The recent Geneva Lake Environmental Agency study has been beneficial for Williams Bay’s officials to plan for the future.  The study revealed that Williams Bay had a lower isotope count in their water than some neighboring communities and thus indicated that the water is very high quality.  Another significant finding was that the lake’s recharge area is much larger than the lake’s surface watershed region, making surrounding residents more aware of just how large the area is where water seeps through the soil and goes back into the lake’s groundwater supply.  These findings will have some bearings on future growth in the area.  Officials hope to retain Geneva Lake’s natural beauty which continues to attract homebuyers and visitors to the region.

For more information on lakefront Lake Geneva WI homes, contact local realtor Bob Webster via email or by phone at (262) 348-3233 or 800-364-7579.

Lake Geneva WI featured new listing

This lovely Lake Geneva WI home is a great option for your second home in this attractive area.  This home has been delightfully updated with a modern kitchen and baths; there are 3 bedrooms and 3 baths, with a large tub in the master bath.  The spacious living room is accented with a fireplace and a fabulous cathedral ceiling.  Other highlights include a main floor den, wood floors in most rooms, a sun porch, a large deck, and great nature views of the gorgeous wooded back yard.  List price for this new listing is $439,900.

View the charm of this home through our Virtual Tour feature.

For more information on this home or other Lake Geneva Properties, contact Keefe Real Estate’s Bob Webster via email or at (262) 348-3233 or 800-364-7579

Walworth Wisconsin is seriously considering working for a border agreement with a neighboring village, as discussed by Plan Commission officials in last week’s meeting.  Town officials are focusing on coming to a border agreement with the village of Walworth, as Wisconsin’s state law allows cities or villages to annex land from neighboring towns at the property owner’s request.  By this agreement, Walworth Wisconsin town officials hope to protect their tax base and keep their borders intact.  Fontana Wisconsin has already developed an agreement with the village of Walworth that would limit what areas of land the village could annex from the town of Walworth; this border runs along the railroad track and goes by school district lines.  A main objective in Walworth Town officials’ minds is to prevent the neighboring villages from having a vote in large scale developments with the intent of controlled growth in the area; thus the town of Walworth is looking for a sort of ‘good faith’ bond with the village of Walworth and other surrounding towns.

For more information on Walworth WI’s border agreement intentions visit Lake Geneva Regional News online.

For more information on lakefront or lake rights homes in Walworth, Fontana, and Lake Geneva WI contact your neighborhood realtor, Bob Webster via email or by phone at (262) 348-3233.

The attractive Walworth County Wisconsin region has drawn in tourists for its country, small town appeal, natural beauty, and glimmering lakes.  Even though this may not seem like the ideal time of year to visit the region, the holiday festivities are a common pull for visitors and residents looking for an enjoyable time in the Lake Geneva WI area.  

The annual farm tour took place last weekend along with the Garden Tour at Northwind Perennial Farm on the 8th, but more events are in store for the whole family to enjoy.  The Fall Harvest Festival will take place this weekend with wagon rides, games, and a pumpkin carving contest.  Also starting on October 10th is the Wisconsin Beer and Cheese Fest which will run until the 13th in Lake Geneva Wisconsin.   “It’s the Great Pumpkin” event will be on October 12th with fun activities, treats, and prizes for the whole family.  And not to be forgotten, the 17th annual Oktoberfest is scheduled for October 11 and 12 inviting residents and visitors alike to shop handmade wares, experience unique restaurant specials, enjoy rides, and shows.

So, don’t miss out on all the upcoming fall dining and arts events in Lake Geneva Wisconsin this year.  For a more complete listing of the events to come this month take a look at www.communityshoppers.com.

At Lyons Wisconsin’s last town board meeting on September 8th, a possible error in the floodplain maps became a heated topic for discussion.  The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) had revised the floodplain maps at the start of this year for Lyons Wisconsin, but there may be problems with it.  

Floodplains maps show the areas in a town that are most at risk for flood damage in severe weather, thus property owners that fall in these specified areas of the town would need to carry flood insurance; this was a source of concern for members of the Hidden Creek subdivision in particular as they were not on the maps last year and appeared this year.  Although the proper insurance on private properties is the responsibility of the property owners there were also reports of the floodplain map having not resulted from a detailed study.   According to Lake Geneva Regional News, FEMA had admitted to not doing the detail usually required for these maps, and they have not yet given the elevations for properties that would be under the floodplain definition.

Nearby Milwaukee and Chicago theater goers will now have another entertainment option in Lake Geneva Wisconsin to look forward to. The inside of Lake Geneva’s Horticultural Hall is prepped to look Shakespearean for the new theater company’s first performance on the Fourth of July weekend. 

Laura DeMoon, the artistic director and president of the brand new Lake Geneva Theatre Company had a vision of offering live theater to the area; her vision included Lake Geneva WI as similar to Stratford Shakespearean Festival in Canada where tens of thousands of people from surrounding cities come for the theater. Their first performance will be the play “Private Lives” which will run through July and August. Check lakegenevatheatre.org for show dates, times, and ticket information and enjoy your Lake Geneva summer.

Lake Geneva Wisconsin will have to look more closely at building a comprehensive master plan in the coming months. This will all be in line with Wisconsin’s state Smart Growth legislation which requires all participating cities to have a plan on how much growth they will allow over the next 20 years in their respective areas; state law dictates that this plan must be in place by 2010.

Moving forward with the comprehensive plan, at the end of May the Lake Geneva city council approved public participation in each phase of the process for arriving at a reasonable and agreeable comprehensive plan. The Smart Growth legislation requires this public input in meetings and offers the opportunity for residents to participate in workshops, surveys, exhibits, and an open house for feedback; this should alleviate the feeling of disconnect that many property owners have with city officials.

For more on the comprehensive plan for Lake Geneva visit Lake Geneva Regional News online.

According to a recent article in Lake Geneva Regional news
online, Walworth and Fontana WI may be sharing more emergency services in the
future. The villages already share building
inspectors and water waste management services, but now they are looking at a
fire protection district. Because of the
current decline in volunteer firemen it is expected that in 5 to 10 years the
villages may not have volunteer fire departments, they need to look into a
full-time staffing of the fire department. By combining services, the two villages will be able to save on
equipment and other expenses. 

Currently the two departments work together with what is
known as a “Mutual Aid Box Alarm System”; this system notifies both departments
when certain calls come in. But with the
decline of volunteer firefighters, there will be the need to have full-time
positions in the near future.

The next step for Fontana and Walworth is to hire a
consultant that will help guide the two villages through the procedures and
regulations of the state laws that control how mergers can take place.

If you aren’t yet familiar with Lake Geneva Wisconsin’s namesake lake
you are missing out on some of the finer things in life. Lake Geneva is arguably the most beautiful of
all the lakes in Wisconsin. It has a
depth of 142 feet, making it the second deepest lake in the state. The water appears clear and pristine and
hosts a wide variety of fish, including several varieties of Trout and
Bass. For those that enjoy fishing, Lake
Geneva is extensively stocked and has produced countless ‘trophy’ fish for
savvy fishermen. 

But whether you enjoy boating, fishing, or just lounging on
the lake side, there is so much to enjoy at gorgeous Lake Geneva all year long;
and buying a home in Lake Geneva WI is easier than you think. Just let experienced local agent Bob Webster
lead you through the many featured lake front and lake rights homes in Lake
Geneva WI and before you know it you’ll be living a dream.

The Genoa City WI Village Park Commission presented the plan to
update Dr. Miller Park near the Brookwood middle school in February of this
year. However, the full execution of the
plan may take 5 to 10 years before it can be a place where families can really
see all the improvements. According to
Lake Geneva Regional News online, the additions to this largest park in the
village will include a playground, nature area, dog park, splash pad, BMX area,
exercise stations, and rest rooms. The estimated
funding needed for the project is $8,000.

The money to fund this endeavor will most likely come from
fund raisers, private donations from individuals and local groups, and possibly
grants. With new developments in this
area, planned renovations to the 25-acre park are hoped to provide a better
place for families to enjoy time with their children.