After twenty years of dedicated service to the community, Cold Spring Township Clerk Lisa Griep has announced her retirement, marking the end of an era in local government. Griep has been a fixture for two decades and will step down from her position this April.

Lisa Griep began her career with the Town of Cold Spring in 2005, quickly establishing herself as a diligent and committed public servant. Over the years, she has played a crucial role in maintaining the town’s records, overseeing elections in a transparent and fair manner, and providing essential services to residents.

Lisa’s service has been appreciated by both colleagues and community members. Marisa Piper Township Supervisor said, “Lisa’s dedication to our township has been remarkable, it strengthens our community, and her expertise will be greatly missed. We appreciate Lisa’s ability to adapt to new technologies and changing guidelines, which has ensured Cold Spring Township to function efficiently and accurately.“

Additionally, Byron Freeman has retired after sixteen years of service to Cold Spring Township as a Board Supervisor. Byron’s historical knowledge of the community, processes, and local ordinances will be missed. Crystal Hoffmann used her expertise in accounting as Treasurer to balance the books of Cold Spring for the last six years. Crystal will continue to work privately and for the Township of LaGrange.

The township hosted a small retirement celebration for Lisa Griep, Byron Freeman, and Crystal Hoffmann at the annual Cold Spring Township meeting April 15th, where Lisa and Byron were presented with certificates for their dedication to local government in Jefferson County from The Wisconsin Township Association. The combined years of service of all three is a testament to the importance of dedicated local government officials in shaping and supporting their communities.

Current Cold Spring Board members include Steve Hoffmann, Chairman; Marisa Piper, Town Supervisor #1; Justin Thom, Town Supervisor #2; Town Clerk, Heather Reu; and Town Treasurer Dawn Millard

Submitted by: Cold Spring Township Board

Editor’s note: Technically Cold Spring’s unit of government is a town, though it’s not unusual for those governments to be referred to as townships. Per the Wisconsin Towns Association, “Town government has a long history in Wisconsin, brought to the state by New Englanders in the early 19th century. In most states, the unit of government is referred to as a township; however, in several states, including Wisconsin, the form of government is a “town.” In the badger state, a “township” is only the surveying unit that is typically a six-mile by six-mile square.”