The Bridge
March 17, 2022
The below article has been revised to reflect a change to the public hearing date for the budgets presentation. All other articles in this newsletter remain unchanged.
Draft Fiscal Budgets Presentation
The Village will be presenting and discussing the draft 'General, Infrastructure, and Other Funds' section of the FY 22-23 Budget Expenditures and Revenues at the Tuesday, March 22 Board meeting. The Village will publicize and hold at least one public hearing on the tentative annual budget in the month of April. Copies of the tentative budget will be made available for public inspection at Village Hall, and on the Village website, not less than 10 days prior to the passage of the annual budget.
Business Boot Camp
New and current business owners are invited to attend a Business Boot Camp hosted by the Lake Zurich Area Chamber of Commerce (LZACC), with sessions being held on Wednesday evenings from 4:30 - 7 p.m. starting April 6 and running through May 25. The programs will take place at Columbus Centre Banquet Hall in Lake Zurich and will feature experts sharing techniques on how to launch, grow and expand a business for a successful future. More information and registration are found here. Deadline to register is tomorrow, Friday, March 18.
Traffic Calming Options
to Be Considered
The Village Board and staff continually evaluate vehicular traffic speeds and volumes throughout Long Grove’s roadways. As part of this ongoing work, the Village is planning to hold a special meeting in April to discuss traffic-calming needs and options. More information regarding the meeting date and time will be provided in future communications. To become familiar with traffic calming, visit Institute of Transportation Engineers Traffic Calming.
Maintenance on Covered Bridge Scheduled for March 21 
Repair and maintenance work is scheduled for the covered bridge this coming Monday, March 21, from 8 a.m. to noon, weather permitting. Both the bridge and sections of Robert Parker Coffin Road will be temporarily closed to through traffic while the work is performed, which will address the movement of the bridge, and minimize noise as vehicles enter and exit. For questions, please call Village Hall at 847-634-9440.
11 Great Things
You Can Do in ‘22
Looking for ways to create a healthier home and a more eco-friendly environment? The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO) shares its 11 Great Things You Can Do in ‘22, which offers a range of simple activities that promote a greener and more sustainable lifestyle. View tips on fighting food waste, finding alternatives to harmful plastics, replacing household cleaners with natural ingredients, growing a garden and more! Visit SWALCO.org for more creative ideas and information on current recycling programs, such as the Reuse-A-Shoe program and other resources. As a reminder, Long Grove also has a clothing and textile recycling bin located in the Archer Municipal Parking Lot, which is accessible 24/7.
Native Plants and
Plant Care Resources
Will you be adding native plants to your home garden or landscape this year? The Lake County Forest Preserve District is selling native perennials, trees and shrubs at their annual online plant sale. The District will be holding an in-person event at Independence Grove in Libertyville on Saturday, May 7 and Sunday, May 8. More information on both sales is available here. For answers to your questions on tending your home garden or landscaping throughout the planting and growing season, including treating pests and diseases, these local resources can help: Chicago Botanic Garden Plant Information Service, the Morton Arboretum Tree and Plant Care Resources and the University of Illinois Extension Helpline.
Downtown Events Coming Soon!
Three hopping fun events are coming to Long Grove in April, hosted by the Historic Downtown Long Grove Business Association:

Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, April 9, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.: The spring tradition of egg hunting is back! Families can bring their own baskets to collect eggs and hop through the free Egg Hunt experience, located behind Fred Astaire Dance Studio.

Beauty and the Boutique, Thursday, April 14, 5 - 8 p.m.: Local merchants will display their latest spring seasonal items, including clothes and beauty treatments along with food and beverages. Participating businesses will have specials, discounts, giveaways and more for all who attend!

Craft Beer Fest, Saturday, April 30, 12 - 4 p.m.: Downtown Long Grove will transform into an outdoor beer garden! Attendees can experience the charm of local breweries and wineries, enjoy live music, and taste hand-crafted, top-tier beverages. Open to ages 21 and up; tickets are required.
Upcoming Village Meetings

Click the 'View Details' links below the meetings to view agendas and information on how to participate. To view all upcoming and past Village of Long Grove public meetings, agendas and minutes, please click here. Visit the new Get Connected webpage to review the many ways you can connect with the Village. Learn more about the Village's different commissions and committees here.
Architectural Commission Meeting,
March 21
Budget Hearing and Board Meeting,
March 22