Good morning, Waukesha.

Waukesha is planning a special fee for garbage and recycling services—this comes as the city faces growing budget pressures and state levy limits.

The Finance Committee will review the proposal in an upcoming meeting.

The city of Waukesha has refreshed its website with new accessibility features—contracting with Revize—to improve the user experience for residents.

In 2024, employers in the Waukesha Times publication area filed H-2A petitions for seasonal agricultural work and all received approval from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Johnsons Nursery, LLC and Gwenyn Hill Farm, LLC led the filings with eight and four petitions respectively — a number that remained unchanged from 2023.

The YMCA at Pabst Farms will host a free mental health resource fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct.

4 — the event will offer family-friendly resources for mental, physical, and spiritual wellness.

The Flats at Bishop's Woods at 350 Bishops Way is Brookfield’s first fully affordable apartment complex with 203 income-based units built using a state loan and housing tax credits.

The property manager said many local workers have applied and the first tenants will move in on Oct. 24 (including options for 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom apartments) (rent ranges vary based on income).

High school football teams are battling in Week 6 with scores and live game updates coming in from contests around the Milwaukee area.

Journal Sentinel is tracking local matchups (such as Waukesha North at Waukesha South) as teams face off with regional rivals.

Asian Moon Festival and Business Excellence Celebration

1-7 p.m. — Waukesha County Expo Center — $40+ — Experience vibrant cultural performances and community excellence while savoring mooncakes and connecting with local businesses.

Lapham Peak Fright Hike

6-8:30 p.m. — Friends of Lapham Peak — $20 per person — Experience spine-chilling skits along a moonlit mile trail in a Halloween tradition.

Planetarium Show and Autumn Night Hike

6-7 p.m. — Retzer Nature Center — Admission information not provided — Experience the night sky's impact on humanity followed by a nature hike under the stars.

Downtown Waukesha Trick or Treating

1-3 p.m. — Downtown Transit Center — Free — A delightful community event for families to enjoy trick or treating in a festive atmosphere.