The Village Board will begin discussing the 2023 budget at its meeting tonight, Monday, August 29 (6:00 p.m. at Village Hall). Members of the public are encouraged to attend and will have the opportunity to provide feedback and ask questions. Village Board members look forward to hearing what services residents value most along with ideas for budget priorities.

You are welcome to attend in-person, at Village Hall (5300 N Marlborough Drive), or virtually on Zoom. Participants will be muted upon entry to the meeting. Click here to access the meeting via Zoom. Phone access is also available by calling: +1 312 626 6799, Meeting ID: 854 6369 2688, Passcode: 267748.

To see the meeting agenda, click here. We hope to see you there!

The September Bay Leaves magazine is now available on the Village website. Stories include:

• Resident Feature: Without Batting an Eye the McGinley Family Chose Living in Whitefish Bay
• An Update from the Whitefish Bay Police Department
• Health Risks of Vaping & E-Cigarettes from the North Shore Health Department
• September Events on Silver Spring Drive from the Merchants of Whitefish Bay
• 85th Anniversary Event Details from the Whitefish Bay Public Library
• New Emergency Medical Protocols from North Shore Fire Rescue 
• Registration Information from the Whitefish Bay School District
• Fall Programs from the Whitefish Bay Recreation Department
• Pet Pain Awareness from MADACC
• A Search for the Oldest Sidewalk Pad in the Bay from the Historic Preservation Commission

November 8, 2022 General Election:

Absentee Ballot Request

To see if you already have a request on file:

• Go to MyVote.wi.gov, click “Vote Absentee By Mail”, and complete the search

To request an absentee ballot:

• (Preferred Method) MyVote.wi.gov, click “Vote Absentee By Mail”
• Email elections@wfbvillage.gov (please include a photo ID if you have not provided one in the past and indicate if there is a different mailing address for the absentee ballot from your registration)
• Complete a paper application and mail it to:

Village of Whitefish Bay

Attn: Erin Granstrom

5300 N Marlborough Dr

Whitefish Bay, WI 53217

***Please Note***

• If you have a calendar year request and do not return a ballot for an election during that year, your request will be deactivated per Wis. Stat. § 6.86(2m)(a).
• If you are indefinitely confined and do not return a ballot for any election you will receive a letter that requires that you respond within 30 days to continue, change, or cancel your request per Wis. Stat. § 6.86(2)(b).

Neighborhood Watch Meeting

Wednesday, September 7, 7:00 p.m.

Village Hall Board Room

Mark your calendars for the next Neighborhood Watch meeting! Police officers will discuss crime and call statistics, safety information, and more. 

Neighborhood Watch meetings happen quarterly in the Village Hall Board Room. Hope to see you there!

Now hiring Community Service Officers (CSOs)!

This is a great position for anyone looking to start a law enforcement career.

Summary of Job

The Community Service Officer is a uniformed, non-sworn position that has authority to enforce certain municipal ordinances relating to animals, parking, and code enforcement. CSOs assist with traffic control and perform other functions to assist department personnel. CSOs are also trained as clerks and will fill that position when necessary. An ideal candidate is interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement.

Qualifications

•  U.S. Citizen
• 18 years of age or older
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

Click here for more information, and to apply! Deadline is Friday, September 9, at 5:00 p.m.

Join the Merchants of Whitefish Bay on Silver Spring Drive for this FINAL Sip*Shop*Support Local event of the season! Participating businesses will stay open late, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., for a few extra hours of shopping (and sipping!). This month, each will offer samples of beer for you to enjoy. Plus, you can expect special promotions and great live music by Danielle Wagner and Casey Foeger, two members of the local band Wildwood Blue. Learn more on the Merchants of Whitefish Bay website.

Save the Dates: 

Annual Meeting, Budget Hearing, and State of the District Address

Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at 7 p.m.

Whitefish Bay High School Auditorium

1200 E. Fairmount Ave.

School Safety Community Forum

Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at 5:30 p.m.

Whitefish Bay High School

1200 E. Fairmount Ave.

Please RSVP by clicking the link provided.

All are invited and welcome to attend both events.

Labor Day Hours

The library will be closed on Monday, September 5, in honor of Labor Day. The library will resume regular hours on Tuesday, September 6. The library will reopen Sundays from 12 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. beginning Sunday, September 11.

6th Annual Photography Contest

Read all about this popular program.

We're excited to announce that our amateur photography contest is back. Our contest is open to amateur photographers of any age. We've got a number of different categories; enter one photo per category. Cash prizes include a BEST IN SHOW cash prize of $250, generously donated by Friends of the Whitefish Bay Public Library. Deadline for photo submissions is end of the day on Monday, September 12.

Outdoor All Ages Storytime at School House Park

Mondays, September 12, 19, and 26

Wednesdays, September 7, 14, 21, and 28

Thursdays, September 8, 15, 22, and 29

Please register here. 

We're excited to offer outdoor storytime for all ages in School House Park this fall! Join us for stories, songs, and more. In case of bad weather, we'll hold storytime in the tower of the children's department. Registration open now.

Whitefish Bay TALKS:

If These Walls Could Talk - Stories of the Notre Dame Cathedral

Tuesday, September 13, 6:30 p.m.

Please register here.  

Dr. Lorrie Wenzel will share the art and imagery, the stories over the years, as well as the future facing the Cathedral after the recent fire. What is lost and what is able to be salvaged? Having spent over 50 hours in the Cathedral, she has a unique perspective on its artistry and importance to the French and travelers from all over the world. Dr. Lorrie Wenzel is a Professor of Scripture, former college faculty member, church historian, and noted expert in biblical imagery in great cathedrals.

Virtual Mystery Book Club

Thursday, September 15, 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 Beekeeper's Apprentice: or, On the Segregation of the Queen by Laurie King. This meeting will take place virtually on Zoom. Click here to join:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89090700104?pwd=L0dobVU1M0JpdGNDME5EdzNYSWdlUT09

Meeting ID: 890 9070 0104

Passcode: J8yJp03W

Click here to view the August 24, 2022 Weekly Summary from the North Shore Health Department

NSHD Healthy Highlight 8/24/22: Transition Back to School

Healthy students are better learners. 

Are you or your children heading back to school? Here are some tips to help ease the transition from summer vacation back to the classroom.

Mental health is important to the learning process. Significant stress and trauma can impact children, adolescents, and families. Some nationwide, statewide, and Milwaukee area resources from our Mental Health Resources section, include:

• MentalHealth.gov
• NIMH » Help for Mental Illnesses
• Mental Health | Wisconsin Department of Health Services
• Free Mental Health Resources (Milwaukee)
• Rogers Behavioral Health

Routine vaccinations save lives. Keep your children up to date on school required vaccines. 

Washing hands with soap and water stops germs, including the common cold. 

Eat well, be active, and get enough sleep. For children, 60 minutes or more of daily physical activity is recommended. Getting enough sleep is important too, and it is recommended, for:

• Teens: at least 8 hours of sleep per night,
• Youth: least 9 hours of sleep per night.

Be tobacco free. E-cigarettes are the most commonly used tobacco product among U.S. middle and high school students. Tobacco products contain nicotine which is highly addictive and can harm the developing adolescent brain – specifically the areas of the brain that are responsible for learning, memory, and attention.

The North Shore Health Department (NSHD) maintains an immunization program to prevent and control vaccine-preventable diseases. Under this program, NSHD provides immunizations to residents without medical insurance, those on Medicaid, and those whose insurance does not cover vaccines. Please contact our office to check availability and make a vaccination appointment by calling 414-371-2980 or emailing: nshd@nshealthdept.org. Health insurance typically covers vaccinations, so check with your child’s physician about getting them immunized.