Where can I dispose of yard waste during the winter months?

Residents with yard waste material throughout the winter months may dispose of it at the Shorewood Transfer Station. The transfer station is located at 3801 N Morris Boulevard in Shorewood.

It is open:

December to March, 1st Saturday of each month (only), 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.



April - November, 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.



Have a question? Send us an email or give us a call at (414) 962-6690.

Updates from Village Hall:

Use Your U.S. Representative as a Resource

Always remember, you can contact the office of your U.S. Representative if additional assistance is required in Federal casework matters.

Gwen Moore, Wisconsin District 4

Office Phone: (414)297-1140

2023 Preview

2022 proved to be a busy and productive year in the Village. In 2023, many existing undertakings will be concluded, ushering in new Public Works projects, Village Initiatives and prospective businesses opening their doors.

Here is sneak peak into the year ahead.

Upcoming Public Works Projects

Traffic Signal Replacement Project - Lake Drive / Silver Spring:

This project will include the complete replacement of the traffic signal system along with safety and traffic flow efficiency enhancements. In addition, there will be island and curb ramp ADA improvements that will also benefit both pedestrians and bicyclists. Funding for this project will be greatly aided by a 90% WisDOT SISP Grant, match 10% by Village funds.

Stormwater Quality / Quantity Projects utilizing MMSD Grant Monies:

Wilson Drive Bump Out Bioswale Installations

Fire Station Parking Lot Reconstruction

Village Park Improvements:

Klode Park Playground Equipment Upgrade

Klode Park Bluff Landscaping Upgrade

Klode Park Beach Stormwater Management Improvements

Schoolhouse Park / Fountain Improvements

Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation:

Beaumont Public Parking Lot 

Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan:

Creation of 5 year plan

Recurring Annual Public Works Public Works

Roadway Rehabilitation Project:

This annual roadway maintenance project typically includes the milling off of 2 inches of asphalt or concrete pavement and then repaving with new asphalt pavement. Pavement marking are then applied following the paving work. The Village has applied for and obtained WisDOT Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) grant monies on an every other year basis.

Alley Reconstruction Project:

Over the past several years the Public Works Department has selected one or two alleys per year for pavement reconstruction. These projects have included storm sewer installation, along with pervious pavers to improve stormwater quality and reduce the quantity of stormwater flows. The Village has been able to use MMSD Green Solutions (GS) grant monies to assist in the funding of these projects.

Watermain Replacement Project:

This annual project replaces aging watermains throughout the Village. All encountered lead water service laterals are replaced from the watermain to the property line at Village expense per our Village Lead Water Service Replacement policy. For the past 2 years the Village has secured a DNR grant to reimburse those affected residents with 100% of their cost to replace their lead water service line into their house.  The construction of a private sump pump drain line system is also included within the project scope, providing a buried private sump pump discharge lateral for every adjacent property at Village expense. In 2023 the project emphasis will be public watermain valve and fire hydrant repairs and replacement.

Sanitary Main & Manhole Lining Project:

This annual project involve the plastic lining of targeted sanitary sewer mains as well as aging brick sanitary manholes in the Village. This work reduces the amount of underground clearwater flow entering into the Village sanitary sewer system to help reduce sewage flow volume as well as associated basement sewage backup occurrences. 

Sanitary Sewer Lateral Lining Project-MMSD Private Property Inflow & Infiltration Program: 

This project involves the plastic lining of targeted private residential sanitary sewer laterals in a previously identified high groundwater inflow / infiltration area. This effort is again designed to reduce the amount of underground clearwater flow entering into the Village sanitary sewer system to help reduce sewage flow volume as well as associated basement sewage backup occurrences. The project is funded through a MMSD Private Property Inflow / Infiltration (PPII) Program fund with a 50%/50% Village match. The Village has successfully lining over 300 private sewer laterals in the identified high I/I area over the past 6 years. MMSD has currently placed a hold on any private lateral linings at this time as they re-evaluate the PPII program after 10 years of operation.

Pavement Crack Sealing Project:

This pavement maintenance annual project is designed to extend the life our Village roadways. Existing pavement cracks are routed out and an asphalt emulsion is poured into the crack to prevent water intrusion, any further cracking and eventually pavement failures.

Sidewalk Replacement Project:

The work involves the removal and replacement of uneven and deteriorated public sidewalks and carriage walks within the Village to remove trip hazards. In addition, sidewalk and curb sections may be replaced with this project to improve drainage. The Village is divided into seven zones with one zone a year evaluated for needed sidewalk improvements.

Village Initiatives

Participation in the Wisconsin Bike Fed:

In effort to improve bike and pedestrian safety, the Village has become member of Wisconsin Bike Fed. There are numerous benefits to joining this organization. More information and resources related to this program will be coming soon!

"Placemaking" on Silver Spring Drive:

The Community Development Authority and the Business Improvement District (with assistance from GRAEF) have been actively reviewing placemaking concepts for Silver Spring Drive. The intention is to act on several placemaking concepts in 2023.

Participation in Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation's (WEDC) Connect Communities program:

Village has been accepted into (WEDC)’s Connect Communities Program, an initiative that works with communities to advance downtown and urban corridor revitalization efforts.

Bird City 2023:

Application will be filed to retain the Village's "Sustained Flight" credential.

Complete Review of Residential Design Guidelines:

The Arch Board will continue their efforts of reviewing these architectural guidelines and make modifications as deemed necessary.

Opening Doors - Prospective Businesses

2023 will usher in several new businesses on Silver Spring. Many have already secured approvals, while others have initiated the approval process. These businesses include:

• Jus Shanna - Nail Salon
• LIVE Hydration - Medicinal Spa
• Drybar - Hair Stylists
• Northshore Wellness Collective - Pregnancy and Postpartum Healthcare
• Stone Creek Coffee - Specialty Coffee and Café
• Colectivo Coffee - Coffee, Scratch Made Food & Bakery

WFB Public Library:

Winter Reading Program

Our Winter Reading Program is back! Adults and teens can participate through Beanstack, while kids can stop by the Youth Services Desk to get started. The program starts on January 16 and runs through February 28. This program is made possible by Friends of the Whitefish Bay Public Library. Read more about this program on our website at: https://www.wfblibrary.org/at_the_library/winter_reading_program.php

All Ages Storytime, 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Mondays, Starting January 16

Wednesdays, Starting January 18

Thursdays, Starting January 19

https://www.wfblibrary.org/our_events/?m=1&y=2023

Join us for a fun, educational storytime perfect for all ages. We'll share stories, songs, flannels and more! Storytime will be held in the Tower of the children's area. Please register for any updates.

Art Explorers: Snow!

Tuesday, January 17, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

K5-2^nd Grade

Please Register- https://www.wfblibrary.org/our_events/?eid=1391

Join us for a celebration of process-focused snow art. We'll be using paint, crayons, recyclable materials, and more to create some cool snow themed art. What's process-focused art?  It's open ended, self-motivated and the emphasis is on the process of making the art, rather than the product produced. Please dress for a mess!

Whitefish Bay TALKS: The Joys of Challah

Tuesday, January 24, 6:30 p.m.

Please Register: https://www.wfblibrary.org/our_events/?eid=1370

Experience the joys of challah! Twist, knead, shape, and form your own delicious challah bread, and learn the modern meaning to this thousands year old tradition! A fun, interactive, and tasty workshop for all ages. Each participant will braid and shape their own challah bread that they then will take home to bake and enjoy!

About the presenter: Mushka Lein has been baking challah weekly for fifteen years. She directs Chabad of the East Side, a local Jewish community center that focuses on bringing meaning and joy to the community. Mushka hosts Shabbat dinners where challah features prominently on the menu each week.

Tea Time Book Club

Friday, January 27, 12:00 p.m.

Our Tea Time Book Club meets once a month is led by Library Director Nyama Reed. This month we're reading, The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. Tea Time Book Club offers hybrid meetings. You can attend in-person at the Library in the 2nd floor Program Room or online via Zoom.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81777252388?pwd=TFlEQnE5bHl1dnVHdTFqVnZZeDBkQT09

Meeting ID: 817 7725 2388

Passcode: 33887462

Friends of Whitefish Bay Public Library Writing Contest 2023 Guidelines

Friends are once again offering Friends of the Whitefish Bay Library Writing Contest. This will be the 10th straight year for the contest, which includes submission categories for short story (1,000 words or less), memoirs (1,000 words or less), and poetry (200 words or less). The contest is open to anyone 16 and up. Submissions will be accepted from January 9 - February 6 and are limited to one entry per person per category. Cash prizes will be awarded in early spring. Please include a cover page on your entry with the following: Name, address, email, phone number, entry date, and category.

Email entries to reference@wfblibrary.org or drop off entries in person at the Adult Services Desk or mail them to:

Friends of the Whitefish Bay Library Writing Contest

5420 N Marlborough Drive

Whitefish Bay, WI 53217

A reception will be held where winners will be on hand to read their pieces, date to be announced. Winners will also have their entries posted to the library’s website after the reception.

School District of Whitefish Bay:

Important Dates:

• January 20 – Early Dismissal
• January 23 – No School

Upcoming School Board Meetings:

• Wednesday, January 25 - Committee Meetings
• Wednesday, February 8 - Regular Business Meeting

School board meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. in the High School Library Media Center, unless posted otherwise. Meeting dates, agendas, minutes, and more can be found online. 

January Community E-Newsletter

Our Community E-Newsletters are one of several ways the District works toward comprehensive communications with the community. Read the January Newsletter and sign up to receive these monthly during the school year.

Bay Bridge:

Upcoming opportunities, SIGN UP NOW for:

• Sandwich making on MLK Day to help feed our neighbors

• Participate in UWM research on discriminatory property covenants that limited home ownership in MKE County, January 18, 2023

• Celebrate love on January 26 and gather with neighbors while supporting student scholarships

• Register for (Let's Talk About) Implicit Bias class on February 1

North Shore Health Department:

Click here to view the January 11, 2023 Weekly Summary from the North Shore Health Department

January 11, 2023: Common Public Health Concepts

There are a few widely used phrases and concepts in the sector of public health. Below we provide definitions to those concepts.

DEFINITIONS:

Health, as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO), “is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”

Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) are the conditions in places where people live, learn, work, and play that affect a wide range of health outcomes. According to the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, SDoH affect nearly everyone in one way or another. 

Research shows that the social determinants are more important than healthcare or lifestyle choices in influencing health. For example, numerous studies suggest that SDOH account for between 30-55% of health outcomes. In addition, estimates show that the contribution of sectors outside health to population health outcomes exceeds the contribution from the health sector.

Health Disparities are the measurable difference when comparing two or more (racial/ethnic, income, age, etc.) groups. These are usually preventable differences in disease burden, injury, opportunities, and even behaviors. Many populations experience health disparities, including people from some racial and ethnic minority groups, people with disabilities, women, LGBTQ+ community, people with limited English proficiency, and other groups.

Health Inequities are the systematic differences in health status of different populations.



Health Equity refers to the state in which everyone has a fair and just opportunity to attain their maximum health potential.

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