May 2026

View the May Calendar of Meetings and Events

Holiday Closings

The Sussex Civic Center and the Yard Waste Site will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25. The Yard Waste Site will be open on Saturday, May 23. 

Register Now for the Community Portal

In October 2025, the Village launched an online Community Portal, providing residents 24/7 access to view and pay utility bills, sign up for paperless utility billing, and enroll in autopay. All Payment Service Network (PSN) utility accounts must be transitioned to the new portal by June 2026. After that date, payments will no longer be accepted through PSN. Please note: There is no Quick Pay option in the new portal, and all users must create an account on the new portal. Visit the Community Portal to create your secure account.

We're Hiring!

• Summer Day Camp Counselors: We are looking for energetic and enthusiastic staff to lead exciting activities for our campers ages 6–12. 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.**
• Community Development Director: Help facilitate growth throughout the Village and to bolster the Village’s economic development efforts. The Community Development Director will lead a team charged with implementing the Village’s economic development, zoning code enforcement, land use planning, and building inspection functions. The position requires graduation from a four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in economic development, planning, or similar field. A master’s degree is preferred. Five years of progressively responsible work experience in a related position and supervisory experience is required. A comparable amount of work experience may be considered in lieu of education.

• Water Operator: Perform water plant maintenance, lab work, distribution system maintenance, water meter installation and more. Possession of a valid Wisconsin Municipal waterworks operator certification in Groundwater and Distribution is preferred. The successful candidate must possess a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License as well as a Class B CDL with airbrakes or be able to obtain within 6 months of hire.

• Part-time Event Supervisor: Support a series of community events. This part-time temporary position is ideal for someone who enjoys interacting with the public, problem-solving on the spot, and ensuring events run smoothly from start to finish.
• Group Fitness Instructor to provide group exercise fitness instruction and supervision in variety of formats including yoga, strength training, 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.
• Tumbling Instructor to lead our Grown Up + Me (parent/child) and Introduction to Tumbling classes for ages 2-5. Instructors will guide participants through various movement activities and games in a safe, fun environment. Class curriculum development and management is required, and experience in gymnastics/tumbling is desired.
• Tennis Coordinator: Lead fun and engaging tennis programs for the Village of Sussex Parks & Recreation Department. In this role, you’ll plan, organize, and run tennis activities that bring players together and create a high quality experience on the court. Must be 18 years or older. Learn More!
• Youth Tennis Instructor: Assist the Tennis Coordinator with the planning, organization and implementation of weekly tennis activities to create a high-quality experience for every player. Tennis knowledge and experience required. Applicants must be 14 years or older.
• Dance Instructor: We’re looking for an energetic dance teacher to inspire and educate young dancers (ages 4-12) in hip-hop and/or pom and jazz dance! Classes are typically held in the evenings during the week with about three classes per night, but we will be flexible for the right candidate. Classes run September through March, with our recital held at the beginning of March. There may be opportunities to continue teaching with our summer program for the right candidate.
• Full-time Firefighter/Paramedic: Shifts are 48 hours on and 96 hours off. The estimated annual working hours are 2,737 in comparison to 2,900+ in many other fire departments. The Village offers a competitive wage and insurance package (health, dental, and vision), paid vacation and sick time, and participates in the retirement program through the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). 
• Part-time Firefighter/Paramedic or Firefighter/EMT: 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 (2) 12-hour shifts per week (24 hours total). In addition to a competitive wage, additional benefits include access to on-site workout facility while on-duty, fully furnished living quarters, and training opportunities.

Sussex Area Community Rummage Sale presented by Julie Braden-First Weber Realtors

May 1 & 2
8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The map and address listing of sales is available on our website.

Electronics Recycling Drop-off Event

Saturday, May 2
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Civic Center Parking Lot

The Village will host an electronics recycling drop-off event. Accepted items include: Computers and related equipment/parts, cell phones, stereos, microwaves, copiers, video game players, fax machines, LED, LCD, and CRT TVs. Please note that due to a roof replacement at the Pauline Haass Library, all traffic must enter and exit off Main Street. The Ivy Avenue entrance is closed. 

Complete List of Accepted Electronic Items

Note:  A fee applies to ALL TVs/monitors:

• Monitors: $10
• TV: $25
• Projection TV: $40
• Console TV: $40

All other electronics are free to recycle. Fees are payable by CASH ONLY. No checks, debit cards or credit cards.

Open Book

• May 11: By Phone, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• May 12: In person at the Civic Center, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Open Book refers to a period of time when the completed assessment roll is open for examination. This period of time is an opportunity to discuss your property value with the assessor and provide reason for changing the value, if appropriate. Call Associated Appraisal Consultants directly at (920) 749-1995 to schedule an appointment.

Spring Craft Making for Adults Over 50

When: 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 13
Where:  Civic Center

Paint and stencil a simple spring design onto burlap and finish it in a pastel frame, perfect for shelves, mantels or gifting. No experience needed; all supplies and step-by-step instruction are included. Fee: $11R/$13.75NR Register Online 

Splash Pad Opening

The splash pad at The Grove at Village Park opens for the 2026 season on Friday, May 22 (weather permitting). The splash pad will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. or dusk (whichever is earlier) the Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day. Exterior bathrooms are open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Plant & Sip with BINGO! (An Adults Over 50 Event)

When: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday, June 3
Where: Civic Center Plaza

Sip on lemonade and arrange a beautiful outdoor planter. Be sure to stay for summer BINGO immediately after from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. This is a great way to kick off summer! Events will move inside if the weather doesn't cooperate. Register Online by June 3. 

Adopt a Drain

Do you have 15 minutes twice a month to help protect our lakes and rivers?

Consider adopting a storm drain! Adopters are asked to clean the surface of their storm drain twice a month and report the quantity and composition of debris removed. The Adopt a Drain program was launched in 2022 by Waukesha County and the Village of Sussex. Runoff from spring and summer storms flows into storm drains, travels through the underground pipe network and flows directly into the Sussex Creek. Cleaning debris from storm drains helps protect the quality of our local waters.

Learn more about the Adopt A Drain program

2025 Consumer Confidence Report

The Sussex Water Utility is committed to ensuring your water quality, reliability, and security, and we want you to be confident in your Sussex water. Each year, the Sussex Water Utility provides its customers with a water quality report to let them know how our water quality meets federal and state drinking water standards. We encourage you to review this report to learn about the source and quality of the drinking water delivered to you in 2025. View the report online. To receive a paper copy, call (262) 246-5200.

A Mowing Season Reminder

When mowing your lawn, please keep grass clippings out of the street! Grass clippings clog storm drains and cause weed and algae growth in lakes and rivers. Put the clippings back on your yard as fertilizer or use them as mulch!

Save the Date

• Classic Car Cruise Night: June 18
• Pints in the Park Beer Garden: June 25
• Grand Opening of The Ridge at Village Park: July 1
• Independence Day Celebrations: July 4
• Pints in the Park Beer Garden: July 23
• FREE Outdoor Family Movie Night: August 28
• Main Street Block Party: August 17

Information about these and other special events can be found online at sussexwi.gov/specialevents