Lake Country Fire & Rescue chief: totaled water tender is appraised; replacement likely next year Lake Country Fire & Rescue Chief Fenning told the Delafield Common Council on March 2 that a water tender involved in a Feb. 1 accident was deemed a total loss, accepted the insurer's appraisal and that a replacement procured this spring could arrive in the first quarter of next year. The board will discuss replacement strategies at its April meeting.

Lake Country Fire & Rescue faces a critical moment as Chief Fenning reveals plans for a custom water tender replacement after a recent accident left the department's apparatus in need.

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Delafield council accepts one-year fix to LCFR agreement while partners debate withdrawal terms Councilors discussed a proposed one-year amendment to the Lake Country Fire & Rescue intermunicipal agreement to secure staffing and an interim cost-sharing formula after partner negotiations stalled over proposed changes to withdrawal/opt-out timelines; staff expect a final draft at the next meeting.

Delafield's Common Council takes a crucial step to secure firefighter staffing amid ongoing debates over partnership withdrawal terms—will this one-year amendment pave the way for a permanent solution?

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Residents, lake groups urge council to pause St. John’s Bay pier plan, propose kayak launch alternative Multiple Delafield residents and representatives of the Nagawicka Lake Yacht Club spoke at the Oct. 20 council meeting opposing a proposed six‑slip pier in St. John’s Bay and urging the city to consider lower‑cost kayak/canoe launch options and mitigation for noise, parking and environmental impacts.

Delafield residents are raising alarms over a proposed six-slip pier in St. John’s Bay, urging the council to prioritize community needs and environmental protection instead.

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Delafield council approves resolution to advance Lake Country Fire & Rescue agreement amid lingering concerns The Delafield Common Council voted to approve a resolution signaling support in principle for amendments to the Lake Country Fire & Rescue intermunicipal agreement and authorized city staff to finalize non‑substantive details, while members pressed for clarifications on funding, governance and statutory limits.

Delafield's Common Council takes a crucial step towards a unified budget for Lake Country Fire & Rescue, but lingering concerns spark heated debate among members!

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Delafield Plan Commission Approves Dumpster Relocation and Welcomes New Business Jump Joy Cheer Delafield Plan Commission approves dumpster relocation plan and celebrates new business opening.

Delafield's Planning Commission just approved a new cheerleading business and made key site plan changes to enhance the community—exciting developments are on the horizon!

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Doctor Regalman Proposes Non-Cedar Roof Replacement in Downtown Delafield Doctor Regalman seeks approval for roof replacement using cost-effective materials in downtown area.

A historic office building in Delafield is set for a transformative roof upgrade, swapping aging cedar shingles for innovative, cost-effective materials that preserve architectural charm!

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Pavelcek Family Proposes 6-Foot Privacy Fence on Mill Street Amid City Code Concerns Plan Commission denies six-foot fence request, suggests four-foot open alternative with survey.

A proposed six-foot privacy fence in Delafield has ignited a heated debate over property rights versus community aesthetics, raising questions about what it means to be a good neighbor.

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