City announces public informational meeting on Messer project

The City of Rhinelander has announced that work on the Messer Street area project is tentatively scheduled to begin on March 31.

A public informational meeting on the project will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 12 at City Hall (135 South Stevens Street) to discuss the proposed work and tentative construction schedule. 

All are invited and encouraged to attend, according to city administrator Patrick Reagan.

City officials announced the road and utility improvement project during the summer of 2024. Initially, residents of the Hodag Park neighborhood, where the work will take place, expressed concerns about the scope of the project. In particular, residents were concerned about the loss of trees and the number of additional sidewalks. However, following a series of meetings, the city and the Messer area residents were able to come to a compromise aimed at ensuring that necessary improvements are made while also preserving the character of the neighborhood. 

For more information about the meeting, contact Mark Barden at Town and Country Engineering at (715) 420-0579.