barns
10 AM - Break and opportunity for networking with barn history and preservation enthusiasts
10:15 AM - Overview of WI Barn Preservation Program presented by Chuck Law
11 AM - Barn Preservation - Contractors and Consultant Fair - Also booths related to ag history, farms, landscapes, and ag authors
12 PM - 1 PM - Lunch on your own - variety of New Glarus restaurants to choose from.
AFTERNOON: Visit the Hefty-Blum and Meinert Barns Special exhibits at both locations from Noon - 5 pm, and program/entertainment at the Hefty-Blum Farm at 1:30 pm
OPTION 1: Reserve a seat on the bus for a step-on guided tour with stops at the two featured Green County barn locations. Along the way - see other barns of historic and architectural significance, and learn
about the agricultural and ethnic history of the area. Departs from New Glarus High School at 1 pm & returns at 5 pm.
OPTION 2: NOON TIL 5 PM: Visit the barns on your own - maps available online at www.green.uwex.edu or onsite the day of the tour at SCNA and the barn locations.
There is no fee required to attend the morning sessions at Swiss Center of North America, and RSVP is not required. There is no fee required to visit the barns on your own in the afternoon, and RSVP is not required.
There is a $10 fee to join the bus group, which will feature a step-on guided tour and stops at the two featured barns.
Partners and sponsors:
University of WI Extension - UWEX WI Barn Preservation Program - Swiss Center of North America - Green County Tourism - Citizens for a Scenic Wisconsin, Inc. - WI Historical Society
More Events in the Next 30 Days
Farmer's Market in Monticello, WI
8/10, 8/13, 8/14, 8/17, 8/20, 8/21, 8/24, 8/27, 8/28 and 8/31
Stop in Monticello - for the Sugar River Farmer's Market. Held every Tuesday 6:30am-10:30am & Friday 2:30pm-6:30pm. Saturday 6:30am - 10:30. Now through October 29th on Hwy. 69 across from the Montesian Gardens. For vendor information contact Cherri Bell.
Karaoke Night at Donna's Place in Monticello, WI
8/12, 8/19 and 8/26
Stop in every Thursday night for great fun with Karaoke. Sing and dance to your favorite songs. The party starts at 8pm so come on down and have some good ol' fashion fun at Donna's Place on Main Street in Monticello WI.
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Donna's Place
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135 North Main Street
Monticello, WI 53570 |
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(608) 938-4004 |
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