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Welcome to the Town of Pleasant Valley website.

Our Town Hall is located at 1630 30th Ave, Hammond, WI 54015.  Please note we do not collect mail at this address.  Mail can be sent to P.O. Box 127, Hammond, WI 54015.

MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS  Our monthly meetings are the second Tuesday of the month at the Town Hall at 7:00 PM, with the exception of our annual meeting, which is always the third Tuesday of April.

In addition to that listed below, see the “NOTICES” and “AGENDAS & MEETINGS” tabs for additional events.

FREE WATER SCREENING St. Croix County has 6 free nitrate screening clinics planned for 2026! These clinics provide convenient, no-cost opportunities to have your water screened for nitrates. These clinics are also an excellent way to evaluate the effectiveness of any water treatment systems you may have in place. Participants with filters or treatment systems are strongly encouraged to bring in two samples: one before treatment and one after treatment to help assess how it is performing.

Why do you need to test for nitrates? Nitrates are the most common groundwater contaminant in St. Croix County. Approximately 12% of private wells in the county exceed the drinking water standard for nitrates, which can pose health concerns, particularly for infants, pregnant individuals, and those with certain health conditions. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and Wisconsin Department of Health Services recommend that private well owners test their drinking water for nitrates at least annually, as nitrate levels can change over time and cannot be detected by taste, smell, or appearance.

The first clinic of the year includes an educational workshop in addition to nitrate screening. Residents are invited to drop off water samples for free nitrate screening and stay to learn more about nitrates in the County.

Know Your Water: A Nitrate Awareness Workshop
Wednesday, February 11 | 1:00 – 4:30 PM (Speakers 1:00 – 3:00 PM)
Agriculture Service & Education Center, 1960 8th Ave, Baldwin, WI

Presenter Line-Up:
• Patty Schrank, Water Resource Specialist – Overview of nitrates in St. Croix County
• Genevieve Palazzolo, Public Health Strategist – Health implications of nitrates
• Cayla Cavey, Groundwater Specialist – Testing and treatment options for nitrates
• Tim Stieber, Land and Water Conservation Administrator – Tackling nitrates

Other nitrate screening opportunities:

To have your water screened for nitrates participants are asked to bring in about eight ounces of water in a closed container, preferably glass, collected within 24 hours of the event. If you have multiple samples, please label the containers so you know which is before treatment and which is after.

The Town’s Building Commission has researched preliminary options regarding the Town Hall (repair the current Town Hall, build a new Town Hall, or rent space). The Commission presented their report at the Town Board meeting Tuesday, October 14, 2025 and answered questions from the electorate.  A copy of the report is here: Town hall report

This was only a preliminary investigation and is in no way indicative of the future plans for the Town Hall.  Something, however, must be done. 

ANIMAL CONTROL/LICENSING  All dogs 5 months or older in St. Croix County must have a rabies vaccination and must have a dog license as required under Wisconsin Statutes.  A license can be obtained from the Town Treasurer with proof of rabies vaccination.

If there is an animal at large (dog, cat, horse, cow, etc.) please contact Town Chairperson and/or Town Clerk. The Town Clerk maintains a list of licensed dogs for the Town and neighboring townships and can attempt to find the owner.  If neither Board member is available, for dog/cat, contact Dedicated Animal Control Services (DACS) at 715-377-5141 after checking with residents in the immediate area.  If the animal is a large animal or livestock (horse, cattle, pig, alpaca, etc.), contact the St. Croix Co. sheriff (715-386-4701) if Chairperson/Clerk are unavailable.

2026 TOWN CLEAN UP DAYS – May 16, 2026 9AM – 1 PM & September 19, 2026 9 AM – 1 PM, at the Town Hall.  

ST. CROIX COUNTY HAZARDOUS WASTE RECYCLING – Due to construction, there will NOT be a county Clean Sweep hazardous waste collection event in 2025. Instead, the county is offering a new voucher program in which St. Croix County residents can drop-off hazardous waste ALL YEAR LONG, any time of year.

A voucher is available from the county so residents can coordinate disposal of their hazardous waste through a local vendor. This program does not apply to businesses. Once you provide a materials list, the vendor will contact you to schedule a drop-off appointment. Unscheduled drop-offs will not be accepted.

PROPERTY TAXES  Property tax bills are mailed in late December. First half payment is due January 31 to the Town Treasurer at P.O. Box 127, Hammond, Wi 54015. Second half payment is due July 31 to the St. Croix County Treasurer, Hudson, WI.  Payment of property taxes can now be done via credit/debit card and ACH.  Watch for instructions sent with your tax bill.

St. Croix County recommends registering for Property Fraud Alert at www.propertyfraudalert.com.  Property/mortgage fraud is the fastest-growing white collar crime in the country according to the FBI.  Fraudulent deeds, powers of attorney, satisfactions, etc. are recorded with out the property owner’s knowledge.  From there, these documents are used to transfer title of property or to obtain money illegally.

By registering for Property Fraud Alert, you, as a St. Croix County property owner, will receive an e-mail or phone call alert whenever a document has been recorded under your name.  If an identity thief records a fraudulent document to obtain funds or your property, you will be notified immediately and can take steps to stop it.  Questions call Beth Pabst, St. Croix County Register of Deeds at 715-386-4650.  Register today free of charge at www.propertyfraudalert.com or 1-800-728-3858.

SPECIAL ASSESSMENT SEARCH FEE  Effective January 2026, there is a $30 special assessment search fee imposed by the Township to cover any tax searching by the Treasurer or Clerk.

GARBAGE SERVICES  The Township does not contract for garbage services as a township, but providers such as Murtha’s Sanitation, GFL (formerly PIG), and Waste Management offer curbside pickup.  The Township does host bi-annual Clean up Days, where residents are welcome to dispose of unwanted items (please no yard waste or garbage).  Appliances, tires, and computer equipment are welcome for a small fee.

RECYCLING The town contracts with Murtha’s Sanitation for recycling pick-up at the town hall. Residents are free to use the large recycling dumpsters at the town hall.  Please do not drop off garbage at the dumpsters. Murtha’s Sanitation will not pick this up.

WHAT TO RECYCLE:

  • GLASS bottles & jars
  • ALUMINUM, tin & steel cans and lids
  • PLASTICS #1-2 bottles, jugs, jars & food tubs (put plastic caps back on)
  • PAPER, flattened cardboard, newspaper & magazines
  • NO Plastic Bags/Film (gather separately and bring to your local grocery store, Target or Walmart)
  • NO Used Paper Products (can be composted)

Please visit the St. Croix County’s recycling website for:

BURNING PERMITS   Town residents must call and notify St. Croix County non-emergency Fire Dispatch at 715-386-4701 to inform them of a planned burn.  The resident will be required to leave a phone number where they can be reached in case someone calls in the fire.  The resident is responsible and liable for any charges if the fire department is called to the fire, whether the fire is out of control or not.  Residents may want to contact their insurance company to ensure you have adequate coverage.