January 2026  

Holiday Closings

Civic Center offices will be closed January 19.

Curbside Christmas Tree Collection: January 2-31

• Staff will make several passes through the Village to collect Christmas trees.
• Please remove all decorations from the tree and place it at the curb.
• DO NOT place the tree in a plastic bag.

Property Tax Payments

Property Tax bills were mailed by Waukesha County in December based on information on file at the Register of Deeds office on November 1. Property tax bills can be paid in two ways:

• In full by January 31 OR
• In three installment payments, which are due January 31, March 31 and May 31. If you miss a due date for an installment payment, the entire balance becomes due.

Payments can be made:

• In person at the Civic Center during business hours (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday);
• After hours and on weekends in the night drop box located in the vestibule of the Civic Center on the north (parking lot) side of the building;
• By mail (Sussex Civic Center, N64W23760 Main Street, Sussex, WI 53089)

Assessor Office Hours

Date:      Wednesday, January 14
Time:     10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 
Where:   Civic Center

Associated Appraisal Consultants, the contracted Assessor for the Village of Sussex, will hold office hours at the Civic Center. This is a chance for residents to meet with the assessor with questions about their most recent tax bill and assessment. No appointment needed; walk-ins welcomed. Questions? Call Jennifer Moore, Village Clerk, at (262) 246-5200.

Civic Center Ice Rink Status

The Civic Center Ice Rink will be open weather permitting.

• Ice rink status updates are posted on social media and our website.
• Skating hours are 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Restrooms are available 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. seven days per week. Do not use the rink when it is closed.
• The rink is always open skate; there are no designated times for specific skating activities.
• Bring your own skates. 
• Please do not use the rink when it is closed.

Summer Day Camp Registration Begins February 3

Registration for our awesome summer day camp program opens on February 3. Save 5% with our Early Bird Discount by registering February 3-17. Learn more about Sussex Summer Day Camp 2025.

Now Hiring!

Learn more about all open positions and apply on our website.

• Summer 2025 Seasonal Parks & Rec Staff: We are looking for energetic and enthusiastic staff to lead exciting activities for our campers ages 6–12, and to help keep our parks beautiful. These are seasonal positions working May through August. Learn More! **Full-time seasonal employees may enroll up to two children in the Village of Sussex day camp program for free.**
• Cleaner: The Village of Sussex seeks a reliable, skilled Cleaner to provide a clean and safe environment for its public buildings. Learn More!
• Full-time Firefighter/Paramedic: Our Fire Department provides the highest level of Advanced Life Support (ALS) Paramedics and fully certified firefighters. The full-time Firefighter/Paramedic shifts are 48 hours on and 96 hours off. The Village offers a competitive wage and benefits package, including insurance (health, dental, and vision), paid vacation and sick time, and participates in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). Learn More!
• Part-time Firefighter/Paramedic: These positions are part-time paid on premise. Shifts are 12 hours (06:00-18:00 and 18:00-06:00) and there is a weekend/holiday commitment. Part-time positions are limited to two (2) 12-hour shifts per week (24 hours total). Learn More!
• Water Utility Internship: Gain relative experience in the water utility while assisting the utilities in its day-to-day operations. Learn More!
• Wastewater Utility Internship: Gain relative experience in the wastewater utility while assisting the utilities in its day to day operations. Learn More!
• Tennis Instructor (Seasonal): Assist with the planning, organization, and implementation of weekly tennis activities. Tuesdays/Thursdays 4:45 to 7:30 p.m. starting in early June until late-August. Learn More!
• Group Fitness Instructor: Lead participants though safe and effective fitness classes in a variety of formats including yoga, strength training, and cardiovascular exercise. Instructors should be certified in the format they are teaching. Candidates must be able to instruct multiple fitness levels and ensure the safety of all patrons in the class. Learn More!
• Youth Sports Instructor: Guide parents and children through various movement activities, basic sports skills and games in a safe, fun environment in our youth sports classes. Learn More!
• Tumbling Instructor: Lead our Grown Up + Me (parent/child) and Introduction to Tumbling classes for ages 2–5. Experience in gymnastics/tumbling is desired. Learn More!

On-Demand Water Softener Rebate Program

Would you like to reduce the amount of salt being used on your water softener? It may be time to replace your old timer-based regeneration water softener and receive a $200 rebate! The Village of Sussex Sewer Utility is offering this rebate for the replacement of an existing timer-based regeneration softener with a new on-demand regeneration water softener.

Do you already have an on-demand regeneration water softener? Is it working as efficiently as it is designed? We are also offering a $75 rebate for you to have a professional check the softener setpoints and adjust as needed.

Learn more on our website.

Mark Your Calendar

• Sip à la Française: Wine Tasting (Adults Over 50 Event):  Wednesday, February 11
• Leprechaun Hunt:  March 9-13
• Egg Drop:  Saturday, March 28

Learn more about our special events on our website.