M&M Tree Service will be removing the large silver maple outside of Pandl’s Restaurant on Monday, November 15, 2021. This work will require the closure of the southbound lane of Lake Drive, detouring traffic along Ardmore Avenue to Hampton Road and then back to Lake Drive.

Detour route signage will be in place along with flaggers to aid in the direction of traffic. The work should occur between 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. See attached map for the detour route.

If you should have any questions on this matter, please contact: Spencer Charczuk, E.I.T., Village of Whitefish Bay, Staff Engineer, (414) 962-6690 ext. 123.

The Whitefish Bay Police Department is accepting applications to fill a vacancy for the position of Police Officer. Please click here for a for a full job posting and additional details.

A DJ-LE-330 form is required. Do not complete the standard Village of Whitefish Bay online job application. You must complete the DJ-LE-330 form found by following the link above. Email completed applications to Lieutenant Andrew Mroz: a.mroz@wfbvillage.org

Over the past several days the number of coyote reportings to have increased. We take our guidance on how to coexist with coyotes from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

Whitefish Bay and neighboring communities have an abundance of natural wildlife because of the close proximity to parks and natural resources. Estabrook Park, the Milwaukee River, and Lake Michigan have long attracted wildlife such as coyotes.

Coyotes have adapted well to urban environments across the state and nation, because they are abundant in shelter and food sources. Most coyotes prey upon small mammals like rabbits and mice; however, in urban environments they also prey upon plentiful and easy food sources like geese, squirrels, eggs, fawns, and garbage.

The best way to get coyotes to move along is to use hazing techniques. These include yelling and waving your arms and using noisemakers (whistle, air horns, soda can filled with pennies). Generally coyotes are harmless and will not be aggressive. Please do not gather around the coyote. Either leave them be or use a hazing technique to move them along.

Certain times of year, like now, a few precautions need to be taken to ensure safety of all pets. Do not leave small dogs unattended, do not use a leash with a retractable long cable, and never let cats out to roam. If residents follow the simple steps and recommendations outlined in this document, they can significantly reduce the risk that you or your pets will have a negative encounter with a coyote.

In 2019, the Village Board approved a project to install a 199.9 kW solar panel system on the roof of the Department of Public Works (DPW). Over the past two years, the new solar installation has almost completely offset the DPW facility's electricity costs. Typical electricity costs for this building averaged around $30,701 annually.

Since monitoring began in mid-November 2019, the system has produced 491.36 MWh of electricity and saved 760,843.06 lb of CO2 Emissions (which is the equivalent of 5,748.86 trees being planted).

The project was funded through a combination of Village funds and a Focus on Energy RECIP grant in the amount of $82,809. The project has an estimated 25-year lifespan and an estimated capital payback time of 7 years. Over the 25 year lifespan of the project, the Village will save over $620,000.

You can click here to view the public monitoring system. This system watches overall production and weighs it against the estimated projection for accuracy.

Collection is weekly, but there is no specific collection schedule. The DPW will run yard waste crews to pick-up leaves until the first significant snowfall or through the first week in December.

Collection is dependent on crew availability and the volume of leaves that need to be collected. Leaves should be placed in the in the street, near the curb but away from storm inlets. Frequently asked questions about the curbside collection program can be found here.

The Whitefish Bay Farmers Market wants to hear from you! Please click here to take this brief survey. These responses will allow the Farmers Market to improve next year and in the future.

Enjoy holiday promotions, shopping specials and festive treats from our local merchants throughout Black Friday (11/26)—and stay into the evening for a parade, tree lighting ceremony, music and entertainment! The parade will begin at 6:00 p.m. and will travel along Silver Spring Drive, from Kent Avenue to Lake Drive. Kick off the holiday season with the whole family—kids can enjoy pony rides, a live DJ or a visit with Santa and his reindeer.

“This year’s Holiday Stroll will build on our incredible tradition,” notes Charlie Stallé, President of the Business Improvement District (BID) Board of Directors. “The Merchants of Whitefish Bay produces this great event as a ‘thank you’ to the community and so many people come out every year to enjoy the evening. Our shops put out their best and our streets are filled with spirit. It’s a wonderful way to start the season. With a wide array of distinctive shopping in a relaxed atmosphere, everyone can conveniently cross things off their holiday list.”   

Congratulations to the winners of the 2021 Photography Contest. Winning photos are now on display throughout the adult services wing of the library. Pictured: Best in Show winner Glenn Meyers snapped this photo at the Wisconsin State Fair.

Take and Make for Kids: Cork Turkeys, Wednesday, November 17, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. What better way to celebrate the harvest than this adorable cork turkey craft? You’ll get your own leaf to decorate as well as everything else you’ll need.

Thanksgiving Hours: The library will be closed on Thursday, November 25, and Friday, November 26, for Thanksgiving. We will reopen on Saturday, November 27.

You’re Invited: Whitefish Bay Woman’s Club Holiday Tea on Wednesday, December 8, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 600 E Henry Clay St, Whitefish Bay, WI.

Enjoy fancy finger sandwiches and desserts inside the fully decorated Woman’s Club. Reserve your spot by Wednesday, December 1, 2021, by emailing roseginger478@gmail.com.

$20.00 per person. Wine will be available ($5.00 per glass).

Celebrate the Holiday at the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., on December 11, at Dominican High School (120 E. Silver Spring Drive).

Enjoy visiting and taking pictures with Santa, raffles, face painting, story-telling, and breakfast, including pancakes, sausages, juice, milk & coffee. Tickets are available at the door, at Winkies Variety Store, or from Kiwanis members - $8.00 per adult (10 and up) and $5.00 per child (over 2 years of age). Proceeds benefit Kiwanis charities. Email for more information.

NSHD Healthy Highlight 11/9/21- National Care Giver Month:

November is National Care Giver Month, and there are many types of caregivers to honor.

A caregiver provides some level of care to individuals in need of ongoing assistance, on a regular or daily basis. Caregiving recipients may live in a residential or institutional setting, range in age from children to older adults, with chronic illness or disabling conditions.

This year, the focus is on celebrating the identities and passions that enrich the lives of caregivers, and to raise awareness of family caregivers. Family caregivers often juggle many responsibilities and lose sight of who they are beyond the role of caregiver. It is essential that caregivers have time for their own selfcare. Often family provided care is informal or unpaid care, given by family or friends.

In 2009, the CDC estimated the value of unpaid caregiver activity to be $450 million dollars. It was also reported approximately 25% of U.S. adults 18 years of age and older provided care or assistance to a person with a long-term illness or disability in the past 30 days (2009 data from CDC’s state-based Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System).

The Respite Care Association of Wisconsin is a great resource for Monthly Virtual Events for caregivers.

To learn more about respite care, as a provider or recipient, please visit:

Health Department Immunizations (Appointments Required): We provide vaccinations for individuals who are underinsured or uninsured. Please call us at 414-371-2980 to find out what vaccines we have available and to make an appointment.