WEEK OF NOVEMBER 13 - 20

The Village would like to take a moment and thank all of the veterans who have served our country for their service, including the several veterans who now work for the Village of Brown Deer. We encourage all community members to take a moment, if you have yet to do so, to reflect and honor the service of these remarkable heroes. Click here to read a proclamation from the White House honoring our veterans.

The Village is excited to announce the opening of the N. 51^st Street bridge over Beaver Creek on Saturday, November 14, 2026.

This is the culmination of a $1,500,000 project funded by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and constructed by Lunda Construction. We are proud of the finished product that enhances pedestrian and bicycle accommodations. The bridge ties into the Oak Leaf Trail and our newly constructed shared use path along the west side of N. 51^st Street as part of our road diet project also ties into the zip-line trail. 

Thanks for everyone’s patience during construction!

The Village Board will be holding a public hearing on the 2027 proposed budget on Monday, November 16 at 6 p.m. at Village Hall. Click here to bring up the agenda packet if you would like to review the proposed budget, review the full agenda, or get the call in information for the meeting if you’d like to attend virtually. Village Manager Tyler Burkart includes a budget transmittal letter at the beginning of the budget highlighting the main themes for the 2027 budget and major changes compared to 2026. If you have any questions about the proposed budget, please contact Village Manager Tyler Burkart at 414-371-3051 or email tburkart@browndeerwi.gov. 

Building Board Meeting

Monday, November 16 at 4:00 PM

Virtual

Village Board Meeting

Monday, November 16 at 6:00 PM

McGovern Board Room, Village Hall - 4800 W. Green Brook Dr.

Joint Meeting: Village Board & School District of Brown Deer

Wednesday, November 18 at 5:00 PM

Virtual

Human Relations Meeting

Wednesday, November 18 at 5:30PM

Village Hall - 4800 W. Green Brook Dr.

Special Events Committee Meeting

Wednesday, November 18 at 5:30 PM

DPW Conference Room, Public Works Facility - 8950 N. Arbon Dr.

FALL INTO FUN RUN

Saturday, November 21 at 10:00 AM

Village Park & Pond - 4920 W. Green Brook Dr.

Yard waste will be collected on the same day as your trash collection the week of November 16 – 20, and the FINAL week of collection will be November 30 – December 4.

Remember to place leaves at the end of your driveway, not in the road. Leaves should be in 30-gallon yard waste containers or paper yard waste bags, plastic bags will not be collected.

Any remaining yard waste after the final week of collection must be brought to the Recycling Center, 8950 N. Arbon Drive.

Thanksgiving Refuse and Recycling Collection

Reminder – trash and recycling collection will not take place on Thanksgiving Day, so if your normal collection day is Thursday your carts will be serviced on Friday, Friday collections will take place on Saturday. Remember to have your carts at the end of your driveway by 7 A.M.

November is Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month. For families caring for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, keeping a loved one safe can present unique challenges. One of the greatest concerns for caregivers and law enforcement is wandering. A person who has lived in the same home for decades may suddenly become disoriented, leave their residence, and be unable to find their way home. Taking a few precautions now can make a significant difference in keeping loved ones safe.

Help Reduce the Risk of Wandering

Caregivers can take several simple steps to help keep their loved one’s safe and make it easier for law enforcement to locate them if they wander:

• Keep a recent photograph: Have a current, close-up photograph readily available. Also keep basic information such as height, weight, medical conditions, and places the person may be likely to visit.
• Use identification: Consider an identification bracelet, medical ID, or identification card with the person's name and an emergency contact number.
• Consider a GPS tracking device: Location-tracking devices can be worn, carried in a purse or wallet, or attached to clothing and can help caregivers locate a loved one who becomes lost.
• Use door alarms or chimes: A simple alarm or chime on exterior doors can alert caregivers when someone leaves the residence.
• Maintain familiar routines: Consistent daily routines can help reduce confusion and anxiety and may reduce the likelihood of wandering.
• Inform trusted neighbors: Let trusted neighbors know if a loved one is at risk of wandering so they can recognize the person and contact you or police if they see them walking alone.

If Your Loved One Wanders Away

Do not wait to contact police. Call 911 and explain that the missing person has Alzheimer's disease or another cognitive impairment. Provide a recent photograph, clothing description, last known location, and any information about places they may frequent.



While waiting for police, search nearby areas, including yards, garages, sheds, wooded areas, and locations near water. Information about a person's usual routines and favorite locations can be extremely helpful to responding officers.

Click here for the daily, monthly, and annual activity reports

of the Brown Deer Police Department.

The Village of Brown Deer E-Newsletter is also available in PDF format on the Village's website. Please click here to access the PDF newsletter.