Public Notices

The Village of Holmen’s Compost Site, located at 751 Bridger Dr., near the corner of Empire St., opens Monday, April 13th for Village residents only. It will be open on Mondays from 2 PM – 6 PM, Wednesdays from 2 PM – 6 PM and Saturdays from 8 AM – 4 PM through mid-November. We accept the following types of yard waste: sod, grass, clippings, weeds & garden debris, leaves, sawdust, wood chips and brush.  Brush must be free of rocks, nails, wire, etc. and should NOT be tangled or tied; maximum diameter is 12″. Compost soil is available FREE OF CHARGE. Questions can be directed to the Holmen Public Works Department at (608) 526-3513.  Please note the hours of operation on Monday and Wednesday […]

Cast your absentee ballot in person on the following dates/times at the Village Hall Office:

Wednesday March 25^th 9am-11am,
Thursday March 26^th 2pm-4pm,
Friday March 27^th 10am-2pm,
Monday March 30^th 10am-2pm,
Wednesday April 1^st 10am-2pm,
Thursday April 2^nd 2pm-4:00pm,
Friday April 3^rd 4pm-5pm.

If you would like to review what is on the ballot you can view the sample ballot on our website under Election Notices or by visiting myvote.wi.gov and clicking on What’s On My Ballot.

The Village of Holmen is seeking public input on the design for the upcoming Main Street reconstruction project. The project is currently in the preliminary design phase, with construction anticipated to begin in the spring of 2027. Planned improvements include the replacement of key Village utilities, such as sanitary sewer and water mains, along with a full reconstruction of the Main Street corridor to enhance safety, accessibility, and overall functionality.

Community participation is an important part of this process. Preliminary design concepts, along with a public comment form, are available below. Residents, business owners, and other stakeholders are encouraged to review the materials and share their feedback to help guide the final design. Comment forms can be dropped off/mailed to Village Hall (PO Box 158, Holmen, […]

NEW! Online Application Process For Building Permit

The Village of Holmen contracts with General Engineering Company (GEC) for building inspection services, and we are excited to announce that contractors and homeowners can now request permits online with GEC’s online permit application.

This electronic permit application is set up to assist contractors and homeowners by requesting only relevant information associated to the permit they are applying for. Applicants have the option of completing this permit application and submit related documents online anytime day or night.

How To Apply For A Permit Online
First, start your online permit application HERE. Have an electronic (PDF) copy of the following (if applicable for your type of project):

• Construction Plans
• Building Permit Addendum
• Plumbing/Sewer Hook-up Permit
• Application for Unmetered […]
  

The Holmen Public Works Department will begin flushing water mains and fire hydrants on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 and will continue until finished.  This notice is to inform our customers that this flushing activity can cause a decrease in water pressure, may cause short-term discoloration in the water that may affect laundry operations, and may impact automatic flushing units and pressure sensitive equipment.

Hilltopper Refuse Recycling will be hosting a FREE E-Cycle Recycling Event on Saturday, October 4^th, 2025 from 9am to 12pm at W6833 Industrial Blvd in Onalaska, WI.  Residents from Onalaska and the surrounding area are invited to bring up to six (6) electronics, per vehicle to be recycled at no charge to the residents.  Examples of items accepted are:  televisions, computer monitors, laptops, desktop computers, home printers, phones, keyboards, and other small electronics that are banned from the landfill.

Freon and Non-Freon items will also be accepted at no charge to residents.

Mattresses, box springs and other refuse material will also be accepted for an additional fee.

You can reach Brandon Crary at sales@hilltopperrefuse.com or at 608-783-6727 more information.

NEW: Automatic Debit (ACH Debit)- You now have an optional choice to sign up for automatic debit from your banking or savings account.  The authorization form was included with your 2nd Quarter bill.  You would need to complete the form and include a copy of a voided check or deposit ticket and drop off at Village Hall.   The first debit would begin with 3rd Quarter billing in September with an October due date.  You have two options for direct payment: 1)Direct Payment- single transaction on or before due date or 2) Fixed Amount/Direct Payment- monthly transaction for a fixed amount.  Example: $100 per month.  Keep in mind this designated amount would be taken from account no matter what the balance is.
https://www.holmenwi.gov/wp-content/uploads/UF-AUTHORIZATION-AGREEMENT-FOR-AUTOMATIC-DEBIT.pdf

The Village of Holmen’s Compost Site, located at 751 Bridger Dr., near the corner of Empire St., opens Saturday April 12th for Village residents only. It will be open on Mondays from 2 PM – 6 PM, Wednesdays from 2 PM – 6 PM and Saturdays from 8 AM – 4 PM through mid-November. We accept the following types of yard waste: sod, grass, clippings, weeds & garden debris, leaves, sawdust, wood chips and brush.  Brush must be free of rocks, nails, wire, etc. and should NOT be tangled or tied; maximum diameter is 12″. Compost soil is available FREE OF CHARGE. Questions can be directed to the Holmen Public Works Department at (608) 526-3513.  Please note the hours of operation on Monday and Wednesday […]

If you would like to cast your ballot in person before Election Day, you can do so on the following dates/times at the Village Hall Office:

Tuesday March 18th 2pm-4pm,
Wednesday March 19th 9am-11am,
Thursday March 20th and Friday March 21st from 10am-2pm,
Monday March 24th 10am-2pm,
Wednesday March 26th 10am-2pm,
Thursday March 27th 2pm-4:30pm, and
Friday March 28th 2pm-5pm.

If you would like to review what is on the ballot, you can view the sample ballot on our website under Election Notices or by visiting myvote.wi.gov and clicking on What’s On My Ballot.

If you would like to cast your ballot in person before Election Day, you can do so on the following dates/times at the Village Hall Office:

Tuesday February 4^th 2pm-4pm,
Wednesday February 5^th 9am-11am,
Thursday February 6^th and Friday February 7^th from 10am-2pm,
Monday February 10th and Tuesday February 11th 10am-2pm,
Wednesday February 12th 1pm-4pm,
Thursday February 13th 10am-2pm, and Friday February 14^th from 2pm-5pm.

If you would like to review what is on the ballot, you can view the sample ballot on our website under Election Notices or by visiting myvote.wi.gov and clicking on What’s On My Ballot.

The Holmen Public Works Department will begin flushing water mains and fire hydrants on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 and continue through Thursday, October 17, 2024. This notice is to inform our customers that this flushing activity can cause a decrease in water pressure, may cause short-term discoloration in the water that may affect laundry operations, and may impact automatic flushing units and pressure sensitive equipment.

October 16, 2024:  Online registration closes.   If you still need to register, you can register in person at Village Hall through November 1, 2024, or at your polling place on November 5, 2024.

October 22, 2024- November 1, 2024:  In Person Absentee Voting at Village Hall from 8:30am-4pm.

October 31, 2024: The deadline to request an absentee ballot is today at 5pm.

November 4, 2024: Election Administration Day.   The only absentee activity today will be to return absentee ballots that were previously
mailed to  voters.

November 5, 2024: Election Day.   Polls are open from 7am-8pm.   Find your polling place at MyVote.wi.gov/en-us/FindMyPollingPlace.

For a printable version of the important dates, click the link below.

Important Election Dates- General Election […]

Postcard utility bills will no longer be sent to Village utility customers.  All customers will now receive a full page utility bill mailed in an enclosed envelope.  Please keep your eyes out for the new mailing.  Thank you!

Refuse contractor, Hilltopper Refuse and Recycle, has modified their driver hauling routes to enhance efficiencies.  The new routes save more time and ultimately more money, thus benefiting everyone.  The result, however, is that the drivers may now arrive at times that significantly differ than has traditionally been “usual,” or that residents are used to experiencing.  Please make sure to have your refuse and recycling bins out at the curb before 5am on the day of service, as the haulers could arrive any time after 5am.

PUBLIC NOTICE TO ALL CUSTOMERS OF THE
HOLMEN MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY

The Holmen Municipal Water Utility has filed an application with the Public Service
Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW) to increase water rates. The increase is necessary due to a
105.60 percent increase in gross plant investment and a 66.57 percent increase in operating
expenses since the last water rate case was completed in 2016.

The total increase in water revenues requested is $728,479 which will result in an estimated
overall rate increase of 50.17 percent over the water utility’s present revenues. If the request is
granted, the water bill for an average residential customer with a ⅝-inch or ¾-inch meter who
uses 16,000 gallons of water per quarter will increase from $68.10 to $101.07, or 48.41 percent,
including the public fire protection charge.

A […]

As of January 1, 2024, the Village of Holmen will no longer conduct monthly curbside brush chipping.  The Village will conduct curbside chipping operations for emergencies only, as determined by the Village.  Residents who wish to get rid of brush may bring it to the compost site during regular compost site hours, Mondays and Wednesdays, 2 p.m.-6 p.m., or Saturdays, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., mid-April through mid-November.  Please note after Daylight Savings Times ends, the hours of operation will change to 1 p.m.-5 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays.  The site will open the third Saturday of the month, December through March from 8 a.m. to noon.  The site is for disposal of trimmings from residents’ trees and shrubs, not whole trees.  Christmas trees and branches up […]