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In today's newsletter:
- How disruptive will Port Washington’s massive new data center become?
- Which Port Washington creamery just landed a slice of $4.6M?
Today's riddle: I quit my job as a banker. 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Port Washington-Saukvillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and quite cold, with a high of 21 and low of 17 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Saturday: Partly sunny and cold, temps: high: 24, low: 12.
- Sunday: Afternoon freezing drizzle, with a high of 29 and low of 25 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Neighbors face disruptions, detours due to Port Washington data center construction (tmj4.com) — Construction of a nearly $15 billion data center in Port Washington is shaking nearby homes and causing detours, with rural neighbors frustrated by constant dump truck traffic and road closures. Work is expected to intensify through April as earthmoving, foundations, and steel erection continue, while the city-approved extended schedule and a related mayoral recall effort keep the project controversial. 
Find out what's happening in Port Washington-Saukvillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
• DBIA Awards $4.6M In Grants (midwestfarmreport.com) — A Port Washington business, Amazing Ice Cream LLC/Third Coast Frozen Distillery, is among 42 Midwest dairy companies sharing $4.6 million in innovation grants. Their award will fund new freezing and filling equipment to boost ice cream production, while other Wisconsin creameries and cooperatives receive support for packaging, storage, and sustainability upgrades across the state.
📸 Around Port Washington
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Port Washington
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- 4-H Quilting Project Meeting: Returning Members
Ye Olde Schoolhouse , 318 Green Bay Rd , Cedarburg
10:00 am - 4-H Dog Project Meeting
Ozaukee County Fairgrounds, Show Arena
6:30 pm - 4-H Quilting Project Meeting: New Members
Ye Olde Schoolhouse , 318 Green Bay Rd , Cedarburg
10:00 am - 4-H Drawing & Painting Project Meeting
Ozaukee County Fairgrounds, Pavilion South
11:30 am
Saturday January 3
Monday January 5
Saturday January 10
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Main Street Gallery - ''Blizzard of Art''
Cedarburg Cultural Center , W62N546 Washington Ave , Cedarburg
10:00 am - Spectacular ELF-tacular Holiday Exhibit at the CCC
Cedarburg Cultural Center , W62N546 Washington Ave. , Cedarburg
10:00 am - The Little Show: CCC's Annual Juried Exhibit
Cedarburg Cultural Center , W62N546 Washington Ave. , Cedarburg
10:00 am - Finally Friday! at the CCC
Cedarburg Cultural Center , W62N546 Washington Ave , Cedarburg
7:00 pm - Finance and Personnel Committee Cancelled
Village of Grafton Calendar Grafton, WI 53024
5:30 pm - Village Board Rescheduled
Village of Grafton Calendar Grafton, WI 53024
6:00 pm - Job Service Assistance - Cedarburg Public Library
Cedarburg Public Library
1:00 pm - Community Development Authority Cancelled
Village of Grafton Calendar Grafton, WI 53024
6:00 pm
Friday January 2
Monday January 5
Tuesday January 6
Wednesday January 7
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- SITE Staffing Inc. posted a job opening for Sanitation Technician - ALL SHIFTS! in Port Washington. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Grafton
- Grafton shoe store celebrates 80 years of family tradition on New Year's Eve (tmj4.com)
- New Year's Eve Traditions: Historical Roots and Global Celebrations (riverbender.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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