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 524, 2025)
Budget Hearing & Special Meeting of the Electors
TOWN OF BLACK EARTH
PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing on the proposed 2026 budget of the Town of Black Earth will be held at 6:30 PM on Monday, October 27, 2025, in the lower level of the MBE CPA Accounting building, located at 1116 Mills St., Black Earth, WI 53515. The budget summary is posted pursuant to WI §65.90(3)(a)1 of Wis. Statutes.
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING OF THE ELECTORS
Notice is further given that immediately following the Public Hearing on the 2026 proposed budget, a Special Meeting of the Electors of the Town of Black Earth will be called pursuant to WI §60.12(1)(c) by the Town Board for the following purpose:
1. To adopt the 2025 total Town tax levy* to be collected in 2026 pursuant to WI § 60.10(1)(a) of Wis. Statutes.
Notice of 2026 Budget Hearing and Special Meeting of the Electors
2026 Budget – DRAFT
Speed Board Results – Sutcliffe Road
taken from Tuesday, July 1, 2025 – Monday, July 7, 2025
Speed Board Results – Fesenfeld Road
taken from Tuesday, April 15, 2025 – Wednesday, April 23, 2025
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