Message from the Village President, Kevin Buckley
The Spring Election is tomorrow for Whitefish Bay's Village and School Boards, and our County Supervisor.
Before voting in person on Tuesday, please read the below article that outlines the precautions that have been implemented for the safety of our poll workers, Village Staff, and the general public.
Every election is important. Vote! -kb
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Why Is The Village Hall Phone Ringing? |
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Is there an upcoming refuse and recycling schedule change? Yes, please note that refuse and recycling normally collected on Friday, April 15, 2022, will be picked up on Thursday, April 14, 2022.
When does yard waste collection begin? Yard waste collection starts TODAY, April 4, 2022, weather permitting. 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 have yard waste out on Monday by 7:00 a.m. Yard waste collection typically follows this schedule:
- On Monday, yard waste is collected on all streets north of Henry Clay including Henry Clay.
- On Tuesday, yard waste is collected on all streets south of Henry Clay.
When does the brush chipper collection begin? Brush chipper collection starts TODAY, April 4, 2022, 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/week for the brush chipper. However, crews will collect once every two or three weeks throughout the Village.
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 5, 6:00 p.m., Village Hall Board Room
- Thursday, April 7, 5:30 p.m., Zoom
- Thursday, April 7, 6:00 p.m., Zoom (Packet posted by 4/5)
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Last Week's Meetings:
- Monday, March 28, 5:30 p.m. Village Hall Board Room
- Tuesday, March 29, 6:30 p.m. Zoom (rescheduled from 3/22)
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April 5, 2022 Spring Election FAQ: |
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Election Information:
Offices up for primary election on April 5: Whitefish Bay Village Trustee (2 seats), Whitefish Bay School Board (2 seats), Milwaukee County Supervisor District 1, Circuit Court Judge (branches 5, 14, 25, 31, 34, 44, 45).
Wisconsin Requires a Photo ID to Vote: All Wisconsin voters must show an acceptable photo ID before voting. This includes voters at polling places and most absentee voters. The address on your photo ID does not have to be your current address and the name on your ID does not need to be an exact match to your name in the poll book (such as an abbreviated name). Visit the State of Wisconsin website for more information.
How do I register to vote for the April 5, 2022 election? Registration can be done at your polling place on Election Day. Proof of residency is required. There is no voter registration on the Monday prior to the election. Note: You must have resided at the address you provide on your Registration Form for at least 28 consecutive days prior to an election in order to vote in Whitefish Bay.
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How do I return my absentee ballot?
- Return absentee ballots at the Village Hall front desk during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).
- Absentee ballots MUST be received by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.
- After 4:30 p.m. on Election Day absentee ballots should be brought directly to your polling place.
- Per a recent appeals court decision, absentee ballots may not be returned via the Village Hall vestibule drop box.
- Per a recent circuit court decision, voters may only drop off or mail their own absentee ballot. Voters may not return absentee ballots of other household members or family members.
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Election Day Safety: The Village is doing everything we can to keep poll workers, Village Staff, and the general public safe. Safety precautions available on Election Day will include:
- Plexiglas shields to separate poll workers and voters
- Gloves for poll workers
- Masks for poll workers
- Wipes
- Hand sanitizer
- Pen for every voter
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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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The April Bay Leaves magazine is now available on the Village website. Stories include:
- Resident Feature: Running Around the Village with the WFB “Unofficial” Run Club
- Spring Election Information and a Building Permit FAQ from the Village
- Public Health: Two Years Later from the North Shore Health Department
- Summer Save the Dates from the Merchants of Whitefish Bay
- Celebrate National Library Week with the Whitefish Bay Public Library
- Green Day in the Bay Details from the Whitefish Bay Civic Foundation
- Fire Extinguisher FAQ from North Shore Fire Rescue
- Registration Information from the Whitefish Bay School District
- Heartworm Testing Recommendations from MADACC
- Summer Programs from the Whitefish Bay Recreation Department
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Work at Consaul Commons has started again this spring. Several updates:
- The large pedestal by the clock will feature a sculpture tentatively named “Time Flies” by renowned local artist Richard Edelman. Mr. Edelman is creating and donating this sculpture for the Consaul Commons project. Mr. Edelman spent time growing up on Silver Spring Drive and wanted to do something to show his appreciation. More info to come!
- The shade sail feature is up and will remain in place until next winter.
- The Urban Craftsman is hard at work preparing the picnic tables from the reclaimed honey locust trees.
- A walkway remains accessible between Silver Spring Drive and the Beaumont Place Public Parking Garages.
- Work is scheduled to be completed by May 24, 2022—just in time for all the fun annual summer events along Silver Spring Drive!
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I-43 Project Update: This Get Around Guide provides a schedule for the I-43 North-South Reconstruction Project for Spring 2022. 2022 construction focuses on expansion and improvements to the North End and County Line Road/Port Washington Road Interchange Segments. I-43 North-South is scheduled to remain open to two lanes, in each direction, during peak travel times. Click here to view a complete project schedule online.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is underway reconstructing 14 miles of the I-43 North-South Corridor, from Silver Spring Drive north to WIS 60, in Milwaukee and Ozaukee counties. The project is broken into five segments (North End, County Line Road/Port Washington Road Interchange, South End, Mequon Road Interchange, and Port Washington Road).
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Updates From The Police Deparment |
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Whitefish Bay Police Department Receives Award:
Chief Whitaker and the Whitefish Bay Police Department were recognized last week with a plaque by Mr. Jimmie Johnson, a representative from the 31st St. Safety Committee for their excellent police work and community support. Congratulations to to the Whitefish bay Police Department for this recognition.
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National Rx Drug Take Back Day:
The next National Rx Take Back Day will be April 30, 2022. This event is a safe, convenient, and responsible way to dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs at locations in communities throughout the country. The event will be at Whitefish Bay Village Hall from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on April 30, 2022.
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Updates From The Whitefish Bay Library: |
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Please note the library will be closed on Friday, April 15, and Sunday, April 17. The library will be open regular hours on Saturday, April 16, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 pm..
Facebook Storytime - Fridays, 10:00 a.m. - April 8, 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. Click here to visit our Facebook page.
Take and Make: Handprint Cactus: Wednesday, April 6, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.: Use your handprint to make a personalized and adorable cactus. Pick up your kit outside the front doors of the library.
Getting to Know Medicare: Tuesday, April 12, 6:00 p.m.: A workshop designed to simplify Medicare and to help you make a more informed decision on your coverage without all the headaches and confusion. This program will be held in person. If this changes we will notify registrants. Presented by Grutz Financial. Please register.
Cozy Evening Zoom Storytime with Miss Taylor -Tuesday, April 12, 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.
Virtual Mystery Book Club - Thursday, April 14, 6:30 p.m.: Our Mystery Book Club meets once a month and is led by librarian and author Sharon Nagel. This month we're reading Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 890 9070 0104. Passcode: J8yJp03W.
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Update From The School District:
Save the Date:
Upcoming School Board Meetings:
- Wednesday, April 13, 7:00 pm. – Regular Business Meeting
- Wednesday, April 27, 7:00 p.m. – Organizational & Committee Meetings
- Meeting agendas, minutes and more information can be found online.
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Bay Bridge Event:
Join Bay Bride for a shoe collection drive for new or gently used athletic shoes for kids and adults at Schoolhouse Park on May 4 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
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Whitefish Bay Garden Club Annual Meeting :
**DATE CHANGE** The PUBLIC is invited to our open meeting on Wednesday, April 13, at 7:00 p.m. This is a change from the previously published date. Join the Whitefish Bay Garden Club for a poetry reading by Whitefish Bay resident Susan Firer. Attend via zoom at this link: https://tinyurl.com/yckhmyf3 or attend in-person at the Whitefish Bay Public Library.
For 35 years, Susan taught creative writing at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She has been a National Endowment for the Arts fellow and a Milwaukee Poet Laureate. She is the author of six books of poetry, including Milwaukee Does Strange Things To People. Her most recent book, The Transit of Venus, was named an “Outstanding Work of Poetry” by the Wisconsin Library Association in 2017. Her poems have appeared in many journals and anthologies, including The New York Times Sunday Magazine, Chicago Tribune, Ms. (Magazine), and The New Yorker.
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NSHD Healthy Highlight - Small Talks Underage Drinking. April is Excessive Alcohol Use Awareness Month. Parents and other caring adults in the life of children and adolescents have a power impact and influence on choice’s made, particularly about underage drinking.
Think kids won’t listen? Think again.
Short small talks with your child or adolescent will help you connect with them, especially when it comes to important topics like underage drinking. WDHS recommends “lots of small talks over time helps build trust and set expectations as kids change and grow. Luckily, there’s no big production necessary. Just choose the alcohol-free moment that feels right to you. You can have a small talk anytime, anywhere”.
65% of Wisconsin teens have tried alcohol. Talking with kids early makes a big impact on their future choices about alcohol. Get talk tips at SmallTalksWI.org. #SmallTalksWI
Different age groups have different approaches. WDHS provides some suggestions on small talk opportunities and questions:
Kids (Ages 5-7): Focus on the way alcohol affects a person’s motor skills, judgment, and behavior.
- “When do you think someone is ready to try alcohol?”
- “Why do you think it's illegal for kids under the age of 21 to drink alcohol?”
Tweens (Ages 8-12): Explain how underage drinking can put kids their age in danger, and practice how to deal with peer pressure.
- “Have you ever seen an adult drink too much? What did you think or feel?”
- “What could you say if you were offered a drink and you didn't want to look foolish?”
Teens (Ages 13-17): Talk about the risks, their future, and making safe choices.
- “What happens at parties you go to?”
- “Are you at all worried about becoming addicted to alcohol or drugs?”
Openings can include:
- Watching a show or movie: "Why do you think the character drinks?"
- Listening to music: "Do your favorite bands ever sing about using drugs?"
- Playing video games: "How do you and your friends have fun?"
- At the store: “What’s a good reason to buy alcohol?”
At the bowling alley or ball game, or when out to eat or celebrating with friends and family… what other opportunities for small talk conversations focused on underage drinking come to mind?
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