
May 11, 2026 Shorewood Council Meeting 3 Minute Recap
Some items of interest from the Shorewood council meeting:
– Concern raised over utility bill increases
– Water Connection Program launch
– New hire process discussion

Some items of interest from the Shorewood council meeting:
– Concern raised over utility bill increases
– Water Connection Program launch
– New hire process discussion

The Excelsior Fire District’s April 8th public meeting was so contentious the chair opened with a call for decorum.What followed was a 3-2 vote to terminate Fire Chief Curt Mackey.
Two members voted to retain him with more training. Shorewood’s representative, Dustin Maddy, was one of them.

Have you looked at your utility bill this past quarter?
Residents are stunned to find it’s costing more than $100 more per quarter or $400 more per year – never mind the city’s 9% property tax increase!
Some items from the Shorewood council meeting:
– 4th of July fireworks
– Annual deer harvest discussion
– Comprehensive Plan survey

Who doesn’t enjoy a hummingbird?
These little creatures defy the odds as they migrate from Mexico to Canada, while entertaining bird watchers along the way.
Track their progress courtesy of Hummingbird Central.

The Excelsior Fire District Joint Powers Authority board convened over multiple sessions to review independent investigation reports and consider disciplinary action against Fire Chief Curt Mackey.
On April 8, they voted 3–2 to terminate Chief Mackey, effective immediately.