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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 Hall Closure
Beginning Monday, Nov. 30, Village Hall will be closed to in-person visits until further notice. The Village made this decision to ensure the safety and well-being of our residents, employees and community based on guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), which recommends limiting in-person interactions to prevent exposure and spread of COVID-19.
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Village Board Meeting Nov. 24
The Village Board will hold its second meeting of the month on Tuesday, Nov. 24 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held remotely via Microsoft Teams and broadcast live on the Village's YouTube channel and Channel 6. Agenda includes:
- Approval of the 2021 Budget
- Approval of an increase in the stormwater utility fee
- Introduction of the property tax levy
- Financial status update
- Approval of the creation of the Sesquicentennial Planning Committee
To view the meeting agenda and find more information on public comment or remote participation via Microsoft Teams or YouTube Chat, please click here.
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Thanksgiving Service Updates
- Village offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
- Thursday and Friday trash/recycling/yard waste collection services will be delayed by one day (Thursday collection on Friday, Friday collection on Saturday). Monday and Tuesday routes will not be impacted.
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Village Offices on the Ballot for Spring Consolidated Election
The April 6, 2021 Consolidated Election will have four Village of Wilmette Board offices on the ballot, including Village President and three Village Trustees. Petitions for candidacy for these offices may be filed with the Village Clerk at the Wilmette Village Hall, 1200 Wilmette Ave., starting at 8:30 a.m. on Dec. 14 and ending at 5 p.m. on Dec. 21. Learn more and view Illinois State Board of Elections (SBE) Candidate's Guide for 2021.
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COVID-19 Update: New Tier 3 Mitigations in Effect Today
As of today, all of Illinois is under new Tier 3 COVID-19 mitigations. New guidance recommends that residents work from home if possible, limit gatherings and avoid non-essential activities. Grocery stores, pharmacies, retail and services remain open at limited capacities and with preventative measures in place. Indoor dining is not permitted, but parties of up to six are permitted to dine outdoors. Simply put, if you don't need to do it, don't.
Community Caretaker Program
The Village continues to provide assistance to our vulnerable and at-risk residents through the Community Caretaker program. Residents who are unable to leave their homes and need help with obtaining essential items such as groceries and medicine can submit a request through the Village Manager's Office by calling 847-853-7502 or emailing Alex Arteaga at [email protected]. A Village employee will follow up to better understand the needs and situation, and as appropriate, the Village will coordinate with its network of organizations and volunteers to respond to the request.
COVID-19 in Wilmette:
- As of Nov. 19, Wilmette's seven-day rolling average of confirmed daily cases is 10.9 new cases per day. To date, Wilmette has had 662 confirmed cases and eight residents have died of complications related to COVID-19.
- As of Nov. 19, Wilmette's seven-day rolling average for test positivity (percentage of those tested who test positive for COVID-19) is at 6.3%. In the last week, there have been 76 new cases and 1,205 new tests.
- Over the last month, the seven-day average of confirmed daily cases has risen dramatically from 4.6 to 10.9 cases per day.
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Healthy Habits Corner: Celebrate Thanksgiving Safely
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Public health officials agree that the safest way to celebrate Thanksgiving this year is to celebrate at home with only your household. New State guidelines also urge Illinoisans to limit holiday gatherings to just your household. If you choose to celebrate Thanksgiving with others, follow these measures for a safer celebration.
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Apply to Serve on the Village's Environmental & Energy Commission!
Are you passionate about sustainability and protecting the environment? Have experience in environmental matters, energy conservation or public health? Make a difference right here in Wilmette by serving on the Village's Environmental & Energy Commission (EEC)! What does the EEC do? Most recently, the EEC has worked on Wilmette's Draft Sustainability Plan and aims to conduct in-depth research on several pressing local environmental and sustainable issues. Sound exciting? Submit a Talent Bank Questionnaire, learn more and apply today! There are three vacancies on the EEC and the Village is eager to fill these positions as soon as possible.
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Last Week of Yard Waste/Compost Collection
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Start Planning Now for Spring Rains!
Does your yard flood during heavy rain? A rain garden may be an effective way to sustainably manage stormwater runoff on your property. Incentives up to $1,300 are available for residents interested in pursuing green infrastructure projects like rain gardens, and now is the time to plan for spring construction. Click here for more information about the Village's Stormwater Incentive Program.
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| | A Wilmette resident's yard transformation after taking advantage of the Village's Stormwater Incentive Program! |
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French Market Open This and Next Saturday
The Wilmette French Market will be open for two more Saturdays - Nov. 21 and Nov. 28 - with COVID-19 precautions in place. The market is open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. with the first hour reserved for seniors and at-risk individuals.
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Village Construction Projects
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Traffic Impacts:
- Central Avenue is closed to eastbound traffic between Sheridan Road and Green Bay Road. Please follow the detour and allow extra time for travel.
- Expect congestion, temporary lane shifts and temporary blocking of parking stalls in the work area.
- Parallel parking is available on north side of Central Avenue.
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Wilmette Events and Happenings
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Nov. 24 - Village Board Meeting
The Village Board will meet remotely on Tuesday, Nov. 24 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams and broadcast live on the Village's YouTube and Channel 6. View the agenda and find more information on submitting public comment and remote participation here.
Nov. 26 - 27 - Thanksgiving Holiday
Village offices will be closed on Thanksgiving and the day after Thanksgiving in observance of the holiday.
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