WFB Newsletter for the week of 4-1-24

Monday, April 1, 2024

Village of Whitefish Bay Official Weekly Newsletter

Message from the Village President, Kevin Buckley

Tomorrow is Election Tuesday. If you are unsure where to vote, or want to view a sample ballot, read below for details. Of note, you may want to research the two Wisconsin State Constitutional amendments appearing on the ballot prior to voting.

Finally, we need your opinion. The village has launched a community survey, our first in almost 20 years. The data from the survey and focus group discussions will help guide the village over the next 3-5 years. Thank you in advance for taking time to complete this survey!

Survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WhitefishBay24

Have a great week! -kb

Why Is The Village Hall Phone Ringing?

When does yard waste and chipper collection begin?

Yard waste and chipper collection starts this week! Yard waste must be placed between the curb and sidewalk in sturdy paper bags or in containers that can be emptied. Brush should be placed in the parkway between the curb and the sidewalk. It should not obstruct the sidewalk or be placed in the street. See below for more details on yard waste and chipper collection.

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

WEEKLY MEETING BRIEF

This Week's Meetings:

Village Board

Monday, April 1, 6:00 p.m., Village Hall Board Room and via Zoom

Architectural Review Commission

Thursday, April 4, 5:30 p.m., Village Hall Board Room and via Zoom

Last Week's Meetings:

Library Board

Tuesday, March 26, 6:30 p.m., Library 2nd Floor Program Room and via Zoom

Updates from Village Hall:

April 2, 2024 Election Information:

There is no absentee voting or registration on the Monday prior to the election!

Hours and Locations: Polls will be open on April 2, 2024 from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. Please use the Ward Map (PDF) link to see where your polling place is.

Click here to view a sample ballot. It is the same for all wards.

Offices up for primary election on April 2: Whitefish Bay Village Trustee (2 seats), Whitefish Bay School Board (3 seats), Presidential Preference, Court of Appeals Justice (District 1), Circuit Court Judge (Branches 8, 17, 20, 23, 28, 38, 39, & 43), Milwaukee County Executive, Milwaukee County Comptroller.

2024 Spring Election Referenda:

State of Wisconsin Referenda Questions (2)

Wisconsin Requires a Photo ID to Vote: All Wisconsin voters must show an acceptable photo ID before voting. This includes voters at polling places and most absentee voters. The address on your photo ID does not have to be your current address and the name on your ID does not need to be an exact match to your name in the poll book (such as an abbreviated name). Visit the State of Wisconsin website for more information.

How do I register to vote for the April 2, 2024 election? Registration can be done at your polling place on Election Day. Proof of residency is required. (See FAQ for more information on acceptable Proof of Residency documents). There is no voter registration on the Monday prior to the election. Note: You must have resided at the address you provide on your Registration Form for at least 28 consecutive days prior to an election in order to vote in Whitefish Bay. Registration will be completed on Badger Books, therefore no paper form is required.

April 2, 2024 Election FAQ: Please click here for frequently asked questions related to the upcoming April 2, 2024 election. If you have a question that is not listed, please don't hesitate to give us a call at: (414) 962-6690.

How do I return my absentee ballot?

Return absentee ballots at the Village Hall front desk during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

Absentee ballots MUST be received by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.

After 4:30 p.m. on Election Day absentee ballots should be brought directly to your polling place.

Voters may only drop off or mail their own absentee ballot, unless self-identifying as requiring ballot return assistance due to disability.

Updates from the Department of Public Works:

Yard Waste Collection:

Yard waste collection starts this week, 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 will be collected on your normal refuse/recycling pickup day. Please note: The yard waste pickup schedule may change on a holiday week or as a result of other factors.

No-Charge Yard Waste Pickup:

25 bags or less

If you have more than 25 bags, please contact Village Hall (414-962-6690) to schedule a paid special pickup.

Brush Chipper:

Brush should be placed in the parkway between the curb and the sidewalk. It should not obstruct the sidewalk or be placed in the street. Thicker sections of brush should face the street.

There is no scheduled collection day for the brush chipper. Crews will collect once every two weeks, starting on the North end of the Village, and then will work their way South throughout that week.

No-Charge Brush Pickup: A pile of brush with a size less than 5 feet by 7 feet by 20 feet will be collected at no cost.

Brush Special Pickup: A pile of brush that exceeds the parameters of a No-Charge Brush Pickup, with maximum combined size of 5 feet by 7 feet by 40 feet. Contact Village Hall (414-962-6690) for details.

Whitefish Bay School District:

Save the Date!

Tuesday, April 2 – Election Day

Visit the School Board website for more information on the upcoming school board election.

HS Tower Construction

For several years, there has been slight water incursion below the High School tower. To stop water incursion and maintain the integrity of the building below the tower, the tower requires significant repairs and a complete rebuild of a large portion. The rebuilt portions of the tower will be constructed to avoid potential water incursion in the future, and will visually appear the same as the current structure. The majority of construction on the tower will be done between April 1, 2024 and August 30, 2024.

There may be times in which the High School main entrance will be temporarily unavailable due to the work on the tower. Please look for signage and follow directions accordingly for main office/school access. Should you have any questions, please contact Mr. Brian Chase at 414-963-3962.

Upcoming School Board Meetings

Wednesday, April 10, 7PM – Regular Business Meeting
Wednesday, April 24, 7PM – Organizational & Committee Meetings

School Board meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. in the High School Media Center, unless posted otherwise. Meeting agendas, minutes and more information can be found online.

Whitefish Bay Public Library:

Seed Library is Back

Seeds are now available! We provide the seeds and you do the rest. The seed library can be found right across from the Adult Services Desk. Seed availability may change. Seeds purchased from Burpee.com; all veggies and herbs are organic. The seed library is generously funded by Friends of the Whitefish Bay Public Library!

All Ages Storytimes

Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.

Through April 18

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 storytime room. Please register for any updates.

Toddler Time with Miss Valerie

Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m.

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

Through April 16

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

All Ages Drop-In Block Party

Tuesday, April 2, 10-11:00 a.m.

No registration required. All ages.

Join us for a fun time building 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!

Mystery Book Club

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

Please Register- https://www.wfblibrary.org/our_events/?eid=1673

Our Mystery Book Club meets once a month and is led by librarian Sharon Nagel. This month we're reading The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie. 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

2024 Edible Book Festival

Thursday, April 11, 6-7:00 p.m.

https://www.wfblibrary.org/our_events/?eid=1702

The 2024 Edible Book Festival returns for our 9th year! See what crazy and amazing creations your friends and neighbors come up with.

What is an Edible Book?

An edible book is an item that looks like a book, puns on a title, refers to a character, or just has something to do with books. The only rule is that entries must be made from edible ingredients. Edible Book Festivals have been held all over the world, and there is array of examples found online. The festival started as a celebration to commemorate the birthday of French gastronome Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin (1755-1826), famous for his book Physiologie du goût, a witty meditation on food.

How do I participate?

The Edible Book Festival is open to anyone: the young, the old, and everyone in between. Register your entry by Tuesday, April 9 here. Then make your edible book and drop off your creation on Thursday, April 11 by 5:30 p.m. Everyone will get to vote on their favorites from 6-7:00 p.m.

Drop In Junk Art!

Friday, April 12, 4-5:00 p.m.

All ages. No registration.

Stop by this Junk Art program and make an amazing artistic creation out of ordinary house hold objects and recyclables. We'll supply everything you need! This is a drop-in program so stop by for 15 minutes or stay the entire time.

Bilingual Storytime/Hora de cuentos bilingüe

Monday, April 15, 6:00 p.m.

Please Register- https://www.wfblibrary.org/our_events/?eid=1669

Welcome everyone! You are invited to a family bilingual storytime at Whitefish Bay Library. Join us as we sing songs, read books, and practice our Spanish.

¡Bienvenidos todos! Estan invitados a la hora de cuentos bilingüe para familias. Acompáñanos a cantar canciones, leer libros y practicar español.

North Shore Health Department:

Click here to view the March 27, 2024 Weekly Summary from the North Shore Health Department

An Evening with Noted Theologian, Author and Activist Jim Wallis.

Join us on Friday, April 5 at 6 p.m. for a thought-provoking evening with Jim Wallis as he discusses current political, theological and social ideologies, their influence on our democracy and society and possible alternative approaches. The event is free and will take place at the United Methodist Church of Whitefish Bay, 819 E. Silver Spring Drive. You can register for the event at https://bit.ly/FWGospel. We hope that you will join us.

Join our Milwaukee County recognized monthly food drive!

Last week Bay Bridge was honored by Milwaukee County for our/your work in the community including the monthly sandwich drive. As written in the Milwaukee County acknowledgement, Whereas Bay Bridge coordinates monthly food drives in response to escalating food insecurity, helping create easy access to meals for those experiencing hardship;......Be It Resolved, the members of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors.....do hereby commend Bay Bridge for its many contributions to Milwaukee County, and wish the organization a future filled with success.

Come join us in helping our neighbors experiencing food insecurity!

When: 1st Wednesday of the month, 9-10am

Where: Schoolhouse Park

What: Sandwich Drive

How: Details and sign up here

Who: Want to help coordinate the program? Email BayBridgeWisconsin@gmail.com