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Dear River Forest residents,
At Monday night’s meeting, the Village Board approved the purchase of a training prop that mimics different parts of buildings and helps to demonstrate fire fighting techniques utilized by the Fire Department. This new piece of equipment will not only allow our first responders to practice various scenarios, but also improve upon current safety techniques. The Department plans to utilize it for public education and demonstrations for participants of the Junior Fire and Police Academy.
The Village Board unanimously approved the appointment of Matt Walsh as Interim Village Administrator, and we look forward to continuing the positive momentum with our great team.
I am also pleased to announce the progress of the Village’s intergovernmental sustainability initiatives. Last week, the Cross-Community Climate Collaborative (C4) received a $125,000 grant from the American Beverage Foundation to help advance its goals. Fifteen west suburban municipalities are now participating in C4, so clearly we are getting noticed!
Lastly, I ask that you save the date for the GreenTown Conference at Triton College on
June 22. River Forest is working with our fellow C4 communities to host the event. Read more about the Conference below.
Sincerely,
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