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Coffee in hand, Port Washington? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Port Washington's data center could reshape your property tax picture
- How a controversial data center is funding Ozaukee County safety gear
- Port Washington Pirates stay perfect in a 42-34 thriller
Also on today's calendar: The FoundHer Collective Launch Party and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Sunny and pleasantly warm, with a high of 72 and low of 54 degrees.
- Sunday: Clouds giving way to sun, temps: high: 69, low: 60.
- Monday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 75 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Wisconsin lawmaker believes data center TIF exceptions won't continue (gazettextra.com) — A state lawmaker says future Wisconsin data centers likely won't get special permission to enter tax increment districts, but Port Washington's approved project is already set to more than double the city's tax base. He warns that using TIF this way can raise residents' property taxes in the short term, even though the community only sees the full benefit once the district eventually closes. 
• Ozaukee County first responders recieve $175K from data center, Mel's Charities combined donation (tmj4.com) — Port Washington-area first responders are getting a record $175,000 boost, funded by the Lighthouse data center developers and Mel's Charities to buy long-needed safety gear like parade barriers and thermal imaging cameras. While local fire and police leaders welcome the help, some residents remain wary of the controversial data center project and see the donations as part of a broader public-relations push.
• West De Pere backs up No. 1 ranking as Week 8 delivers upsets, unbeaten showdowns across Wisconsin (cbs58.com) — Port Washington football fans just watched the Pirates stay perfect, outlasting Plymouth 42‑34 at home to move to 8‑0 and keep their Division 3 title hopes strong. In a wild Week 8 statewide, several other ranked teams stumbled, but Port Washington, Pewaukee, Hamilton and other unbeaten programs rolled into the regular‑season finale still chasing flawless records and prime playoff seeding.
📸 Around Port Washington
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Port Washington
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★ Featured events ★
- Cedarburg Girls JV Volleyball @ Grafton →
Grafton High School, 1950 Washington St, Grafton
5:30 pm
Tuesday October 13
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Other local events
- KES PTG McTeacher Night
McDonald's, 606 Falls Rd, Grafton
5:00 pm - The FoundHer Collective Launch Party →
407 East Jackson Street, Port Washington
6:00 pm - PWHS 2026 Speaker Series →
PWSB Community Room, 218 E Washington St, Port Washington
7:00 pm - Port Washington Food Pantry Halloween Ball →
Inventors Brewpub, 305 East Washington Street, Port Washington
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 21
Saturday October 24
📣 Port Washington Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- "First Nations: Ozaukee County, Wisconsin & The Americas" Exhibit at the Cedarburg History Museum
Cedarburg History Museum, N58W6194 Columbia Rd, Cedarburg
10:00 am - "Rebound, Renew, Reimagine: Quilts from the Manhattan Quilters Guild" WMQFA Exhibit
Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts, N50W5050 Portland Road, Cedarburg
10:00 am - ''Roots of Cedarburg: Irish & German Immigration'' Exhibit at the Cedarburg History Museum
Cedarburg History Museum, N58W6194 Columbia Rd, Cedarburg
10:00 am - "Liz Alpert Fay: Ordinary/Extraordinary Women" WMQFA Exhibit
Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts, N50W5050 Portland Road, Cedarburg
10:00 am - Cedarburg Artists Guild Annual Juried Exhibit
Cedarburg Cultural Center, W62N546 Washington Ave., Cedarburg
10:00 am - Fall Into Grafton →
Paramount Plaza, Grafton
11:00 am - Farmers Market - Saukville American Legion Post 470 →
Village of Saukville, WI Calendar Saukville, WI 53080
10:00 am
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- There is road construction on W Mequon Rd reported...
There is road construction on W Mequon Rd reported at 9:00 AM. "Roadwork - Roadwork - Mainline Various Lanes Closed on WIS 167 EB from CRESTLINE RD… (Nextdoor ) - There is road construction on W Mequon Rd reported...
There is road construction on W Mequon Rd reported at 9:00 AM. "Roadwork - Roadwork - Mainline Right Lane Closed on WIS 167 WB from ORIOLE LA to… (Nextdoor )
- GPM Investments, LLC posted a job opening for Cashier/Sales Associate - Store 4509 in Port Washington. Apply here.
- Southland Industries posted a job opening for Senior Safety Coordinator in Port Washington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Port Washington here.
🗞 Nearby News
Grafton
- Cedarburg, Grafton high schools select homecoming courts (gmtoday.com)
- Washington County Sheriff's Office searches for suspect following high-speed chase in stolen vehicle (gmtoday.com)
Cedarburg
- Rivoli Theatre to play "9 to 5" (gmtoday.com)
- Daughters of the American Revolution chapter presents 'America Sings and Plays' (gmtoday.com)
- GROTH Design Group announces six new shareholders (dailyreporter.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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