Adams County

Adams County aims to deliver high-quality, economical, fair, professional, and courteous services to enhance and protect the health, welfare, and safety of its community. The county government is committed to conducting its affairs with integrity, knowledge, and accountability. The vision is to be Wisconsin's county of choice by providing sustainable opportunities that enhance the quality of life, preserve natural resources, and create a positive business environment.

Adams County aims to deliver high-quality, economical, fair, professional, and courteous services to enhance and protect the health, welfare, and safety of its community. The county government is committed to conducting its affairs with integrity, knowledge, and accountability. The vision is to be Wisconsin's county of choice by providing sustainable opportunities that enhance the quality of life, preserve natural resources, and create a positive environment for business.

The document outlines core strategies and approved uses for opioid abatement, focusing on treatment, prevention, and harm reduction. Key areas include expanding access to naloxone, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and services for pregnant and postpartum women. It also addresses the needs of incarcerated populations, promotes prevention programs, and supports syringe service programs. The strategies emphasize evidence-based data collection, research, and addressing the needs of criminal-justice-involved persons and families affected by opioid use.

The Adams County Board of Adjustment meeting included discussions and decisions on several variance and special exception permit requests. These included a variance request for a roof overhang, a special exception permit for the construction of a garage without a primary structure, and another special exception permit for the use of a holding tank for a maintenance shop/storage building. The board also reviewed minutes from a previous meeting.

The Adams County Board of Adjustment meeting addressed a variance request for an increase in height of an accessory structure and a special exception permit for accessory structures constructed without permits and without a primary structure. The board approved the height variance contingent upon Town approval and approved the special exception permit with specific conditions regarding permits and the removal of a porch/overhang from an accessory building.