FIRE PIT SAFETY TIPS FROM SCHAUMBURG FIRE DEPT. |
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Many residents enjoy using fire pits while spending time outdoors. The Village of Schaumburg has regulations in place to ensure fire pits are used safely:
- A permit is required for the installation of a permanent fire pit.
- Portable fire pits must be located on a non-combustible, hard, level surface such as concrete, paver bricks, or asphalt.
- All fire pits (when in use) shall be located a minimum of 15 ft. from buildings, combustible structures and property lines. The fire pit's diameter shall not exceed 36 inches.
- Fuels shall be limited to unpainted, clean, seasoned, dry wood and manufactured logs, propane or other similar gases.
- All fires must be maintained in such a manner as to minimize the generation of smoke.
- All fires are prohibited between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. In addition, fires shall not burn for more than a total of six hours in any 24-hour period of time.
- Recreational fires shall be constantly attended by a person over the age of 18 until the fire is extinguished.
- A portable fire extinguisher or other approved onsite fire-extinguishing material, such as dirt, sand, water, or a garden hose shall be available when any fire pit is in use.
Following the use of a fire pit, please be sure to properly dispose of any ashes and coals. Ashes and coals can take over 24 hours to completely cool, and if discarded into a plastic or paper receptacle too soon, they can start a fire. The Schaumburg Fire Department advises residents to let hot ashes and coals cool completely in the fire pit before transferring to a metal container (placed away from anything that can burn) and dousing them with water. |
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SCHAUMBURG FARMERS MARKET OPEN THROUGH OCT. 29 |
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The sun may have set on summer but the Schaumburg Farmers Market continues to shine, offering great locally produced fruits, vegetables, baked goods, flowers, cheeses and other goodies from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday through Oct. 29 at the Trickster Cultural Center parking lot, 190 S. Roselle Rd., in Town Square. Be sure to pick up all your fall favorites including apples, pumpkins, cider donuts, winter squash and more.
As a friendly reminder to market patrons, for safety reasons dogs are prohibited on the market grounds this season. The village appreciates your cooperation.
For more information about the Schaumburg Farmers Market, please visit the village's website. |
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SAVE THE DATE: Fall Recycling Event Oct. 9 |
The Village of Schaumburg will host its annual Fall Recycling Event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 9 in the west parking lot of Wintrust Field, 1999 S. Springinsguth Rd. The community-wide event will include document destruction, electronics recycling and paint recycling. Some items will incur fees. The Fall Recycling Event will not accept hazardous waste, oil, antifreeze, clothes, fire extinguishers or large appliances. For more information, please visit the village's website.
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Free Disability Resource Fair at Township of Schaumburg Sept. 25 |
Join the Township of Schaumburg’s Disability Services Department for a free Community Resource Fair from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25 at One Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Meet with local disability service providers and enjoy some carnival-like games and entertainment, including a balloon artist. There will be a sensory-friendly touch-a-truck, raffle prizes and other activities making this an event to remember. This event is open to the public. A list of confirmed service providers is available on the Township website.
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Resident Reminder: If You See Something, Say Something |
Tomorrow (Sept. 25) is National "If You See Something, Say Something" Awareness Day. While the Schaumburg Police Department appreciates the community's vigilance in alerting potential criminal activity in the village through social media, email or other online channels, the police department reminds residents to dial 911 if authorities need to be alerted to a situation that might require police attention. Please remember that information posted on social media might not always be true or accurate, which can lead to misinformation. For informational requests or issues that do not require an officer to be dispatched to a scene, dial 311 in the village or complete a Customer Service Request (CSR) on the village's website.
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Fall Conversations Around the Studio Series at Schweikher House Sept. 26 |
Architectural historian Bob Goldsborough will discuss the prolific work of architect Edward Dart in the first of three Schweikher House Conversations Around the Studio events this fall. Goldsborough will trace Dart's origins from his upbringing in New Orleans and his studies at the Yale School of Architecture to his work for Paul Schweikher and his impact on the mid-century modern architecture of Wheaton, Barrington and Chicagoland. This event will be held outdoors at Schweikher House, 645 Meacham Rd., from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit the event website.
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Village President: Tom Dailly
Trustees: Brian Bieschke, Jamie Clar, George Dunham, Frank Kozak, Mark Madej, Jack Sullivan
Village Clerk: Marilyn Karr • Village Manager: Brian Townsend
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