š± Why Graftonās new event-permit rules just hit a major pause
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In today's newsletter:
- Why Graftonās new event-permit rules just hit a major pause
- How a Grafton home and key trail were hit by this weekās storms
- Why Graftonās longtime baseball coach just earned a major ethics honor
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mainly cloudy, with a high of 66 and low of 42 degrees.
- Saturday: Very windy; cooler, temps: high: 50, low: 32.
- Sunday: Chilly with lots of sun, with a high of 47 and low of 28 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Grafton Public Safety Committee postpones vote on proposed special events ordinance (gmtoday.com) ā Graftonās Public Safety Committee has put a proposed special events ordinance on hold after residents packed Village Hall to challenge new permit, fee, and insurance rules for gatherings. The measure, aimed at parades and large events like past downtown races and charity walks, will go back for revisions before any vote by the Grafton Village Board. 
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2. Mequon runners detour after storms collapse part of the Ozaukee Interurban Trail (tmj4.com) ā Recent severe storms damaged parts of Ozaukee County, including a lightning strike on a Grafton home and a partial collapse of the Ozaukee Interurban Trail in Mequon. Residents are dealing with flooded basements, closed trail sections, and fast-rising water in nearby Cedarburg while officials assess repairs. Ā Ā Ā
3. A sportsman and a gentleman (gmtoday.com) ā Grafton baseball coach and teacher Brian Durst is being honored statewide for his ethics and leadership, but he credits generations of Black Hawks players for building the programās culture. He reflects on memorable seasons, small on-field milestones, and how his classroom teaching style shapes the way he coaches Grafton baseball today. Ā Ā Ā
4. Three local high school teams advance to Wisconsin Civics Games finals (gmtoday.com) ā A Grafton High School team has earned a spot in the Wisconsin Civics Games state finals, giving local students a shot at scholarships and statewide recognition. Theyāll head to the Capitol in Madison on May 1 to compete on government, history, elections, and public policy against top teams from across Wisconsin. Ā Ā Ā
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USM Varsity Softball @ Grafton
1950 Washington St, Grafton
9:30 pm
Monday April 20
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Other local events
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GHS Musical - Freaky Friday!
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Grafton Robotics Expo
Grafton High School
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GHS Musical - Freaky Friday!
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Clash of the Claws @ The Stillery!
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KES Clash of the Claws Fundraiser
The Stillery , 1304 12th Ave , Grafton
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Village Board
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Earth day - wear blue, green and/or brown
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Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
Monday April 20
Tuesday April 21
Wednesday April 22
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"Richard Kaneiss: Illustration to Abstraction" Exhibit at the Cedarburg Art Museum
Cedarburg Art Museum , W63N675 Washington Ave. , Cedarburg
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"Student Art Matters" Exhibit at the Cedarburg Art Museum
Cedarburg Art Museum , W63N675 Washington Ave. , Cedarburg
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Spring Clean-Up Dumpsters
Village of Saukville, WI Calendar Saukville, WI 53080
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Hummingbird Paint Party at Wild and Precious
Wild & Precious Collective , W62N542 Washington Ave , Cedarburg
1:00 pm
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
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- Chipotle Mexican Grill posted a job opening for Crew Member in Grafton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grafton here.
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