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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 to Discuss Cannabis Referendum and Neighborhood Storage Improvement Project at July 28 Meeting
Agenda highlights include:
- Final vote on including a non-binding advisory cannabis referendum on the November 2020 ballot.
- Proposed referendum language: "Shall the retail sale of adult use recreational cannabis be permitted within the Village of Wilmette at a business licensed by the State of Illinois?"
- Neighborhood Storage Improvement Project update on Phases 1A, 1 and 2 (Hibbard Park).
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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Administration Committee Meeting and Downtown Streetscape Plan Open Houses on Thursday, July 30
The Village of Wilmette invites all resident to help shape our community by participating in two important meetings next week on Thursday, July 30. View the calendar section at the bottom of this email for participation and public comment details.
Administration Committee Meeting
The Administration Committee will meet remotely at 2 p.m. to continue discussions regarding the Village's boards and commissions, with a focus on the Housing and Human Relations Commissions. View the agenda
here.
Downtown Streetscape Plan Open Houses
The Village will hold two open house meetings at the Village Green for the Downtown Streetscape Plan, which will enhance lighting, sidewalks, roadways, plantings and amenities on Wilmette and Central avenues within downtown. Masks and physical distancing will be required. RSVP to 847-853-7500 or [email protected]. Learn more about the Plan.
- Meeting for downtown businesses from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
- Meeting for residents from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
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Tableside Tunes in Downtown Wilmette Friday and Saturday Nights
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Ethan Burfield
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Come dine outdoors in downtown Wilmette tonight (Friday, July 24) and tomorrow night (
Saturday, July 25) f
rom 6 to 8 p.m. and listen to some great musical artists!
Friday, July 24: Ethan Burfield will play a mix of rock songs from both sides of the Atlantic, as well as original songs.
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Andrew Olson
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Saturday, July 25: Singer/guitarist Andrew Olson will perform acoustic covers of songs from a range of genres, including rock, alternative, country, folk and more.
Musicians 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 4 health and safety guidelines will be enforced.
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Wilmette businesses are grateful for your support! Show them some virtual love - snap a photo and share on social media and be sure to tag the business and use
#Wilmetteonomics
.
Learn more
about the Village's new #Wilmetteonomics campaign and follow these pages for the latest updates and deals:
Wilmettonomics
,
Wilmette Biz
,
DiscoverWilmette
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Wilmette Police Department: Beware of COVID-19 Contact Tracing Scams
The Wilmette Police Department warns residents to be on the lookout for COVID-19 contact tracing scams. Contact tracers track people who have an infectious disease and their contacts in order to prevent transmission. While the Illinois Department of Public Health employs contact tracers who may contact you by phone, they will never send you a link via text or email and will never ask for your SSN or financial information. Report fake contact tracers at ftc.gov/complaint. Learn more.
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Be Safe as You Enjoy Downtown
Wilmette's bustling downtown is an asset to our
community, and basic safety precautions ensure that all shoppers, diners and visitors can enjoy and stay safe downtown! As you visit stores and restaurants downtown, please keep the following in mind:
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Drivers: Watch your speed and watch out for pedestrians and cyclists. Always check for bikes and pedestrians before turning, pulling over and opening your door.
- Pedestrians: Keep the foot traffic moving and avoid congregating on the sidewalks; COVID-19 physical distancing measures are still critical! Remember to wear a mask whenever a six-foot distance can't be maintained.
- Cyclists: For all road and sidewalk users' safety, the Village advises that all cyclists walk bikes (do not ride) on the sidewalks downtown and that children walk their bikes through downtown (not ride on streets). Adults who follow the rules of the road are free to ride their bicycles on the streets downtown.
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Fight the Bite: West Nile Virus Found in Wilmette
Recently, the North Shore Mosquito Abatement District found the first mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus in Wilmette in 2020. The virus has also been found in many surrounding communities. While the risk of being infected with West Nile virus is low at this time of year, here are some steps you can take to "Fight the Bite":
- Use insect repellent.
- Wear loose fitting clothing (mosquitoes can bite through tight-fitting clothes).
- Avoid being outside during peak mosquito feeding times during the hours around dawn and dusk.
Remember, the best way to prevent mosquito bites is to prevent them from hatching in the first place by eliminating or treating standing water. The North Shore Mosquito Abatement District will treat pools of water at no cost.
Visit
nsmad.org
to report standing water, mosquito activity and dead birds and learn about preventative measures and repellents.
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Free Legal Aid for Low-Income Individuals through New Trier Township
The North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic, in partnership with New Trier Township, is offering free, virtual legal aid clinics to low-income individuals and families experiencing immigration, housing and domestic violence issues. Call 847-737-4042 to schedule an appointment. Learn more. |
Neighborhood Storage Project Construction Update
Tune in to the Village Board meeting on Tuesday, July 28 at 7:30 p.m. for an update on Phases 1A, 1 and 2 (Hibbard Park) of this project. Remote participation and public comment details in the calendar section below.
Community Playfield:
The contractor is scheduled to work Saturday, July 25 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.
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Highlights from this week:
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Phase 1A: Installing final layer of asphalt |
Phase 1A Highlights - Storm Sewer and Watermain Improvements (Read the full
construction update here)
- Crews installed the final layer of asphalt on Romona Road, Blackhawk Road and Orchard Lane and the intersection of Romona Road and Lake Avenue. Crews began installing sod in the Blackhawk Road and Romona Road work area and will complete this work next week.
- For the watermain improvement work on Lake Avenue, crews continued directional drilling - a low-impact method of installing underground pipes - and installed the watermain on the south side of Lake Avenue. Next week, crews will continue directional drilling and dig trenches to locate existing utilities.
- Traffic impacts: The Lake Avenue eastbound right lane will be closed from west of Skokie Boulevard to Hibbard Road. Skokie Boulevard southbound and northbound right lanes will be closed at Lake Avenue.
Phase 1 Highlights (Read the full construction update here).
Community Playfield Improvements
- This week, crews installed the final piece of the Community Playfield detention vault! The team also installed a high-capacity storm sewer to deliver water to the vault. Crews worked on backfilling around the vault, installing sewer piping and catch basins and began restoring the Highcrest School parking lot. This work will continue next week.
Storm Sewer Improvements
- This week, crews worked on landscape restoration and asphalt installation along the Meadow Drives, Wilmette Avenue and the Wilshire Drives work area; next week, they will work on road restoration in this area. Crews also worked on watermain relocation at the intersection of Hunter and Illinois roads and will continue this work next week along with storm sewer work at the intersection.
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Note: The intersection of Illinois Road and Hunter Road will remain closed through mid-August.
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Wilmette Events & Happenings
July 28 - Village Board Meeting
The Village Board will meet remotely on Tuesday, July 28 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be broadcast live on the Village's YouTube channel and on Channel 6 and then published on the Village's website. The Board will hold a final vote on including a non-binding advisory cannabis referendum on the November 2020 ballot and hear an update on the Neighborhood Storage Improvement Project. 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.
July 30 - Administration Committee Meeting
The Administration Committee will meet remotely on Thursday, July 30 at 2 p.m. to continue discussions regarding the Village's boards and commissions, with a focus on the Housing and Human Relations Commissions.
The meeting will be broadcast live on the
Village's
YouTube channel
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.
July 30 - Downtown Streetscape Plan Open House Meetings
The Village will hold two open house meetings at the Village Green on Thursday, July 30. The first meeting will be for downtown businesses from 3:30 to 5 p.m. and the second will be for residents from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Village staff and the consultant team will discuss the upcoming streetscape and roadway reconstruction between the U.P. Railroad and Sheridan Road. Masks and physical distancing will be required, and attendance will be limited to 50 people at a time. RSVP to 847-853-7500 or [email protected]. Learn more about the Plan.
August 11 - Transportation Commission Meeting
The Transportation Commission will meet remotely on Tuesday, August 11 at 7 p.m. to discuss a review of the Master Bike and Active Transportation Plan. The meeting will be broadcast live on the Village's YouTube channel 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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