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Long Grove E-Newsletter Edition 39 March 7, 2019
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In this E-newsletter, you will find information about the Old McHenry Road project and it starts up again, in addition to an upcoming Village of Long Grove Candidate Forum - hosted by the League of Women Voters, and featuring four individuals running for three open trustee seats in the April 2, 2019 Election. Below you can learn how to view a customized ballot for the election, and how to find your polling place, in addition to other important information. The Village is currently working on the 2019-2020 budget and its priorities, and there are two Household Hazardous Waste collections by SWALCO this month. Lake County is offering reduced well water testing for Long Grove and Lake County residents between March 11-22, 2019. Please also see the Village's event calendar below.
Thank you!
Village of Long Grove
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Long Grove Budget Priorities
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The Long Grove Village Board approved the amended 2018-2019 Village Budget and will be working on next fiscal year 2019-2020 with a public hearing scheduled for April 9, 2019. More information on this public hearing will be provided in the coming weeks.
As part of the amended 2018-2019 budget, there is $1.6 million allocated for public watermain improvements, streetscapes, and for the replacement of the Robert Parker Coffin (RPC) Road Bridge's wood cover. The Village Board is also considering additional structural improvements for the Bridge to be included in the new budget. As a result of being nearly 50% ahead of schedule in the 15-year road program, patching of roads will continue, and the remaining funds will be used to cover improvements in the downtown area. These improvements include the planned RPC Road reconstruction, which is scheduled to begin in late spring/early summer. While the Lake County Department of Transportation is handling the lion's share of improvements to Old McHenry Road, the Village is only responsible for streetscape improvements.
The RPC project will be different. Since it is a Village-owned road, the Village is responsible for 100% of the costs associated with this project, which will include extension of the public watermain, and prior to that extension, water and storm sewer drainage improvements. For more information, please visit
this link.
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Village of
Long Grove
Office Hours
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
847-634-9440
Village Administration
Village Manager
Elected Officials
Village President
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Village Clerk
Please email
to provide feedback or comments on Village communication efforts.
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Save the Date!
Mark your calendar for the annual Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 13, 2019 in downtown Long Grove! Click
here for more information!
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Old McHenry Road Construction Project Begins Again
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Photo Credit: LCDOT
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Lake County Department of Transportation (LCDOT) road construction crews are beginning to resume work for the Old McHenry Road reconstruction project. Crews are planning to start the installation of driveway culverts and underdrains behind the curbs, as well as begin preparation work on the south/westerly side of Old McHenry Road.
Traffic Impacts:
Motorists are advised to watch for workers and flaggers as trucks enter and exit the job site, and to be aware of daily lane closures as they are needed. LCDOT is working closely with the Village to coordinate construction and minimize impacts on the community and businesses, as well as during the yearly festivals. A one-way detour for northbound traffic will be necessary south of Robert Parker Coffin Road. All businesses in the downtown will be open and accessible during construction.
The project will ultimately include intersection improvements at Robert Parker Coffin Road, including the changeover from a four-way stop to a controlled traffic signal. Pavement reconstruction and resurfacing, drainage improvements, installation of new sidewalks (also ADA accessible) and bike paths, street lighting and landscaping are all part of this project. For more information, visit the project website
here.
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Long Grove Village Board Trustee Candidate Forum is March 14
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The League of Women Voters is hosting a candidate forum for three open trustee seats on the Long Grove Village Board. Candidates include incumbents Chris Borawski, Chuck Nora and Michael Sarlitto, and current Village Clerk Amy Gayton.
The forum will be held on Thursday, March 14, 2019; doors will open at 7:00 p.m. and the forum will be held from at 7:30 p.m. and run until 8:30 p.m. at Woodlawn Middle School, 6362 Gilmer Road in Long Grove. Long Grove residents are invited to bring questions to be submitted to League of Women Voters representatives. The format of the meeting will give each of the four candidates the opportunity to make opening remarks, followed by answers to questions from the audience, and to conclude with closing statements. For more information, please visit the League of Women Voters
website
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April 2, 2019 Consolidated Election Information
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The Consolidated Election is on Tuesday, April 2, 2019.
In addition to elected positions on the ballot for the Long Grove Village Board (mentioned above), open positions are also up for election on library boards, fire protection districts, park districts, as well as local and regional school boards.
To view your ballot, and for other voter information - including where to find your polling place, please visit
lakecountyil.gov
and search, '
April 2 Election
'.
Please click
here
for additional information. Early voting begins March 18 and ends April 1. On Election Day, polls are open from 6:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.
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Lake County Offers Reduced Price Water Testing for Limited Time
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The Lake County Health Department if offering reduced pricing for well water testing to homeowners in Long Grove and throughout Lake County who use well water as their primary source of drinking water. The normal fee of $18 for this testing will be reduced to $12 between the period of March 11 through March 22, 2019.
Sampling instructions and sterile test bottles will be available at a variety of locations throughout Lake County. To find the most convenient location, please call 847-377-8020 or visit this link.
Water sampling kits can also be mailed to residents for a fee of $15.
Collected water samples should be brought to the Lake County Central Permit Facility, Mondays through Thursdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Results will be available within three business days. Residents also have the option to pay $59 to have a Health Department staff member visit their home to collect samples, inspect the well, and provide the lab analysis for bacteria and nitrates.
For additional information, please email HealthEHS@lakecountyil.gov.
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SWALCO Hosts Two Household Chemical Waste Events in March
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The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO) will be hosting two free Household Chemical Waste Events in March; the first will be held on Saturday, March 9 and the second on Monday, March 25, 2019, for Illinois residents. The events will take place at the Gurnee Facility, located at 1311 N. Estes Street. Appointments are required for both events and only household chemical waste will be accepted. Eligible items include CFL bulbs, unwanted prescriptions, over-the-counter medications and vitamins/supplements (human and pet), household cleaners, gasoline, garden chemicals, pesticides, oil-based paints (no latex) and varnishes, as well as other household chemicals. Click
here to schedule an appointment.
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Tuesday, March 12, 2019
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Tuesday, March 12, 2019
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Tuesday, March 19, 2019
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View all upcoming and past Village of Long Grove public meetings,
agendas and minutes,
here
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