Message from the Village President, Kevin Buckley
MMSD has released the Home HazMat mobile and permanent site collection schedule for 2022. Check out the article below for collection dates/times, locations, and what household hazardous waste is accepted. Mark June 25th on your calendar for the collection at nearby Nicolet HS.
Have a great week! -kb
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Why Is The Village Hall Phone Ringing? |
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When is in-person absentee voting? In-person absentee voting will occur on weekdays until Friday, February 11, 2022, during regular business hours (until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 11, 2022). No appointment necessary; please bring a photo ID. There is no absentee voting on the Monday prior to the election.
What are the rules for dog walking? With the mild winter, many resident are walking outside. Remember that dogs are required to be be on a leash and you are required to pick up after your dog. We have received a number of calls regarding off-leash dogs and dog waste.
Have a question? Send us an email or give us a call at (414) 962-6690.
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This Week's Meetings:
- Monday, February 7, 6:00 p.m. GoToMeeting
- Tuesday, February 8, 8:30 a.m. Village Hall Board Room
- Tuesday, February 8, 6:15 p.m. GoToMeeting
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Last Week's Meetings:
- Thursday, February 3, 5:30 p.m. GoToMeeting
Please take note that some Village meetings are currently in-person and some meetings are virtual.
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Reminders From The Police Department: |
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Don't Warm Up Your Car Unattended:
With the recent wave of cold temperatures, 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.
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Keep Your Property Safe:
As winter continues, 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
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Updates from Public Works: |
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2022 Home HazMat Collection:
Got yuck in your house or garage? Drop off your old and unused household hazardous waste at one of the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) permanent or mobile collection locations.
Nearby Home HazMat mobile collections will be at Nicolet High School on June 25, 2022 and at Bayside Village Hall on October 15, 2022.
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What are those lines on the Streets?
You may have noticed that the Village is treating the streets before snowstorms, a process known as “anti-icing”.
The Village manufactures our own solution of brine by dissolving rock salt into water. This brine is applied directly to the streets before an event to improve road conditions at the beginning and throughout snowfalls, and is added to rock salt as it leaves the trucks, jump starting its effectiveness.
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Updates From Village Hall: |
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2022 World Migratory Bird Day:
At the Village Board meeting on February 7, 2022, the Village Board will consider resolution No. 3108 proclaiming World Migratory Bird Day as May 7, 2022 in Whitefish Bay. This resolution supports Whitefish Bay's application to become a Bird City for the 11th year in a row.
The Bird City program provides direction, technical assistance, public attention, and national recognition for municipalities striving to invest in the health of local bird species. Patterned after the Tree City USA program, the Bird City designation is a public demonstration of a community’s commitment to environmental, economic, and aesthetic sustainability.
To be recognized as a Bird City, a community must meet criteria spread across six categories: habitat creation and protection, community forest management, limiting threats to birds, education, energy and sustainability, and the official recognition and celebration of World Migratory Bird Day. Be sure to join us for Bay Day (hosted by the Civic Foundation, Merchants of Whitefish Bay, and Whitefish Bay Education Foundation) at Klode Park on May 7, 2022 for more information about World Migratory Bird Day!
Thank you to the Whitefish Bay Garden Club for helping the Village put together the application and educating residents about World Migratory Bird Day!
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February 15, 2022 Election FAQ:
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Whitefish Bay Candidate Forum: |
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Join the ZOOM Whitefish Bay Candidate Forum on March 3, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. Moderated by the League of Women Voters and hosted by Bay Bridge, this forum will give you a chance to familiarize yourself with the candidates up for election on April 5, 2022. Registration for the online forum will be available soon.
Community submitted questions are currently being accepted until February 21. Email your questions for Village Board candidates and/or School District candidates to BayBridgeWisconsin@gmail.com with CANDIDATE FORUM in the subject line. The League of Women Voters reserve the right to screen questions to avoid duplication and attacks on individuals. Questions must address issues appropriate to the public office of Village Board or the School Board. |
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Updates From The Whitefish Bay Library: |
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Excite Your Mind Winter Reading Challenge, Through February 28: Sign up for our virtual winter reading program through Beanstack and experience this great program for all ages (including adults), full of opportunities for fun and learning. Challenge your family to read more in 2022! You can register online ( https://wfblibrary.beanstack.com/) or you can also use the Beanstack app! Download the Beanstack app and search for Whitefish Bay Public Library. The program runs through February 28.
Kids Take and Make: Valentine’s Day Friendship Necklace - Wednesday February 9, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.: Make a sweet Valentine's Day necklace for yourself and one for a friend or family member! Pick up your kit outside the front doors of the library. We ask that you take one craft kit per child and practice good social distancing and mask wearing when picking up your kit.
Adult Take and Make: Heart Magnets - Thursday, February 10, 9:30 a.m.: Take and Makes for adults are back this winter! Pick up a Take and Make kit for making your own heart magnets. We'll include all the materials you need, as well as instructions. Pickup begins at open near the adult services desk. While supplies last.
Cozy Evening Storytime - Tuesday, February 15, 6:30 p.m.: Join us for a cozy evening storytime on Zoom from the comfort of your own home. Wear your comfiest pajamas, build your coziest blanket fort, and enjoy stories and songs with Miss Taylor. Click here to register.
Zoom Storytime - Mondays, 10:00 a.m. - February 14 to March 21: Join us for an interactive Zoom storytime with stories, songs, and rhymes! More program information.
Facebook Storytime - Fridays, 10:00 a.m. - February 18 to March 18: Join one of our youth services librarians for an All Ages Storytime on Fridays at 10:00 a.m. on our Facebook page for books, songs, and more! We'll be sure to save the storytime so you can watch it later. Click here to Visit our Facebook page.
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Update From the Whitefish Bay School District:
Upcoming School Board Meetings:
- Wednesday, February 9, 7:00 p.m. – Regular Business Meeting
- Wednesday, February 23, 7:00 p.m. – Committee Meetings
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Update from the
Whitefish Bay Garden Club:
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Update from the Whitefish Bay Recreation Department: |
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North Shore Heath Department Healthy Highlight 2/2/22 - Diabetes Awareness:
Diabetes is a long-lasting (chronic) health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy. The food you eat is broken down into sugar (glucose) and enters the bloodstream. When your blood sugar goes up, the pancreas releases insulin. Insulin acts like a key, letting blood sugar into your cells for the body to use as energy. For a person with diabetes, the body doesn’t make enough insulin or can’t use the insulin it makes as well as it should. When either of these happens, too much blood sugar stays in the bloodstream. Over time, this can cause serious health problems, like heart disease or kidney disease (CDC).
The CDC recently released the National Diabetes Statistics Report. Among US adults, diabetes prevalence has increased significantly from 2001 to 2020.
- Total: 37.3 million people have diabetes (11.3% of the US population)
- Diagnosed: 28.7 million people, including 28.5 million adults. In the last 20 years, the number of adults diagnosed with diabetes has more than doubled.
- Undiagnosed: 8.5 million people (23.0% of adults are undiagnosed)
Members of some racial and ethnic minority groups are more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes. According to the CDC, among adults of all US racial and ethnic groups, the rates of diagnosed diabetes are highest among the following groups:
- American Indian or Alaska Native (14.7%)
- Hispanics (12.5%)
- Non-Hispanic blacks (11.7%)
In Wisconsin, about 1 in 10 adults and 6,500 youth (under age 18) have been diagnosed with diabetes (DHS).
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