š± Why Germantown trustees are balking at Washington Countyās new EMS tax plan
Germantown, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 5 min readGood morning Germantown! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- Why Germantown trustees are balking at Washington Countyās new EMS tax plan
- How did Germantown fare against Hartford at the Slinger tennis invite?
Also on today's calendar: Old Falls Renaissance Faire and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Variable clouds, a t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny with a t-storm, temps: high: 85, low: 66.
- Saturday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Countywide EMS tax plan moves forward as municipalities demand details (washingtoncountyinsider.com) ā Germantownās village board has tabled a resolution supporting Washington Countyās proposed countywide EMS tax, citing a lack of hard numbers, accountability measures, and clear guidelines. Local trustees and neighboring municipalities are pressing county leaders to slow down a planned November vote, demanding more transparency, concrete levy details, and proof the plan will control costs rather than simply add a permanent new tax. 
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ā¢ Orioles earn trio of victories at Slinger (gmtoday.com) ā Hartfordās girls tennis team swept an invitational at Slinger, including a strong 6-1 win over Germantownās squad. Several Orioles players went undefeated across duals with Germantown, Beaver Dam, and Watertown, highlighting competitive regional play that local fans and families in Germantown will recognize from recent matches. Ā Ā Ā
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Old Falls Renaissance Faire ā
Old Falls Village Park, N96W15791 County Line Rd, Menomonee Falls
10:00 am
Saturday September 12
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Other local events
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Darts League - BuBs Irish Pub
Germantown Area Chamber-Comm BuBs Irish Pub N116W16218 Main St Germantown
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Farmers' Market - Village of Germantown
Germantown Area Chamber-Comm Village of Germantown Visitor Parking Lot N112 W17001 Mequon Road Germantown, WI 53022
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Germantown Farmer's Market ā
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Sunday Church Services - Chamber Member Churches ā
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Village Hall Closed 09/07 ā
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Bast Bell Museum & Church Museum Open By Appt Only
Germantown Area Chamber-Comm Dheinsville Settlement N128 W18780 Holy Hill Road Germantown, WI 53022 six-way intersection at Maple Road, Holy Hill Road and Fond du Lac Avenue (Hwy. 145)
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Blood Drive - Kiwanis & American Legion Post 1
Germantown Area Chamber-Comm N120W15932 Freistadt Rd Germantown, WI
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Job Service Employment Assistance - Germantown Library
Germantown Area Chamber-Comm Germantown Community Library N112W16957 Mequon Rd Germantown WI
1:00 pm
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Morning Meet-Ups
The Cedarburg Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center Cedarburg Coffee Roastery Greenhouse W62N603 Washington Avenue
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Cedarburg Artists Guild Annual Juried Exhibit
The Cedarburg Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center Cedarburg Cultural Center W62N546 Washington Ave. Cedarburg WI 53012
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Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit Cedarburg Art Museum: Dan Grunst
The Cedarburg Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center Cedarburg Art Museum W63N675 Washington Ave. Cedarburg, WI 53012
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"Rebound, Renew, Reimagine: Quilts from the Manhattan Quilters Guild" WMQFA Exhibit
The Cedarburg Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts N50W5050 Portland Road Cedarburg, WI 53012
10:00 am
Thursday September 3
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I'm looking for recommendations for pest control.
I think I have a squirrel in my attic. I'm located in Germantown. (Nextdoor Friedenfeld/Kinderberg) - Does anyone have a good recommendation for an Endocrinologist?
My doctors are thru Froedtert but I feel no one is listening in that department and always in a hurry to make the office visit as fast as possible. (Nextdoor Spassland)
- Advocate Health Care posted a job opening for Med Staff Svc Coord in Germantown. Apply here.
- Menards posted a job opening for Part Time Cashier & Front End Team in Germantown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Germantown here.
š Nearby News
Richfield
- Grappling Gardens Farm prepares for pumpkin picking and porch decorating (cbs58.com)
- Wisconsin's Lambeau Field homecoming comes with a daunting test against No. 4 Notre Dame (nbc26.com)
- UW-Milwaukee's Weather Guide 2026 (uwmpost.com)
Jackson
- Jackson residents support proposed gymnastics center but raise parking concerns ahead of vote (tmj4.com)
- Jackson e-bike ordinance takes effect (gmtoday.com)
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