Message from the
Village President, Julie Siegel
Overnight snow removal on Silver Spring Drive will take place on Tuesday (2/2/21) and Wednesday (2/3/21) this week. Also, a BIG thank you to the Village DPW employees who have kept the Whitefish Bay streets in excellent condition during the recent snow events! To subscribe to our newsletter, click here. |
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When is in-person absentee voting for the February 16 Spring Primary Election? In-person absentee voting will take place at Village Hall, 5300 N. Marlborough Drive, starting Tuesday, February 2, 2021, through Friday, February 12, 2021, except weekends. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except Friday, February 12, 2021, the hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Does the Village have a mask ordinance? In the event the State of Wisconsin mask mandate is repealed, please remember that the Village of Whitefish Bay has a mask ordinance in place through March 31, 2021. Click here for more information.
What is this week's ice rink schedule? The ice rink has an updated schedule this week. See below or click here for details.
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This Week's Meetings:
Village Board Meeting (CANCELED)
Monday, February 2, 6:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, February 3, 4:15 p.m., Virtual GoToMeeting
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Thursday, February 4, 5:30 p.m., Virtual GoToMeeting.
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Last Week's Meetings:
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Tuesday, January 25, 6:00 p.m., Virtual GoToMeeting.
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February 2021 Bay Leaves: |
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The February Bay Leaves magazine is now available on the Village website. Stories include:
- Resident Feature: The Perfect Backyard Micro Wedding
- Snow and Ice Removal Information from the Village
- Obtaining Historic Preservation Tax Credits from the Historic Preservation Commission
- GO RED for Heart Month from North Shore Fire Rescue
- Looking Ahead with the Whitefish Bay Civic Foundation
- Do You Feel the Love? with the Merchants of Whitefish Bay
- Safe Travels by Car with Your Best Friend from MADACC
- Save the Dates from the Whitefish Bay School District
- February Programs from the Whitefish Bay Recreation Department
- Resources from the Whitefish Bay Public Library
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Updates from the Health Department: |
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January 29, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Update:
Last Friday, the North Shore Health Department (NSHD) was notified by Wisconsin Department of Health Services to expect a very limited number of COVID-19 vaccines. The NSHD received 100 first dose vaccines for this upcoming week (about 17% of the total amount that was requested). With the continued demand for vaccine from the 1A providers, the NSHD has already filled their appointments for the week of February 1, 2021 and will not be sending out a sign-up for open appointments.
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Updates from Village Hall: |
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Village Hall Job Opening:
Building Services Job Opening: Applications are being accepted for a full time Administration Assistant – Building Services with the Village of Whitefish Bay. Full-Time at $18.00 to $21.00 per hour DOQ.
The Administration Assistant serves as the office receptionist, assisting residents, contractors, and guests either in person or over the phone, and performs various clerical duties to include processing permits, scheduling inspections, and collecting payments. The Administration Assistant – Building Services works to ensure a friendly, welcoming, and consistently excellent standard of customer service for all Village residents and contractors.
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Updated Ice Rink Schedule:
Before heading to the ice rink:
- Please be sure to check the Village website for weather and other ice rink schedule updates.
- Please stay home if you have any of the following symptoms: cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fever, chills, muscle aches, headache, body aches, vomiting, diarrhea, new loss of taste or smell.
- Remember that six-foot social distancing and masks are recommended at all times.
- Some minor construction continues on the rink; please do not enter areas marked “off-limits”.
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February 16, 2021 Election FAQ:
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Winter Reminders from DPW: |
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⛄ During winter weather, remember to drive safely and please give Village snow trucks/plows plenty of room to clear the streets. Village crews clear streets starting with the main thoroughfares, the crews then proceed to streets adjacent to schools, after that residential streets and alleys are cleared.
🚒 As the snow piles up, help the Fire Department by adopting the fire hydrant closest to your home or business and keep it free of snow during the winter.
❄ All residents and business owners are responsible for snow and ice removal from public sidewalks adjacent to their properties within 24 hours after a snow event.
🌨 Remember to clear all corners with crosswalks to help the children, elderly, and those with mobility concerns get around the Village.
♻ Please utilize your driveway apron or clear a portion of the parkway for refuse and recycling cart placement. Snow and ice must be cleared around the cart(s) as well as the lid. Please do not place your refuse and recycling carts in the street.
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The I-43 North-South Freeway is among the busiest routes in Wisconsin and is a critical Interstate link between southeast Wisconsin and the entire state. I-43 provides access to manufacturers, merchants, commuters, and tourists within southeast Wisconsin, the Milwaukee metropolitan area, and other areas including Green Bay, Sheboygan, Manitowoc and Chicago.
WisDOT has maintained and rehabilitated the ramps, bridges, pavements, and other structures on I-43 for 50 years. The North-South Freeway has exceeded its design life and it is no longer economical to maintain.
This project includes the expansion of I-43 from four to six lanes, the reconstruction of five existing interchanges along the corridor, and the replacement of the Union Pacific railroad bridge over I-43 in Glendale. The project also includes the expansion of a section of Port Washington Road in Glendale from two lanes to four lanes. During construction, the project will work to keep two lanes open in each direction, similar to existing conditions. Click here for additional project info.
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Updates from the Whitefish Bay Public Library: |
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Curbside Pickup Hours:
- Monday to Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Friday to Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Sunday, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Excite Your Mind Winter Reading Challenge from
February 1 to March 19: Sign up for our first ever winter reading program through Beanstack and experience this great program for all ages (including adults), full of opportunities for fun and learning. You can register online or you can also use the Beanstack app! Download the Beanstack app and search for Whitefish Bay Public Library. The program runs through March 19.
Virtual Storytime: Due to COVID-19, all of our storytimes are virtual storytimes! We invite you to join one of our youth services librarians for books, rhymes, songs, and more. Our events will premiere on our Facebook page, and they will also be saved on our Facebook page for a brief amount of time. Through February 19:
- Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m.: Toddler Time
- Fridays at 10:00 a.m.: All Ages
Friends of the Whitefish Bay Library Writing Contest: The Friends of the Whitefish Bay Public Library are once again offering Friends of the Whitefish Bay Library Writing Contest. This will be the 8th straight year for the contest, which includes submission categories for short story, memoirs, and poetry. Deadline is February 8, 2021. Click here to read all about the contest.
2021 Friends of the Whitefish Bay Library Scholarship: The Friends of the Whitefish Bay Public Library are pleased to announce two $500 educational scholarships for students who have been positively influenced by libraries. High school seniors who are residents of or attend school in Whitefish Bay and will be attending college during the 2021/2022 school year are eligible. Deadline is March 15, 2021. Click here to read all the details.
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Program Update from the Whitefish Bay Recreation and Community Education Department:
Become PADI Scuba Open Water Certified! Have you ever wanted to explore sunken shipwrecks in Lake Michigan or swim in warm coral reefs full of aquatic life? Then we have the class for you!
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Bay Bridge Update:
Remembering Bronzeville will be the focus of our February community engagement event, along with guest speaker, journalist, and curator Clayborn Benson from the African American Historical Society Museum. Film discussion with friends and family prior to February 17 is encouraged and a discussion guide is available on our website. Click here to watch the film and register for the event.
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