Marathon Co. narrowly approves $6 septic fee

With the city currently giving up about $10,000 per year in potential rental revenue, Abbotsford may start charging certain groups that now use the Public Learning Center at city hall for free.City administrator Josh Soyk brought the idea to the city council at its latest meeting on Nov. 19, and council members seemed generally supportive of the proposal, though they that had some questions about ...

Breaking with past practice, the Central Fire and EMS board has voted to insure Abbotsford’s Public Safety Building next year after the district found a significantly lower rate than what the city has been paying.Under a motion passed 6-0 – with Abbotsford Mayor Jim Weix absent – the district will pay a total of $4,882 to insure the entire building, which includes both the fire hall and Colb...