Dust Mitigation Chloride Notice
Click below to view the 2025 Chloride Notice.
Public Hearing Notice
Click below to view the May 13, 2025, Public Hearing Notice for a zone change request.
Note:
The May 13, 2025, Public Hearing was recessed and will resume on May 20, 2025, at 6:30 PM, at the Town Hall.
Township Election Results
See ‘2025 03-11 Board of Canvass’ on the ‘Minutes and Agendas’ page for the Township election results.
Burning Permits
A burning permit grants the individual holder the right to burn small amounts of dry leaves, plant clippings, brush, and clean untreated-unpainted wood if weather conditions do not pose a fire hazard.
An online burning permit is a convenient way to get your permit. You can activate it through your online account or by phone as often as needed (if conditions are safe to burn). It costs $5.00 (transaction fee) and is good for the calendar year. If you anticipate having more than one fire during a calendar year, please consider an annual permit. For more information, click on the link below:
Burning permit information | Minnesota DNR (state.mn.us)
A written burning permit can be obtained through an active local fire warden at no cost. It is good for one or three continuous days, as listed on the permit. Contact the local fire warden below to obtain a 1-day or 3-day burning permit:
Dale Thomforde (507-226-1082)
Mankato-Mississippi River Transmission Project
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) anticipates a draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will be released in early June 2025. Public meetings and hearings, and a written comment period will occur later that month. Substantive comments on the draft EIS will be responded to and included in a final EIS.
Note that some Segment 4 routing alternatives may affect some properties in New Haven Township.
Click below to view the PUC Environmental Impact Statement Scoping Decision:
Click below to view some Segment 4 routing alternatives:
The Route Segment 12 alternative was proposed to essentially parallel the existing CapX 2020 route from the North Rochester Substation (near Pine Island) to Chester Junction. The Route Segment 12 alternative is unique because it impacts the fewest residences, has the shortest length, and the lowest estimated cost. The Route Segment 12 alternative has 1 new residence within 300 feet, versus about 38 residences within 300 feet for the Xcel Energy preferred Segment 4 route. The Route Segment 12 alternative maintains at least 250 feet from any residence. The Route Segment 12 alternative is about 16.5 miles long, which is about 5.7 miles shorter than the Xcel Energy preferred route of 22.2 miles. The Route Segment 12 alternative has an estimated cost of $41.1 million, which is $28.6 million less than the Xcel Energy preferred route estimated cost of $69.7 million. The MN PUC plans to determine the final route later in 2025.
For more information on the MMRT Project, click on the link below to an external website. Detailed maps of the alternative routes are available on the ‘Segments’ page. There is an interactive map that includes a zoom function and satellite view for more detail. Note that this website has been updated to include all of the routing options included in the PUC Public EIS Scoping Decision.
Please contact Supervisor Dale Thomforde (507-226-1082) if you have any questions or concerns.
Work / Obstructions in Township Road Right-of-Way
Residents are reminded that it is unlawful to perform any work or prohibited actions within the Township’s road right-of-way without prior approval. Under Minn. Stat. § 160.2715 it is a criminal misdemeanor to perform unauthorized work within the road right-of-way.
Prohibited actions within the Township’s road right-of-way include, but are not limited to, the following: depositing snow, plowing, planting of crops, trees or shrubs, erecting a fence, installing posts or flags, erecting driveway headwalls, digging holes, removing earth, removing gravel or rock, obstructing ditch drainage, placing or maintaining any building, placing unauthorized advertisements, as well as any other unauthorized activity.
Click below for the forms to apply for Temporary Construction Permits:
House Number Fire Sign Application
New Haven Township residents can purchase fire signs for $50, including installation. Click below to view the house-number fire sign application and details.
Campaign Certification of Filing
Under Minnesota Statute 211A.02 subd. 6, the Campaign Financial Report Certifications of Filing can be viewed by selecting the year below: