Good morning, Waukesha.

The FOOD Pantry Serving Waukesha County has received a $3,000 grant from Rotary District 6270 — funding 1,239 pad kits and 225 tampon kits for free distribution to clients.

Rotarians also contributed 30 volunteer hours to repack the supplies to help families manage basic needs.

Michelle Harrington of Albrecht's Sentry Market in Delafield was named 2026 Grocer of the Year at the Wisconsin Grocers Association Awards Banquet on Aug.

18 in Wisconsin Dells. She earned the honor for her leadership, customer service, and support for local vendors and community groups.

Target will launch its new Beauty Studio on Sept.

10 at two Waukesha County locations: N95-W17707 Shady Lane in Menomonee Falls and 4798 S. Moorland Road in New Berlin. The studio will offer over 1,600 beauty products & 90 brands statewide.

Waukesha native Nate Page will install his public art project (Infinite Spring) on Friday on the back wall of the building housing Beyond Full Spectrum CBD at Friedman Alley, drawing on his hometown’s legacy and inspiration as the Spring City.

Delafield Public Library hosts classical guitarist Peter Fletcher at 6:30 p.m. Oct.

1 for an indoor solo concert featuring music from his latest CD — registration is available via the library website or by calling 262-646-6230.

The School District of Waukesha began its new school year Tuesday amid boundary changes from the Optimizing Our Future initiative that closed Bethesda, Hawthorne and Whittier schools and reassigned dual-language sites.

District staff helped families with new bus routes (and drop-off procedures), and parents reported both smooth beginnings and challenges.

Park View Middle School faced a bat discovery, plumbing problems, and HVAC challenges on Wednesday morning before students arrived; staff cordoned off affected areas while repair work continues and construction near East Veterans Way proceeds.

The school is preparing for its new $89.1 million building.

Swallow School District voters will decide on a $2.5M operational referendum on Nov.

3 to secure $500,000 per year for five years to fund programs and offset rising costs. The district warns that failing the measure will force a deeper use of its reserves.

The Town of Genesee is inviting residents to shape its Comprehensive Plan for future growth, transportation, parks, and natural resources.

Residents can complete an online survey and visit the project booth at the Car Show on Sept. 12 at Genesee Town Park to share ideas.

Oconomowoc tested 32 water samples over the summer and found 4 with unsafe lead levels from lateral pipes, affecting hundreds of homes.

Officials are notifying impacted families and warn that replacing pipes may cost ($4,000 to $6,000), leaving filters as a short-term fix.