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Message from the Village President, Julie Siegel:
The Whitefish Bay BID has planned a great two-day celebration of the business district this Friday and Saturday. I'm looking forward to the Five Card Studs on Friday!
Best wishes,
Julie Siegel
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Village Hall News, Meeting Agendas and Summaries
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This week's meetings:
CANCELLED MEETING: Public Works Committee
Monday, July 16 - No Meeting due to lack of agenda items
Historic Preservation Commission
Wednesday, July 18, 7:00pm, Cahill Park Warming House
Thurs., July 19, 5:30pm, Whitefish Bay Library Program Room
Last week's meetings:
Monday, July 2, 6:00pm, Whitefish Bay Library Program Room
Thursday, July 5, 5:30pm, Whitefish Bay Library Program Room
Item #2 was tabled; a
ll others approved
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Congratulations, Whitefish Bay, WI!
July, 2018
Whitefish Bay has been named one of the safest cities to raise a child in the country.
At #27 in the country, Whitefish Bay is a great place to raise a family, according to SafeWise, an organization which has been ranking cities for three years.
Read more about Whitefish Bay and more about the report and the other top cities here:
https://www.safewise.com/blog/safest-cities-to-raise-a-child/
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Upcoming Events
Mon., July 16 - Sat., July 21
Mon., July 16
Tues., July 17
- Whitefish Bay Library Summer Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am. This all ages storytime does not require registration. Drop in for stories, songs, and more!
- Whitefish Bay Library Instrument Petting Zoo with Brass Bell Music Store 6:00pm-8:00pm. Have you ever wanted to play a saxophone? How about a trumpet or ukulele? Stop by this open house event to learn how to play brass, woodwind, and string instruments with friends from Brass Bell Music Store!
All ages welcome. No registration required.
Wed., July 18
- Whitefish Bay Library Summer Storytime 3:00pm - 3:30pm. This all ages storytime does not require registration. Drop in for stories, songs, and more!
Thurs., July 19
- Whitefish Bay Library Rock Science 10:00am - 11:00am. Learn all about rocks and geology in this exciting hands-on science storytime! We'll share stories, brainstorm, and do fun hands-on experiments. Going into 2nd-3rd grade. Register here: https://www.wfblibrary.org/our_events/?eid=218
- Whitefish Bay Library Tie Dye 3:00 pm Program Room
Bring your own white items and get your tie dye on! Dye, rubber bands and technique will be provided to get that perfect spiral!
Fri., July 20
- Whitefish Bay Library Summer Storytime 10:00 am - 10:30 am This all ages storytime does not require registration. Drop-in for stories, songs, and more!
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Whitefish Bay Library Hands Only CPR & AED Training
1:00 pm
With Northshore Firefighter Dave Glanz
CPR can more than double a person's chances of survival. Learn how to save a life with the new Hands Only CPR method. Instruction will be from Northshore Firefighter Dave Glanz.
Dave will also give instruction on the automated external defibrillator (AED). AED is a lightweight, portable device that delivers an electric shock through the chest to the heart. The shock can stop an irregular heart rhythm and allow a normal rhythm to resume following sudden cardiac arrest. These devices are often found in public places, including airports, arenas, and the public library.
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Entertainment starts
Friday 6:00pm - 10:00pm!
Featuring the Five Card Studs on Friday Night and more!
Silver Spring Drive, Whitefish Bay
Sat., July 21
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Village Hall and Police Department operations will be shared with DPW at their location at 155 W Fairmount Ave at Lydell until Fall 2018. Customer Service Window hours are 8:00am-4:30pm Monday - Friday.
Notice of Meeting Cancellation:
There will be no meeting on Monday, July 16 for Public Works.
Yard Waste Pickup
Yard Waste Pickup has begun. All yard waste must be containerized, which means in paper yard waste bags OR reusable hard plastic cans or carts (please leave lid off so collectors know it is not refuse).
No grass clippings are allowed in Yard Waste, Refuse or Recycling, per the DNR, due to toxicity. Ordinance 10.04(3)(d)
The clippings, when left in place after cutting the grass, will provide a ready source of fertilizer while helping the soil retain water which promotes root growth and a healthy lawn. The simple practice of leaving clippings on the lawn after mowing is called "grasscycling".
Yard waste containers - must weigh 50 pounds or less, and be paper bags or hard plastic containers - no plastic bags.
Per Whitefish Bay Ordinance 7.02(1), no yard waste or clippings should ever be placed outside of private property, such as on the street, gutter or near sewer drains. Please advise any lawn care provider that blowing or brushing waste into the street is a ticketable offense. Lawn care providers often blow waste into the street or other property. This is against Village Ordinance. Mulching mowers and redistributed grass clippings are recommended.
Yard waste continues Mondays/Tuesdays starting on north end of Village (weekly)
Chipper continues Wednesdays/Thursdays starting on north end of Village (bi-weekly) and will resume this week.
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Tre
e Inventory is Underway:
Beginning today and continuing for the next six to eight weeks,
Wachtel Tree Science will be conducting a complete street tree inventory on all of the approximately 8,600 street trees throughout the entire Village. There will be two Wachtel employees inspecting/inventorying our street trees during this time period. They will both have reflective safety vests on and will be driving company vehicles with the Wachtel Tree Science and Service logos on them.
Fire Hydrant Painting: Paint the Town Red
Village-wide fire hydrant painting continues.
Giant Maintenance and Restoration, Inc., will be blasting, primin
g, and top-coat painting all Village fire hydrants listed as requiring restoration. The blasting process will implement an environmentally friendly abrasive made from coal com
bustio
n by-product.
GIANT will utilize this "green" abrasive blasting for optimal bonding of the prime paint coat. One coating of the prim
er material is applied
within 30 minutes of abrasive blasting. Within 24 to 48 hours after the primer is applied, one spray top coat is applied and followed up with a second finished coat as needed.
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As part of the Village of Shorewood work on Wilson Drive, the Village of Whitefish Bay is working with the Village of Shorewood to close N. Hollywood avenue at the point of intersection with N. Wilson Drive.
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Emerald Ash Borer Update: Tree Replacement and Ash Tree Treatment
- The tree replacement project is under way. Approximately 130 trees will be planted and is anticipated to take approximately 2 to 3 weeks to complete.
- Ash tree treatment is under way. Approximately 850 ash trees will be treated throughout the village. Project completion is anticipate to be mid to late August.
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Hydrant Flushing Continues!
The upcoming area that will be flushed includes Silver Spring Drive heading south, Santa Monica Boulevard heading east all the way up to and including Lake Dive and to the south village limits. Flushing will begin in the northwestern part of that area, heading in a southeastern direction. Completion of the flushing project
should
occur in
mid
-July. Portable signs will be posted in the general area where the flushing is occurring. Residents may notice cloudy water at times and may experience low water pressure. If cloudy water occurs please run
your
water for a period of time until the water clears; this is only a temporary condition if it occurs.
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2018 Sidewalk Improvement Program
The mission of the Program is to sustain infrastructure longevity and improve safety. The Program will run from March to September, 2018, and will cover sidewalk in the southwest area of the Village. There is no charge to residents for this work.
Schedule:
March and April: Sidewalks marked for identification
June - September: Sidewalk Improvement
As in the past, the 2018 Project will involve the replacement of problematic & deteriorated sidewalks, carriage walks, and curbs within the Village Right of Way. As the Village policy states, "All sidewalk improvements shall be made in order to eliminate trip hazards as first priority. Efforts shall be made where appropriate to improve drainage. Identified drainage problems shall be addressed as directed specifically by the Village Engineering Staff." This year, Forward Construction has been awarded the contract.
A number of factors are used to determine if a sidewalk block is to be replaced. They include, but are not limited to, deteriorated joints, uneven squares (offsets greater than ¾"), transverse cracks, longitudinal cracks, holes, spalled surfaces, sunken slabs, back pitched slabs, graylining, open aggregate, and/or gaps greater than ¾".
Currently, sidewalk in the southwest corner of the Village is being marked for sidewalk improvements.
A white circle indicates the sidewalk block will be replaced. "L" shaped marks indicate that the raised portion of the sidewalk will be ground down to minimize tripping hazards. A white line parallel to a joint abutting a white circle indicates a saw cut.
Thank you for your patience while this effort is in process.
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Nearby Construction to the south:
Nearby Construction to the north:
Green Tree Bridge Closing: Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation
On April 24, construction will begin on the
bridge on
Green Tree Road; Stage 1 Traffic Impacts
- The Good Hope Road entrance ramp to I-43 southbound will close.
- Overnight single lane and full freeway closures for storm sewer work;
- Closure of Green Tree Road west of Jean Nicolet Road;
- Westbound Green Tree Road access to southbound Jean Nicolet Road only
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Join North Shore Health Department for a community conversation about health and well-being in the North Shore on July 26 from 3:00-6:30pm.
- Get involved by helping us prioritize community health issues and action steps for the North Shore Community Health Improvement Plan.
- All who live, work, and attend school in the North Shore are welcome to this free event.
- Stop by anytime between 3:00pm and 6:30pm on July 26, 2018, to be part of the discussion.
- Light refreshments will be served, and all who attend will receive a guest pass to return to the Audubon Nature Center on a future day (one per family).
- View the complete North Shore Community Health Assessment at: www.nshealthdept.org/CHA.aspx
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The North Shore Health Department investigates several tickborne infections including Lyme disease, babesiosis, ehrlichiosis, anaplasmosis, and rocky mountain spotted fever. Lyme disease is the most frequently reported tickborne illness in Wisconsin, but numbers for the other conditions are increasing. Common symptoms of tickborne diseases may include fever, chills, muscle aches, headache and rash. Preventing tick bites is the key to reducing your risk of tickborne diseases.
- Avoid areas with tall grass and brush where ticks are common.
- Apply repellents that contain at least 20%-30% DEET.
- Wear clothing treated with 0.5% permethrin.
- Shower soon after coming indoors.
- Perform daily checks. Check your entire body after being outside even if you were only in your yard.
It is important to remember that ticks are present in all counties in Wisconsin. People living in any county in Wisconsin can contract Lyme disease or other tick-borne diseases.
Upcoming Immunization Clinics (appointment required) - Please call the North Shore Health Department for an appointment at 414-371-2980.
Tuesday, July 17th 7:30-9:00 a.m., Shorewood
Wednesday, July 18th 3:30-4:30 p.m., Brown Deer
Tuesday, July 31st 3:30-4:30 p.m., NS Library
Upcoming Adult Health Clinics (appointment required) - Blood analysis for cholesterol, glucose and triglycerides, blood pressure, weight check and a nurse consultation. Please call the North Shore Health Department for an appointment at 414-371-2980.
Wednesday, July 18th Brown Deer - 8:00-10:00am
Tuesday, July 24th Shorewood- 8:00-10:00am
Upcoming Blood Pressure Screening (walk-ins welcome - no appointment necessary)
Thursday, July 19th 11:30-12:00pm LX Club (WFB Women's Club, 600 E. Henry Clay St.)
Wednesday, July 25th 3:30-4:30 p.m., Shorewood
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If you would like to join the Police Department alert system and receive emails directly to your inbox regarding recent police incidents, sign up
here. It is called the Nixle and will be so identified when you receive email/texts from the program.
Click here for the
Please continue to LOCK UP your vehicles and homes.
Police Non-Emergency Phone: 414-351-9900
Call 911 if you see suspicious activity especially if they are not your neighbors.
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Residential Trash and Recycling Collection Program
Schedule Update
The start date for the new Automated Residential Refuse and Recycling Collection Program is being pushed back to allow for the delivery of the three automated collection trucks to be utilized with the new program. No changes have yet occurred and the automated trucks have not yet arrived. Watch this space for updates, and a postcard will be mailed to your home with the delivery dates of the new carts as well as program start date and pickup date for old unwanted cans.
- No change will be made to pickup of Refuse or Recycling Collection until residents are notified via postcard of a change and delivery of carts. Recycling pickup will remain once a month until the new program is launched, carts are delivered, and pickup of old carts is scheduled.
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- In the new program, cart placement will be maximum three feet from curb, opening towards street, with all items containerized in carts: Recycling in existing Blue Cart, Refuse inside new Gray Cart. Carts should be placed a minimum of three feet apart. Special Pickup details and other information will be bagged and included with new refuse cart delivery.
- Samples of the New Refuse Carts are on display at the Whitefish Bay Public Library Lobby: 95-Gallon and 65-Gallon Gray Refuse Carts are on Display
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- Residential Refuse and Recycling Collection Program Questions: 414-962-6690 Ext.495, Email: [email protected] (No date is yet set for program launch)
- For missed pickups, special pickups, and yard waste questions, please call 414-962-6690 to report.
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Community Links
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Whitefish Bay Farmers Market
Saturdays, 8am to noon
July 7 - October 27
Santa Monica @Silver Spring/Aurora Parking Lot
The Whitefish Bay Farmers Market will be returning to downtown Whitefish Bay in the Aurora Parking Lot again this July thru October - 3 weeks longer this year! Come join your friends and neighbors from 8am to noon.
The open-air market is a family-focused community event with 30+ Vendors this year selling fresh and organic produce, flowers, meats, eggs, honey, cheese, salmon, popcorn, homemade treats, and more! Working on having music every week - know anyone who wants to perform or do a cooking demonstration let me know at
[email protected]
. See you at the market!
Make sure you are following us on
Merchants of Whitefish Bay on Facebook
WFBBID on Instagram
Sidew
alk Sale-A-Br
ation Featuring the Five Card Studs
Silver Spring Drive, Whitefish Bay
Friday, July 20 & Saturday, July 21
The Merchants of Whitefish Bay are excited to announce this year's Annual Sidewalk Sale for Friday, July 20th and Saturday, July 21st. Not only will you find great deals at this traditional sidewalk sale, but we also celebrate the summer season with live music featuring the Five Card Studs on Friday evening, July 20th. A special stage, sponsored by the Merchants of Whitefish Bay, will be on Diversey Boulevard at Silver Spring Drive. Block party on Diversey Boulevard will be from 6:00 to 10:00 pm. Beer, pizza from Roman Candle along with wine and apps from Moxie will be available.
The annual Sidewalk Sale starts early Friday morning (store openings are determined by each business - many are ready by 9:00 am) is an event not to be missed with incredible deals on fine, distinctive merchandise displayed street side. Stop down, swing by, and browse to your heart's content - all the wondrous wares that our shops, salons, boutiques, and spas can provide will be put out for you to peruse through during a relaxed summer saunter down Silver Spring Drive.
Saturday the sales continue along with great activities for the kids! The Merchants of WFB and Yellow Wood will have an Adventure Zone on Saturday with unique activities and a climbing wall starting at 10am on Berkeley Boulevard. Also, the Farmers' Market will be in the Aurora Parking Lot from 8am to noon on Saturday.
Be aware that deals and shopping hours vary per business. But rest assured, each merchant has very special plans - just for you. Details will be available at https://www.facebook.com/ShopWFB/ and
www.merchantsofwhitefishbay.com
Mark your calendar also for the "Dog Days of Summer" August 11th, Dominican High School Parking Lot from 11-3:00. Watch for details!
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Kiwanis Club
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The Kiwanis Club of North Shore Milwaukee was chartered as one of 7,
700 clubs in 80 countries in 1950. Our motto is "Serving the Children of the World".
Kiwanis
is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time.
All proceeds will benefit Kiwanis youth charities.
The Civic Foundation would like to invite you to our ice cream social for Whitefish Bay at Schoolhouse Park across from the WFB Library.
Wednesday, August 8
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Vanilla and Chocolate is available, with cones, bowls, toppings and Sprecher root beer floats!
FREE
Sounds of Summer is just around the corner!
Enjoy the last, lazy days of summer at the Sounds of Summer on Saturday, August 18. The evening kicks off at 5:00 on Silver Spring Drive with Rocket Cat who
skillfully blends the band members backgrounds in alternative, progressive and hard rock as well as power pop. Trapper Shoepp takes the stage at 7:00.
Trapper is a young man who's befriended a strange and diverse cast of characters during his 27 years. That small army of rogues and rebels, drifters and dreamers, soldiers and schemers populate his songs, their tragedies and comedies, their lives and deaths recalled in his finely etched musical vignettes. Then dance the night away starting at 8:30 with Radio Radio,
a band of top musicians playing songs no other band is covering, in a way that makes you feel you are seeing and hearing the real thing live for the first time.
School District Sponsored, will raise funds to renovate the Fitness Center at Whitefish Bay High School
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Happy Independence Day from the "55 and Better" group!
WFB 55+ and Better Program: Register at the WFB Community Center. For more information please contact Carolyn Noori at 414-963-3992
We are always looking for new members, so check out our website and email us if you would like to learn more about how you too can participate.
Usual Monthly Schedule:
- Stitching: 9am-12noon 2nd and 4th Mondays - creating teddy bears for people in need.
- Knitting: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 10am to 12noon at the Woman's Club. Knitting hats for the deployed soldiers.
- Bridge: 1pm Bridge Club 2nd and 4th Thursdays
Village Band of Whitefish Bay:
Facebook.
The Civic Foundation would like to invite you to our ice cream social for Whitefish Bay at Schoolhouse Park across from the WFB Library.
Wednesday, August 8
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Vanilla and Chocolate is available, with cones, bowls, toppings and Sprecher root beer floats!
FREE
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