City of Green Bay Government

06/03/2026

This Saturday, St. James Park becomes an open‑air gallery.

Wisconsin Watch and the Astor Neighborhood Association are hosting “Public Square: Photography, Community and Connection in Green Bay,” featuring large‑scale photo portraits and stories about residents who foster belonging, creativity and mutual support.

Stop by, walk through the exhibit at your own pace, and connect with your community. Learn more and RSVP here:

Wisconsin Watch’s Public Square comes to Green Bay with photography, storytelling and a community conversation on belonging.

06/03/2026

One of the easiest ways Green Bay residents can improve recycling is by keeping plastic bags, wraps, and films out of curbside bins. These items can tangle in sorting equipment at the recycling facility, leading to delays and costly damage. Instead, plastic bags and film should be taken to designated drop-off bins, available at most major grocery stores. Keeping them out of your curbside bin helps ensure the rest of your recyclables are processed properly and efficiently. Small actions like this make a big difference in how much we’re able to recycle as a community.

06/03/2026

The Green Bay Common Council met last evening, Tuesday, June 2nd and approved several items, including three of note for residents.

On the infrastructure side, a contract was awarded to Vinton Construction Company for new sidewalks along Finger Road and into the East Town development, including new traffic signals at East Mason Street and East Town Way.

The Council also approved a recommendation from the Traffic, Bicycle, and Pedestrian Commission to remove the traffic signal at Dousman Street and Oneida Street, replacing it with an all-way stop.

Finally, the Council approved moving forward with the Path for Pause project, opening a Request for Qualifications to find an artist to design artistic stepping stones for a meditation labyrinth at Olde North Crossing Park.

The full meeting video, minutes, and agenda packet are available at greenbaywi.gov/Meetings. The next Common Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 16.

06/02/2026

You've told us loud and clear that Shawano Avenue is a tough drive. Even though this section is a state highway, the City is stepping in to provide relief now while WisDOT prepares a full reconstruction for 2031.

From June 8 to 12, crews will place a new asphalt surface between Oakland Avenue and Hudson Street to smooth out the worst pavement. Traffic will stay open to through traffic only, lane widths will be reduced to 10 feet, and trucks needing more than 10 feet of width should use Military Avenue, W Mason Street, and S Ashland Avenue. Several side streets will be closed at Shawano Avenue, but access to homes and businesses will be maintained.

This work is a bridge to the full WisDOT project that will replace pavement and underground utilities on this corridor in 2031, with city utility upgrades planned for 2030. Thank you for your patience as we respond to your concerns and make your daily drive a little smoother.

06/02/2026

Did you know that Green Bay residents can recycle plastic bottles, tubs, and containers of all kinds, without needing to check for a recycling number? That includes household jugs, dairy containers, produce containers, and deli packaging. Add in paper, cardboard, aluminum and steel cans, and glass food and beverage bottles and jars, and you have a pretty wide range of materials that belong in your curbside bin. When more of the right materials go in the right place, our community benefits. For a full list heck out: browncountyrecycling.org/recycling-acceptable-material

06/01/2026

The full closure of the Main Street Bridge has been delayed. The closure is now scheduled to begin on Thursday, June 4. Until then, the bridge will remain open to traffic.

Please plan ahead and allow extra travel time once the closure begins on June 4. We’ll share reminders as the date gets closer.

06/01/2026

June is National Dairy Month and Green Bay is proud to celebrate Wisconsin as America’s Dairyland!

Dairy farming has shaped our state for more than 180 years and remains the largest part of Wisconsin agriculture today. Wisconsin dairy farms produce more than 23 billion pounds of milk each year, and our cheesemakers turn most of that milk into award winning cheese enjoyed across the country. Wisconsin produces about one quarter of the nation’s cheese and offers more varieties and styles than any other state. From family farms to local processors and neighborhood ice cream shops, dairy supports jobs, strengthens rural communities, and brings people together around the table. This June we thank the farmers, cheesemakers, veterinarians, haulers, and local businesses who keep Wisconsin’s dairy tradition strong for Green Bay and beyond.

06/01/2026

The Green Bay Common Council meets tomorrow, Tuesday, June 2, at 6PM in Council Chambers, Room 203, at City Hall. The meeting is also available to attend virtually via Zoom (Meeting ID: 892 7469 6903, Passcode: 209710).

On the agenda is a variety of items affecting neighborhoods across the city. The Public Arts Commission looks to move forward with the Path for Pause project, a request for qualifications seeking artists to design up to 10 artistic stepping stones for a meditation labyrinth at Olde North Crossing Park. The Council will also consider awarding a contract for new sidewalks along Finger Road and East Town Way, a project that includes new traffic signals at the intersection of East Mason and East Town Way.

In addition, the Council will consider a recommendation from the Traffic, Bicycle, and Pedestrian Commission to remove the traffic signal at Dousman Street and Oneida Street, replacing it with an all-way stop.

Residents who wish to submit a public comment in advance may do so via the online comment form at greenbaywi.gov/Meetings by 3PM on Tuesday. We hope to see you there.

06/01/2026

This morning at City Hall, Mayor Eric Genrich joined Assistant City Attorney Rachel Maes and Neighborhood Development Specialist Will Peters to raise the Pride flag in recognition of Pride Month in Green Bay.

By flying the Pride flag, the City of Green Bay reaffirms its commitment to being a welcoming, inclusive community where all residents, employees, and visitors are valued and respected.

06/01/2026

When recyclables are rinsed clean before they go into your bin, the whole process works better for everyone. Food residue on bottles, jars, and containers can contaminate otherwise good material and send it to the landfill instead. A quick rinse goes a long way. Green Bay is part of a strong regional recycling system, and every clean container you put out helps keep more material out of the trash and in circulation. Thank you for doing your part. ♻️