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Message from the Village President, Julie Siegel:
Enjoy the beautiful colors of our street canopies and the trees in the parks.
Best wishes,
Julie Siegel
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Village Hall News, Meeting Agendas and Summaries
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This Week's Meetings
Monday, October 1, 6:00pm, WFB Public Library Program Room
Thursday, October 4, 5:30pm, WFB Public Library Program Room
Last Week's Village Events:
Village Hall and Police Department Reopen for Business
Monday, September 24, 8:00am 5300 N Marlborough Drive
Regular Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm M-F
Results:
Thurs., Sept. 20, 5:30pm, WFB Public Library Program Room
All Items Approved
Village Hall reopened for business on Monday, September 24, at 8:00 a.m.
You are invited to the Village Hall Grand Opening, Open to the Public, Tuesday, October 9, from 5:00p.m. -7:00p.m.
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Upcoming Events
Mon., Oct. 1 - Sat., Oct. 6
Mon., Oct. 1
- Refuse & Recycling: Ongoing: If you missed old can pickup, please place your rinsed extra cans out on the curb (as you would place yard waste) by 7am on your refuse collection day and be sure to Mark them to Take - any unmarked cans will not be picked up.
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55+ and Better! Hands Free CPR Class 1:30pm presented by David Glanz from the Northshore Fire Department.
This class is FREE but you MUST be pre-registered!
- WFB Public Library Meet-Up Monday 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Storytime Room -
Our monthly teen drop-in after school program. Open to teens 12-up.
No Registration Necessary
Wed., Oct. 3
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WFB Public Library
Whitefish Bay TALKS: Victorian Funeral and Mourning Customs,
Wed, Oct 3, 6:30 p.m.
Steve Person, a retired funeral
director, presents this program on many of the Victorian funeral and mourning customs.
It was during the Victorian Era that the ritual of death became increasingly sophisticated and this period saw the development of the modern cemetery, morticians and public funeral complete with floral arrangements and the hearse for transportation of the deceased. Register
https://www.wfblibrary.org/our_events/?eid=277
Thurs., Oct. 4
- 55+ and Better: Last day to register for our OKTOBERFEST Celebration starring the international accordionist Val Sigal! A catered lunch is served, the menu is savory Salisbury steak with gravy, potato casserole, fresh zucchini, broccoli cole slaw, roll, apple strudel, milk and Starbucks coffee, all for $9.00! Event is held at the Whitefish Bay Recreation Department on October 9th. Doors open at 11:30, lunch is at 12:00 and program at 12:45. *Must be pre-paid and registered to attend.
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55+ and Better: Register today for the Holy Hill and Copper Dock Supper Club trip on Sunday, October 7th- Information at the WFB Rec Dept or call Carolyn Noori 414-963-3992.
Sat., Oct. 6
- WFB Farmer's Market, 8:00am-12:00noon, Aurora Parking Lot, Silver Spring Drive.
Plan Ahead:
- WFB Public Library will open at 1:30pm on Mon., Oct. 8, due to staff development training in the morning.
- WFB Public Library Documentary: Alice's Ordinary People Tue., Oct. 9 6:30pm. Register https://www.wfblibrary.org/our_events/?eid=284. The film is an examination of Alice Tregay, who fought for human rights alongside Dr. Martin Luther King. Craig Dudnick, the filmmaker, will be on hand for a discussion after the movie. This is sure to be an educational and inspiring evening cosponsored by One Circle Forward.
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JOIN NIXLE: Recent Crime Email Notification
If you would like to join the Police Department alert system and receive emails
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The police and your neighbors ask you to lock your cars and lock your homes. Please remove items of value from the interior of your vehicles. Please keep your doors and windows of your homes secure. Too often thieves find keys or fobs for the unlocked cars and they steal the cars and they drive recklessly putting the lives of your family, innocent citizens and your police at great risk. Please keep exterior lights on during the evening hours - it deters the thieves from going on to your property and it aids the police in spotting these thieves as they sneak around our community. If you see somebody at night paying too close attention to your property or your neighbors' property who isn't your neighbor please call 911 right away, don't wait till the next morning. All the neighboring police departments are working together to stop these criminals.
Please continue to LOCK UP your vehicles and homes.
Leash Law Reminder
Fall Reminder: with every change of season, we remind residents
that there is a leash law in the Village of Whitefish Bay. Section 15.11(B)(7) of the Municipal Code requires owners to keep their dog on a leash (6 feet or less in length) whenever the dog is off the owner's property.
By complying with the leash law, we can all help to ensure the safety of our pets as well as the safety of other animals and people.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Police Non-Emergency Phone: 414-351-9900
Call 911 if you see suspicious activity especially if they are not your neighbors.
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Building Services Department
Buying a new dishwasher? Repairing a fence? You should probably read this
page first to know if you need a permit.
A good reminder for all residents is this
list of projects that require permits in the Village of Whitefish Bay. This list is not all-inclusive but does capture most types of permits required.
If you have any questions, please contact the Building Inspection Department at 414-962-6690.
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North Shore Health Department
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Flu season is here, and it is time to get vaccinated! The 2017-18 influenza season in Wisconsin was extremely severe. Over 7,500 influenza-related hospitalizations were reported in Wisconsin, of which 65% were among people over 65 years old. More than 500 respiratory outbreaks, most of which were caused by influenza, were reported by nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and residential care apartment complexes. The number of influenza-associated hospitalizations and outbreaks was more than double that of any previous season.
Flu symptoms can include fever, body aches, fatigue and headache. Most people who develop influenza recover within two weeks, but in some vulnerable populations (including children, elderly, immune-compromised), the flu can result in hospitalization and even death. The best way to protect yourself from the flu is to get vaccinated. The health department is offering flu vaccines at this time. To make an appointment call 414-371-2980 or visit our website at
http://www.nshealthdept.org/Clinics.aspx and request an appointment online. In addition to getting your flu vaccine, follow these important tips to stay healthy:
* Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
* Stay home when you are sick. This is especially important if you work with a vulnerable population (i.e. elderly, children)
* Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze.
* Wash your hands-especially before eating and after coughing, sneezing or blowing your nose.
* Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
Upcoming Open Flu Clinics
The North Shore Health Department offers an assortment of flu immunizations, including:
- Quadrivalent flu shots for $40
- Preservative free quadrivalent flu shots for $45
- High dose flu shots (ages 65 and over) for $65
- Limited availability at some clinics: Flu mist (ages 2-49) for $40
Open clinics that do not require an appointment include:
*Saturday, October 20, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Nicolet High School Cafeteria, 6701 N. Jean Nicolet Rd., Glendale - PREFERRED CLINIC with reduced price ($10) preservative-free quadrivalent shots for ages 3-18 and all others available at prices above
*Tuesday, October 30, 3:00 - 5:00 pm
North Shore Library, 6800 N. Port Washington Rd., Glendale
*Tuesday, November 6, 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Both Health Department Offices
2010 E. Shorewood Blvd., Shorewood
and
4800 W. Green Brook Dr., Brown Deer
Upcoming Immunization Clinics (appointment required) - Please call the North Shore Health Department for an appointment at 414-371-2980. You can schedule an appointment for your flu shot during any of these clinics as well.
Tuesday, October 9th 10-11:00 a.m., Brown Deer
Thursday, October 11th 3-4:30 p.m., Shorewood
Tuesday, October 16th 7:30-9:00 a.m., Shorewood
Wednesday, October 17th 3:30-4:30 p.m., Brown Deer
Tuesday, October 30th 3:30-4:30 p.m., NS Library
Upcoming Adult Health Clinics (appointment required) - Blood analysis for cholesterol, glucose and triglycerides, blood pressure, weight check and a nurse consultation. Please call the North Shore Health Department for an appointment at 414-371-2980.
Wednesday, October 17th 8:00-10:00am., Brown Deer
Tuesday, October 23rd 8:00-10:00am., Shorewood
Upcoming Blood Pressure Screening (walk-ins welcome - no appointment necessary)
Wednesday, September 26th 3:30-4:30 p.m., Shorewood Office (2010 E. Shorewood Blvd.)
Wednesday, October 3rd 12:15-1:00 p.m. Dolan Center (4355 W Bradley Rd)
Tuesday, October 9th 1:30-2:30 p.m., WFB Sr. Center (5205 Lydell Avenue)
Thursday, October 18th 12:30-1:00pm LX Club (WFB Women's Club, 600 E. Henry Clay St.)
Wednesday, October 24th 3:30-4:30 p.m., Shorewood
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If you missed the old can pickup, please place unwanted carts, cans and bins on your refuse day. Please be sure to empty and rinse any cans, and all unwanted items must be tagged or marked for pickup. Personal property will not be removed without such indication. All collection is done curbside, like yard waste. No alley removal will occur.
Refuse and Recycling Schedule Important Details:
This week is
A-Route Recycling pickup
- Please have cart(s) out by 7:00am on your pickup day, spaced a minimum of three feet apart from each other and any obstruction, and 3' or less from the curb. As you may have noticed, refuse and recycling are starting in different areas than before, so your collection will be missed if not out by 7am.
- Please make sure your lid fits securely prior to pickup. Open lids toss debris into the street and also damage your cart. The arrows on the lid should point to the street.
- For the details and a timeline of this program and the history of public meetings on this program, see the website page dedicated to the program here: www.wfbvillage.org/trashrecycle
99% of Carts and Cans collected on September 8 and 15 were recycled. Read more about it
here.
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- Residential Refuse and Recycling Collection Program Questions: Jenny Heyden, Communications Specialist, 414-962-6690 Ext.495, Email: j.heyden@wfbvillage.org
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Village Hall and Police Department operations no longer share space with DPW at 155 W Fairmount Ave. As of Monday, September 24, 2018, services moved back to Village Hall, 5300 N Marlborough Drive. Customer Service Window hours are 8:00am-4:30pm Monday - Friday at Village Hall for Administration, Building Services and Police Department.
Yard Waste Pickup
Yard Waste Pickup continues.There will be no program changes to yard waste or chipping collection. All yard waste must be containerized, which means in paper yard waste bags OR reusable hard plastic cans or carts (please leave lid off so collectors know it is not refuse).
Yard waste containers - must weigh 50 pounds or less, and be paper bags or hard plastic containers - no plastic bags.
Per Whitefish Bay Ordinance 7.02(1), no yard waste or clippings should ever be placed outside of private property, such as on the street, gutter or near sewer drains. Please advise any lawn care provider that blowing or brushing waste into the street is a ticketable offense. Lawn care providers often blow waste into the street or other property. This is against Village Ordinance. Mulching mowers and redistributed grass clippings are recommended.
Yard waste continues Mondays/Tuesdays starting on north end of Village (
weekly)
Chipper continues Wednesdays/Thursdays starting on north end of Village (
bi-weekly).
2018 Sidewalk Improvement Program
The mission of the Program is to sustain infrastructure longevity and improve safety. The Program will run from March to October, 2018, and will cover sidewalk in the southwest area of the Village. There is no charge to residents for this work.
Schedule:
March and April: Sidewalks marked for identification
June - October: Sidewalk Improvement
As in the past, the 2018 Project will involve the replacement of problematic & deteriorated sidewalks, carriage walks, and curbs within the Village Right of Way. As the Village policy states, "All sidewalk improvements shall be made in order to eliminate trip hazards as first priority. Efforts shall be made where appropriate to improve drainage. Identified drainage problems shall be addressed as directed specifically by the Village Engineering Staff." This year, Forward Construction has been awarded the contract.
A number of factors are used to determine if a sidewalk block is to be replaced. They include, but are not limited to, deteriorated joints, uneven squares (offsets greater than ¾"), transverse cracks, longitudinal cracks, holes, spalled surfaces, sunken slabs, back pitched slabs, graylining, open aggregate, and/or gaps greater than ¾".
Currently, sidewalk in the southwest corner of the Village is being marked for sidewalk improvements.
A white circle indicates the sidewalk block will be replaced. "L" shaped marks indicate that the raised portion of the sidewalk will be ground down to minimize tripping hazards. A white line parallel to a joint abutting a white circle indicates a saw cut.
Thank you for your patience while this effort is in process.
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2018 trick-or-treat will be held on Sunday, October 28th from 1:00pm-4:00pm in the Village of Whitefish Bay
There will be no block parties held that day.
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Nearby Construction to the south:
Notice of BUS ROUTE 14 REROUTE due to Closure of Wilson Drive- Effective Saturday, September 29 through mid-October, 2018:
Nearby Construction to the north:
Green Tree Bridge Closing: Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation
- The Good Hope Road entrance ramp to I-43 southbound will close.
- Overnight single lane and full freeway closures for storm sewer work;
- Closure of Green Tree Road west of Jean Nicolet Road;
- Westbound Green Tree Road access to southbound Jean Nicolet Road only
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Community Links
Whitefish Bay Farmers Market
Saturdays, 8:00am to 12:00noon
July 7 - October 27
Santa Monica @Silver Spring/Aurora Parking Lot
The Whitefish Bay Farmers Market will be returning to downtown Whitefish Bay in the Aurora Parking Lot again this July thru October - 3 weeks longer this year! Come join your friends and neighbors from 8am to noon.
The open-air market is a family-focused community event with 30+ Vendors this year selling fresh and organic produce, flowers, meats, eggs, honey, cheese, salmon, popcorn, homemade treats, and more!
See you at the market!
Make sure you are following us on
Merchants of Whitefish Bay on Facebook
WFBBID on Instagram
Kiwanis Club
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The Kiwanis Club of North Shore Milwaukee was chartered as one of 7,
700 clubs in 80 countries in 1950. Our motto is "Serving the Children of the World".
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.
As you plan for next fall, all Whitefish Bay resident children who will be four on or before September 1, 2019 and their parents/guardians, are invited to see Junior Kindergarten in action at Cumberland and Richards Schools.
Please join us at this special classroom visit/storytime event at your neighborhood school.
Richards School - Thursday, December 6, 2018
9:30am-10:30am or 1:30-2:30pm (choose one)
Cumberland School - Friday, December 7, 2018
8:30-9:30am or 1:00-2:00pm (choose one)
Incoming Jr. Kindergartners and their parents/guardians will have a 15-minute visit to a Jr. Kindergarten classroom, and will also attend a 15-minute storytime in the library with our Library Media Specialists, Ms. Roberts and Ms. Mallmann.
Principals, Dr. Alix Kasmarick at Richards School and
Ms. Jayne Heffron at Cumberland School, will greet you and following your visit will make a short presentation and answer questions about our program.
In order to plan for these events, we ask that you make a reservation. Please call our school offices at Richards School (414) 963-3951 or Cumberland School at (414) 963-3943 to reserve a spot for you and your child. Childcare will be available at both schools for younger siblings during your visit because it is important that we not disrupt the activities of our current junior kindergarten students. Please indicate your need for childcare when you call.
We look forward to meeting you and your child and welcoming you into the
Cumberland and Richards School community.
Jayne Heffron, Principal Alix Kasmarick, Principal
Cumberland School Richards School
4780 N. Marlborough Drive 5812 N. Santa Monica Blvd.
Whitefish Bay Whitefish Bay
(414) 963-3943 (414) 963-3951
New start/end times at all schools starting with the 2018-19 School Year:
Cumberland Elementary 7:50-3:00 PM
Richards Elementary 7:55-3:05 PM
Middle School 8:05-3:20 PM
High School 8:15-3:35 PM
ALUMNI
Are you a Whitefish Bay alumni? If you have good news to share we would love to hear from you! Please email: districtnews@wfbschools.com
School District Sponsored, will raise funds to renovate the Fitness Center at Whitefish Bay High School
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WFB 55+ and Better Program: Register at the WFB Community Center. For more information please contact Carolyn Noori at 414-963-3992
We are always looking for new members, so check out our website and email us if you would like to learn more about how you too can participate.
Usual Monthly Schedule:
- Stitching: 9am-12noon 2nd and 4th Mondays - creating teddy bears for people in need.
- Knitting: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 10am to 12noon at the Woman's Club. Knitting hats for the deployed soldiers.
- Bridge: 1pm Bridge Club 2nd and 4th Thursdays
Save the Date: October 13
Bazaar in the Bay
October 13, 2018 ~ 10 am to 3 pm
At the Whitefish Bay Woman's Club
600 E. Henry Clay Street, Whitefish Bay
Join us!! for a fun makers and vendor shopping event!
With a strong tradition of community service and supporting women, the Whitefish Bay Woman's Club is pleased to present this fabulous event! Enjoy this opportunity to support local creative women entrepreneurs, all while shopping for yourself or for gifts!
In addition to the vendor booths, club members may be showcasing their own talents with their quality crafts and a bake sale. Lunch will also be available.
Hallowscream!
Sunday, October 21, 2018
At the Whitefish Bay Woman's Club
600 E. Henry Clay Street, Whitefish Bay
All young children and their parents/grandparents/brothers and sisters are invited to our clubhouse for our annual fun-filled Halloween Party on Sunday, October 21. Enjoy playing games, face painting, decorating a small pumpkin, eating Halloween cupcakes, cookies and other goodies. There is no admission charge - only a small fee to play the games and eat. Wear your costumes!
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