First Ice Cream Social and Village Band Concert is June 15 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.:

The annual event will take place at Old School House Park (5445 N. Marlborough Drive) across from the library on June 15 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Music from the Village Band begins at 7:00 p.m.

WHITEFISH BAY, Wis., June 8, 2022 – On Monday, June 6, 2022, the Whitefish Bay Village Board unanimously approved Resolution No. 3125 in support of the Mapping Racism & Resistance in Milwaukee Country (MRR-MKE) Project. The Project, led by UWM faculty and non-faculty experts, examines racial housing covenants and resistance to them in Milwaukee County’s 19 municipalities to better understand how racism has been embedded into the area's housing markets.

Though unenforceable by law, racially restrictive covenants and instruments of years past still remain in some official Village property records. As part of the resolution the Village Board concurred that racially restrictive language found in recording instruments on any real property is offensive, unenforceable, illegal, and unconstitutional, and, as such, the Board disavows such language

MRR-MKE Project outcomes will include an interactive, digital resource about covenants and challenges to them in Milwaukee County, a collaboratively produced map visualizing the geographies and temporalities of covenants and covenant resistance, and a dataset of racial covenants that will be accessible to the community, policy makers, and other researchers to support broader conversations and dialogue. For more information on the MRR-MKE Project please contact Anne Bonds at bondsa@uwm.edu. Village residents can get more information on their property records from the Milwaukee County Register of Deeds.

The Village Board’s July 13, 2020 statement on racial equity outlined a commitment to ongoing learning and long-term transformation rooted in integrity, community and transparency. Resolution No. 3125 is symbolic of Whitefish Bay’s commitment to growth through deeper understanding and position as an inclusive, accepting and welcoming village.

The Village of Whitefish Bay invites you to share your input on Village Parks and Recreation amenities to help develop our first Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (CORP). Click here to provide feedback via the online survey now through June 30, 2022. Online responses are preferred, however hard copies of the survey can be made available at Village Hall.

A CORP serves to guide the continual improvement of the Village's parks, open space, and pedestrian facilities. The CORP also allows the Village to compete for state and federal grants.

The purpose of a Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan is to better understand unmet park and recreation demands in the Village, understand how demand will evolve over the next five years, and offer strategies that can be leveraged to best meet the Village’s needs. By participating in this survey you are helping to shape the future of Whitefish Bay!

Mill and Overlay Project: The project will involve the grinding off 2 inches of asphalt or concrete pavement and then repaving with new asphalt pavement. Pavement marking will be applied following the paving work. Project timeline will be provided in an upcoming newsletter. Project Locations:

Winkies Parking Lot Project: The existing parking lot will be sealed and restriped to perpendicular parking.

Consaul Commons Reconstruction Project: This project involved the redevelopment of Counsaul Commons on Silver Spring Dr. This project included the installation of permeable pavers that will improve water quality entering the storm sewer. The project has reached substantial completion. There will be a grand opening once the sculpture “Time Flies” is installed.

Lydell/Silver Spring Traffic Signal Replacement Project: This is a City of Glendale Project that will see the replacement of the traffic lights at Lydell Ave and Silver Spring Dr. The project was delayed but will be completed shortly.

Sidewalk Replacement Project: The project will involve the removal and replacement of uneven and deteriorated public sidewalks, carriage walks, and curb within the Village to remove trip hazards. In addition, sidewalk and curb sections may be replaced with this project to improve drainage. Project Locations:

Watermain Replacement Project: This project will replace the aging watermain in the southeast corner of the Village. Locations include the 1900 and 2000 blocks of Cumberland Boulevard, the 4600 block of Murray Avenue, the 2000 to 2300 blocks of Glendale Avenue, and the 4500 block of Frederick Avenue. The cast iron mains were originally installed in 1923 and 1928. Encountered lead laterals will replaced to the property line and residents will be given the option to replace the privately owned section of the service to their building at their expense. Additional storm sewer laterals will be run to the property lines to allow for residents to connect sump pumps directly to the storm sewer

Sanitary Manhole Lining Project: This project is the completion of the sanitary lining project that had begun in 2021. The final step is to line aging brick manholes along the south end of Lake Dr. This will greatly reduce the amount of Clearwater inflow into the sanitary sewer system.

Crackfilling Project: This is a maintenance project designed to extend the life of asphalt paved roads. Existing cracks are routed out and an asphalt emulsion is poured into place to prevent further cracking.

     

The Special Needs Registry is available for all residents requiring special needs resulting from a physical, emotional, or medical condition (i.e. dementia, autism, etc.). Information provided is maintained in a confidential database which will assist emergency responders in providing a more informed response to those with special needs during an emergency. If you are interested in participating in the Special Needs Registry, please visit this link.

The North Shore Fire Commission is accepting applications to fill current and future vacancies on the entry level Firefighter/EMT staff of the North Shore Fire Department. This is a singular hiring process for the Department. North Shore Fire Department intends to return to a joint hiring and application process in spring 2023.

Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent, valid Driver’s License, 18 years of age by due date of application, Wisconsin EMT license and Wisconsin Firefighter I certification or equivalent. Preferred: Nationally Registered Paramedic Technician License.

Preference Points: Preference points will be given to candidates who have obtained additional general and fire education and/or emergency medical licenses and certifications.

Application Process: Interested candidates should apply on-line at the North Shore Fire Department website. More information and a link to the on-line application can be found here. The deadline to apply and submit required documents is 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

Enjoy ice cream and the music of the Village Band including familiar broadway, big band, patriotic, and march music at Schoolhouse Park this Wednesday, June 15 beginning at 7:00 p.m.

The Whitefish Bay Farmers' Market is in full swing! Please join us on Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Aurora Parking Lot located at 325 E. Silver Spring Drive. Visit our website to learn more about our local farmers and vendors.

The 1840 Brewing Company Beer Garden Road Show returns to Klode Park Saturday, June 18 and two other dates this summer. Enjoy beer, food, and music from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Event details:

1840 will also be at the Whitefish Bay Art Fest on July 9 and 10. 1840 is partnering with Project Bubaloo for this event.

Come celebrate an old fashioned Fourth of July band concert in the park with the Village Band of Whitefish Bay on June 29 at 7:00 p.m. Bring your chair(s) to enjoy music that celebrates our country played by your neighbors. This is the Village Band's 34th Summer Concert Season. Look for the Village Band at various community events this summer. For the most up-to-date information, follow the band on Facebook

What’s the Best Day in the Bay? You know it’s the Fourth of July! The Whitefish Bay Civic Foundation is thrilled to keep the tradition going in 2022. Don’t miss the annual parade, and stop by Klode Park for food, drinks, games, and, of course, fireworks! Click here for more info.

The 4th of July Kids Games at Klode Park hosted by the Whitefish Bay Civic Foundation can’t happen without your help! Please sign up with a friend or family member for a 1.5 hour shift to run a game. More details are included in the link. This is an easy and fun way to give back to your community. Thank you for your support. Click here to sign up!

The Merchants along with Amdur Productions will be closing Silver Spring Drive, from Santa Monica Boulevard to Lake Drive on Saturday–Sunday, July 9–10, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., so that 100+ artists from all over the country can set up thier booths and present artworks for visitors to browse and shop.

Admission is free and there is plenty of nearby parking. The show is also handicap accessible and wheel friendly. Live music, artist demonstrations, and art activities for kids contribute to the festive family-friendly atmosphere.

The juried artists, live entertainment, and food and beverages from local restaurants will prove to make this a wonderful event for the whole family. Watch for details at the Merchants of Whitefish Bay website and Facebook page.

Summer Reading Program: Our Summer Reading Program begins June 13! Sign up online through Beanstack and experience this great program for all ages, 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 August 26.

Outdoor All Ages Storytime at School House Park, Mondays & Thursdays, 10-10:30 a.m., June 13, June 16, June 20, June 23 - Please register on our website - We're excited to offer outdoor storytime for all ages in School House Park this summer! Join us for stories, songs, and more. Please register so we can update you about weather and possible rain site.

Webinar- Supporting Native Bees with Melinda Myers, Wednesday, June 15, 7:00 p.m. - Registration required - The plight of the honeybee has been in the news for years, but our native bees are just as important for the pollination of many of the flowers and foods we eat. There are nearly 20,000 known bee species in the world – 4,000 of them are native to the United States and 500 have been identified in Wisconsin. Learn more about these important pollinators and how to attract and support them in your gardens. This program is virtual and will be hosted on Zoom. Thank you to American Transmission Co. for sponsoring this webinar.

Underwater Creature Crafts: Moving Jellyfish At School House Park, Thursday, June 16, 3:30 p.m., Entering Grades K5-3 - Registration required - Come craft some cute creatures this summer! This week we'll be making a moving jellyfish out of ordinary household objects. Please note: this event will be held in School House Park (across the street from the library). In case of bad weather, the program will be held in our upstairs program room.

Teen Crafting: Felt Jellyfish, At School House Park, Friday, June 17, 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Entering Grades 7-12 - Registration required - Join us in School House Park to sew some adorable jellyfish. New to sewing? We'll provide all the supplies you need, and Miss Valerie will be there to teach you what you need to know! (In case of rain, we'll meet in the upstairs program room.)

Yoga in the Park with Embody Yoga, At School House Park, Tuesday, June 21, 10:00 a.m. Entering Grades 4-6 - Registration required - Join us for yoga in the park!! This program will approach yoga as play, using a variety of games and team building exercises to help tweens learn poses and breathing techniques, as well as meditation/relaxation exercises. Please bring a yoga mat if able. This event will be in School House Park. In case of bad weather, class will be held in the upstairs program room.

Time for our annual reminder that you should make sure, if your pet goes missing, it will make it back to you.

All dogs and cats should wear a collar with their annual license attached. That information can be checked to determine who the owner is, and the animal can be returned to you.

Adding an ID tag or having the information written or sewn on the collar can also expedite your best friend’s quick return to you! Finders would rather bring an animal home than to our facility. It saves you time and money, and most importantly, saves your pet the stress of coming here.

Unfortunately, collars can be lost or removed. Getting a microchip is a permanent way for your animal to be linked to you. Microchips are not GPS trackers. They are about the size of a grain of rice and only contain your contact information. They are available at MADACC for $25, with no appointment necessary, anytime we are open to the public.

If your pet already has a microchip, please make sure the information is current and correct. So many chips lead to nowhere. Bad numbers, old addresses. It is worth the time and effort to keep that information updated so you can be reached.

No one intentionally loses a pet. You can take steps to make sure your pet is returned to you as quickly as possible. They need you to set them up for a speedy return with proper ID.

Register Now for the 2022-23 School Year! New and returning families visit the District website or call for more information. Moving? Please contact your school to let them know of any moving plans or address updates.

Meeting dates, agendas, minutes and more information can be found online.

Judge Derek Mosley will speak in-person at the United Methodist Church Whitefish Bay and streaming at this link. Click here for more event information.

Click here to view the June 8, 2022 Weekly Summary from the North Shore Health Department

NSHD Healthy Highlight 6/8/22: North Shore Community Health Assessment (CHA): Every five years, local health departments conduct a Community Health Assessment (CHA) to identify key health problems and needs in the community. The CHA includes three parts: analyzing health data, interviewing key informants, and surveying the community. Click here to fill out the assessment.

Why is the CHA important? A Community Health Assessment (CHA) gives organizations comprehensive information about a community's health status, needs, and issues. Conducting a CHA promotes collaboration with the community and gives people in the community the power to advocate for a healthier and safer place to live, work, play and pray.

This information is utilized to develop a Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP), by justifying how and where resources should be allocated to best meet community needs.

How can you get involved? Take the North Shore CHA Survey! Public input is an essential component of the CHA and helps the North Shore Health Department develop goals and programs that meet the needs of the North Shore communities. You must be 18 years or older to take the survey. All responses are anonymous. You do not have to live in the North Shore to take the survey. Anyone who lives, works, attends school, plays, or prays in the North Shore is encourage to take the survey.