June 2023 News

Team Fox Lake | June 2023

Lakefront Park Update

Mayor Schmit, Village staff, consultants, and contractors have been working tirelessly over the last four weeks to modify the design plans for the Lakefront Park Project. The goal was to keep the project within budget by making modifications to the original design that would not compromise the overall "wow factor" of the park, and the team was successful. Construction is set to begin on June 19th. The goal for tentative completion of the park is Memorial Day weekend 2024.

National Public Works Week was acknowledged May 21st-May 27th. Our Public Works staff celebrated by ending the week with a pizza luncheon. THANK YOU for all that you do every day to make the community a better place to live, work, and visit!

DONUT worry, be happy

As seen on the Village's social media-- June 2nd is National Donut Day! Stop over at Village Bakery or Dunkin' to celebrate.

Nicholas Alopogianis, June 5

Joesph Martin, June 5

Oliver Andrson, June 6

David Lee, June 10

Brandy Lechner, June 11

Eric Ewald, June 14

Anthony Herman, June 15

TJ Pilarczyk, June 27

Patty Russell, June 27

Dawn Deservi, June 30

It's Your Work Anniversary!

Oliver Anderson, June 13

Nicholas Apologianis, June 14

Reid Dawson, June 18

Kalee Covganka, June 19

Cody Barker, June 20

Andrew Harlin, June 20

Christopher Dudek, June 30

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Open Positions

· Water & Sewer Operator

· Telecommunicator

· Patrol Officer

· CSO

· Part-time Admin Assistant

If you are interested in applying, please visit the website.

Welcome Aboard!

This month we welcome a handful of new employees. Miguel Rivera was hired as a full-time Code Enforcement Officer. His first day was May 22nd. One of the Telecommunicator vacancies was filled by Elizabeth Darnell, who started in her new role on May 24th. Greg Adams was hired on as the new QA Chief at the Northwest Region. His first day is June 5th. Bob Neargarth from Local Water and Sewer transferred over to the Northwest Region and began in his new role as a Mechanic on May 30th.

Congrats Bob, and welcome Miguel, Elizabeth and Greg!

New in town--The Coffee Shop

Located at 21 W. Grand, the Coffee Shop is a charming cafe with coffee, pastries, and lake views. Help support Fox Lake's local businesses and give them a try!

Reminder. I.T. Helpdesk

An I.T. ticketing system was implemented to better assist with requests and incident tracking. To request tech assistance, send an email to [email protected].

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May 2023

April 2023

March 2023

December 2022/January-February 2023

October/November 2022

August/September 2022

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Activities/ Events

June

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Fox Lake Triathlon

Swim in Nippersink Lake with a half-mile triangle course - 2 inflatable duck turns and a swan finish. The 12-mile bike route has a few rollers and some straight shots to get up some speed. The 3.1 mile run is an out-and-back course with over 2 miles on a paved bike path

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