Message from the
Village President, Julie Siegel
I hope you enjoyed Sounds of Summer this past Saturday! Thank you to the Civic Foundation for putting on such a great event in Whitefish Bay. Also, a public hearing will be held on September 17, 2019 for the 2019 Comprehensive Plan update. More details below!
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Why is Village Hall's Phone Ringing?
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What is the refuse and recycling collection schedule for Labor Day?
As a result of the holiday, refuse and recycling typically collected on Monday, September 3, 2019 will be collected on Tuesday, September 4, 2019.
When is the Brush Chipper next scheduled for collection?
Brush will 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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Last Week's Meetings:
- Monday, August 12, 5:00 pm, Village Hall Board Room
- Tuesday, August 13, 6:15 pm, Village Hall Board Room
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This Week's Meetings:
- Thursday, August 22, 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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Touch-A-Truck at the Lydell Community Center:
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Please join the Whitefish Bay Recreation and Community Education Department on Saturday, August 24, 2019 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm for Touch-A-Truck! The event is being held at the Lydell Community Center Parking Lot (5205 N Lydell Ave
nue Whitefish Bay, WI, 53217). This is a FREE family event. Check out a series of big trucks for kids to experience and also talk with their operators to learn how they work.
In addition to the trucks the event will have lawn games, face painting, a bouncy house, and more!
For more information contact the Whitefish Bay Recreation and Community Education Department at 414-963-3947.
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Consaul Commons Public Input:
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Consaul Commons is located by the historic clock tower between The Bay Restaurant and Gerhard’s Kitchen and Bath Store. We welcome your input and involvement on creating a very special place in the heart of the village!
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2019 Comprehensive Plan Update:
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The 2019 Comprehensive Plan Update is underway. The Plan Commission has scheduled a Public Hearing for Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 6:00 pm to solicit public comment on proposed updates to the Comprehensive Plan. The Public Hearing will be held in the Village Hall Board Room.
The draft plan is available for review on the Village Website.
The Village of Whitefish Bay Comprehensive Plan was adopted in 2009. The updated plan will guide the future growth and development in the Village of Whitefish Bay. The Comprehensive Plan contains the nine required elements required by Wisconsin State Statute 66.1001 including the following elements: Issues and Opportunities, Housing, Transportation, Utilities and Community Facilities, Agriculture, Natural, and Cultural Resources, Economic Development, Intergovernmental Cooperation, Land Use, and Implementation.
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A Note from the Whitefish Bay Environmental Group - Importance of Composting in the Bay:
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You may think of compost as brown muck or, if you’re an avid gardener, “black gold.’’ But it’s also something of a silver bullet — with the potential to save both money and the environment.
That’s one reason The Whitefish Bay Environmental Group is encouraging residents to be aware of what is going into their refuse cart and to make recycling a daily discipline as well as sorting out and composting organic materials that are ending up in a landfill.
When food waste gets composted, it replenishes the soil and also releases carbon dioxide. When organic waste ends up in a landfill, where there’s no oxygen it releases methane instead — a far more potent greenhouse gas that traps about 30 times more atmospheric heat than carbon dioxide.
Food scraps are also heavy — comprising about 25 percent of household garbage by weight. Our community can save money if we divert our food scraps from the waste stream because the Village pays a “tipping fee” based on the weight of the waste put into the landfill.
Aidanne DePoy, the daughter of one of our members, as part of a school project, conducted a “trash analysis” utilizing the waste from a number of friends’ households. Aidanne’s analysis found that recyclable material comprised 43% of the trash collected and compostables comprised 28% of the trash collected. Aidanne’s findings are significant and demonstrate an opportunity for us as residents of Whitefish Bay and stewards of our environment to do better!
Think about initiating a home composting program or check out the article on curbside composting below. A good overview on home composting
can be found at
dnr.wi.gov
. Let’s all work toward a goal of being a “zero waste” community!
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Curbside Composting in Whitefish Bay!
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Curby’s Compost Service is a curbside compost pickup service. When you sign up, you will receive a container and compostable bag to use throughout the week. During the week, add compostable items to the container (
click here for a full list of what you can/can’t compost) and then simply bring your container to the curb for pickup! Curby’s will replace your filled container with a clean container and a new compostable bag. Pickup is be every Tuesday between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm. Members are billed on a monthly basis,
click here for rates.
Members also receive a credit good toward one 25-pound container of Dirty Dirt’s Artisan Blend Organic Soil every 6 months. New members receive 25% off their first month. Contact Curby’s Compost at 414-445-4345 or visit
www.curbyscompost.com.
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Events at the Whitefish Bay Public Library:
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Thursday, August 22:
Thursday Films, 1:00 pm, The Public (PG-13, 2019, 120 minutes), An act of civil disobedience turns into a standoff with police when homeless people in Cincinnati take over the public library to seek shelter from the bitter cold.
Bring a snack to eat and a soda to sip while you enjoy free movies. No Registration Required.
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School District Annual Meeting Update:
All are invited and welcome to attend the Whitefish Bay School District Annual Meeting, Budget Hearing, and State of the District Address. The meeting is Wednesday, September 4 at 7:00 pm in the High School Auditorium.
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St. Monica Parish Feast Day & Fair:
Help St. Monica end summer with fun, food, drinks, games, and live music! Hours:
- Saturday, August 24, 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
- Sunday, August 25, 11:30 am to 3:30 pm
The Fair located at 5681 North Santa Monica Boulevard will feature children’s games, bounce houses, a dunk tank, a 50/50 raffle, bake sale, food items from Sendik’s grill, a BBQ dinner from Doc’s Smokehouse, beer, and other beverages. There is something for everyone!
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Farmers Market Continues:
Take advantage of the Farmers Market! It has been a great season with different vendors and great music each week! Stop by and stock up on your favorite fall ingredients. Thank you for supporting the Whitefish Bay Farmers Market and shopping local! Special shout-out and thanks to our many sponsors, including Fringe, Mathnasium, Elements Massage, Equitable Bank, Gerhard’s Kitchen & Bath, Indulge Salon + Skin, Midwest Dental – Fox Point and Sazama – Design, Build, Remodel.
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North Shore Health Department:
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Did you know? The North Shore Health Department participates in a variety of community events throughout the summer including: National Night Out, Safety Days, Farmers’ Markets, Car Seat events, Bayside’s My Night in Blue event and many more.
Community events build cohesion and resiliency among residents, businesses, government and community groups to make communities and neighborhoods safe and free of crime and violence.
Community cohesion is the coming together of people with a shared vision and sense of belonging in which the diversity of people’s backgrounds and circumstances are valued and appreciated.
Community resilience is the sustained ability of a community to utilize available resources to respond to, withstand and recover from adverse situations. Both community cohesion and resiliency are important elements of a safe and healthy community and are fostered through fun events and activities involving the whole community.Information about these and other events can be found on the NSHD website.
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Upcoming Immunization Clinics (Appointment Required)
Tuesday, August 20,
7:30 am to 9:00 am,
Shorewood Office
Wednesday, August 21,
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm,
Brown Deer Office
Upcoming Adult Health Clinics
(Appointment Required)
Wednesday, August 21
8:00 am to 10:00 am,
Brown Deer Office
Upcoming Blood Pressure Screening
(No Appointment Required)
Wednesday, August 28,
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm,
Shorewood Office
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Contact the North Shore Health Department for appointments: 414-371-2980
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