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Monday, March 27, 2023
Village of Whitefish Bay Official Weekly Newsletter
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Message from the Village President, Kevin Buckley
Last week’s CDA meeting had two interesting items:
• The North Shore Wellness Collective’s $75,000 grant application was recommended. The NSWC is a group of pregnancy and postpartum healthcare and fitness professionals. Their studio will offer prenatal/postpartum therapy, kids yoga classes, parenting and children related workshops and will be a unique addition to our village. They expect to open this summer.
• The CDA debated the future of the grant program, and discussed the Village’s primary desire to attract new bars, restaurants and entertainment operators to Silver Spring.
Have a great Spring Break! -kb
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Why Is The Village Hall Phone Ringing? | |
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When is the 2nd installment of Property Taxes due? Final Reminder! For those residents who elected to pay their property taxes under the installment plan, the second installment of property taxes is due Friday, March 31, 2023. The Village's Property Tax page has more information and answers to FAQs.
Is it too late to request an absentee ballot by mail? Not yet, but hurry! The deadline to request a ballot by mail is 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 30, 2023. More info below.
When does yard waste pick up begin?
Yard waste collection starts the week of April 3, 2023, weather permitting. Yard waste must be placed between the curb and sidewalk in sturdy paper bags or in containers that can be emptied. Yard waste bags or containers must weigh less than 50 pounds. Please remember that grass clippings are prohibited. Yard waste collection will occur on the same day as your refuse/recycling collection.
Have a question? Send us an email or give us a call at (414) 962-6690.
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Village Board Meeting
March 20, 2023
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1) Approval of 2023 EAB Parkway Tree Removal Contract
The Board approved the 2023 EAB Parkway Tree Removal Contract, CutNGo Trees LLC will perform the ash tree removals. This is the 13 year of the Village's Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan which began in 2011.
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CDA Meeting
March 21, 2023
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1) Approval of Downtown Incentive Grant to North Shore Wellness Collective
The CDA approved a Downtown Incentive Grant for North Shore Wellness Collective in the amount of $75,000
2) Continued Discussions on Potential Modifications to the Downtown Incentive Grant Program
The CDA will provide staff with suggested modifications to the grant program. A draft version of the amended grant program guidelines will be presented to the CDA for review at a future meeting.
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Updates from Village Hall: | |
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April 4, 2023 Election Information:
When is in-person absentee voting?
- In-person absentee voting continues weekdays until Friday, March 31, 2023, during regular business hours (until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 30 and Friday, March 31, 2023).
- The Village will be utilizing Express Vote machines during in-person absentee voting.
- No appointment necessary; please bring a photo ID.
- There is no absentee voting on the Monday prior to the election.
Offices up for primary election on April 4: Whitefish Bay Village Trustee (2 seats), Village President, Municipal Judge, Whitefish Bay School Board (2 seats), Supreme Court Justice, Court of Appeals Justice (District 1), Circuit Court Judge (Branches 4, 9, 10, 13, 18, 21, 33, 35, 47), State Senator (District 8).
2023 Spring Election Referenda:
Click here to view a sample ballot. It is the same for all wards.
April 4, 2023 Election FAQ: Please click here for frequently asked questions related to the upcoming April 4, 2023 election. If you have a question that is not listed, please don't hesitate to give us a call at: (414) 962-6690.
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Seasonal Laborer Positions
The position will be responsible for assisting Public Works Department personnel in the performance of general tasks which include but are not limited to: yard waste - brush - refuse -recycling collection - flower bed planting -weeding -watering - shrub bed hedging - weeding & mulching - park building cleaning - landscape trimming - litter pick up at parks and Village owned green spaces and other general tasks.
The successful candidates must be 18 years of age or older; possess a valid Wisconsin Driver's License; be dependable; on time and be able to perform routine physical labor tasks including repetitious lifting of containers/bags up to 60 pounds.
Click here to apply online.
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Whitefish Bay Bike / Pedestrian Safety Initiative: | |
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Teaching Safe Bicycling
"Train the Trainer" Workshop
Monday, May 8, 2023
12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Lydell Community Center
The Wisconsin Bike FED will host this training session where you will learn to teach children bike safety skills:
- Learn to develop and organize a successful child bicycle training event in your community
- Find out how children differ from adults as riders and how their crashes are different
- Understand safe riding tips and how to avoid the most common crashes between kids and drivers
- Experience hands-on hazard identification and how to reduce hazards
There is NO REGISTRATION FEE, but pre-registration is required.
For more information, contact Jake at Jake.Newborn@wisconsinbikefed.org
Village Bike / Pedestrian Safety Webpage
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Updates From The Police Department: | |
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Overnight Winter Parking Regulations Ending Soon:
Alternate side overnight winter parking regulations end on Friday, March 31, 2023. From April 1st through November 30, monthly permit holders and those granted free nightly permissions do not need to park on alternate sides of the street. Vehicles should be parked abutting the property of the permit location. Vehicles with monthly overnight parking permits must be moved once every 24 hours.
Free Nightly Parking Permission: Each license plate gets 25 free on-street parking nights per calendar year. Request free nightly parking at the following webpage: https://parking.wfbvillage.org. Also, click here for more information on parking permits.
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National Rx Drug Take Back Day:
The next National Rx Take Back Day will be April 22, 2023. This event is a safe, convenient, and responsible way to dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs at locations in communities throughout the country.
The event will be at Whitefish Bay Village Hall from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2023.
Link here for program guidelines
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Whitefish Bay Public Library: | |
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All Ages Storytime
Mondays, 10:00 a.m., Beginning March 20
Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m., Beginning March 22
Thursdays, 10:00 a.m., Beginning March 23
Please register- https://www.wfblibrary.org/our_events/?m=3&y=2023
Join us for a fun, educational storytime perfect for all ages. We'll share stories, songs, flannels and more! Storytime will be held in the Tower of the children's area. Please register for any updates.
Tea Time Book Club
Friday, March 24, 12:00 p.m.
Our Tea Time Book Club meets once a month is led by Library Director Nyama Reed. This month we're reading Beauty of Dusk: On Vision Lost and Found by Frank Bruni. Tea Time Book Club offers hybrid meetings. You can attend in-person at the Library in the 2nd floor Program Room or online via Zoom.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81777252388?pwd=TFlEQnE5bHl1dnVHdTFqVnZZeDBkQT09
Meeting ID: 817 7725 2388
Passcode: 33887462
Take and Make: 3D Rain Clouds
Wednesday, March 29, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Make clouds that pop off the page with this fun 3D Take and Make! Pick up your kit outside the front doors of the library. We ask that you take one craft kit per child.
STEAM Storytime: Mouse Shapes
Thursday, April 6, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Grades K4-K5
Please register: https://www.wfblibrary.org/our_events/?eid=1434
Our STEAM storytime series is back! We'll share "Mouse Shapes" and other fun shape-related books and build and make art to explore shapes.
Mystery Book Club
Wednesday, April 12, 6:30 p.m.
Our Mystery Book Club meets once a month and is led by librarian Sharon Nagel. This month we're reading A Curious Beginning by Deanna Raybourn. This meeting will be a hybrid meeting, both on Zoom and in person at the library.
Click here to join Zoom: Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89090700104?pwd=L0dobVU1M0JpdGNDME5EdzNYSWdlUT09
Meeting ID: 890 9070 0104
Passcode: J8yJp03W
Seed Library
Our Seed Library is back, thanks to our Friends of the Whitefish Bay Public Library. Seeds are free for the taking and can be found across from the circulation desk right next to our charging station.
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Pancake Breakfast with the Bunny
Come celebrate Spring at the North Shore Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast with the Bunny on Saturday, April 1, 8:00 to 11:00 a.m.
The event will take place at Dominican High School, 120 E. Silver Spring Drive, Whitefish Bay.
Enjoy taking photos with the Bunny, raffles, and a delicious breakfast featuring pancakes, sausage, juice, milk & coffee. Tickets are available at the door, from Kiwanis members, or at Winkie’s Variety Store - just $9 per adult (10 & up) and $6 per child (over 2 years of age).
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time. All proceeds will benefit Kiwanis youth charities. Event Sponsors include Bayshore Dental, Orley Shabahang, David Hobbs and Associated Bank.
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School District of Whitefish Bay: | |
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Save the Date:
Spring Break - March 23 - 31
No School for Students - April 7-10
2023-24 Online Enrollment for NEW Students
New student enrollment for all grades for the 2023-24 school year is now open. Online enrollment information can be found in this link. It is not necessary for current students to re-enroll; returning families will complete online registration in August for the upcoming school year.
Questions? Contact your school directly.
Cumberland: (414) 963-3943 Richards: (414) 963-3951
Middle School: (414) 963-6800 High School: (414) 963-3928
Upcoming School Board Meetings
- Wednesday, April 5, 7:00 p.m. – Regular Business Meeting
- Wednesday, April 26, 7:00 p.m. – Organizational & Committee Meetings
School Board meetings are held at 7:00 pm in the High School Media Center, unless posted otherwise. Meeting agendas, minutes and more information can be found online.
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Date extended - seats still available. Email us at BayBridgeWisconsin@gmail.com to register for this limited opportunity to tour ACTS homes in MKE. Or complete this Google form. We are accepting reservations for this free tour until the end of March. | |
North Shore Health Department: | |
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Click here to view the March 22, 2023 Weekly Summary from the North Shore Health Department
North Shore Health Department Healthy Highlight 3/22/2023: National Drugs and Alcohol Facts Week
National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW) is an annual, week-long health observance that inspires dialogue about the science of drug use and addiction among youth.
The Milwaukee County Overdose Dashboard includes data on fatal overdoses from the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner and nonfatal overdose events from the Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management. The North Shore zip codes can be filtered on the map to see fatal and non-fatal overdoses for any time frame from January 2018 to December 2022.
Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office estimates there were 678 drug-overdose deaths in the county in 2022 (some cases still pending toxicology). That is a 5 percent increase over the previous year and the fourth year in a row the county broke that record.
In 2021, 644 people died of a drug overdose in Milwaukee County. Around 80 percent of the drug deaths involved fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that's 50 to 100 times stronger than morphine.
A recent DEA report warns the American public of a sharp increase in the trafficking of fentanyl mixed with xylazine. Xylazine, also known as “Tranq,” is a powerful sedative that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved for veterinary use. The DEA Laboratory System is reporting that in 2022 approximately 23% of fentanyl powder and 7% of fentanyl pills seized by the DEA contained xylazine.
Resources for talking about substances with children: dhs.wisconsin.gov/small-talks
The next Drug Take Back Day will be held April 22, 2023. Prescription and over-the-counter medications may be disposed of at Drug Take Back Day collection sites, including capsules, creams, inhalers, non-aerosol sprays, ointments, patches, pills, and vials.
Find a location near you: dhs.wisconsin.gov/opioids
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