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Diana O'Kelly, Township Supervisor
February 14, 2018
Ballots Still Not Available
In-person early voting at the County Clerk’s office and voting by mail throughout the entire state of Illinois will be delayed until around Feb. 16 as an objection appeal by a candidate is being reviewed by the courts. Only after this objection appeal has been resolved can the state send a final certified candidate list to all Illinois election authorities. Find out more.

Until this is rectified, you won't be able to view your ballot. I will send an email out as soon as the ballots are available for viewing.

Early Voting at Fremont Township is from March 5 until March 17
Monday – Friday open from 9:00 am til 5:00 pm
Saturday open from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Closed on Sunday

To Vote By Mail
Clerk's office must receive your completed application by noon on Thursday, Mar. 15.


Questions? Call 847 377-2406.
Fremont Township Cert Presents "Preparing for Spring Weather"
This great cast of characters from Fremont Township CERT will be at the Fremont Library in Mundelein on Monday, Feb 19, 2018, at 7 PM. The topic is "Preparing for Spring Weather". Join them and learn how to prepare for tornadoes, floods, storms. The library prefers that you register. You can register at  fremontlibrary.org  or call 847-566-8702
Mundelein State of the Village Meeting
Mayor Lentz’s “State of the Village” meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, February 26, 2018 in the Board Room prior to the regularly scheduled Board Meeting. In addition to Mayor Lentz, the Mundelein Village Board of Trustees, Village Clerk, Economic Development Commission, and the Planning and Zoning Commission will be on-hand at the meeting to address resident questions. More Information
Tax Help and Forms
Volunteer tax preparers from AARP will be available by appointment at the Fremont Library to assist community members with their tax return.
This service is free and available to anyone, and is specifically designed for people over 50. AARP will prepare and file the return with the IRS and the State of Illinois.
Appointments are required . Please book in person at the Reference or Readers Services desk or over the phone by calling 847-918-3206.Appointments are available on Thursday afternoons and Friday mornings from February 1 - April 13

If you feel you need to report a tax scam click here.

Looking for tax forms- click here.

How much was your property tax bill? click here
Coyote Breeding Season
Coyote breeding typically peaks in late February and early March, the gestation period averages 58 to 63 days. Male coyotes can become more aggressive during this time of year, the long and short of it all is that coyotes always pose a risk to your dog (and other small pets). That risk increases during mating season.

You should also be mindful that clever coyotes learn the daily schedules of people and their pets. If you let your dog out every evening at 9 p.m., chances are that a coyote is well aware of your routine and is waiting in the shadows at 9 p.m. sharp. So change your schedule a bit, walk your dog on leash close to you, and keep a close eye on them at all times.

Strategies to keep your pets safe during coyote mating season * Never feed coyotes — Feeding endangers your family and neighbors as it lures coyotes into neighborhoods. * Keep unattended cats and dogs indoors or in completely enclosed runs, especially at night, and do not assume that a fence will keep a coyote out of your back yard. * Accompany your leashed pet outside. Make sure you turn on lights if it is dark to check your back yard for unexpected wildlife. * Keep dogs on short leashes while walking outside; the Division of Wildlife recommends a leash no longer than six feet. * Leave noisemakers on hand to scare away coyotes that may enter your yard, such as whistles and horns. * Yell, clap hands, blow a whistle and try to make yourself look larger if you have a close encounter with a coyote." Copied from Lost Pets San Diego
Fremont Township Trustee Opening
We are sad to see Trustee Tami Forman resign from our board and appreciate her contribution the last 5 years. This creates an open trustee position. Fremont Township residents interested in applying may submit their resume, experience and interest to diana@fremonttownship.com by February 28. You may also mail or drop off the information to 22385 Route 60, Mundelein.
Upcoming Events at Fremont Township
Duplicate Bridge at Fremont Township on Monday mornings. Contact Joe Connelly at 847 271-1666. This is ACBL sanctioned so you can earn points.

Cert Training - This free training course on emergency preparedness will run on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm, February 14 through March 21.  Sessions will be held at the Fremont Township Center.  Are you prepared for the unexpected? Is the safety of your family a priority for you? Do you have a preparedness kit for your family? Do you know where your gas shut off is or how to turn off the electricity to your home? These and other safety questions are answered in the CERT class being offered by Fremont Township. Application

Free Hearing and Otoscope Exam- Thursday, March 1 from 10:00 am til 2:00 pm
More Information Call Jeanne Pinkerton at 847-362-7500 for an appointment.

Early Voting - March 5 until March 17 at the Fremont Highway Department. 22376 Erhart Road, Mundelein.
Monday – Friday open from 9:00 am til 5:00 pm
Saturday open from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
To see all early voting locations, dates and hours click here

Passport Event- Apply for or renew your passport at Fremont Township Saturday, March 10 from 9:00 am til 2:00 pm. More information.

Secretary of State Mobile DMV Event - The Mobile DMV will be at Fremont Township on April 13, 2018 from 10:00 am til 2:00 pm. More information.

Diabetes 101 - Lunch and learn about diabetes basics, presented by Advocate Condell.
Wednesday, April 25th at noon. 22385 Route 60 around back in the lower level.
$6 donation Call Kari Pohar to register at 847 740-6708.

Yoga Chair Yoga- Benefits of yoga include balance, strength, flexibility and protection from injury. This one hour class will meet for eight weeks beginning Thursday May 3 at 10 am. Click here for more information. Call Kari Pohar to register at 847 740-6708.

AARP Defensive Driving Course will be held on Tuesday, May 8 and Wednesday May 9 from 9:00 am til 1:00 pm. Call Nancy at 847 223-2847 to register.
$15.00 for AARP members and $20.00 for non AARP members.
You must attend both classes.

A Matter of Balance - Do you have concerns about falling? Would you like to learn more about how to reduce the fear of falling? You are eligible if you are 60 or older, ambulatory, or concerned about falling. This eight week workshop begins Thursday July 12 from 10 am til noon at Fremont Township. Call Kari Pohar to register at 847 740-6708.

Electronic Recycling and Shredding - September 22 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm


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If you need to contact me, please call the office at 847 223-2847 or my cell at 847 833-1019.
  
Diana O'Kelly
Fremont Township Supervisor   
Transportation Options in Fremont Township
Access to Transportation
Eligible residents of Fremont Township have access to two Pace Dial a Ride services.

Donate Diapers to Fremont Township
We accept diaper donations for children and adults. If you have diapers you are no longer in need of, please consider donating them to Fremont Township. We do accept open bags.

If you are aware of Fremont Township residents in need of diapers,( children or adult) please have them contact our office at 847 223-2847.
Electronic Recycling Opportunities
Prairieland Disposal and Recycling
21N988 Pepper Road, Lake Barrington, IL 
Monday - Friday ​8:00 am to 3:00 pm
​Saturday ​8:00 am to NOON​
​Closed on Legal Holidays
No cost for Lake County residents
​Businesses are prohibited
​LIMIT OF TEN ITEMS PER VISIT INCLUDING ONE TV
​(excluding misc. cords and cables)

Grayslake: Public Works Facility
585 Berry Avenue, Grayslake, IL
​Monday - Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Saturday ​8:00 am to NOON
​Excluding Holidays
Also Accepting:
​Clothing & Textiles, Shoes,
​Mixed Paper, Cardboard,
​Plastic Containers, Glass Bottles & Jars,
​Steel Cans, Food Scraps 
Grant Township: Road District Facility
26535 Molidor Road, Ingleside, IL
​Monday - Friday 7:00 am to 3:00 pm
​Excluding Holidays
No cost to Lake County residents
​Business are prohibited
​LIMIT OF TEN ITEMS PER VISIT
​​(excluding misc. cords and cables)


Highland Park: Recycling Center
1180 Half Day Road, Highland Park, IL
​Every Tuesday 7:00 am to 1:00 pm
​1st Saturday of the month 7:00 am to 1:00 pm
​​Excluding Holidays
Also Accepting:
​Clothing and Textiles, Shoes,
Polystyrene Foam: Cup, Containers &
​Packaging, Fluorescent Light Bulbs 
Click here for directions to any of these locations.
Recycle Bedding, Shoes, Eye Glasses, Hearing Aids, Textiles and Yarn at Fremont Township
We accept eyeglasses, hearing aids and yarn
 No Pillows!!!!!!
If you have used towels, sheets or blankets that need to be recycled, bring them to Fremont Township to be donated to local Animal Shelters and Rescues.
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Bring your American Flag to Fremont Township to ensure it is disposed of properly.

Did you know 85 percent of clothing ends up in the landfill? Bring your new, gently used, and used clothing to be reused or recycled.

Use our textile bin in our parking lot.  Click here for a list of acceptable items.

 Fremont Township Representatives

    
Supervisor

Highway Commissioner

Assessor

Clerk 

Trustees

Next Board Meeting-March 5, at 7 pm

Office Closed February 19