Message from the Village President, Kevin Buckley
Among Whitefish Bay's many blessings is our tremendous school district. Led by a dedicated School Board, the district has an incredible staff that empowers our children with knowledge and character.
Have a great week. -kb
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Why Is The Village Hall Phone Ringing? |
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Are contractors required to take waste/debris from my property? Yes! Please remember that contractors who complete work on your property are required to remove waste/debris. It is not permitted to be included on the curb for refuse/recycling collection.
When is the next prescription drug Take Back Day? The next prescription drug Take Back Day will be April 30, 2022. The event will be at Whitefish Bay Village Hall from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
When is the next brush chipper collection? Brush will next be collected by Village crews this week (April 18). More information can be found below regarding rules for brush chipper collection.
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, April 18, 6:00 p.m., Village Hall Board Room
- Tuesday, April19. 6:30 p.m., Zoom
- Thursday, April 21, 5:30 p.m., Village Hall Board Room
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Last Week's Meetings:
- Tuesday, April 12, 6:15 p.m. Village Hall Board Room
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Welcome New Village Trustees: |
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Please welcome Anna Kasper and Jay Balachandran as your newly elected Village Trustees. Trustee Kasper and Trustee Balachandran will be sworn in by April 19. Their terms run from April 2022 through April 2025 and first Village Board meeting will be Monday, May 2, 2022. Congratulations! |
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Save The Date For Arbor Day!
A small outdoor Arbor Day celebration will be held on April 29, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. near the top of the trail to Klode Park Beach. A tree will be planted to replace a tree which was removed because of the Emerald Ash Borer.
Thank you to the Durkin Family for donating the tree to be used as part of this year's celebration. For the 28th year in a row, the Village of Whitefish Bay was named a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation!
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Yard Waste Collection Information:
Yard waste must be placed between the curb and sidewalk in sturdy paper bags or in containers that can be emptied. Yard waste bags or containers must weigh less than 50 pounds. Please remember that grass clippings are prohibited.
Yard waste collection typically follows this schedule:
- On Monday, yard waste is collected on all streets north of Henry Clay including Henry Clay. Please have yard waste out on Monday by 7:00 a.m.
- On Tuesday, yard waste is collected on all streets south of Henry Clay. Please have yard waste out on Tuesday at 7:00 a.m.
- Yard waste pick-up may be delayed on a holiday week or as a result of other factors.
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Brush Collection Information:
Brush chipper collection has started.
Brush should be placed in the parkway between the curb and the sidewalk. It should not obstruct the sidewalk or be placed in the street. Thicker sections of brush should face the street.
There is no scheduled collection day for the brush chipper. However, crews will collect once every two or three weeks throughout the Village.
No-Charge Brush Pickup: A pile of brush with a size less than 5 feet by 7 feet by 20 feet will be collected at no cost.
Brush Special Pickup: A pile of brush that exceeds the parameters of a No-Charge Brush Pickup, with maximum combined size of 5 feet by 7 feet by 40 feet. Contact Village Hall (414-962-6690) for details.
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Whitefish Bay and neighboring communities have an abundance of natural wildlife because of the close proximity to parks and natural resources. Estabrook Park, the Milwaukee River, and Lake Michigan have long attracted wildlife such as coyotes.
Coyotes have adapted well to urban environments across the state and nation, because they are abundant in shelter and food sources. Most coyotes prey upon small mammals like rabbits and mice; however, in urban environments they also prey upon plentiful and easy food sources like geese, squirrels, eggs, fawns, garbage, and sometimes small, domesticated pets.
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Updates From Village Hall |
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Recycle Day In The Bay - Full List of Accepted Items:
The annual Village recycling drop-off event returns after a two year hiatus on Saturday, May 7, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon, in the Dominican High School parking lot (entrance on Bay Ridge), in conjunction with Bay Day.
Also, check out full Bay Day event information below for details on everything happening on May 7, 2022!
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Whitefish Bay Farmers Market Returns In June:
Save the date for this year’s Whitefish Bay Farmers’ Market. Join us on Saturdays, June 11 through October 15, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This year is primed to be better than ever with your very favorite tried and true vendors returning, plus several new vendors joining in the fun this season including Moleta knife sharpening, Little Martian Coffee, El Gato Chocolates, and That Salsa Lady. Family farmers and entrepreneurs continue to need our support more than ever. Small farms have had a hard time competing in the food marketplace and the pandemic added to that burden. Get excited! To learn more, visit www.whitefishbayfarmersmarket.com
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Bay Day Returns on May 7, 2022: |
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Join the Whitefish Bay Civic Foundation, WFB Public Education Foundation, Merchants of Whitefish Bay, Dominican High School, and the Village on May 7, 2022 for BAY DAY!
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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2021 MMSD Annual Performance Report: |
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The MMSD 2021 Annual Performance Report describes activities undertaken between January and December 2021 to meet our customer needs, regulatory obligations, and contribute toward achieving our 2035 Vision of a healthier Milwaukee region and a cleaner Lake Michigan.
The report highlights some of our accomplishments and our service adaptations, many of which exemplify our staff’s creative problem-solving to overcome pandemic-related challenges throughout the year. Click here to read the report.
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Updates From The Whitefish Bay Library: |
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Take and Make: Animated Butterfly, Wednesday, April 20, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.: Use ordinary household objects to make an animated butterfly toy with this week's Take and Make! We ask that you take one craft kit per child.
Facebook Storytime: Fridays, 10:00 a.m., April 22 & April 29: Join one of our youth services librarians for an All Ages Storytime on Fridays at 10:00 a.m. on our Facebook page for books, songs, and more! We'll be sure to save the storytime so you can watch it later. Visit our Facebook page.
Cozy Evening Zoom Storytime with Miss Taylor -Tuesday, April 26, 6:30 p.m.: Join us for a cozy evening storytime on Zoom from the comfort of your own home. Wear your comfiest pajamas, build your coziest blanket fort, and enjoy stories and songs with Miss Taylor. Please register.
Tea Time Book Club, Friday, April 29, 12:00 p.m.: Our Tea Time Book Club meets once a month and is led by Library Director Nyama Reed. This month we're reading Winners Take All: the Elite Charade of Changing the World by Anand Giridharadas. Tea Time Book Club will offer hybrid meetings. You can attend in-person at the Library in the 2nd floor Program Room or online via Zoom. Please click here for more info.
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Merchants of Whitefish Bay - Bay Day Giveaway:
Scan the QR Code for your chance to win a prize from the Merchants of Whitefish Bay on Bay Day. Be sure to attend Bay Day at Klode Park on May 7, 2022, to learn more about the offered promotions.
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Bay Bridge Event:
There’s still time to register to attend (in-person OR virtual) this UWM presentation on the historical origins of segregation in our region. Join Bay Bridge Wisconsin, Christ Church Episcopal, and all our other co-sponsors for this important discussion. Click here for more event information.
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NSHD Healthy Highlight - Donate Life: Coming up on April 22, 2022, is National Blue and Green Day, celebrating organ donation. People are encouraged to wear blue and green and engage in conversations regarding the importance of organ, eye, and tissue donation.
Why is organ, eye, and tissue donation so important?
- In Wisconsin there are more than 1,800 people waiting for a life-saving transplant.
- One donor can save and heal the lives of more than 75 people. Donated corneas restore vision for the blind.
- Donated skin, bone and tissue help repair defects, promote faster healing (especially with severe burns) and save limbs.
- Heart valves give patients a chance to resume normal life.
To learn more:
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