Umbrellas with Ads Might Get the Green Light from Village

During Thursday's Plan Commission, members agreed to consider changing an old law regarding shade umbrellas for outdoor seating.

Dietrich Shares Some Ideas for Downtown

Village trustee shows Sussex leaders what other communities are doing to improve their downtown areas.

Wisconsin National Guard Deploying Soldiers to Kosovo

Sendoff ceremony is Friday for about 150 troops from a Milwaukee-based brigade with ties to Sussex.

Sussex Suggests Contributing to Lisbon Memorial

During Tuesday's Villiage Board meeting, officials comment on the inspiring new 9/11 memorial constructed in Lisbon, and possibly contributing money to the site.

Village Board Approves New Stop Signs

Intersections will see safety upgrades after residents raise safety concerns.

Community Marks 9/11 Anniversary with Memorial Dedication

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson and other dignitaries take part in ceremony to unveil new memorial at Lisbon Town Hall Park.

Sussex May Put Speed Tables on Pewaukee Road

This type of speed bump would be used to slow down traffic to address safety concerns near Ivy Avenue.

Working to Build a Community

Trustee Matt Cmeyla says he wants to continue to help Sussex grow and plan for the future while preserving a quality way of life.

Quiet Zone Still in the Works in Sussex

Village officials meeting with the owner of Zell Machinery to work out a deal due to issues related to the business' driveway being interrupted by curbing requirements.

It's Official: Cannery is Out, Mammoth Springs is In

Developer says project is moving ahead and will have a new name.

Bugline Trail to Be Paved

County looks to pave the recreational trail in order to allow more residents to utilize it.

Taxes Slated to Go Up in Sussex

Residents will see tax increase, but services will be spared due to financial moves made years ago.

Big Changes, Little Impact

Although Sussex will have eight wards instead of 22 next year, voters will barely notice a difference.

Road Construction Wraps Up in Sussex

Dry summer helps workers complete road projects on time this year.

Area Lawmakers Look Ahead to New Session

State will continue focus on job creation, with emphasis on regulation reform and creating venture capital.

Village Budget Hearing Thursday

Residents, village trustees will get their first look at the 2012 budget.

Still Time to Volunteer for Ridgeview Park Build Saturday

Residents are asked to come out and help build improvements to the park in order to help shape the community and save Sussex some money.

Hamilton Approves Handbook for Teachers

District creates rules of employment once hashed out through collective bargaining.

Sex Offender Ordinance Could Make It Difficult to Track Ones Living In Sussex

Village officials continue to mull sex offender residency restrictions, but public safety officials say offenders lie about their addresses or say they're homeless to avoid restrictions.

Zipperer Stands Behind Voter ID Law

Senator says he will personally help any person in the state who feels disenfranchised under the new law.

Sussex Officials to Discuss Possible Sex Offender Ordinance

Trustees will look at information to help decide if village should put restrictions on where offenders can live.

Zipperer to Hold Public Meetings Next Week

State senator to hold 'office hours' in both Sussex and Menomonee Falls.

Marketing Executive is Newest Village Trustee

Village Board appoints Cmeyla to vacant post because of his energy and professional skills.

Karate Studio Expansion Wins Plan Commission Approval

Studio owner says he wants to expand into the community and needs more space to do so.

Not Much Change Seen in Hamilton School District Tax Levy

District will reduce costs by more than $2 million to meet revenue reductions implemented by the state.

Village Social Media Sites to be up Within Weeks

Facebook and Twitter will be used by staff to inform residents about happenings in the village.

Should Sussex Limit Where Sex Offenders Can Live?

Trustees want public to give their input on possible restrictions on sex offenders and the problems it could create.

Could We See Bullets and Beer at Lions Daze?

Sussex won't be able to keep people from carrying a concealed weapon next year at Lions Daze, even though alcohol will be served there.

Goetz Wants More Efficiency in Payment Process

Village President ask trustees to streamline payment process for elected officials in order to free up staff work time.

Sussex to Embrace Social Media

Facebook and Twitter seen as ways to get information to residents more quickly.

4G Service Likely for Village

Committee recommends U.S. Cellular be allowed to place a 4G antenna atop village water tower.

Sussex Comes Up with Plan for Painting Water Towers

Contract with Utility Service Co. will put the towers back on a 10-year maintenance schedule.

Seven Stones Developer, Village Reach Agreement on Special Assessment

Developer pushes for urgency; agreement guarantees money with Waukesha County as backer in case of default.

Village Asks Bugline Neighbors to Stop Stacking Yard Garbage

Village will send letters to residents asking them to stop stacking their debris, which causes flooding problems during rainstorms.

The Week Ahead: Ice Cream Social; Concealed Weapons Discussion and More

Here's a quick look at what's happening in Sussex in the week ahead.

County, Developer Agree to Land Swap

Deal will reroute the Bugline Trail in order to keep it from interfering with the Cannery Crossings development in Sussex.

Tonight is Final Chance to Weigh In on Village Park Plans

Residents will have the opportunity to give input one last time before Sussex finalizes its improvement plans.

Goetz to Represent Sussex in Mediation with Lisbon

Village president will meet with Town Chairman Matt Gehrke to reach an agreement in the boundary agreement scuffle.T

Letter of Credit Remains in Place for Coldwater Creek Development

Sussex doesn't revoke letter after Associated Bank extends the life of the credit.

Plans for Condos Back on Track

Glen at Seven Stones is cleared for construction once developer is ready to proceed.