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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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Messages from the Village Board and Police Chief
The Village is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where people of all racial, ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds feel safe and welcomed. The Village Board and Police Chief shared messages on events of the past week and what we as a community can do to build civic trust and promote equity.
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Limited Village Hall Reopening on June 8
Under Phase 3 of the Governor's five-phase reopening plan, the Village has been developing plans to keep employees and the public safe while resuming certain in-person services.
Village Hall will reopen on Monday, June 8 with limited hours and safety guidelines in place:
- Limited Hours:
- Monday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Limited Services: Visit our website for more details.
- Only employees will be allowed in work areas.
- Face masks will be required unless a medical condition prevents wearing one.
- Social distancing will be required at all times, and spacing requirements for the public waiting in line will be clearly marked.
- Any member of the public that exhibits any symptoms of COVID-19 will be asked to leave.
- Plexiglass barriers have been installed at the front counters.
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Outdoor Dining at Village Green and Veteran's Park
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In cooperation with Wilmette's business community, the Village has set up tables for outdoor dining at the Village Green and Veteran's Park to ensure safe dining experiences. Grab your takeout from one of our
fabulous local restaurants, head over to the picnic tables and enjoy the fresh air.
There are garbage cans at both locations with restrooms and hand-washing stations at the Village Green.
Please clean the tables before and after use.
For more info about what the Village is doing to support outdoor dining, visit our website.
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Village Board Meeting June 9
The Village Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. on June 9. This meeting will be held remotely and will be broadcast live on Channel 6 and the Village's YouTube channel. Agenda highlights include extension of emergency declaration, introduction of an ordinance for bond sale, introduction of an ordinance amending the stormwater utility fee and updates on the Village's road program and economic relief grant 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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French Market to Reopen June 6 with Safety Guidelines
The Wilmette French Market will reopen this Saturday, June 6 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The first hour of the market has been reserved for seniors and those at high risk. To reduce the risk of COVID-19 spread through close contact, the market will have one-way traffic moving north to south. Please adhere to the safety guidelines outlined below - and happy shopping!
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Safety and COVID-19 Prevention Remain Top Priorities in Phase 3
Under Phase 3 of the Governor's five-phase reopening plan, more businesses are open and some restrictions have loosened, but most health and safety precautions from Phase 2 remain. Please do your part to help our region and the state move into the next phase of reopening:
- Face coverings in public continue to be required.
- While gathering in groups of 10 or fewer individuals are permitted, physical distance must be maintained. At least six feet should be maintained between non-household individuals unless participating in activities permitted under Phase 3 guidelines (e.g. haircuts).
- Reservations only (no walk-ins) for fitness centers, bars/restaurants, salons, barbershops, etc.
- Continue to maintain good hygiene: Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
To help all of us navigate the reopening of businesses, the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has provided
Phase 3 business guidelines for specific industries. For information on Phase 3 business opening guidelines,
visit our website.
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2020 Census: Everyone Counts!
Did you know the first census in 1790 established the principle of "usual residence" for counting people where they live and sleep most of the time? That means everyone in your household - roommates, older adults, young children, and everyone in between - needs to be counted. Your household's census reply will help fund hospitals, social services, public health, schools, construction projects and more for the next 10 YEARS! Fill out your census online at
www.2020census.gov.
Here are some tips to help you know where you and everyone in your household should be counted in the 2020 Census.
We're only
1.4% away from beating our 2010 response rate! We've got this, Wilmette!
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It Pays to Shop and Eat Locally
Shopping and eating locally is not only fun and convenient, it's an investment in our community. Wilmette
businesses are truly integral to our economy and maintaining Wilmette's excellent quality
of life. By supporting Wilmette businesses, you help support the things you love about Wilmette. Did you know that 2% of almost every dollar you spend at Wilmette retailers goes directly back to the community? By supporting our businesses and buying locally, your sales tax dollars support the services, projects and events that make Wilmette such a special community.
Every dollar you spend locally adds up to a
better Wilmette. It pays to shop locally!
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Wilmette Police Department is Here to Help with Firearm Safety, No Appointment Necessary
The Wilmette Police Department is dedicated to promoting safe firearm practices and offers several programs to residents related to firearm safety, including:
- Temporary Safe Storage: If circumstances exist in a home and the resident wishes to temporarily remove firearms or ammunition for safety reasons, the Police Department will store them at no cost. We accept these items anytime with no appointment necessary.
- Firearm and Ammunition Disposal: The Wilmette Police Department will accept unwanted firearms and ammunition from residents for destruction. Unloaded firearms and ammunition can be brought in for destruction anytime.
- Project Safe Child: This public safety campaign educates parents and families on gun safety and promotes responsible safe storage practices. The Wilmette Police offer free cable locks to gun owners, which are available at the front desk.
For more information and resources, visit the Village website.
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Neighborhood Storage Project Construction Update
Phase 1: The Contractor is scheduled to work Saturday, June 6 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: Detention vault sections will be delivered and installed in anticipation of limited construction truck access to the work zone on June 9 due to an event at Highcrest School.
- Storm Sewer: The contractor will complete the last of the storm sewer work on Wilshire Drive West in preparation for restoration work to begin next week.
Construction on the West Side Neighborhood Storage Project continues. For more information, visit
wsnsp.com
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Storm sewer installation |
Phase 1A Highlights - Storm Sewer Improvements (Read the full construction update here)
- This week, crews installed a portion of the second layer of asphalt pavement on Lavergne, Washington and Lamon avenues and began installing the storm sewer on Blackhawk Road.
- Next week, the team will finish installing both the second layer of pavement and the storm sewer. Check out this week's update for traffic impacts.
Phase 1 Highlights (Read the full construction update here)
Community Playfield Improvements
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- This week, crews completed topsoil stripping and stockpiling operations in the west end of the work zone, placed and compacted the granular base for vault installation and began installing sections of the detention vault. Next week, crews will continue assembling the vault and begin installing the storm sewer along the north property line of Community Park and Highcrest School.
Storm Sewer Improvements
- This week, crews installed the storm sewer manhole and piping in the intersection of Wilshire Drive and Wilshire Drive West and in Meadow Drive North. Next week, crews will begin restoring the roadway along Wilshire Drive and Wilshire Drive West and install junction chambers in the intersections of Wilmette Avenue/West Meadow Drive and West Meadow Drive/South Meadow Drive.
- 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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| Installation of the stormwater detention vault |
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Wilmette Events & Happenings
June 9 - Village Board Meeting
The Village Board will meet remotely on Wednesday, June 9 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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