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Long Grove E-Newsletter Edition 45 June 6, 2019
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In this newsletter, information is provided about the Robert Parker Coffin Road project, which is planned to begin the last week in June, along with an update on the Old McHenry Road project that is expected to be completed over the next month. Residents are invited to participate in an upcoming Garden Walk, a bike path wayfinding and signage survey from Lake County, and to take advantage of a Household Chemical Waste Collection Event in Lake Zurich on June 15. An update on the road project at Old Hicks Road and Route 53 is provided, along with other construction that is - or will be occurring - throughout Lake County. And, don't forget Strawberry Fest later this month on June 21-23 located in the heart of downtown Long Grove. Please also see the Community Calendar below.
Thank you!
Village of Long Grove
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A brief look at items recently voted on or discussed by the Long Grove Village Board. For additional information on any of these items, click
here.
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Barbara Turner proclamation.
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Resolution approving Village of Long Grove National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Report.
3. A
resolution awarding a bid For Robert Parker Coffin Road watermain, paving and streetscape.
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A resolution approving proposal from Municode for Village Code codification services.
5. A
resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Long Grove Park District for IDOT wetland parcel (Route 83 and Oakwood Road).
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Old Hicks & Rt. 53 Projects Continue
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Utility relocation work is winding down on Old Hicks Road and Route 53, as the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will begin their road project in this same area between Route 83 and Lake Cook Road. Lane closures and subsequent traffic delays are expected to continue during non-peak hours Monday through Friday; lane closures will
not occur during peak hours of 6:00-8:30 a.m. and 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Alternate routes include Lake Cook Road and Arlington Heights Road to bypass these delays. The IDOT project is expected to continue through the end of the construction season (by end of November, weather-dependent).
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Participate in the Annual Garden Walk
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The Long Grove-Kildeer Garden Club will be holding their annual Garden Walk Friday, June 28, 2019, beginning at
9:00 a.m. This always popular event is a great opportunity to get up close and personal with a few of the area's beautiful private gardens. These personal landscapes will inspire you with ideas for your own garden. This year, the tour includes four different gardens in and around Long Grove and Kildeer, followed by a box lunch at Reed-Turner Woodland Nature Center in Long Grove.
The club's annual Garden Walk began roughly 20 years ago, and originally was a members-only event. Over the years, it was opened up to the public and most recently had more than 100 attendees. The Garden Walk is the club's second largest fundraiser, which is a bargain at $25, including lunch.
Attendees will meet at Reed-Turner Nature Center, 3849 Old McHenry Road in Long Grove at 9:00 a.m. to pick up their information packet. Then, they can proceed to enjoy the four gardens at their own pace. The walk normally takes between three and four hours. Upon completion, attendees will return to Reed-Turner for a delicious box luncheon catered by Sunset Foods. For reservations, call Josephine Valino at 312-927-4195 or email
jovhairstudio@gmail.com.
Reservations must be made by Wednesday, June 19.
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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
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Village Clerk
Please email
to provide feedback or comments on Village communication efforts.
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Robert Parker Coffin Road Project to Begin in Late June
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A rendering of what Robert Parker Coffin Road will look like once the improvement project is completed, which is expected to be by November of this year.
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The Robert Parker Coffin (RPC) Road project is set to begin just after Strawberry Fest (June 21-23, 2019) ends. This project will provide a range of improvements in the downtown area, including new landscaping, streetlights, benches, and ADA accessible sidewalks as well as storm sewer improvements. The Village will also be extending its public water main down RPC Road which is the first phase in the project, and once complete, all properties in the downtown will have access to public water to assist in maintaining and attracting new businesses in the district. All of these projects are expected to continue through the end of the construction season (normally by the end of November, but the schedule is weather-dependent).
Additionally, the Village is currently evaluating proposals and options for replacing the wooden cover and renovating the RPC Bridge.
For more information, please call Village Hall at 847-634-9440.
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Update on Old McHenry Road Project
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The Old McHenry Road Project broke ground in the summer of 2018, and after many setbacks due to the weather and other uncontrollable variables, the project is now in its final phases. Over the last few weeks, asphalt has been repaved and the pavement was reconstructed at Old McHenry Road and Robert Parker Coffin Road. Road shoulder preparation and excavation work, along with sodding and seeding is also done. The final layer of asphalt for the road is planned to begin in the next two weeks. For real-time updates and to sign up for project updates, please visit the Lake County Department of Transportation
website.
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Road Construction Projects Around Lake County
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We are now in full construction season. In addition to the ongoing Old McHenry Road project and the upcoming Robert Parker Coffin Road project in Long Grove, residents and visitors may encounter other projects in nearby communities. To learn more about the upcoming Lake Cook and Weiland Road construction projects in Buffalo Grove, click
here. To learn more about additional road construction projects happening throughout Lake County, click
here.
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Lake County Bike Path
Wayfinding & Signage Survey
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Lake County Department of Transportation (LCDOT) officials are conducting a Bike Path Wayfinding and Signage Survey to help develop and establish guidelines and signage to enhance bikeways that are located throughout Lake County.
Opinions and ideas are currently being sought by the general public, and Long Grove residents are invited to participate in this survey. Objectives include determining popular destinations, if there are sufficient paths leading to them, and how to best direct path users. Lake County is interested in learning what needs to be done to increase pathway use. Please click
this link
to take this survey.
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SWALCO Hosts Household Chemical Waste Event June 15 in Lake Zurich
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The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO) will be hosting a Household Chemical Waste (HCW) collection event on Saturday, June 15, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. untl 2:30 p.m. in the Lake Zurich High School Parking Lot, 300 Church Street in Lake Zurich.
Accepted materials include aerosol products, antifreeze and motor oil, fertilizers/herbicides/pesticides, fluorescent light bulbs and more. Please click
here for a complete list of accepted items.
Items that will not be accepted include latex paint, empty paint cans or treated paint, DEA controlled substances, business waste and more. Visit this link for a complete list of acceptable and unacceptable items.
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Strawberry Fest Coming Up Soon
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Mark your calendars for three consecutive days of sweet, summertime fun at Strawberry Fest, which is coming up on Friday, June 21, Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23, 2019!
Attendees at this annual festival will experience everything from strawberry-infused creations such as prime rib sandwiches lathered in strawberry salsa to classic strawberry pie-eating contests. While Strawberry Fest begins and ends with the almighty strawberry, in no way is it an exclusive berry party! For those who like to mix it up, chef-driven barbecue and other decadent local treats offer something for every taste bud. Entertainment will include a classic carnival, multiple live music stages, and the Kids Zone featuring family activities at no charge - including Medieval Times Jr. Knight training, bags, spin art coloring, face painting, performances from local children's groups and more. For additional information and festival times, click
here.
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Click on the meeting below for additional information.
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Tuesday, June 11 2019
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Tuesday, June 11 2019
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Tuesday, June 17, 2019
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Thursday, June 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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