Tour of Lights 2025
The City of Merrill invites you to participate in the 5th annual Tour of Lights Decorating Contest. We want to see the beauty of Christmas light up your Home in Merrill this holiday season. Please register your Home to sign up your beautiful decorations.
If you want to enjoy and judge the lights, the Tour of Lights Bus Ride is the way to go. Call Merrill Transit at (715) 536-7112 to reserve your seat.
Date: Wednesday, December 10th
Tour of Lights Bus Ride Time 5 p.m.
Merrill Property Taxes
For general information and commonly asked questions on property taxes, click on the attached document.
If you have other questions, please contact City Hall at (715) 536-5594.
Notice of Spring Election
Election Details
An election is to be held in the City of Merrill, on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. The terms for mayor and alderperson begin on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The terms for all other offices begin on May 1, 2026. The terms for all alderpersons are two years, and the terms for all other offices are four years.
For Candidates
The first day to circulate nomination papers is December 1, 2025, and the final day for filing nomination papers is 5:00 p.m., on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, in the office of the city clerk.
Primary Election
If a primary is necessary, the primary will be held on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
Additional Information
Acceptable Photo ID will be required to vote at this election. If you do not have a photo ID you may obtain a free ID for voting from the Division of Motor Vehicles.
Snow and Ice Removal
Section 32-91, Code of Ordinance, City of Merrill
In accordance with the terms of Section 32-91 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Merrill, any owner, occupant or person in charge of any parcel or lot that fronts upon or abuts any sidewalk shall keep the sidewalk clear of all snow and ice. In the event that snow accumulates on the sidewalks due to natural means and/or by any other means said sidewalks shall be cleared of all accumulated snow and/or ice within forty-eight (48) hours from the time the snow ceases to accumulate on said sidewalk.
Winter Parking Restrictions
Section 36-85, Code of Ordinance, City of Merrill
Winter Odd/Even Day Parking Restrictions
During December, January, February and March, no person shall park any vehicle on any street except on:
- The odd-numbered side of any street on odd-numbered calendar days.
- The even-numbered side of any street on even-numbered calendar days.
(some exceptions/exclusions apply re: Merrill Municipal Ord 36-85)
