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Monday, July 15, 2024
Village of Whitefish Bay Official Weekly Newsletter
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Message from the Village President, Kevin Buckley
Village-wide property assessment letters have been mailed.
Revaluations are periodically required to assure the tax burden is distributed equitably and uniformly among property owners, triggered by Wisconsin laws.
Property values have changed significantly in Whitefish Bay, and the average increase was about 45%. If the value of your home went up 40-50%, your property taxes should not significantly change due to your new assessment.
If you have questions, read the inserts included with your assessment letter, and read the newsletter story below.
Have a great week! -kb
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Why Is The Village Hall Phone Ringing? | |
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When is the last day to pay property taxes through the Village? The last day to pay any outstanding balances on 2023 tax bills is Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Payment needs to be received in person at Village Hall (5300 N Marlborough Drive), in the drop box (between the two front doors at Village Hall), or online by July 31. After July 31, all outstanding 2023 tax balances are transferred to Milwaukee County and payment will no longer be accepted through the Village. To view outstanding balances and payments, please visit https://pp-milwaukee-co-wi-fb.app.landnav.com/Login.
When is the next brush chipper collection? Brush will next be collected by Village crews next week (Beginning July 22). Brush should be placed in the parkway between the curb and the sidewalk.
Have a question? Send us an email or give us a call at (414) 962-6690.
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Public Works Committee Meeting: Tuesday, July 9 | |
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As is common following a property assessment revaluation project, the Village of Whitefish Bay anticipates receiving inquiries about the impact that revised assessments will have on property taxes. There is a misconception that an increased assessment will automatically lead to a tax increase.
Overall, the Village of Whitefish Bay experienced about a 45% increase in assessed value since the last revaluation in 2019. However, revaluations are revenue neutral. In other words, an increase in total property value does not necessarily mean that the Village of Whitefish Bay and/or other taxing jurisdictions will collect more tax dollars. Property assessments are used to determine each owner’s share of the total tax burden. Therefore, some owner’s shares will increase, some will decrease and some will stay about the same depending on how their assessment changed in relation to the average increase of about 45%. Property owners may schedule an Open Book appointment to discuss their property assessment with a member of the Assessor’s staff by visiting https://accurateassessor.powerappsportals.com/Open-Book/.
The 2024 tax rate will be available in December after each of the different taxing authorities (Milwaukee County, Village of Whitefish Bay, Whitefish Bay School District, MATC, and MMSD) have established their respective tax levies.
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Save the date! The Whitefish Bay Bike Safety Rodeo will be held on Saturday, September 7, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Lydell Community Center | |
Police Department Update: | |
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Tuesday's Traffic Enforcement
Traffic grants from the state provide financial funding for traffic enforcement at a local level. We were able to use traffic grant funding this past Tuesday (7/9) to conduct pedestrian/bicycle safety enforcement. During a 4 hour time frame, officers conducted 14 traffic stops, wrote 9 failure to yield right-of-way to a pedestrian/bicyclist/EPAMD/electric scooter, wrote an additional 5 traffic citations and made 1 arrest for marijuana possession. We have additional traffic grant assignments throughout the year. Do your part to make the roads safe: stop for pedestrians in the crosswalk, wear your seatbelt, slow down and don’t drink and drive!
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Weekly update 7/1-7/8: Thank you to everyone that made the 4th of July festivities possible! Lots of fun as usual. In other happenings, we had another bike theft this week from the 300blk E Silver Spring. On 7/2 at 2:40 p.m., a driver rolled through the stop sign at E Beaumont Ave/N Santa Monica Blvd and struck a s/b juvenile bicyclist. The bicyclist was transported to the hospital for his injuries, and the driver was cited for failure to yield the right of way to a bicyclist. On 7/7 at 2:55 p.m., a female subject having a mental health crisis intentionally threw herself in front of a passing vehicle in the 400blk E Henry Clay St. She was transported to the hospital for her injuries and to receive mental health treatment. | |
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Department of Public Works Update: | |
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Water Testing by North Shore Water Commission
The North Shore Water Commission is responsible for the coordination of lead and copper sample collections used for regulatory compliance. In addition, the Commission manages and monitors a corrosion control inhibitor called orthophosphate to reduce the amount of lead and copper that can leach from pipes and plumbing materials owned by member municipalities and their property owners. The Village continues to be in compliance with all lead and copper levels. Additional details can be reviewed as part of the 2023 Annual Water Quality Report.
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2024 Traffic Signal Replacement Project:
Construction for the 2024 Traffic Signal Replacement Project, at the E. Silver Spring Drive/N. Marlborough Drive/N. Lake Drive intersection has begun! Click here for project updates.
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Looking Ahead - July Events: | |
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Sip Shop - 7/18
Don't miss the next Sip Shop event this Thursday, July 18, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.! Join the Merchants of Whitefish Bay on Silver Spring Drive for a few extra hours of shopping (and sipping!). Businesses will stay open late and will offer beer for you to enjoy. You can also expect special promotions and great live music.
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The 2024 Garden Walk - 7/20
The Whitefish Bay Garden Club invites you to join us July 20, from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. for an exciting garden walk featuring seven WFB home gardens and six public spaces! Discover the hidden beauty of small spaces that pack a punch. From native plantings, pollinator-friendly plants, colorful blooms, and eco features, this event is a celebration of creativity and green thumbs. For more information and tickets: https://www.whitefishbaygardenclub.com
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WFB Community Band - 7/24
Plan to join the band in a concert of music from Musicals - including Music Man, Phantom of the Opera, and Fiddler on the Roof. The concert begins at 7:00 p.m. in Old Schoolhouse Park. Bring your family, friends and chairs for an old time band concert in the park. SEE YOU THERE!
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Sidewalk Sale - 7/26-7/27
The longstanding tradition of the Whitefish Bay Sidewalk Sale has grown to a full-on event, featuring great shopping and super deals on distinctive merchandise.
Join us and bring your family, friends, and neighbors on Friday, July 26, and Saturday, July 27. Enjoy great outdoor fun for all ages at our Adventure Zone on Saturday.
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Whitefish Bay Farmers' Market - Saturdays in July
The Whitefish Bay Farmers' Market is on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Aurora Health Center parking lot, at 325 E Silver Spring Dr, through October 26. Click here to learn more.
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Whitefish Bay School District: | |
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Looking Ahead to 2024-25
2024-25 Online Enrollment for NEW Students
New student enrollment for all grades for the 2024-25 school year is now open. Online enrollment information can be found at 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
Moving this Summer? Please contact your school to notify them of any moving plans and address updates.
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Whitefish Bay Public Library: | |
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Summer Reading Has Begun
Summer reading is back at the Whitefish Bay Public Library! We’ve got a program for all ages, whether you are two or one-hundred and two. From babies all the way up to teens, we’ve got paper logs to record your reading. It’s easy: read on your own, read together, be read to, or read to someone else. Keep track on your paper reading log and earn great prizes! Stop by the Youth Services desk to pick up your paper log. Adults can use Beanstack to track your reading. Adults can also join in the bonus bingo challenge. Join us for a fun summer of reading!
Outdoor All Ages Storytime on the North Library Lawn
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.
Please register here.
We're excited to offer outdoor storytime for all ages on the library's north lawn. Join us for stories, songs, and more.
In case of bad weather, we'll hold storytime in the Storytime Room.
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Dabble Lab for Teens
Tuesday, July 16, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Entering 7th-12th Grades
Please register here.
You’re invited to Dabble Lab! We’ll have a variety of cool materials perfect for tinkering with and exploring. What’s tinkering? It’s all about hands-on experiences, learning from failures, and unstructured time to explore and invent better solutions to current problems. And it’s fun!
Tea Time Book Club
Friday, July 26, 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 The Wager: a tale of shipwreck, mutiny and murder by David Grann. 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 here!
Meeting ID: 817 7725 2388
Passcode: 33887462
Wendy & DB Concert in School House Park
Saturday, July 27, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
School House Park
All ages. No registration required.
Come jam with award-winning children's artists Wendy & DB live at the library! Wendy & DB’s melodic, interactive and contagious songs delight folks, newborn to one hundred and two! Rain Site: Children’s Tower
Family Art Night: Yarn Sticks
Tuesday, July 30, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
All ages with an adult caregiver. No registration required.
You're invited to Family Art night! At this event, you're invited to work together to create yarn sticks. Bring a stick from home or a favorite park or use one that we provide. We’ll also have yarn, charms, and beads to personalize this open-ended, process-focused family art project.
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North Shore Health Department: | |
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YOU ARE INVITED TO THE BAY BRIDGE ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION JULY 24:
6:00-8:00 p.m. Whitefish Bay Public Library Community Room
Come celebrate 5 years of community building, advocacy, education, outreach & support. Be part of the first-ever award ceremony to recognize individuals & partner organizations who lead with inclusion & foster a sense of belonging. RSVP HERE with optional link to sign up to bring food & beverage. Whether you're an established part of Bay Bridge or just want to learn more, you are welcome. This event is open to ALL. Hope to see you there! RSVP HERE
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