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Village of Wilmette E-news
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The following email provides timely information on general news and community events from the Village of Wilmette. For more information, please visit the
Village of Wilmette website
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Village Board Meeting June 23
The Village Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23. This meeting will be held remotely and will be broadcast live on Channel 6 and the Village's YouTube channel. Agenda highlights include:
- Report from the Wilmette Police Department on policies and procedures
- Presentation of cannabis dispensary information
- Central Avenue and Downtown Streetscape Project update
- 2020 financial status update, bond sale ordinance and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) presentation
- Amendment to stormwater utility fee and adoption of credits and incentive program
Remote participation information:
To submit comments:
- Email comments at least 30 minutes in advance of the meeting to [email protected].
- Comment during the meeting through YouTube Live.
Learn more
about how to participate.
The agenda and meeting
packet will be posted here.
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Enjoy Tableside Tunes in Downtown Wilmette Tonight!
Come dine outdoors in downtown Wilmette tonight from 6-8 p.m. while Wilmette's own singer/guitarist Will Tilson performs acoustic renditions of the classics and some of his own songs. Tilson will play near the corner of Wilmette and Central avenues. Diners are invited to use outdoor seating at Village Hall and Veteran's Park. Thank you for not gathering, as this is not a concert but ambient background music, and Phase 3 health and safety guidelines remain in effect and will be enforced.
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Village Maintains Highest Bond Rating
The Village is pleased to announce that the financial services firm, Moody's Investor Service, has reaffirmed the Village's Aaa bond rating. This is the highest rating a municipality can obtain. Wilmette has maintained a Aaa rating by Moody's
since 1996.
This high bond rating will mean significant savings as the Village sells bonds to finance capital projects. Much like getting a good interest rate on a home mortgage, the Village will benefit from lower interest rates on its bonds.
Moody's cites the Village's strong socioeconomic profile, home rule authority, sound financial operations and healthy fund balance as reasons for the high credit rating.
Additionally, the Village's strong financial position allows it to weather uncertain economic times, as we are seeing with the economic impact from COVID-19. It is the result of focused efforts by the Village Board and financial team who are committed to fiscal responsibility, strategic planning and budgeting, as well as prudent spending of tax dollars.
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Get your Raffle Tickets for a Jeep Wrangler before Aug. 31 - Funds Raised Assist Seniors and Persons with Disabilities
Housing Our Own-Wilmette is selling raffle tickets for its annual fundraiser. The organization provides financial assistance to low-income senior citizens and persons with disabilities. Housing Our Own-Wilmette is 100% funded through private donations and relies on the generous support of the community.
Now more than ever, your support is critical to helping Wilmette residents stay in their homes.
Show your support and enter for a chance to win a 2020 Jeep Wrangler Sport.
Visit the raffle page to purchase tickets in advance of the August 31 drawing!
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Shop and Eat Local to Support Wilmette's Community!
Whether you're ordering takeout, getting a haircut or picking up a new book to read on the beach, supporting Wilmette businesses is a win-win! The dollars you spend locally are invested back into the community to help provide the amenities and services that make Wilmette
a special place to live and visit.
Visit our website
for a list of local businesses and consider putting your money where your heart is!
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Independence Day Fireworks and Activities Canceled
While Wilmette Park District's annual July 3 fireworks and Independence Day activities have been canceled, the Park District will host its annual Yankee Doodle Dash virtually.
Learn more
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$105 million in property damage, and an estimated 9,100 people were treated for fireworks-related injuries.
Do not underestimate the danger of fireworks! Please call 911 to report illegal fireworks in Wilmette.
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Schedule Your Appointment: Wilmette Fire Department Blood Drive on June 24
The Wilmette Fire Department is hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, June 24 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Blood is needed daily for surgeries, emergencies, medical procedures and cancer treatments. The need for blood in the Chicagoland area is significant in the COVID-19 environment. Appointments are required and donors must wear face coverings. To schedule an appointment, call 877-258-4825 or visit
vitalant.org
and use group code 132D.
Donors will receive a Vitalant Patriotic T-shirt. Make sure you prepare by eating and drinking water, and remember to bring a form of ID.
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About 20% of Wilmette Residents Still Need to Complete the 2020 Census
In Wilmette,
81.9% of residents have completed the 2020 census - that's great! But the remaining nearly 20% is critical. For every one percent of Illinois' population that is counted, the State could receive
$195 million per year in federal funding.
Think about it this way: The last 20% of a story really matters. Do your part to tell Wilmette's story! Take a few minutes to
complete your census today.
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Online Payment is Safe and Convenient
While Village Hall is open for limited services and with limited hours, we encourage you to use the
Village's
online payment portal
to
easily pay your utility bills and purchase vehicle stickers, yard waste stickers and more. Online payment is simple, fast and helps reduce COVID-19 spread by eliminating in-person interactions.
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Business Workshop: Executives Give Advice on Adapting to Changing Business Environment
Details: July 7, 7-8:30 p.m. via Zoom virtual conference
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Neighborhood Storage Project Construction Update
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| Wilmette Neighborhood Storage Project - June Project Update Video |
Phase 1: The contractor is scheduled to work Saturday, June 20 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Special approval has been granted for the contractor to begin work one hour earlier than the Saturday hours published in the Village Code. We thank you for your understanding in this matter.
- Community Park: The contractor will continue backfilling and covering the detention vault pieces to maintain progress.
- Storm Sewer: The contractor will continue restoration work.
Construction on the West Side Neighborhood Storage Project continues. For more information, visit
wsnsp.com
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Restoration work |
Phase 1A Highlights - Storm Sewer Improvements (Read the full construction update here)
- This week, crews watered the new sod on Lavergne, Washington and Lamon avenues, installed a temporary asphalt pavement patch on Lake Avenue and began concrete restoration of sidewalk, curbs, gutters and driveways on Blackhawk and Romona roads.
- Next week, crews will install plants in the rain gardens on Lavergne, Washington and Lamon avenues and will complete restoration of sidewalk, curbs and gutters and driveways on Blackhawk and Romona roads. The contractor expects to begin pavement patching on Blackhawk and Romona roads the week of June 29 and finish grinding the existing pavement on June 26.
Phase 1 Highlights (Read the full construction update here).
Community Playfield Improvements
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- This week, crews continued delivering and installing the detention vault sections, installed drain tile around the vault, finished backfilling the south portion of the vault and continued excavating the west portion of the detention vault. Next week, crews will continue this work and begin backfilling the west portion of the vault and installing storm sewer piping from the northeast section of the vault under the bike path to Hunter Road.
Storm Sewer Improvements
- This week, crews continued restoring Wilshire Drive and Wilshire Drive West, began restoring Wilmette Avenue and installed a box culvert under Meadow Drive West to help drain water under the roadway. Next week, crews will continue restoring Wilshire Drive, Wilshire Drive West and Wilmette Avenue.
- Wilmette Avenue between Locust Road and Glenview Road will be closed through late June 2020. Both West Meadow Drive and Wilshire Drive will remain closed for the next few weeks as the storm sewer work continues.
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The Village wishes a Happy Father's Day to the amazing
dad
s who
live in and serve our community
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We appreciate your
support, guidance and hard work
- enjoy your weekend!
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Wilmette Events & Happenings
June 23 - Village Board Meeting
The Village Board will meet remotely on Tuesday, June 23 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be broadcast live at youtube.com/user/villageofwilmette/live and on Channel 6 and then published on the Village's website.
Members of the public may submit public comment in advance of the meeting by emailing [email protected] or participate via Microsoft Teams. Details on remote participation here. Visit the Village's website to view agenda materials.
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