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Monday, November 25, 2024
Village of Whitefish Bay Official Weekly Newsletter
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Message from the Village President, Kevin Buckley
Three items for Thanksgiving week:
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Since the DPW will not be collecting leaves this week, please consider consolidating leaf piles so holiday guests have a place to park.
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Night parking rules are suspended for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights this week.
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The Holiday Stroll starts Friday at 6pm, down Silver Spring. I'll be the one in a warm coat and hat, waving.
I wish all of Whitefish Bay a warm and happy Thanksgiving. Our village is rich with blessings to be shared! -kb
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Why Is The Village Hall Phone Ringing? | |
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What is the Thanksgiving refuse and recycling collection schedule?
Refuse/Recycling normally picked up on Thursday, November 28, 2024, will be picked up on Tuesday, November 26, 2024.
Refuse/Recycling normally picked up on Friday, November 29, 2024, will be picked up on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.
Will leaf pickup and brush chipper collection be affected by the holiday schedule this week? Yes. Village crews will NOT be collecting leaves or brush this week. They will resume these collections next week (starting Dec 2). Please note: The week of December 2 will be the FINAL week for brush chipper AND loose leaf collection this year. Read more details below.
Have a question? Send us an email or give us a call at (414) 962-6690.
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Last Week's Meetings:
Village Board Meeting
- Monday, November 18, 6:00 p.m., Village Hall
Library Board Meeting
- Tuesday, November 19, 6:30 p.m., Library 2nd Floor Program Room
Historic Preservation Commission
- Wednesday, November 20, 7:00 p.m., Village Hall
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Many residents received letters earlier this month regarding the Environmental Protection Agency's ruling that mandates water systems across the country to replace lead service lines, with work starting in 2027. Click here to view the lead line inventory and for more information on that project.
If you'd like to test your water for traces of lead, Lead Water Testing Kits are available at Village Hall. The cost is $34 to receive the lab results.
Save the date! Village Trustee and Physician Jay Balachandran, the North Shore Health Department, the North Shore Water Commission, and Village staff will be available at Village Hall on Monday, December 2nd, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. for drop-in conversations with a presentation at 5:00 p.m. about lead, the EPA requirements, and the service line replacement project.
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2025 Village Budget
The Village Board adopted the 2025 Budget after holding a Public Hearing. The adopted budget preserves existing service levels.
Property tax bills will be sent out by mid-December.
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Police Department Updates: | |
Weekly update 11/11-11/18: A citizen reported an entry to an unlocked vehicle that occurred last week (11/9 in the 5900blk N Kent). There was also 1 package theft on 11/15 in the 4700blk N Marlborough. | |
Department of Public Works Updates: | |
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FINAL WEEK of Fall Loose Leaf Collection:
The week of December 2 will be the FINAL week of loose leaf collection in the street. Please have all piles out by Monday morning.
If you have any additional leaves or yard waste after DPW crews have been through your area next week, please put them in paper yard waste bags or reusable containers for collection the week of December 9.
Please note: The week of December 2 is also the FINAL week of chipping collection for the season. Please have all branches piled in the parkway (the grassy area between the sidewalk and the street) by Monday morning.
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We're Hiring! The Department of Public Works is now accepting applications for the Staff Engineer position. Learn more about the position and apply: https://tinyurl.com/52wmxmku | |
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Incoming 2025-26 4-Year Old Kindergarten (4K) Visit Information
Whitefish Bay resident families of students who turn four on or before September 1, 2025 are invited to a 4K Overview at Cumberland or Richards Elementary School on Friday, December 6, 2024 at either 8:40 am or 1:30 pm.
This event will be hosted by the Elementary School Principals and include a welcome from 4K Teachers, a short story with Library Media Specialists and a question and answer session. Please use this link for more information and to RSVP. You may also contact Cumberland (414-963-3943) or Richards (414-963-3951) with any questions.
Incoming 2025-26 4-Year Old Kindergarten (4K) Enrollment Information
4K Online Enrollment for the 2025-26 school year will open on Monday, December 9, 2024. Visit our website for more information about the enrollment process.
Historically, there has been more interest in the morning session than there are seats available in classes. Therefore, elementary schools use a lottery system to determine those who will be enrolled in the morning session.
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In order to be included in the lottery drawing for the morning session, families must complete an online Enrollment Application and indicate your preference for the morning session. This process includes uploading required Immunization and Residency Verification documents to the application and presenting your student’s birth certificate to your school’s main office in person before noon on Friday, January 10, 2025
Upcoming Important Dates:
Wednesday, November 27 – Monday, December 2: No School
For additional upcoming school-specific events, please visit our online calendar.
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Whitefish Bay Public Library: | |
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Thanksgiving Closing
The Library will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, for Thanksgiving. We will resume regular hours on Saturday, November 30.
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All Ages Storytime
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays at 10:00-10:30 a.m.
Through December 19
Join us for stories, songs, and more at an all ages storytime! What's Storytime? Storytime is a time to share books, stories, songs, and fun while building early literacy skills.
Toddler Time
Tuesdays Through December 17, 10:00-10:30 a.m.
12mo-24mo with an adult caregiver. (Siblings are welcome.)
Registration is required.
Toddler Time is back! Join Miss Valerie for stories, songs, lap bounces and more, followed by a playtime for our little ones.
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All Ages Block Party
Saturday, November 30, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
All ages with an adult caregiver. No registration required.
Join us for a fun time building at our all ages, drop-in Block Party! We'll have a variety of building materials perfect for a variety of ages, and you're invited to come and build. Stop by for 15 minutes of building or stay for the entire session!
Mystery Book Club
Wednesday, December 11, 6:30 p.m.
Please register here.
Our Mystery Book Club meets once a month and is led by librarian Sharon Nagel. This month we're reading Happiness Falls by Angie Kim.
This meeting will be a hybrid meeting, both on Zoom and in person at the library.
Click here to join Zoom
Meeting ID: 890 9070 0104
Passcode: J8yJp03W
Dial by your location- +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
Meeting ID: 890 9070 0104
Passcode: 57662226
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdEIb3aV8w
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North Shore Health Department: | |
Whitefish Bay Little League: | |
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Mark your calendars! Whitefish Bay Little League spring season registration opens on December 1, 2024. We can’t wait for another season of fun and memories at Craig Counsell Park! Leagues are available for kids in kindergarten through 8th grade. If you have any questions, please reach out to registrar@wfbll.com. Thank you!
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