Cemstone-Roberts Concrete Rezoning Information: Updated Packet for Dec 19 St. Croix County Meeting Update: At the Nov 19 meeting, the Town of Richmond affirmed their recommendation of approval to St. Croix County for the rezoning of the five parcels owned by Roberts Concrete and operated by Cemstone from R2 to R1. The rezoning request will next be taken up by St. Croix County Community Development Committee at their December 19 meeting at 5 pm at the Government Center in Hudson. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –  Cemstone Ready Mix/Roberts Concrete Products have an active Rezoning Application currently under consideration by St. Croix County. The Town of Richmond Plan Commission and Town Board recommended approval of the request at their respective meetings on September 24, 2024. St. Croix County held a Public Hearing on October 17, and referred the matter back to the Town of Richmond for further consideration based on resident comments made at the hearing. Cemstone has provided the following letter in response to neighborhood concerns:Cemstone Letter Here is the original rezoning application originally posted to this website on Sept 17, 2024Rezoning application Here is St. Croix County staff rerview of the applicationSt. Croix County Staff Report There are meetings scheduled on Tuesday, November 19, at 6 pm at the town hall. The Plan Commission and Town Board will further consider the rezoning request at those meetings. Agendas are posted here.

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Emergency Broadband Benefit Now Available

The Federal Communications Commission has launched a temporary program to help families and households struggling to afford Internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic.  The Emergency Broadband Benefit provides a discount of up to $50 per month toward broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers.

Eligible households can enroll through a participating broadband provider or directly with the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) using an online or mail in application.

You can learn more about the benefit, including eligibility and enrollment information, by visiting  www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit, or by calling 833-511-0311