When will I receive my property tax overpayment refund?

Tax refunds, if applicable, will be sent to property owners approximately 4 weeks after the receipt of payment. No further action is needed on the part of a taxpayer.

Have a question? Send us an email or give us a call at (414) 962-6690.

Public Works

• Silver Spring / Marlborough Intersection & Traffic Signal Improvement
• Klode Park Playground Replacement
• Klode Park Bluff Stormwater Improvement Project
• Village-wide Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety Study
• Various Pavement Mill & Overlay Projects
• Water Tower Generator Project
• EV Charging Station Installation near Silver Spring
• Free, Quarterly Electronic Drop Off Recycling Events

Police

• Quarterly Police Safety/Neighborhood Watch Meetings
• New Police E-Bike Patrols
• Pedestrian Safety, Seatbelt, Speed, and Operating While Intoxicated Special Enforcement Patrols

Library

• Winter Reading Program in late Jan-Feb, sponsored by the Kiwanis North Shore
• Summer Reading Program in Jun-Aug, sponsored by Friends of the Whitefish Bay Public Library

Building Services

• Development Project: 20 unit apartment complex located at 600 E. Henry Clay

Finance/Clerk

• Elections

There will be three election dates in 2024, with the first on April 4. To learn more about the races for each election, absentee voting via mail or in-person, or election day information, please visit the Village’s election website at https://www.wfbvillage.gov/270/Election-Information. If you are interested in being an election worker, please reach out to Deputy Clerk Erin Granstrom at e.granstrom@wfbvillage.gov or 414-962-6690 x122.

• Village-wide Property Revaluation 

The Village’s Assessor, Accurate Assessor, will be completing a revaluation this year. Wisconsin law requires municipalities to periodically complete a thorough review of all assessments. During a revaluation all assessments are examined and adjustments are made where necessary to guarantee that all property is assessed at market value. This is done to assure that taxes are distributed equitably and uniformly. The Village’s assessor will be at the February 5^th Village Board meeting to provide an overview of the 2024 Revaluation.

Property Tax Update -

Information Regarding Escrow Checks From Mortgage Companies:

Mortgage companies may send escrow checks to the homeowner or directly to the Village. If the check is sent to the homeowner, the homeowner should make sure the check is payable to the Village of Whitefish Bay, signed on the back by all individuals listed as payees and submit the check to the Village for payment of the taxes. Checks that are not signed will be returned to the homeowner, which will cause a delay in processing the payment.

*Some mortgage companies send escrow checks to a third party tax service before mailing payments to the Village. In this case, your mortgage company may tell you the check was issued early in December but we may not receive the payment until the end of December or later. To see when your escrow check was received and obtain a receipt of payment, please visit the Village's tax portal.

When is My Tax Bill Due?

Due date is January 31, 2024. Residents have the option to pay property taxes and other charges as indicated on your tax bill in installments. Installment due dates are as follows:

• 1st Installment due by January 31, 2024

• 2nd Installment due by March 31, 2024

• Final Installment due by May 31, 2024 (May 27 is Memorial Day - please plan accordingly.)

Please note – if any installment payment is missed, the installment option is no longer available and the entire balance becomes due in full.

Reminders from the DPW:

Christmas Tree Pick-Up:

Village crews have begun collecting Christmas trees once a week curbside starting this last week (the week of Monday, January 1, 2024). Please place trees on the parkway, between the public sidewalk and curb.

There is no scheduled pick up date for tree collection. Please have tree(s) on the parkway by 7:00 a.m. on Mondays to ensure tree(s) are collected that week. Trees will be collected through the week of Monday, January 29, 2024.

PLEASE BE ADVISED! Wreaths and garland with metal bracing attached should be placed inside refuse containers for pick-up. The metal bracing damages the Village wood chipper. If you have a wreath too large to fit inside the refuse container, please place the wreath at least three feet away from the refuse container on the regularly scheduled day of refuse pick-up.

Special Refuse & Recycling Pickups

Do you have extra items that won’t fit in your refuse and recycling carts? See below for guidelines on the Village’s free and paid special pickups.

Free Special Refuse Pickup

• For non-domestic items under 4’x4’x7’ (Examples: chair or end table; one mattress and box spring of any size are also accepted)
• Bagged refuse outside the cart is not accepted for a free special pickup.
• You do not need to schedule; simply place the item(s) 3 feet away from your cart on your normal collection day. The collectors will empty your cart first, and then come back with a different truck for larger items.

Paid Special Refuse and Recycling Pickups

• For non-domestic items over 4’x4’x7’ and under 5’x5’x15’, and/or any recycling material outside the cart
• Cost: $45
• To schedule, stop by Village Hall, at 5300 N Marlborough Drive, during business hours (M-F, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.), or submit payment along with your contact information in the 24-hour dropbox, located just inside the front doors at Village Hall.

For a full list of special pickup requirements and guidelines, see the Village’s website.

If you consistently have more refuse or recycling than can fit in your cart, you may want to consider purchasing an additional cart. To order, simply complete the Additional Cart Order Form and turn it in at Village Hall, along with a payment of $75/cart. 

Do Not Flush Any Type of “Disposable” Wipes or Paper Towels Down the Toilet

           The Village of Whitefish Bay has a gravity based sanitary sewer system with one operating sewage lift station. The Village Public Works Department staff perform annual maintenance operations on the 38.7 miles of Village public sanitary sewer mains as well as the sewage lift station. These cleaning operations include sewer jetting and clearing the sewer mains of roots. When roots intrude into the sanitary sewer mains, items not meant to be in the sanitary sewer can get caught along those roots and have the potential to create basement sewer backups. These items also clog up the sewage pumps and render them inoperable.

           Please be aware that baby and hand wipes marked as “flushable” should not be flushed down the drain or toilet!  These wipes do not break down in water like regular toilet paper does and need to be disposed of in the trash. Please do not flush clothes, wipes, diapers, paper towels, or any other materials other than toilet paper down the drain or toilet. The occurrence of these items in the Village sanitary sewer system has led to basement sewage backups in Village households. 

If you should have any questions on this matter, feel free to reach out to Spencer Charczuk, Staff Engineer. The Village appreciates your assistance in keeping the Village sanitary sewer collection system and the sanitary sewer lift station operating properly.

Sincerely,

Spencer Charczuk, E.I.T.

Village of Whitefish Bay Staff Engineer

s.charczuk@wfbvillage.gov      

(414) 962-6690 ext. 123

2024 Refuse and Recycling Calendar

The 2024 refuse and recycling schedule is available below and on the Village website. Click here to view the schedule. Refuse collection occurs weekly. Recycling occurs every other week, according to A/B schedule. A-Week Recycling is in Grey. B-Week Recycling is in Blue. Please remember to have all refuse and recycling to the curb by 7:00 a.m. on pickup day.

To determine your collection day and recycling route, please see the online route map at: https://www.wfbvillage.org/370/. Carts must be placed a minimum of three feet apart from each other, three feet from any obstruction, and three feet or less from the curb or alley edge.

Whitefish Bay School District:

Incoming 2024-25 4-Year Old Kindergarten (4K) Enrollment Information

4K Online Enrollment for the 2024-25 school year opened on Monday, December 11, 2023. Visit our website for more information about the enrollment process.

Important Dates

• January 15: No School 
• January 26: Early Dismissal at Cumberland, Richards, and Middle School
• January 29: No School

Whitefish Bay Public Library:

All Ages Storytime

Mondays, 10:00 a.m.

January 8, January 15, January 22, January 29, February 5, February 12

Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m.

January 10, January 17, January 24, January 31, February 7, February 14

Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.

January 11, January 18, January 25, February 1, February 8, February 15

Join us for a fun, educational storytime perfect for all ages. We'll share stories, songs, flannels, and more! Please register for any updates. Registration open now!

Toddler Time with Miss Valerie

12mo-24mo with an adult caregiver. (Siblings are welcome.)

Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m.

Please Register: January 9, January 16, January 23, January 30, February 6, February 13

Storytime Room

Toddler Time is back! Join Miss Valerie for stories, songs, lap bounces, and more, followed by a playtime for our little ones.

Hybrid Mystery Book Club

Wednesday, January 10, 6:30 p.m.

Our Mystery Book Club meets once a month and is led by library staff. This month we're reading Celine by Peter Heller. This meeting will be a hybrid meeting, both on Zoom and in person at the library. 

Click here to join our Zoom meeting: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89090700104?pwd=L0dobVU1M0JpdGNDME5EdzNYSWdlUT09

Meeting ID: 890 9070 0104

Passcode: J8yJp03W

Winter Reading Program @ WFBPL

January 15 - February 29

Our Winter Reading Program is back! Adults can participate through Beanstack(https://wfblibrary.beanstack.com/reader365), while teens kids can stop by the Youth Services Desk to get started. The program starts on January 15 and runs through February 29.

Family Crafting: 3D Carboard Rainbow Sculptures

Tuesday, January 16, 6:00-7:30 p.m.

All ages with an adult caregiver. 

Please register.

Create your very own 3D cardboard rainbow sculpture as a family. We’ll supply everything you need. Stay for 15 minutes or stay for the entire session.

All Ages Drop-In Block Party

Friday, January 19, 3:30-5PM

No registration required. All ages.

Join us for a fun time buiilding at our all ages, drop-in Block Party! We'll have a variety of building materials (LEGO, Magnatiles, Keva Planks, Brain Flakes) 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! 

Tiny Art Show

Sponsored by Friends of the Whitefish Bay Public Library

The Tiny Art Show is a month-long community art exhibition. The twist? All art must be on a 4” x 4” canvas! Kids, teens, and adults are invited to participate. Kids must be 5K or older to participate. Pick up an art kit starting on January 8 at either the Youth Services or Adult Services Desk. The tiny art will then be on display throughout the month of February.

Kit includes: Canvas, paint, and paint brushes.

Guidelines

• All art work must be on the provided 4” x 4” canvas and able to be displayed on an easel.
• Other than food, all materials are welcome to be used in the creation of your art.
• Artwork and the titles of the artwork must be appropriate for all ages.
• Library staff reserves the right to reject any art that does not follow these guidelines.
• Art must be dropped off at the library by January 31 to be included in the exhibit.
• Art may be collected after the exhibition beginning March 1. 

North Shore Health Department:

Click here to view the January 3, 2024 Weekly Summary from the North Shore Health Department

Whitefish Bay Garden Club:

Did you know Whitefish Bay is a Bird City? Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 6:15 pm is your chance to learn more! 

The Whitefish Bay Garden Club, in association with the Whitefish Bay Library, welcomes Dan Panetti, Owner of Wild Birds Unlimited, to discuss, “Caring for Birds in the Winter and Planning for Spring.” 

Date: Tuesday, January 9, 2024, 6:15 pm

Location: Whitefish Bay Library Community Hall, 2nd floor

Meeting–Open to the Public, light refreshments provided by the Whitefish Bay Garden Club.

Dan will present threats to birds - habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change - and how we can help maintain bird populations flying through our Bird City.

www.wfbgardenclub.com

Save the Date - National Day of Service 

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2024

More details on North Shore service opportunities available soon.

Merchants of Whitefish Bay

Whitefish Bay Public Library

Whitefish Bay School District

Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission

Whitefish Bay Civic Foundation

North Shore Fire Department

Whitefish Bay Little League

Bay Bridge

North Shore Junior Women's Club

WFB Blue Duke Nation

Whitefish Bay Recreation and Community Education

Kiwanis Club of North Shore Milwaukee

Whitefish Bay Garden Club

Whitefish Bay Public Education Foundation

Village of Whitefish Bay | Phone: (414) 962-6690 | Fax: (414) 962-5651

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