Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Civic meetings, commissioners for Rockton, new water equipment, senior pizza

Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Historic walking tour in Rockton, Illinois, May 2025

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  • At tonight's Village of Rockton board meeting, trustees will approve the appointment of Amanda Scarcelli to the Historic Preservation Commission and the reappointment of Stephen Chu to the Planning Commission. The meeting conclude with a closed executive session allowing confidential discussion of employment and/or compensation of specific employees, allowing a new employment agreement with Director of Public Works Dan Barber. The board is also expected to purchase a back-up pump and control panel for a wastewater lift station and two flow meters.
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Today's events

50 North, Senior Activity Event: Pizza Party
Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 1 - 3 p.m., Rockton Township Community Cente, 302 Main St., Rockton IL 61072
Village of Roscoe Board Meeting
Tue July 1, 2025 6:30 pm, Village of Roscoe, 10631 Main Street Roscoe IL, 61073
Village of Rockton Board Meeting
Tue July 1, 2025 7:00 pm, Village of Rockton Municipal Center, 110 East Main Street Rockton IL, 61072

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Today’s weather

  • Monday: Sunny, with a high near 84. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
  • Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

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