Town of Augusta Calendar of Events
May 6 (Saturday) History Museum Plant Sale
May 7 (Sunday) 1 – 4 pm Open House at the History Museum
May 13 (Saturday) 12 – 1 pm Spring Vaccination Clinic for Dogs and Cats, Old Augusta Firehouse (for more information check out “EVENTS” on the website or call 636-239-2745)
May 14 (Sunday) Happy Mother’s Day!
May 15 (Monday) Mail-in Deadline for “Best of Augusta” Photo Contest for ALL AGES
June 3 (Saturday) 9 – noon Jazz Festival by Tim Kampen at the Harmonie Verien and Augusta Winery
June 5 (Monday) 7:00 pm Regular Town Board Meeting
June 9 (Friday) Big Bam Bicycle Race (organized by Todd White)
SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETINGS —
6:30 pm Certified Election Results: 3 Town Board positions were open; 3 people ran for office. Congratulations to Ellen Knoernschild, Laura Miller, and Joe Buchheit on their re-election to the Town Board.
6:45 pm Organizational Meeting: Board Members kept their same positions. Joe Buchheit as chairman; Ellen Knoernschild as treasurer; Laura Miller as Town Clerk; Randal Oaks as Director of Public Works; and Rick Barton as Tax Collector, Secretary, and Notary. All newly elected Town Board members were duly sworn into office.
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS —
- A possible playground that typifies Augusta’s history of steamboats and railroads was researched and presented by Randal Oaks. A discussion followed about the uses of the Town Square, the focal point of the community. A public meeting for input was suggested. Look for a flyer in the mail for the date and time.
- The Augusta Library landscaping bid for just under $1,500.00 was accepted.
- The work of building a retaining wall at the History Museum will begin shortly: $10,000.00 was allocated and approved.
Additional items are coming soon.