Hales Corners Village Funds Permanent Path for Resident After Sidewalk Removal
In Hales Corners, Milwaukee County, the village has decided to fund a permanent paved path from a family's home to the road after initially informing them they would need to pay for it. The path is required because sidewalks were…
Milwaukee, WI, September 9, 2026 — Hales Corners, WI – The village of Hales Corners in Milwaukee County will fund the construction of a permanent paved path connecting a family’s home to the main road. This decision follows an earlier communication to the family stating they would be responsible for the cost of the path.
The necessity for this path arose due to the removal of existing sidewalks during the recent reconstruction of Luther Avenue. Following the reconstruction, the village determined a permanent pathway was required to ensure access from the property to the street.
In a resolution to address the situation, the village board decided to allocate funds from excess interest earnings generated from village investments. This funding will cover the expense of the pathway for the affected family. Additionally, the village plans to use these funds as a one-time accommodation to extend front walks for thirteen other properties that were also impacted by the sidewalk removal.
Details regarding the specific contractor selected for the project, the total cost of the path construction, or the timeline for completion were not provided in the available information. The village has stated that the use of excess interest earnings is intended as a singular adjustment to mitigate the impact of the Luther Avenue reconstruction on these properties.
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