When is Village Trick-or-Treat? Village-wide Trick-or-Treat will take place on Sunday, October 29, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please note: Block parties are not permitted on the day of Village Trick-or-Treat.

When is the next brush chipper collection? Brush will next be collected by Village crews next week (Beginning Oct 2). 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.

Village Board:

Monday, September 18

Community Development Authority: Tuesday, September 19

1) Presentation – Police Commission Overview

Police Commission Chairperson Denise Harron presented an overview of the Police Commission’s composition, functions and procedures.

2) Ordinance No. 1907 (conversion of Yield signs to Stop signs)

The Village Board adopted the Ordinance – see more information below.

1) Update on EV Charging Stations

DPW Director John Edlebeck provided on update on staff’s efforts to acquire two dual port charging stations for installation in the Silver Spring district.

2) Loan Fund Programs

CDA member Mike Harrigan provided an overview about potential loan fund programs that the CDA could consider implementing in Whitefish Bay.

3) Community Development – Vision Discussion

In response to a request from the Village Board to solicit stakeholder feedback, the CDA discussed various aspects of community development and vision.

Updates from Village Hall:

Whitefish Bay Receives Wisconsin Coastal Management Program Grant

On Thursday, September 14, Wisconsin Department of Administration Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld toured Klode Park to celebrate Coastal Awareness Month. She highlighted several area projects receiving state Wisconsin Coastal Management Program (WCMP) grant awards, including the Village of Whitefish Bay Klode Park Stormwater Improvement Project. This awarded $45,000 WCMP state grant will aid in financing the estimated $212,000 stormwater management project that will provide several green infrastructure best management stormwater improvements along the Klode Park bluff. These improvements will not only reduce erosion but will remove a substantial amount of pollutants prior to the stormwater flowing into Lake Michigan.

Citizen Volunteer Needed - Architectural Review Commission (ARC):

The Village of Whitefish Bay is accepting applications for resident volunteers to fill one (1) vacancy on the Architectural Review Commission.

The Architectural Review Commission ensures that the design and appearance of new structures and alterations / additions are compatible with the Village Design Guidelines. The Architectural Review Commission meets every other Thursday, 5:30pm at the Village Hall. The Village utilizes a rotating schedule so that members do not have to attend all meetings.

Interested residents should complete and submit an Online Application. Applications are due by 4:30 pm on Friday, September 29, 2023. Please email Village Manager Paul Boening with any questions.

Updates from the Department of Public Works:

Village Wide Yield Sign Replacement

with Stop Signs

At its meeting on September 18, the Village Board concurred with a recommendation from the Public Works Committee to convert Yield signs to Stop signs throughout Whitefish Bay. The purpose of this change is to improve safety for all—pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists. The Public Works Department will begin the Yield sign to Stop sign intersection control changeover beginning the week of October 2,2023.

Work will begin in the south and southwest west portion of the Village with 19 change outs out of 37 total. Temporary flags will be attached to the new Stop signs to draw attention to the change. The remaining 18 Stop signs will then be replaced in November and December.

Upon completion, the only remaining Yield signs in Whitefish Bay will be located at:

Old School House Park Temporarily Closed for Maintenance

Old School House Park (the Village fountain park across from the Whitefish Bay Public Library) is temporarily closed for maintenance work. Forward Contractors is under contract with the Village of Whitefish Bay to remove the current interior walkways surrounding the fountain and re-install stamped concrete sidewalks. A new irrigation system for the surrounding flower beds will also be installed as part of this project. This work should take about three weeks to complete – just in time for the annual Great Pumpkin Festival!

Any questions, feel free to call Pat McCarthy, Public Works Superintendent, at 414-962-6690 Ext. 301.

Employment Opportunities with the

Department of Public Works:

Director of Public Works

This is a salaried, full-time position with excellent benefits.

The Director of Public Works functions as a department head under the supervision of the Village Manager. This person is responsible for the Village’s public works services including the operation and maintenance of, but not limited to, streets, sewers, water, lighting, sidewalks, public buildings, vehicle maintenance, grounds and right-of-ways.

Click here for more information and to apply.

Service Worker

Hourly rate starts at $24.99/hour with a 6 year pay increase plan and excellent benefits. 

This full time position performs general labor tasks including but not limited to landscape maintenance, yard waste collection, tree/forestry maintenance, utility operation and maintenance, park and building maintenance, street maintenance as well as other general labor duties within the Department of Public Works.

Click here for more information and to apply.

Update from the Civic Foundation:

Join the Civic Foundation Board

Want to be more involved in your community? The Whitefish Bay Civic Foundation is looking for new board members and has positions to fill for a three-year term.

Members of this working, all-volunteer board must enjoy volunteering, care about the Whitefish Bay community, and feel as comfortable communicating with an important sponsor as they do rolling up their sleeves to clean up after an event. The board is specifically looking for members with experience in event planning, marketing or accounting. 

Board members support the Foundation’s events—like Bay Day, 4th of July, Sounds of Summer, the Great Pumpkin Festival and more—that make our community a great place to live, work and play. Members will also have a hand in evaluating grant and scholarship recipients, while working with others on the board to support the organization’s infrastructure. 



If you want to make a difference as a Civic Foundation board member, please contact us at board@wfbcivicfoundation.org, and tell us why you would be great for the foundation.

October Events:

Oct 7 - Klode Park Beer Garden

Saturday, October 7, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The 1840 Brewing Company Beer Garden Road Show returns to Klode Park for one last time this year. Enjoy beer, food, and live music in the park. Event details:

Music: Noah James Hittner

Food: Twisted Plants

Oct 25-28 - Great Pumpkin Festival

Wednesday, October 25, to Saturday, October 28, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. nightly (Pumpkins will be left up on October 29, but there are no festival activities on that day). Join friends and family at Old School House Park for this festive fall tradition! Check out the lighted display; enjoy beer, hot cider, and food from local vendors; and listen to live music each night.

Pumpkin pick-up will begin on Saturday, October 21, at Old School House Park. Bring pumpkins home to carve, and then return them to the park to be part of the lighted display!

Event hosted by the Whitefish Bay Civic Foundation.

Oct 28 - National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Saturday, October 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Village Hall (5300 N Marlborough Dr). This event is a safe, convenient, and responsible way to dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs at locations in communities throughout the country.

Oct 28 - Trick-or-Treat Silver Spring Drive

Saturday, October 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Participating businesses offer treats for kids in the company of at least one parent or guardian on the Saturday before Halloween. There’s something “sweet-in-stores” for everyone on Silver Spring Drive. Event hosted by the Merchants of Whitefish Bay.

Oct 29 - Village Trick-or-Treat

Sunday, October 29, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. throughout the Village. Block parties are not permitted the day of Trick-or-Treat.

Whitefish Bay School District:

Upcoming Important Dates:

Monday, September 25 – No School

Wednesday, September 27 – School Board Meeting, 7:00pm

For additional upcoming school-specific events, please visit our online calendar. 

Whitefish Bay Public Library:

Toddler Time with Miss Valerie

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

Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m.

Please Register: September 26, October 3, October 10, October 17

Storytime Room

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

Outdoor All Ages Storytime at School House Park

Mondays 10:00-10:30 a.m.

September 25, October 2, October 16

Wednesdays, 10:00-10:30 a.m.

September 27, October 4, October 11

Thursdays 10:00-10:30 a.m.

September 28, October 5, October 12

School House Park

We're excited to offer outdoor storytimes for all ages in School House Park this fall! Join us for stories, songs, and more. In case of bad weather, we'll hold storytime in the tower of the children's department. Registration open now.

Fall! for Trees!

Grades K4-K5

Tuesday, September 26, 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Please register here.

Learn about all the things that fall from trees in autumn. Leaves, acorns, and pinecones! We will do some fun STEM activities and crafts.

Bilingual Storytime/Hora de cuentos bilingüe

Saturday, September 30, 11:00-11:30 a.m.

Please register here.

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.

Freedom to Read: How Librarians Fight Back Against Book Challenges and How the Law Protects Them

Thursday, October 5, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Please register here.

Please join us for light refreshments before the program beginning at 5:30 p.m.



The League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County and the Whitefish Bay Public Library will host Freedom to Read: How Librarians Fight Back Against Book Challenges and How the Law Protects Them. This Community Conversation will take place on October 5, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Whitefish Bay Public Library. 

The program will feature Tomas Lipinski, Ph.D. and J.D., professor at the UWM School of Information Studies and Nyama Reed, Whitefish Bay Public Library Director and past-president of the Wisconsin Library Association. Ms. Reed's presentation will focus on the background of the Freedom to Read movement, plus historical and current trends in book challenges. Dr. Lipinski's presentation will cover the legal foundations that support library work, including a review of the extant case law involving public school and public library book challenges and collections that demonstrate support for library decision-making in building collections.

Monday, October 9 Closing

The library will be closed on Monday, October 9, for staff development. We will resume regular hours, Tuesday, October 10.

Join the Whitefish Bay Public Library Foundation Board

Is the Whitefish Bay Public Library your favorite place in the Village? Do you love reading and want to support literacy in our community? If so, we have a great opportunity for you!

The Whitefish Bay Public Library Foundation is in the process of expanding the size of its Board of Directors as we continue to grow and strive to provide comprehensive support to the Library. If you are interested, please complete the form below by Thursday, October 5. If you have any questions, please contact Nyama Reed, Library Director, at 414-755-6551 or n.reed@wfblibrary.org.

In the coming years, the Foundation will allocate funds to support expanding the library's collection, offering distinctive programs, and enhancing technology offerings.

For more information about the WFBPL Foundation, please click here.

Read more about this opportunity and apply here.

Friends of the Whitefish Bay Public Library

Book & Media Donations Wanted

Help us prepare for the November Book Sale! Donate your gently used books, CDs, DVDs, and vinyl to the Library. Simply drop them in the yellow bins in the main lobby during regular open hours.

What’s Happening with DEI in Our Schools

Tuesday, October 10, 5:00-6:30 p.m.

DEI efforts are under attack in schools. For students, teachers, families, and folks who care about equity in our community. 

--LIGHT DINNER PROVIDED for In-Person Registrants

Co-sponsored by Glendale River Hills School District, Break the Silence in the Burbs, Wisconsin Education Law & Policy Hub, Suburbs for Equality, Germantown Community Coalition, Bay Bridge, People Advocating for Greendale Equity (PAGE), UWM Students for a Democratic Society, From the Same Dust: A Baha'i Group, 5 Points Neighborhood Association, Jewish Community Relations Council, Brookfield Congregational Church UCC, MICAH, Rid Racism Milwaukee, Milwaukee National Lawyers Guild, Wisconsin Voices, AFL-CIO LGBTQ+ Pride at Work, Tikkun Ha'ir and the Milwaukee Turners.

HYBRID EVENT - Register to attend In Person or Virtually 

North Shore Health Department:

Click here to view the September 20, 2023 Weekly Summary from the North Shore Health Department

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 Historical Society

Kiwanis Club of North Shore Milwaukee

Whitefish Bay Garden Club

Whitefish Bay Recreation and Community Education

Whitefish Bay Public Education Foundation

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

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