COMMUNITY CORNER
City of Plymouth News - November
2026 City / Utilities Budget
The Common Council will review and hold a public hearing for the 2026 City and Utility Budget at the November 11, 2025, Common Council meeting. The general property tax levy will be $5,945,556 with a total general fund budget of $9,279,946. The city-assessed tax rate increases from $6.06 to $6.12, marking a 1.00% increase. The assessment ratio for Plymouth will decrease from 81% in 2025 to 75% in 2026. Common Council members, staff, and residents continue to seek strategies to increase efficiency and cost-effectiveness while maintaining exemplary service levels in the City. Our employees are proud of their work, and we hope you are as well as we transition from 2025 to 2026. We are confident that the 2026 Budget places the City in a strong financial position to balance resident needs and proactively address issues affecting Plymouth. The full 2026 budget document will be available by November 12, 2025 on the following page: https://plymouthgov.com/documents
The Common Council will review and hold a public hearing for the 2026 City and Utility Budget at the November 11, 2025, Common Council meeting. The general property tax levy will be $5,945,556 with a total general fund budget of $9,279,946. The city-assessed tax rate increases from $6.06 to $6.12, marking a 1.00% increase. The assessment ratio for Plymouth will decrease from 81% in 2025 to 75% in 2026. Common Council members, staff, and residents continue to seek strategies to increase efficiency and cost-effectiveness while maintaining exemplary service levels in the City. Our employees are proud of their work, and we hope you are as well as we transition from 2025 to 2026. We are confident that the 2026 Budget places the City in a strong financial position to balance resident needs and proactively address issues affecting Plymouth. The full 2026 budget document will be available by November 12, 2025 on the following page: https://plymouthgov.com/documents
Road Closures:
Stafford St
Stafford St. will be closed to north and south bound traffic from E Mill St. to the North Entrance of the Parking Lot by Stayer Park for construction at the Henry Christopher Hotel Project. The sidewalk on the east side is open. This is an extended closure until November 2026.
E Mill St.
November 4 from approximately 9 AM - 2 PM there will be a detour for the intersection closure at E. Mill St. and Stafford St. Just the intersection will be closed for ongoing construction at the Henry Christopher Hotel project.
Park Restrooms
Park Restrooms are closed for the season. The public bathroom by Stayer Park remains open all year.
Plymouth Community Television
Did you know Plymouth has a television station? Plymouth Community Television (PCTV) has been broadcasting community events, since the mid-1980's. PCTV is primarily funded by a portion of a franchise fee paid to the city of Plymouth by the provider of cable television, currently Spectrum Cable Television.
Spectrum subscribers with a non-Xumo set top box can view quality community programming on channels 14 & 20. All TV 14 produced content shown on those local channels are uploaded to the "Plymouth Community Television - WI" YouTube channel. In fact, YouTube will provide viewers the best quality for TV 14 content.
Plymouth city council meetings and Plymouth School District board meetings are also uploaded to the YouTube channel along with other community events. Selected home and away Plymouth High School varsity sports are live-streamed on the YouTube channel. Finally, check out the YouTube channel for the "From the Archives" series that features interviews with Plymouth residents from the 90's and early 2000's and other historic events.
Fire Department Updates:
Keep your Holidays Safe
The holidays bring family, friends, and festive meals - but they're also one the busiest times of year for home fires. Most holiday fires are caused by unattended cooking and improper outdoor fire use. A few extra precautions can make all the difference.
Holiday Cooking Safety Tips
Outdoor Fire & Fireplace Safety
Emergency Readiness
Holiday Gathering Christmas Parade
November 28, 2025
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Have a festive start to the Christmas Season in Downtown Plymouth by attending the annual Plymouth Christmas Parade.
Kick off the Christmas Season in Downtown Plymouth by attendingthe annual Plymouth Christmas Parade! Parade starts at 7:00pm sharp. Come out and see why thousands of people make their way to downtown Plymouth for this parade!
After the parade, head to the intersection of E Mill, Eastern Avenue and North Street for the Tree Lighting Ceremony.
***Head downtown early and partake in the Chili Cook-Off! Downtown Businesses go head-to-head, competing for the coveted "Chili Cook-off Winner" Plaque. From 5-7pm (prior to the parade), go to each participating business and try a sample of their chili. At the end, vote for your favorite! Friday, November 28, 2025
When:
Friday, November 28, 2025
7:00 PM thru 08:00 PM
Where:
Downtown Plymouth
Plymouth, WI 53073
For More Info:
Amanda Brandt
920-893-0079
[email protected]
https://plymouthwisconsin.com/events/holiday-gathering-christmas-parade/
Celtic Christmas
When: November 21 & 22 and 7:30 PM
November 23 at 2:30 PM
Art Center
The Plymouth Arts Center invites you to kick off the holiday season with "Celtic Christmas", a live musical celebration filled with heart, harmony, and holiday cheer. Featuring the beloved ensemble Celtic Folk, this enchanting concert blends traditional, contemporary, and sacred Christmas music into one unforgettable experience.
Nutt Hill Open House
November 15, 2025
10 AM - 2 PM
The Nutt Hill Open House will be on November 15 from 10 AM - 2 PM to celebrate.
Nutt Hill Opening Day
December 16, 2025
The Nutt Hill Opening Day & Ribbon Cutting will be December 16.
To find out more about Nutt Hill click here
Stafford St
Stafford St. will be closed to north and south bound traffic from E Mill St. to the North Entrance of the Parking Lot by Stayer Park for construction at the Henry Christopher Hotel Project. The sidewalk on the east side is open. This is an extended closure until November 2026.
E Mill St.
November 4 from approximately 9 AM - 2 PM there will be a detour for the intersection closure at E. Mill St. and Stafford St. Just the intersection will be closed for ongoing construction at the Henry Christopher Hotel project.
Park Restrooms
Park Restrooms are closed for the season. The public bathroom by Stayer Park remains open all year.
Plymouth Community Television
Did you know Plymouth has a television station? Plymouth Community Television (PCTV) has been broadcasting community events, since the mid-1980's. PCTV is primarily funded by a portion of a franchise fee paid to the city of Plymouth by the provider of cable television, currently Spectrum Cable Television.
Spectrum subscribers with a non-Xumo set top box can view quality community programming on channels 14 & 20. All TV 14 produced content shown on those local channels are uploaded to the "Plymouth Community Television - WI" YouTube channel. In fact, YouTube will provide viewers the best quality for TV 14 content.
Plymouth city council meetings and Plymouth School District board meetings are also uploaded to the YouTube channel along with other community events. Selected home and away Plymouth High School varsity sports are live-streamed on the YouTube channel. Finally, check out the YouTube channel for the "From the Archives" series that features interviews with Plymouth residents from the 90's and early 2000's and other historic events.
Fire Department Updates:
Keep your Holidays Safe
The holidays bring family, friends, and festive meals - but they're also one the busiest times of year for home fires. Most holiday fires are caused by unattended cooking and improper outdoor fire use. A few extra precautions can make all the difference.
Holiday Cooking Safety Tips
- Stay in the kitchen when frying, grilling, or broiling food.
- Keep flammable items (towels, curtains, decorations) away from the stovetop.
- Use a timer to remind yourself that the oven or stove is on.
- Keep pot handles turned inward to avoid spills and burns.
- Never use water on a grease fire - smother with a lid or use a fire extinguisher.
- Ensure you have a working smoke alarm near the kitchen.
Outdoor Fire & Fireplace Safety
- Only use approved fire pits or fireplaces on stable surfaces, away from buildings.
- Clear debris and leaves at least 10 feet around your fire area.
- Never leave fires unattended -- extinguish completely before going inside.
- Keep a water source, sand bucket, or extinguisher nearby.
- Avoid burning during windy conditions.
- Obey all local burning ordinances and permit rules
Emergency Readiness
- Keep a 3-foot "kid-free zone" around stoves, ovens, and outdoor fires.
- Ensure your smoke and CO alarms are working.
- Know how to call 911 quickly and give your address clearly.
- Have a home escape plan and practice it with your family.
Holiday Gathering Christmas Parade
November 28, 2025
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Have a festive start to the Christmas Season in Downtown Plymouth by attending the annual Plymouth Christmas Parade.
Kick off the Christmas Season in Downtown Plymouth by attendingthe annual Plymouth Christmas Parade! Parade starts at 7:00pm sharp. Come out and see why thousands of people make their way to downtown Plymouth for this parade!
After the parade, head to the intersection of E Mill, Eastern Avenue and North Street for the Tree Lighting Ceremony.
***Head downtown early and partake in the Chili Cook-Off! Downtown Businesses go head-to-head, competing for the coveted "Chili Cook-off Winner" Plaque. From 5-7pm (prior to the parade), go to each participating business and try a sample of their chili. At the end, vote for your favorite! Friday, November 28, 2025
When:
Friday, November 28, 2025
7:00 PM thru 08:00 PM
Where:
Downtown Plymouth
Plymouth, WI 53073
For More Info:
Amanda Brandt
920-893-0079
[email protected]
https://plymouthwisconsin.com/events/holiday-gathering-christmas-parade/
Celtic Christmas
When: November 21 & 22 and 7:30 PM
November 23 at 2:30 PM
Art Center
The Plymouth Arts Center invites you to kick off the holiday season with "Celtic Christmas", a live musical celebration filled with heart, harmony, and holiday cheer. Featuring the beloved ensemble Celtic Folk, this enchanting concert blends traditional, contemporary, and sacred Christmas music into one unforgettable experience.
Nutt Hill Open House
November 15, 2025
10 AM - 2 PM
The Nutt Hill Open House will be on November 15 from 10 AM - 2 PM to celebrate.
Nutt Hill Opening Day
December 16, 2025
The Nutt Hill Opening Day & Ribbon Cutting will be December 16.
To find out more about Nutt Hill click here
Widow to Widow
This group is for widows who would like to connect in fellowship with other women who are willing to support and work alongside you as you move forward. All ages and stages of life are welcome!
The group meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday, from 10-11:30 am at the Great Marriages Office.
Please email [email protected] or call 920.783.6142 to register.
Upcoming meetings (All dates are a Thursday, time is always 10-11:30 am)
- Thursday, November 13 and December 11
- 10:00 AM 11:30 AM
This group is for widows who would like to connect in fellowship with other women who are willing to support and work alongside you as you move forward. All ages and stages of life are welcome!
The group meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday, from 10-11:30 am at the Great Marriages Office.
Please email [email protected] or call 920.783.6142 to register.
Upcoming meetings (All dates are a Thursday, time is always 10-11:30 am)
Wisconsin Concealed Carry Class
Date: Monday, November 10, 2025
Time: 5:30 - 9:30 pm
Place: Plymouth Alliance Church; 1203 Fairview Dr.; Plymouth, WI
Cost: $65, Pre-registration is required.
www.lifedefensetrainingllc.com
Instructor: Darla Neargarth
Certified Instructor
Life Defense Training
What: Course follows Wisconsin Department of Justice program for civilians desiring to obtain a concealed carry license. Topic include:
1. Firearm safety in your home and in public.
2. Considerations regarding the carry of a concealed firearm including show and tell of concealment gear and techniques.
3. legal use of firearms, including use of deadly force.
4. Wisconsin Department of Justice process for obtaining, maintaining, and renewing a concealed carry license.
Date: Monday, November 10, 2025
Time: 5:30 - 9:30 pm
Place: Plymouth Alliance Church; 1203 Fairview Dr.; Plymouth, WI
Cost: $65, Pre-registration is required.
www.lifedefensetrainingllc.com
Instructor: Darla Neargarth
Certified Instructor
Life Defense Training
What: Course follows Wisconsin Department of Justice program for civilians desiring to obtain a concealed carry license. Topic include:
1. Firearm safety in your home and in public.
2. Considerations regarding the carry of a concealed firearm including show and tell of concealment gear and techniques.
3. legal use of firearms, including use of deadly force.
4. Wisconsin Department of Justice process for obtaining, maintaining, and renewing a concealed carry license.
A Night Without Shelter
What does it feel like to sleep outside with no safe place to call home?
November 7-8, 2025
6:00 pm to 7:00 am the next day
Join the Sheboygan County Housing Coalition on November 7th at 6 PM for an educational experience like no other. The Night Without Shelter is an event that aims to raise awareness and educate those within our community about homelessness. This year, we’ll address common myths and misconceptions regarding homelessness and some of the underlying causes. Participants will have an opportunity to learn more about organizations that serve folks experiencing homelessness, hear from individuals with lived experience, and process the experience with other participants. Finally, you'll have the opportunity to spend a night without shelter, in your car, in a tent, or simply under the stars. This a great opportunity to step into the shoes of our unhoused neighbors and learn more about what we can each do to make the world a little kinder to one another. We will also be seeking donations for winter gear and cash donations, if you feel so inclined. A portion of any proceeds will go back to St. Luke United Methodist Church, which will be our host this year. Registration can be found at this link: https://forms.gle/ENNNczjDTtUS2dX17
What does it feel like to sleep outside with no safe place to call home?
November 7-8, 2025
6:00 pm to 7:00 am the next day
Join the Sheboygan County Housing Coalition on November 7th at 6 PM for an educational experience like no other. The Night Without Shelter is an event that aims to raise awareness and educate those within our community about homelessness. This year, we’ll address common myths and misconceptions regarding homelessness and some of the underlying causes. Participants will have an opportunity to learn more about organizations that serve folks experiencing homelessness, hear from individuals with lived experience, and process the experience with other participants. Finally, you'll have the opportunity to spend a night without shelter, in your car, in a tent, or simply under the stars. This a great opportunity to step into the shoes of our unhoused neighbors and learn more about what we can each do to make the world a little kinder to one another. We will also be seeking donations for winter gear and cash donations, if you feel so inclined. A portion of any proceeds will go back to St. Luke United Methodist Church, which will be our host this year. Registration can be found at this link: https://forms.gle/ENNNczjDTtUS2dX17
Family of Origin (Faith Based)
- Saturday, November 8th
- 5:30 PM 7:30 PM
- Word of Grace Community Church - Life Center (map)
- Take the time to explore what you learned about life, love, and conflict in your family of origin so that you can understand how this influences your current relationship.
- Location: Word of Grace Community Church - Life Center, 107 Cedar St, Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085
- Speaker: Pastor Andy Shanholtz
- Cost: $20/person, includes dinner
- Offered by Great Marriages
- “Family of Origin” refers to the family that you grew up in, the people who lived with you during part of your childhood. These people strongly influence who we become.
People who grew up in relatively healthy families make adjustments in a relationship. But if your family of origin had problems, then making adjustments becomes complicated. This event will help you to recognize patterns modeled during your youth. Once you become aware of the patterns of your family of origin, you can change them.
Life Line Screening at Plymouth Alliance Church
Where: Plymouth Alliance Church; 1203 Fairview Dr., Plymouth, WI
When: Saturday, November 8, 2025
Time: Call to make an appointment (9 am to 4:30 pm)
What: Offering safe, painless, non-invasive preventive health screenings that are typically not a part of a routine physical. To be more proactive about your health for yourself, your family, and your community, please register for these health screenings today.
Register: Call toll-free 1-800-324-9458 (promo code HABC001
Online: www.LLSA.social/habc
or text the word "circle" to 216-279-1607.
Where: Plymouth Alliance Church; 1203 Fairview Dr., Plymouth, WI
When: Saturday, November 8, 2025
Time: Call to make an appointment (9 am to 4:30 pm)
What: Offering safe, painless, non-invasive preventive health screenings that are typically not a part of a routine physical. To be more proactive about your health for yourself, your family, and your community, please register for these health screenings today.
Register: Call toll-free 1-800-324-9458 (promo code HABC001
Online: www.LLSA.social/habc
or text the word "circle" to 216-279-1607.
High School Preview Day at Sheboygan Christian School (SCS)
Area 8th graders are invited to come to SCS on November 11
8:45am-12:30pm to see what high school at SCS is all about!
This event includes tours of our brand new high school space, praise and worship, an extra-curricular fair, shadowing a class, pizza lunch, and more. Questions? Contact the admissions team at [email protected] or call 920-458-9981.
Area 8th graders are invited to come to SCS on November 11
8:45am-12:30pm to see what high school at SCS is all about!
This event includes tours of our brand new high school space, praise and worship, an extra-curricular fair, shadowing a class, pizza lunch, and more. Questions? Contact the admissions team at [email protected] or call 920-458-9981.
Love In the Name of Christ has decided to develop a monthly newsletter distributed to individual emails via MailChimp to any interested party.
Here are some ways for you and your church to become more involved with the Love INC Movement in February:
- We ask that the individuals of your congregation sign up via our website at loveincsheboygancounty.org.
- When you get to the website scroll down to the bottom of our home page to enter your name and email address to receive this newsletter.
Here are some ways for you and your church to become more involved with the Love INC Movement in February:
- New Way Community Classes begin Thursday, February 6. Contact Dawn Grabowski for more information at [email protected]
- Refugee Ministry support needed for 20 individuals who arrived most recently. Contact Diane Seil at [email protected]
- Volunteer support for Handyman Ministry and Furniture Ministry needed. Contact Allison Blake for more information at [email protected]
- Donations through our Amazon Wish List needed to support our Gap Ministries, New Way Community, and Refugee Ministry at https://loveincsheboygancounty.org/donate/ (scroll down and click on the Amazon Wish List tab to access)
Love Inc Monthly Newsletter
If you're interested in receiving the monthly newsletter, submit your first and last name, email address to
[email protected]
and tell them you want to start receiving the newsletter.
If you're interested in receiving the monthly newsletter, submit your first and last name, email address to
[email protected]
and tell them you want to start receiving the newsletter.
Project Angel Hugs monthly bulletin
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Job & Volunteer opportunities,
and other valuable information
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Memory Care in Wisconsin
Information on Assisted Living in Wisconsin
Here are some informative guides to check out. Don't know when to step in to help, don't know how to pay, don't know what the memory care facilities are like, these guides are helpful.
Information on Assisted Living in Wisconsin
Here are some informative guides to check out. Don't know when to step in to help, don't know how to pay, don't know what the memory care facilities are like, these guides are helpful.
- https://www.memorycare.com/memory-care-in-wisconsin/
- https://www.memorycare.com/what-is-a-memory-care-facility/
- https://www.memorycare.com/when-to-consider-memory-care/
- https://www.memorycare.com/what-to-expect-in-memory-care/
- https://www.caring.com/senior-care/in-home-care/
- https://www.caring.com/senior-living/assisted-living/wisconsin
- https://www.caring.com/senior-living/memory-care-facilities/
- https://www.caring.com/caregivers/
- to help with slips and falls as an older adult - www.nia.nih.gov/health/falls-and-fractures-older-adults-causes-and-prevention
- Driving Safely While Aging - fellerwendt.com/driving-safely-while-aging/
- https://www.lanierlawfirm.com/guide-dangerous-drug-interactions-in-seniors/
- Nursing Home Abuse: olsonlawfirm.com/nursing-home-abuse-neglect/
Love Packages
Love Packages collects bible donations—as well as donations of Christian books, Sunday School materials, and more—from people and publishers across the U.S. and ship it to our network of distributors all over the world.
They ship over 2,000 tons of recycled gospel literature on the mission field every year.
If you are cleaning out your house and you have Bibles, Christian books, curriculum, or any kind of teaching material you would like to get rid of, send it to Love Packages.
Here's what to do:
Box them up. Try to fill up the box so contents don’t shift in the mail: stuff empty spaces with newspaper or some other filler if necessary.
Ship them to us. The most cost-effective way to ship this is with the USPS’s Media Mail service.
Love Packages
220 Union St
Butler, IL 62015
(217) 532-6701
https://lovepackages.org
Love Packages collects bible donations—as well as donations of Christian books, Sunday School materials, and more—from people and publishers across the U.S. and ship it to our network of distributors all over the world.
They ship over 2,000 tons of recycled gospel literature on the mission field every year.
If you are cleaning out your house and you have Bibles, Christian books, curriculum, or any kind of teaching material you would like to get rid of, send it to Love Packages.
Here's what to do:
Box them up. Try to fill up the box so contents don’t shift in the mail: stuff empty spaces with newspaper or some other filler if necessary.
Ship them to us. The most cost-effective way to ship this is with the USPS’s Media Mail service.
Love Packages
220 Union St
Butler, IL 62015
(217) 532-6701
https://lovepackages.org
