{"id":5366,"date":"2023-05-10T14:30:54","date_gmt":"2023-05-10T14:30:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.perry-wi.gov\/?page_id=5366"},"modified":"2026-07-09T22:33:39","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T22:33:39","slug":"welcome","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.perry-wi.gov\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>TOWN OF PERRY<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>10084 County Highway A<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Mount Horeb, WI\u00a0 53572<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">Located in the southwest corner of Dane County,\u00a0the Town of Perry\u00a0is thirty-six square<br \/>\nmiles of\u00a0gently rolling hills with abundant wildlife and rural beauty.\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.perry-wi.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/PerryMapPrintRev1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">(map)<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><em>Named in honor of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.history.navy.mil\/browse-by-topic\/people\/historical-figures\/oliver-hazard-perry.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Admiral Oliver Hazard Perry<\/a>,<br \/>\nNaval Commander in the War of 1812<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">Population 745 (2025)<\/p>\n<h2>Town Of Perry Updates:<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4653 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.perry-wi.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/AbsenteeVoter-300x179.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"153\" height=\"91\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.perry-wi.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/AbsenteeVoter-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.perry-wi.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/AbsenteeVoter.jpg 646w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 153px) 100vw, 153px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>VOTING BY ABSENTEE BALLOT<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>August 11, 2026 Partisan Primary Election<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Town of Perry\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Any qualified elector who is unable or unwilling to appear at the polling place on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, for the Partisan Primary Election may request to vote an absentee ballot.\u00a0 A qualified elector is any U.S. Citizen, who will be 18 years of age or older on election day and who has resided in the ward or municipality where he or she wishes to vote for at least 28 consecutive days before the election.\u00a0 The elector must also be registered in order to receive an absentee ballot.<\/p>\n<p><strong>TO REQUEST AN ABSENTEE BALLOT, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR MUNICIPAL CLERK, OR GO TO <a href=\"https:\/\/myvote.wi.gov\/en-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MYVOTE.WI.GOV<\/a><\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Contact your municipal clerk and request that an application for an absentee ballot be sent to you for the Partisan Primary Election.\u00a0 You may also request an absentee ballot by letter, email, or fax.\u00a0 Your written request must list your voting (registered) address within the municipality where you wish to vote, the address where the absentee ballot should be sent, if different, your name, and your signature (if by letter or fax).\u00a0 Special absentee voting application provisions apply to electors who are indefinitely confined to home or a care facility, in the military, overseas, hospitalized, or serving as a sequestered juror.\u00a0 If this applies to you, please contact your municipal clerk.\u00a0 You can also personally go to the clerk\u2019s office, complete a written certification, and vote an absentee ballot in person.\u00a0 YOU MUST PROVIDE YOUR PHOTO ID TO RECEIVE AN ABSENTEE BALLOT.<strong><u>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">THE DEADLINE FOR MAKING AN APPLICATION TO VOTE ABSENTEE BY MAIL IS<br \/>\n5:00 PM ON THE THURSDAY BEFORE THE ELECTION:\u00a0 <strong>AUGUST 6, 2026.<\/strong><\/span><strong>\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">DATES AND TIMES FOR <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">ABSENTEE VOTING IN THE CLERK\u2019S OFFICE<\/span> ARE DETERMINED BY EACH MUNICIPALITY, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">BUT NO EARLIER THAN TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2026 AND NO LATER THAN SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>ALL VOTED BALLOTS MUST BE RETURNED TO THE MUNICIPAL CLERK <strong><u>BY THE VOTER<\/u><\/strong> BY MAIL, IN-PERSON, OR VIA DROP BOX, SO THE BALLOTS CAN BE DELIVERED TO THE PROPER POLLING PLACE BEFORE THE POLLS CLOSE ON AUGUST 11, 2026, THE DAY OF THE ELECTION.\u00a0 BALLOTS WILL NOT BE COUNTED IF THEY ARE RECEIVED AFTER 8:00 PM ON ELECTION DAY.\u00a0 <u>BALLOTS MUST BE DELIVERED BY THE PERSON WHO VOTED THE BALLOT, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF VOTERS WITH DISABILITIES.\u00a0 THEY HAVE THE RIGHT TO ASSISTANCE IN RETURNING THEIR ABSENTEE BALLOT.<\/u><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>To obtain an absentee ballot, send a written request to:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 120px;\">Town of Perry<br \/>\nStephanie Zwettler, Clerk<br \/>\n9730 County Rd A<br \/>\nMount Horeb, WI\u00a0 53572<br \/>\nAbsentee Voting by Appointment<br \/>\nTel: 608-444-6425<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:clerk@tn.perry.wi.gov\">clerk@tn.perry.wi.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.perry-wi.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Type-E-ABSENTEE-BALLOT-Notice-Partisan-Primary-Election-081126.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Type E Notice &#8211; Partisan Primary<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.perry-wi.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SampleAug2026Ballot_TPerry.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SAMPLE BALLOT &#8211; Town of Perry<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Town of Perry<br \/>\n<strong>Notice of Public Hearing<br \/>\n<\/strong>Tuesday, July 14, 2026<br \/>\nPerry Town Hall<br \/>\n10084 County Highway A<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><u>7:00 PM<\/u><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>PETITION TO DISCONTINUE UNPAVED ALLEY<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>NOTICE is hereby given that the Town Board of the Town of Perry will hold a Public Hearing to consider action on a petition submitted by Terry Miller to discontinue an unpaved alley described as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grove St, approx. 50 ft wide by 68.7 ft long, lying north of Clay Hill Rd.<\/li>\n<li>Grove St, lying\u00a0north of Sunset Ave and south of Clay Hill Rd, along the west side of Block 2 of Goli Addition.<\/li>\n<li>Alley between Lot 11 and Lot 1, approx. 16.4 ft wide by 73 ft long, lying north of Sunset Ave.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Public Hearing will be held at 7:00 PM, prior to the monthly Town Board meeting, at the Perry Town Hall.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Stephanie Zwettler, Clerk\/Treasurer<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.perry-wi.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Notice-Discontinue-Unpaved-Alley-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice &#8211; Discontinue Unpaved Alley<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Town of Perry<br \/>\n<strong>Notice of Public Hearing<br \/>\n<\/strong>Tuesday, July 14, 2026<br \/>\nPerry Town Hall<br \/>\n10084 County Highway A<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><u>7:00 PM<\/u><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>PETITION TO DISCONTINUE PART OF JOSEPHSON ROAD<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>NOTICE is hereby given that the Town Board of the Town of Perry will hold a Public Hearing to consider action on a petition submitted by Ron Josephson to discontinue part of Josephson Road located at 9835 County Rd A.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Description: \u00a0The westerly 450 feet of Josephson Road.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Public Hearing will be held at 7:00 PM, prior to the monthly Town Board meeting, at the Perry Town Hall.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Stephanie Zwettler, Clerk\/Treasurer<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.perry-wi.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Notice-Discontinue-Part-of-Josephson-Road-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice &#8211; Discontinue Part of Josephson Road<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Town of Perry<strong><br \/>\nNotice of Open Book<\/strong><br \/>\nPerry Town Hall<br \/>\n10084 CTH A<br \/>\nThursday, July 30, 2026<br \/>\n1:00 PM \u2013 3:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, July 30, 2026, the Town of Perry will hold the Open Book session \u2013 1:00 PM \u2013 3:00 PM.<\/p>\n<p>The purpose of the Open Book is to provide an opportunity for property owners to review their current property tax assessment and to discuss the process with the assessor \u2013 Accurate Appraisals, LLC (800) 770-3927 and www.accurateassessor.com.\u00a0 Appointment scheduling is available by contacting the assessor.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Stephanie Zwettler, Clerk\/Treasurer<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.perry-wi.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Open-Book-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Open Book 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Mount Horeb Mail\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.perry-wi.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MH-Mail-High-Speed-Internet-published-2026__2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">High-Speed Internet Coming to the Town of Perry<\/a><\/em><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Permitting \/ Right of Way Questions:<br \/>\n<\/strong><a href=\"mailto:ROW@TDSTelecom.com\">ROW@TDSTelecom.com<\/a><br \/>\n608-664-2512<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: center;\"><strong>TDS Construction Hotline: 833-597-6200<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Residents are encouraged to call the construction hotline to address issues.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Or visit the website page\u2014<b><a title=\"https:\/\/tdstelecom.com\/support\/networkupgrades.html\" href=\"https:\/\/tdstelecom.com\/support\/networkupgrades.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/tdstelecom.com\/support\/networkupgrades.html&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1779283070998000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3sqvl_JhvaS3DowxZYeP16\">Network Upgrades<\/a><\/b>\u2014for more information about some of the project work.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Public Notice<br \/>\nTown of Perry<br \/>\nRecycling Center<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><u>Additional <\/u>Opening Hours &#8211; 2026<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">1<sup>st<\/sup> and 3<sup>rd<\/sup> Tuesdays of each month<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">6:00 PM \u2013 8:00 PM<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Beginning Tuesday, May 5, and ending Tuesday, September 1, 2026<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>TDS Commits to High-Speed Internet Service for the Town of Perry<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Contact TDS to Request a Possible Interim Service Upgrade<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>SEE BELOW<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">TDS Telecommunications Inc. has announced it will bring high-speed internet service to the residents of the Town of Perry.<\/p>\n<p>In a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.perry-wi.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/TDS-letter-to-WI-Sen.-Hesselbein-and-WI-Rep.-Bare-1-10-2024.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">January 10, 2024, letter<\/a> to State Senator Dianne Hesselbein and Representative Mike Bare, TDS committed to upgrading Perry\u2019s existing low-speed copper wire network by building a new broadband fiber optic network in the town.\u00a0 The new network will offer speeds of over 100\/20 megabits per second (Mbps).\u00a0 The average speed in Perry is 12.6\/3.7 Mbps.<\/p>\n<p>Town of Perry Chairman Roger Kittleson told TDS he was delighted to read about TDS\u2019s commitment to the Town and looks forward to hearing more from TDS as the project moves forward.<\/p>\n<p>Under current FCC rules, the high-speed fiber optic service project must be completed by 2028.\u00a0 Until then, it may be possible for some Town residents to upgrade their existing low-speed copper wire internet service to a higher-speed copper wire service called \u201cbonded twisted pair.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Town residents interested in upgrading their service to \u201cbonded twisted pair\u201d should contact TDS to request an evaluation to determine if it can be done at their location.<\/p>\n<p>A request can be made using this link:\u00a0 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tdstelecom.com\/contactus\/residential\/send-question\/contact-form.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/tdstelecom.com\/contactus\/residential\/send-question\/contact-form.html<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">FRIENDS OF PERRY PARKS<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3279 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.perry-wi.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Vicki-France-SE-Observation-Point-Best-Cropped-with-Copyright-300x244.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.perry-wi.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Vicki-France-SE-Observation-Point-Best-Cropped-with-Copyright-300x244.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.perry-wi.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Vicki-France-SE-Observation-Point-Best-Cropped-with-Copyright-768x625.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.perry-wi.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Vicki-France-SE-Observation-Point-Best-Cropped-with-Copyright-1024x834.jpg 1024w\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"203\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The Friends of the Parks of Perry Township, Inc., is a non-profit organization that was established in 2004 to develop and maintain parks within Perry township.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">For updates on past and future events, projects, and community support, please read the<strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.perry-wi.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/FriendsNewsletter_Spring2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Friends Newsletter &#8211; Spring 2025<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5311 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.perry-wi.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Heritage-Circle_center-e1681394486225-300x232.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 219px) 100vw, 219px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.perry-wi.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Heritage-Circle_center-e1681394486225-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.perry-wi.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Heritage-Circle_center-e1681394486225-1024x792.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.perry-wi.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Heritage-Circle_center-e1681394486225-768x594.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.perry-wi.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Heritage-Circle_center-e1681394486225.jpg 1154w\" alt=\"\" width=\"219\" height=\"170\" \/>Friends of the Perry Parks is also taking orders for\u00a0<em><strong>personalized, engraved pavers<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0for the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.perry-wi.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/HaugeHistoricDistrictParkHeritageCirclePaverFundraisingOrderForm_update032023-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Heritage Circle Paver Fundraising Project<\/a><\/strong>, to be located in the Town of Perry Hauge Historic District Park.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5323 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.perry-wi.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Hauge-Paver-e1681396324729-300x196.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 235px) 100vw, 235px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.perry-wi.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Hauge-Paver-e1681396324729-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.perry-wi.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Hauge-Paver-e1681396324729.jpg 570w\" alt=\"\" width=\"235\" height=\"153\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Heritage Circle is open to everyone.\u00a0 By purchasing a paver, you will join others who, over the years, have helped support the protection and preservation of the Hauge Log Church National Historic Site.\u00a0 The Heritage Circle features pavers inscribed with names and messages honoring individuals, families, veterans, organizations, and those who have cherished this place, as well as those who may never have had the opportunity to see it.\u00a0 See the newsletter listed above for additional photos and information.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>For details on the park, please see the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.perry-wi.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/HaugeParkBrochureFrontofSheetOnePageWebView072719.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hauge District Park Brochure<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.perry-wi.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Hauge-Historic-District-Park-plan-revsion-NW-info-Marker-plan-022723.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2023 Map<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>And for information on becoming a Friends of Perry Parks member, please see the<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.perry-wi.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Friends-of-Parks-Brochure-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Friends of Perry Parks Brochure 2025<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TOWN OF PERRY 10084 County Highway A Mount Horeb, WI\u00a0 53572 Located in the southwest corner of Dane County,\u00a0the Town of Perry\u00a0is thirty-six square miles of\u00a0gently rolling hills with abundant wildlife and rural beauty.\u00a0\u00a0(map) Named in honor of\u00a0Admiral Oliver Hazard Perry, Naval Commander in the War of 1812 Population 745 (2025) Town Of Perry Updates: 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