June. 301 days that usually signify the true arrival of summer. After all - the summer solstice occurs around the middle of the month. The days of June are filled with high school and college graduations, the final days of school for the kids, bridal showers, weddings, and gardening. If you haven t already, you ll probably set out the deck and patio furniture. That s why it s good to have some holidays and celebrations to help pass the time - as we set our sights on summer and warmer weather to come.
The month of June brings a variety of different holidays and celebrations. From celebrations of food items (olives, chicken, ice cream, etc) to things like cameras, insurance, and eyewear - there is a lot going on. These celebrations often bring the opportunity for cards, presents, special meals, days off, etc. In fact - some argue that these holidays are just excuses to buy things. But a closer look at the calendar reveals that there is something special going on for each of
Memorial Day Holiday Changes For Superior Garbage Schedule
With the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, the City of Superior is planning on the changes it will bring to the garbage pick up schedule for residents. The changes shouldn t come as a surprise to most - the city offices usually close to recognize holidays.
For Memorial Day 2021, offices in the City of Superior - including the Public Works Department and the municipal landfill - will be closed on Monday, May 31. The holiday closure will also include the Municipal Landfill off of Moccasin Mike Road.
All garbage services the week of May 31-June 4 will be on an accelerated schedule. Monday pickups will not occur and those residents are requested to have their garbage out to the usual pickup area by early Tuesday morning. All other residents can just place their garbage dumpster out to the usual spot on the usual day - however, they re cautioned that there may be delays as the crews work to make up time from the Monday holiday
If you ve noticed some activity under the east-side of the Blatnik Bridge this week, it s for a reason. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) started a planned dredging project at Howards Bay that s expected to last the summer and into early fall.
According to details released by the EPA, the work is tied to the St. Louis River Area of Concern - which was created as part of the 1987 Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. This specific project will see crews dredging contaminated sediment at Howards Bay. Sediment in Howards Bay is polluted with contaminants typically associated with fossil fuels such as coal, gasoline, and oil . The work is one part routine navigation dredging combined with environmental restoration to remove the contamination.
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