Message from the Village President, Kevin Buckley
This Saturday is a big day in our village. Green Day in the Bay, Recycle Day, Run the Bay. Read below for details.
Live near Klode? Do me a favor on Saturday. From 8:30-9am you're going to have 300+ of your neighbors running by the front of your house. Go outside, make a little noise and cheer them on. Day, Shoreland, Kent, Lydell, Monrovia, Berkeley, Belle. Click here for the race map.
Think of it like the 4th of July parade .. only much faster, and right in front of your house! -kb
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When does the Whitefish Bay Farmers' Market begin? The Whitefish Bay Farmers' Market will run on Saturdays from June 11, 2022, through October 15, 2022, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The market is in the Aurora Health Center parking lot located at 325 E Silver Spring Drive in Whitefish Bay.
When is the next brush chipper collection? Brush will next be collected by Village crews this week (May 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.
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This Week's Meetings:
- Monday, May 2, 6:00 p.m., Village Hall Board Room
- Thursday, May 5, 5:30 p.m., Village Hall Board Room
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Bay Day 2022 Is This Saturday, May 7: |
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This Saturday, May 7, 2022 - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Run! You've seen the banners and signs around town, you've likely found the Facebook event, this is your newsletter invitation!
Green Day In The Bay Eco Fair: Join the 12th annual Green Day in the Bay, an ECO-FAIR event at Klode Park from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The theme of this year’s Green Day is Footprints to the Future, our conservation efforts bring us together, with focus on sustainable water use, land management, energy efficiency, and impactful local initiatives.
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Neighborhood Block Party Requests: |
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Now is time to plan your neighborhood block party! The Village encourages and supports block parties as a way of promoting friendly neighborhoods—and they have become a popular local tradition! To request a block party on your street, simply follow the steps below:
- Fill out a block party request form, available on the Village website.
- Bring the completed form to Village Hall (5300 N Marlborough Dr), or email it to Erin Aeschbacher, at erina@wfbvillage.gov.
We will review your request and send you a letter outlining whether you have been approved or denied. Certain busy streets are not permitted to be blocked off. These include Lake Drive, Oakland just south of Hampton Road, Silver Spring Drive, Santa Monica, and Marlborough Drive. Please note: The resident applying for the block party is responsible for inviting everyone on their block and notifying them of the street closure.
If available, Village barricades will be delivered to your block the Friday before the block party and picked up the following Monday. In the event that all Village barricades are in use, you will have to supply your own barricades; please do not use cars. If the party continues after dark, all barricades must have lights in some fashion as to pass on-site inspection by the Police Department.
We hope you can spend some quality time with your friends and neighbors this summer!
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The May Bay Leaves magazine is now available on the Village website. Stories include:
- Resident Feature: Dancing with the Cigelske Family
- Property Tax and Refuse/Recycling Information from the Village
- Food Allergy Awareness from the North Shore Health Department
- Spring/Summer Save the Dates from the Merchants of Whitefish Bay
- Celebrating 85 Years with the Whitefish Bay Public Library
- Memorial Day Ceremony Details from the Whitefish Bay Civic Foundation
- Staying Safe in the Kitchen from North Shore Fire Rescue
- Registration Information & WFBHS Theater Announcement from the Whitefish Bay School District
- Summer Programs from the Whitefish Bay Recreation Department
- One of the Bay’s Oldest Farms from the Historic Preservation Commission
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From street, sidewalk, and public park maintenance, to the sewer and water systems, and solid waste and recycling collection, the Public Works services provided in our community are an integral part of our citizens’ everyday lives. During Public Works Week, we are honoring the many hardworking Public Works employees who help maintain these necessary facilities, programs, and services.
At the meeting tonight, the Village Board will review and approve Resolution No. 3123, proclaiming Sunday, May 15, to Saturday, May 21, as “Public Works Week” in the Village of Whitefish Bay. We call upon all community members and civic organizations to acquaint themselves with the issues involved in providing our Public Works services and to recognize the contributions which Whitefish Bay Public Works employees make every day to our health, safety, comfort, and quality of life.
If you see a Public Works employee around the Village be sure to pass along a smile, a “thank you,” or a wave!
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Updates From Village Hall: |
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Citizen Volunteers Needed:
The Village of Whitefish Bay is accepting applications from citizens who are interested in volunteering to serve on various boards, committees and commissions. The following openings are available:
- Board of Appeals (Alternate Member)
- Board of Review (Alternate Member)
- Community Development Authority (Alternate Member)
- Historic Preservation Commission: (Two Members)
- Public Works Committee (Citizen Member)
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World Migratory Bird Day:
Saturday, May 7, 2022, is World Migratory Bird Day. The Village has been recognized as a Bird City Wisconsin for 11 years in a row! The Whitefish Bay Garden Club educates residents about World Migratory Bird Day at Bay Day each year (Garden Club Members Pictured).
Bird City Wisconsin was created in 2009 and began recognizing communities the following year. The program recognizes municipalities for the conservation and education activities that they undertake to make their communities healthy for birds… and people.
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North Shore Health Department Annual Report: |
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The North Shore Health Department 2021 Annual Report provides an overview of the many programs and services that protect and promote the health and safety of North Shore residents. As we have shared over the years in these annual reports, the mission of the North Shore Health Department is to work in partnership with the communities to assure, promote, and protect the health and safety of the people in the North Shore. Our core services include:
- Communicable Disease Prevention and Control
- Chronic Disease Prevention and Management
- Environmental Health, including licensing and inspection for restaurants, retail food establishments, hotels, and public pools
- Injury Prevention
- Public Health Emergency Preparedness
The Health Department’s scope also extends from our daily work investigating communicable disease cases to our outreach in building partnerships with parents, providers, and schools that foster mental health and resiliency among our youth.
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Updates From The Whitefish Bay Library: |
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Friends of the Whitefish Bay Public Library Book Sale May 6-8: Mark your calendars now!! The Friends of the Whitefish Bay Public Library Spring Book Sale is set for May 6-8 at the Library at 5420 N. Marlborough Ave.
Hours are:
- Friday, May 6, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Open only to Friends of the WFB Public Library. But you can join Friends at the door for as little as $15/year.
- Saturday, May 7: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Sunday, May 8: Noon to 3 p.m. with the popular Fill-A-Bag for $5.
Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express (along with cash and checks) are accepted.
Virtual Mystery Book Club, Thursday, May 12, 6:30 p.m.: Our Mystery Book Club meets once a month and is led by librarian Sharon Nagel. This month we're reading The Distant Echo by Val McDermid. This meeting will take place virtually on Zoom. Click here to join. Meeting ID: 890 9070 0104 Passcode: J8yJp03W
We’re Hiring! Are you an energetic, creative, service-oriented person who enjoys working with the public? Do you have an appreciation for libraries, books, and reading? If so, we want you to join our team at the Whitefish Bay Public Library!
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Circulation Assistant: The Whitefish Bay Public Library has an immediate opening for a part-time Circulation Assistant who will work primarily at the Circulation Services desk assisting our patrons. This is a part-time position and we're accepting applications until May 13. 8-15 hours a week with a willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule that includes days, evenings, and weekends. $10.50-$11.00 per hour, based on experience. Click here to read more about this position.
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Fresh Coast Guardians Event - How to Plant a Rain Garden with Melinda Myers:
You've selected the location, purchased your plants, and now you are ready to start planting. We'll take a step-by-step approach to make this process as easy as possible. We'll discuss fine-tuning the garden design, preparing the planting bed, and setting the plants in place for an attractive display. Once in the ground, you'll need to provide your plants a bit of TLC the first few years as they develop a deep, drought-tolerant root system. Once established, you'll enjoy the many benefits with minimal maintenance. Register in advance for this webinar. After registering, you will receive an email with a link and phone number to join the program. |
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Bay Bridge Event:
Bay Bridge is pleased to be a Community Partner with Milwaukee Film on the May 3rd screening of Messwood, a documentary covering Shorewood and Messmer high schools combined football team. "A sports story that goes deep into how young men come together to navigate the difficult terrain of race, class and boyhood as they try to win on and off the field." - IMDb. #MFF2022
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World Day for Safety and Health at Work is an annual international campaign to promote safe, healthy, and decent work. All workers should be afforded the right to a safe and healthy work environment.
Common Hazards at Work: Chemicals; radiation; loud noise; long working hours, shift work, or irregular work schedules; lifting, bending, and standing; extreme heat and cold exposure; physical stress or injury from repetitive motion; and vibration injuries.
Workers have the right to:
- Work in a safe place and receive safety training in a language that you understand.
- Ask questions if you don't understand instructions or if something seems unsafe.
- Use and be trained on required safety gear, such as hard hats, goggles, and earplugs.
- File a complaint with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). To file a confidential complaint about workplace hazards, visit the OSHA website.
- Wisconsin Workplace Safety and Health Information for Workers: WI DHS Website
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