Message from the
Village President, Julie Siegel
October is fast approaching! Find details below about the Great Pumpkin Festival, Trick-or-Treat on Silver Spring Drive, and Village Trick-or-Treat. Please also take a minute to read the notice from the Police Department. To
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Why is Village Hall's Phone Ringing?
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When does curbside leaf collection start?
- The tentative start date for curbside leaf collection is October 14, 2019 (weather permitting). Collection will run through mid-November. More details below!
When is the Brush Chipper next scheduled for collection?
- Brush will next be collected by Village crews this week. Brush should be placed in the parkway between the curb and the sidewalk.
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Have a question?
The Village Hall phone number is 414-962-6690.
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This Week's Meetings:
- Tuesday, October 1, 5:30 pm, Village Hall Board Room
- Thursday, October 3, 5:30 pm, Village Hall Board Room
Note: For past meeting agendas and minutes please visit the
Agenda Center
page on the Village Website.
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Last Week's Meetings:
- Monday, Sept. 23, 5:00 pm, Village Hall Board Room
- Monday, Sept. 23, 6:00 pm, Village Hall Board Room
- Tuesday, Sept. 24, 6:30 pm, Whitefish Bay Public Library
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Notice from the Police Department:
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Recently the Whitefish Bay Police Department has taken fraud complaints of residents being contacted on their cell phones by a person who says they are a representative of BMO Harris Bank. The phone number they call from has been "spoofed" to make it appear they are calling from BMO Harris Bank.
The caller will report there has been fraudulent activity on the customer's account and ask for their verbal pass code and user ID. If the caller is challenged they may also provide the customer's social security number and date of birth to make it appear more legitimate to persuade the customer to provide the information.
The Whitefish Bay Police Department encourages people to never provide personal identifying information or sensitive bank account information over the phone. If you receive a phone call like this do not engage the caller and hang up. As a precaution you should contact your bank to verify your account is secure. Contact the Whitefish Bay Police Department to report any fraudulent activity on your account.
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News from Village Hall and WFB Public Library:
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DPW Solar Project Ribbon Cutting:
The Village hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony at the DPW Building for the Solar Project last week. The project was funded through a combination of Village funds and a Focus on Energy RECIP grant. Over the 25 year lifespan of the project, the Village will save over $620,000.
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Whitefish Bay Public Library Photo Contest:
Congratulations to the winners of the 2019 Photography Contest. There will be a reception for the winners on Saturday, November 2 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. The event is open to the public and the winning photos will be on display. Pictured above is the Best in Show Photo by Joseph Eichers.
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New Online Village Municipal Code System:
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Over the past year, the Village has been working to create an online, up-to-date, and searchable version of the Municipal Code for access by residents and visitors via the ecode360 platform. The project has been completed and the newly codified Village Code is available at the following website:
https://www.ecode360.com/WH3817.
Included with the transition to eCode360:
- With a few clicks, users can quickly and easily search content within the Code.
- Information can be quickly downloaded and shared via email, print, or social media.
- When changes are made to the Code, users can receive eAlert notifications.
- Users can view and search newly adopted legislation between Code updates.
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2019 Halloween and Trick-or-Treat Events:
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Great Pumpkin Festival: Wednesday, October 23, 2019 through Sunday, October 27, 2019. Join friends and family at Old Schoolhouse Park for this festive fall tradition! Carve a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch, sip hot cider, and enjoy delicious food while listening to live music. Pumpkin carving is free and carving tools are provided. The Great Pumpkin Festival is open 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm nightly. Beer served on Friday and Saturday nights. The event is hosted by the Whitefish Bay Civic Foundation.
Trick-or-Treat Silver Spring Drive: Saturday, October 26, 2019 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Participating businesses offer treats for kids in the company of at least one parent or guardian on the Saturday before Halloween. There’s something “sweet-in-stores” for everyone on Silver Spring Drive. The event is hosted by the Merchants of Whitefish Bay.
Village Trick-or-Treat: Sunday, October 27, 2019 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm throughout the Village. Block parties are not permitted the day of Trick-or-Treat.
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Curbside Leaf Collection Reminder:
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Please follow these rules and reminders as leaves begin to fall:
- Place leaves and yard waste on the pavement in the curb and gutter in front of home.
- Remember to place leaves and yard waste away from storm inlets.
- Branches, sticks, and other woody material should be placed on the parkway for chipping.
- The Village does not have a routine schedule for pickup of leaves and yard waste though crews try to collect leaves and yard waste weekly for all residents.
- Prior to and following curbside collection all leaves and yard waste should be bagged (paper) or containerized.
- As an alternative, mulching leaves into your lawn with a lawnmower is a great and free fertilizer for the soil.
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Events at the Whitefish Bay Public Library:
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Tuesday, October 1:
Active Listening for Engaging People with Dementia, 6:30 pm, Having a meaningful interaction with someone with dementia can be challenging, but also richly rewarding. Learn how to follow them on their journey of an unknown destination. With Adele Lund, Laureate Group.
Registration preferred.
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Wednesday, October 2:
Science Explorers: Ramps and Tubes, 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Learn about physics, friction, and simple machines through play! We'll explore the marvel of tubes and ramps with a variety of cool materials. Grades 1st-2nd.
Registration Required.
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Thursday
, October 3:
Mystery Book Club, 7:00 pm, Our Mystery Book Club meets once a month and is led by Patron Services Intern Sharon Nagel. This month we're reading Cover Her Face by P.D. James. "The first in the series of scintillating mysteries to feature cunning Scotland Yard detective, Adam Dalgliesh from P.D. James, the bestselling author hailed by People magazine as “the greatest living mystery writer.”
Registration preferred.
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Saturday, October 5:
Saturday Stories, 11:00 am - 11:30 am, This all-ages storytime doesn't require registration. Drop in for stories, songs, and more! No registration needed
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Bazaar in the Bay at the Women's Club:
With a strong tradition of community service and supporting women, the Whitefish Bay Woman's Club is pleased to present Bazaar in the Bay on Saturday, October 12, 2019 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm!
Enjoy this opportunity to support local creative women entrepreneurs, all while shopping for gifts!
In addition to the vendors booths, club members will be showcasing their own talents with their quality crafts and a bake sale. Lunch will also be available. Held at the Whitefish Bay Woman's Club located at 600 East Henry Clay Street.
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HallowScream at the Women's Club:
All young children and their parents, grandparents, brothers, and sisters are invited to the Women's Club clubhouse for the annual HallowScream event on Sunday, October 20, 2019 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Enjoy playing games, face painting, decorating a small pumpkin, eating Halloween cupcakes, cookies and other goodies. There is no admission charge -- only a small fee to play the games and eat. WEAR YOUR COSTUMES! Held at the Whitefish Bay Woman's Club located at 600 East Henry Clay Street.
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North Shore Health Department:
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New baby? Make sure they’re sleeping safely.
Approximately 3,500 infants die annually in the United States from sleep-related deaths, including sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); ill-defined deaths; and accidental suffocation and strangulation. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) revised their guidelines on safe sleep for infants in 2016 in order to reduce SIDS and other sleep-related infant deaths.
AAP recommendations on creating a safe sleep environment include:
- Put baby on their back on a firm sleep surface such as a crib or bassinet with a tight-fitting sheet.
- Avoid use of soft bedding, including crib bumpers, blankets, pillows and soft toys. The crib should be bare.
- Share a bedroom with parents, but not the same sleeping surface, preferably until the baby turns one but at least for the first six months. (Room-sharing decreases the risk of SIDS by as much as 50 percent.)
- Avoid exposing baby to smoke, alcohol and illicit drugs.
- Implement skin-to-skin care, regardless of feeding or delivery method, immediately following birth for at least an hour as soon as the mother is medically stable and awake.
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Upcoming Immunization Clinics (Appointment Required)
Tuesday, Oct. 8,
10:00 am to 11:00 am,
Brown Deer Office
Upcoming Adult Health Clinics
(Appointment Required)
Wednesday, Oct. 16,
8:00 am to 10:00 am,
Brown Deer Office
Upcoming Blood Pressure Screening
(No Appointment Required)
Wednesday, Oct. 2,
12:15 pm to 1:00 pm,
Lois & Tom Dolan Community Center (4355 W. Bradley)
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Contact the North Shore Health Department for appointments: 414-371-2980
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Tips from the Whitefish Bay Garden Club:
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Overseed Now for a Lush Lawn Next Spring
The weather has been perfect for planting grass seed —cool temperatures with some days of steady light rain are ideal. If you haven’t done it already, overseed your lawn now and patch those bare spots.
Like most home projects, preparation is 90% of the battle. So far, we’ve discussed, aerating your lawn, amending your soils and planning your watering strategy.
There is one last step before you lay down your seed. Mow your lawn to a low height — 1.5-2” is best. Grass that is too tall won’t let the seed reach the soil.
Once you’ve given your lawn a “short haircut,” notice if you have any low points or holes that have been exposed. Fill those depressions with a mixture of 1/3 topsoil, 1/3 sand and 1/3 compost to get a nice level surface. Be sure to loosen the soil of a compacted area to a 4” depth so that the roots will eventually be able to penetrate deep into the ground.
Then plant your seed. Scatter the seeds lightly in the areas where the grass has only thinned and twice as thick in the completely exposed areas. Establish soil contact by raking the seeds into the soil, then cover the seed with a thin layer of compost (no more than 1/4”). You can also use a mixture of compost and peat moss. Peat moss retains moisture, prevents the birds from eating the seed, and also acidifies your soil slightly.
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