Welcome

The Town of Black Earth is located approximately 20 miles west of Madison. The first Europeans to permanently settle here arrived in 1843.  Five years later, the Wisconsin State Legislature created the Town of Farmersville, later renamed Black Earth.  Black Earth is a rural farming community with natural resources, including fertile soils and the popular Black Earth Creek.  (Population 522, 2024) 

Town of Black Earth
Notice of Spring Election
April 1, 2025

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of an election to be held in the Town of Black Earth, Dane County, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.  The following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed.  All terms are for two years unless otherwise indicated, beginning on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

 

                  Office                                                          Incumbent

                  Town Board Chairperson                        Tom Turk

                  Town Board Supervisor I                         Joann Bennett

                  Town Board Supervisor II                        Barb Parrell

                  Town Treasurer                                         Brenda Kahl    


NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that a Town Caucus for the purpose of nominating candidates to appear on the spring election ballot for the above-listed offices will be held on a date not sooner than January 2, 2025, and not later than January 21, 2025.  Notice of the scheduled date of the caucus will be given at least five days before the caucus.

Dated in the Town of Black Earth on November 21, 2024.

Stephanie Zwettler, Clerk
Notice of Spring 2025 Election

Introducing: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources – Wisconsin Coastal Resilience

Speed kills. Unfortunately, that’s the sad truth.

Excess speeds are one of the contributing factors noted in most of the ATV/UTV fatalities in the state.

When you hit the trails, remember that more speed does not equal more fun. It means more danger. Always follow posted trail signs and speed limits when riding on Wisconsin’s trails.

Also, remember that an ATV/UTV doesn’t handle the same as a vehicle, so watch the weather and be mindful of wet conditions, especially on roadways.

Help keep our trails and routes safe this fall.

Watch your speed, wear your helmet and always operate your machine sober.

Learn more about ATV/UTV regulations and safe operation: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/atv