When will I receive my Tax Bill? 

Residents can anticipate receiving their tax bills by Friday, December 16. Included with your tax bill, you will find details on tax payment instructions and a 2023 refuse and recycling calendar. Any questions related to making your tax payment should be directed to Village Hall at (414)962-6690 ext. #118

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

Upcoming Ash Tree Removals

The Village has contracted with M&M Tree Service for the removal of 25 ash trees located within village parkways in the month of December. Stump grinding and restoration will likely be done in spring of 2023. New trees will be planted in these locations during the next round of replanting.

Police Department

The Whitefish Bay Police Department will be hosting a Neighborhood Watch Meeting

Monday, December 12, at 7:30 p.m., in the Village Hall Board Room.

Hope to see you there!

Winter Parking (12/1/22 through 3/31/23)

Alternative Side—Even/Odd—Parking: In the winter, monthly permit holders and free nightly permissions will be required to follow alternate side parking. Vehicles should park on the even-numbered side of the street with an even calendar date before midnight, and on the odd-numbered side of the street on those nights with an odd calendar date before midnight (unless an exemption applies). Vehicles with monthly overnight parking permits must be moved once every 24 hours.

Visit http://www.wfbvillage.gov/189/Parking-Permits for more information.

Important Reminders from the Chief of Police,

Patrick Whitaker:

Don't Warm Up Your Car Unattended

It’s that time of year again, it’s getting cold outside. The Police Department is seeing a number of cars unattended running in driveways.

We ask that you do not leave your keys in an unattended, unlocked, and running vehicle. 

Thieves can walk up to your car, get in, and drive off in a matter of 5 seconds.

Nixle allows residents to sign up for text alerts from the Police Department. Click here to visit the Nixle website to sign up.

Keep Your Property Safe

During the holiday season, the Police Department asks that you be particularly vigilant in making sure that the keys are out of your vehicle(s) and that they are secured. The Police Department also asks that you leave exterior lights on at night. A well-lit property is a deterrent to thieves and it assists our officers in monitoring your property.

At night, Police Department third shift Officers are watching out for the community. When an Officer sees an open car door, a dome light on, or an open garage door they will do their best to secure the property.

Some residents may have found brochures in their unlocked cars or garages from the Police Department informing them of the #9pmROUTINE. 

At 9:00 pm make it a routine to:

• Bring In Your Valuables
• Lock Your Cars
• Lock Your Doors
• Lock Your Windows

Runners and Joggers,

Reflectorized Clothing is Required!

Winter is here! With less daylight hours, we need to remember to be seen at night. If you’re running, jogging or walking when it’s dark out, you need to wear reflectorized clothing. Village ordinance 8-7 requires any person running or jogging on a public right-of-way to wear reflectorized clothing. Reflectorized clothing is needed thirty minutes after sunset to thirty minutes before sunrise, and any other time when there is not enough natural light to clearly see a person from a distance of 500 feet. This ordinance is in place to help keep both pedestrians and motorists safe. We do not want anyone to get hit, so please be visible when you are out for an early morning run or jog; especially on Lake Drive!

-Lt. Elizabeth Straub #186

Merchants of Whitefish Bay:

Silver Spring's Ice Sculpture Shop & Crawl

Saturday, December 17, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Join us on Saturday, December 17, for the 3rd annual Ice Sculpture Crawl and Demonstration featuring amazing ice sculptures! Many local businesses along Silver Spring will also be offering holiday sales and giveaways that you aren't going to want to miss.



Bring the whole family, this is sure to be a good time! 

Special Closing!

The library will be closed for building maintenance from Wednesday, December 14, to Friday, December 16.

Outdoor book drop will be open during this closure. Returned items will be checked in after reopening and will be backdated to actual date returned. Items will remain on your account until this process is completed. If you need to reach the library during this time, please email us at reference@wfblibrary.org as we will be unavailable by phone.

2023 Vision Boards for Teens!

Monday, December 19

Grades 6-12

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Please register: https://www.wfblibrary.org/our_events/?eid=1333

Please note date change!

Set your intentions for 2023 and make a vision board. We'll provide all the supplies you might need, including magazines, markers, and inspirational quotes. 

Tea Time Book Club- Hybrid

Friday, December 23, 12:00 p.m.

Please note date change! Our Tea Time Book Club meets once a month is led by Library Director Nyama Reed. This month we're reading Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty. As of March, Tea Time Book Club with offer 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

Architecturally Significant and Historic Sites of Whitefish Bay

The Whitefish Bay Historic Preservation Commission has just released a new book that features the homes and other sites located on the Village’s Architecture and History Inventory. The sites on the Inventory are those that are typically marked with sidewalk medallions. If you are interested in the history and architectural significance of these buildings, this book is for you!

The Architecture and History Inventory is a tool used to identify, educate, and thus help to preserve architecturally significant and historic properties. This Inventory was first established by the Village’s Historic Preservation Commission in 2006, with additions made periodically. The information in this book was formerly maintained in three-ring binders located in the Whitefish Bay Library. In 2022, the Commission decided to publish this information to make it more readily available to Village residents.

While this summary of the Village’s AHI will likely be of most relevance to the owners of the more than 240 homes and other sites contained in the Inventory, it should also be of interest to anyone that wishes to explore the Village’s history.

The paperback version of the book is available for purchase at the Whitefish Bay Public Library for $20. Hardcover and Kindle versions (with color images) are also available through Amazon. The book is also available to checkout at the library at: https://encore.mcfls.org/iii/encore/record/C__Rb4397183?lang=eng

School District of Whitefish Bay:

Important Dates:



• Winter Break: December 23, 2022 – January 2, 2023

• School Board Election candidate filing deadline: 5:00 p.m. on January 3, 2023

More information about the Spring 2023 election can be found on the District website.

District Newsletter:

The District Newsletters are one of several ways the District works toward comprehensive communications with the community. Read the December Newsletter and sign up to receive monthly newsletters during the school year.

Bay Bridge:

Holiday Event with Bay Bridge & The Kents: Gather with neighbors & support a new scholarship fund

Register for Hanukkah with the Kents

Donate to Bay Bridge Student Scholarship Fund

North Shore Health Department Healthy Highlights:

Click here to view the

December 7, 2022

Weekly Summary from the North Shore Health Department

December 7, 2022: Stress Management

This time of year can be stressful.

It’s important to remember, what may be stressful to one person, may not be to another. Everyone handles stress differently.

For many, this time of year signals an increase in gatherings, parties, and events. For some, holidays are a chance to thrive, but for others, it may bring a time of overwhelm. In addition, exposure to stress may be short-term or chronic (constant stress, for days or weeks).

Stress has been linked to an increased risk for heart disease and stroke, and can be connected to harmful bodily responses such as:

·  Irregular heart rate and rhythm

·  Increased digestive problems

·  Increased blood pressure

·  Inflammation

·  Reduced blood flow to the heart

To help manage stress, it’s helpful to figure out the ways stress affects a person’s life and ways to reduce stress triggers. While it may not always be easy, keeping a positive attitude can help lower risk of developing heart disease by reducing health factors linked with heart disease:

·  Lower blood pressure

·  Better glucose control

·  Less inflammation

·  Lower cholesterol

Ways to manage stress include:

·  Regular exercise and movement.

·  Engage in relaxation. Relaxation activities can include mediation, yoga, nature walks, movement, and exercise or even hobbies.

·  Social connection. Connect with and talk with people important to you.

·  Getting enough sleep. Adults should aim for 7 to 9 hours a night.

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