Message from the Village President, Kevin Buckley
There will be two interesting meetings this week:
- On Monday (6pm) the Plan Commission will be holding a public hearing on two new Silver Spring businesses, DryBar, and a new Bar/Tap Room in the former Erik’s Bikes building.
- On Tuesday (6pm) the CDA will hold their fourth meeting on the pending grant request for the Fox-Bay building.
Agendas and meeting packets can be found on our website, here.
Have a great week! -kb
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Why Is The Village Hall Phone Ringing? |
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Some of my private trees and shrubs abut a public street or sidewalk – how should I maintain them?
Village Ordinance § 7-12 requires that all trees and shrubs on private property that are adjacent to public areas “shall be kept pruned so that the lowest branches projecting over the public street or alley provide a clearance of not less than 14 feet.” Also, “Clearance from sidewalk to lower branches of any tree shall not be less than 10 feet. No tree shall be permitted to grow in such a manner as to obstruct the proper diffusion of light from any public lamp. All trees and shrubs shall be kept trimmed to prevent their branches from encroaching on any public sidewalk.”
Trees in the parkway (the grassy area between the sidewalk and the street) are maintained by the Village. If you notice a Village tree that needs trimming, please contact Village Hall at 414-962-6690.
When is the next brush chipper collection? Brush will next be collected by Village crews next week (Beginning August 22). Brush should be placed in the parkway between the curb and the sidewalk.
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, August 15, 6:00 p.m., Village Hall Board Room.
- Tuesday, August 16, 10:00 a.m., Zoom.
- Tuesday, August 16, 6:00 p.m., Village Hall Board Room
- Thursday, August 18, 5:30 p.m. Village Hall Board Room
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Last Week's Meetings:
- Tuesday, August 9, 6:15 p.m., Village Hall Board Room
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Sounds of Summer will take place on Silver Spring Drive this Saturday, August 20, from 5 to 10 p.m. Radio Radio will perform great, danceable music with a punchy rock and roll edge.
Radio Radio is a band of top Milwaukee musicians playing the new wave songs you haven’t heard live in decades, and in a way that makes you feel you are seeing and hearing the real thing live for the first time.
While you enjoy the music, purchase dinner favorites from the Sendik’s food tent and beer, wine, and soda from the Civic Foundation. Thank you to the sponsors who make this event possible: Merchants of Whitefish Bay, Sendik’s Food Market, Keller Williams Realty, and the Ellenbecker Investment Group.
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August 9, 2022 Election Results: |
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Voter turnout in Whitefish Bay for the August 9, 2022 Partisan Primary Election was 42.72%. Please click here to view Whitefish Bay election results. We thank all voters, poll workers, and candidates for their participation and patience during this first election with the new Badger Books (electronic poll books).
If you have any questions about the results, please contact Deputy Clerk Erin Granstrom at 414-962-9960 or email elections@wfbvillage.gov. Voter participation will be updated in MyVote within 30 days. Watch for future election information in upcoming newsletters. |
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Updates From Village Hall: |
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2023 Village Budget – Upcoming Meeting:
The Village Board will begin discussing the 2023 budget at its meeting on Monday, August 29 (6:00 p.m. at Village Hall). Members of the public are encouraged to attend and will have the opportunity to provide feedback and ask questions. Village Board members look forward to hearing what services residents value most along with ideas for budget priorities. We hope to see you there!
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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 $19.00 to $22.00 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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Updates From the School District: |
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Save the Date:
Annual Meeting, Budget Hearing, and State of the District Address
Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at 7 p.m.
Whitefish Bay High School Auditorium
1200 E. Fairmount Ave.
All are invited and welcome to attend.
2022 Annual Bulletin
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September 1 - Sip*Shop*Support Local
Join us on Silver Spring Drive for this FINAL Sip*Shop*Support Local event of the season! Participating businesses will stay open late, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., for a few extra hours of shopping (and sipping!). This month, each will offer samples of beer for you to enjoy. Plus, you can expect special promotions and great live music. Learn more on the Merchants of Whitefish Bay website. |
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September 10 - Klode Park Beer Garden
The 1840 Brewing Company Beer Garden Road Show returns to Klode Park for one final Saturday this summer - September 10. Enjoy beer, food, and music from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Music and food vendors are TBD.
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Updates From The Whitefish Bay Library: |
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Summer Reading Program
We've got a few weeks left in our online summer reading program on Beanstack. There is still time to earn tickets that can be used to enter into a drawing for a gift card from some area businesses. Kids and teens can earn coupon packs and a free book, thanks to Friends of the Whitefish Bay Public Library. Anything you read counts including books, audiobooks, ebooks, newspapers, and magazines. Also complete our activity badges to earn more tickets. For the adult program, receive a coupon good for a free book in the Friends of the Whitefish Bay Public Library Used Book Room as well as a coupon for $3 off a $15 purchase at Boswell Book Company. After you sign up, stop by the Adult Reference Desk to claim your coupons. Last day to enter your log and use your tickets in the drawings will be August 27. Good luck and happy reading!
6th Annual Photography Contest
We're excited to announce that our amateur photography contest is back. Our contest is open to amateur photographers of any age. We've got a number of different categories; enter one photo per category. Cash prizes include a BEST IN SHOW cash prize of $250, generously donated by Friends of the Whitefish Bay Public Library. Deadline for photo submissions is end of the day on Monday, September 12.
Eleanor Roosevelt: First Lady of the World
Monday, August 15, 6:30 p.m.
Join us for an evening with Eleanor Roosevelt, played by actress Jessica Michna. In this first-person presentation, Eleanor Roosevelt shares with the audience her tragedies and triumphs. Born into the opulent wealth of America’s “Golden Age” she would grow from the shy, homely orphan into a confident, driven woman. Annealed by personal tragedy, she would emerge as a champion of civil rights, author, and stateswoman. Eleanor has been characterized by many as our most respected First Lady. She is best summed up by President Harry S. Truman, who dubbed her “The First Lady of the World.”
Tea Time Book Club
Friday, August 26, 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 Behold the Dreamers by Imbolo Mbue. As of March, Tea Time Book Club will offer hybrid meetings. You can attend in-person at the Library in the 2nd floor Program Room or online via Zoom.
Join Zoom Meeting:
Meeting ID: 817 7725 2388
Passcode: 33887462
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Update From Bay Bridge:
NEW LOCATION!!! Our non perishable food drive bin has moved to Yellow Wood store (401 E Silver Spring). Food will be collected every Friday morning. Thank you!
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Whitefish Bay Farmers Market:
The Whitefish Bay Farmers Market continues on Saturdays until October 15, in the Aurora Parking Lot, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
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NSHD Healthy Highlight 8/10/22: Substance Misuse and Overdose
What are opioids? Opioids are substances that work in the nervous system of the body or in specific receptors in the brain to reduce the intensity of pain. According to statistics compiled by the CDC [1]:
- Since 1999 more than 932,000 people have died from a drug overdose.
- In 2020, opioids were present in nearly 69,000 overdose deaths AND synthetic opioids were present in nearly 56,000 overdose deaths [2].
Substance misuse continues to increase in our own communities. In Milwaukee County, from January 2022 to June 2022 [3] 211 confirmed fatal overdoses and 2270 suspected nonfatal overdoses have been reported.
What is fentanyl? Fentanyl is a lab created (synthetic) opioid approved for treating severe pain (typically advanced cancer pain), in the form of transdermal patches, lozenges, and in the operating room as anesthesia. It is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine [2].
Illegally made fentanyl is increasing in frequency, in both nonfatal and fatal overdoses. It is sold for its heroin-like effect and can be mixed with opioids, heroin, and cocaine, to increase euphoric effects. This is often done without the user’s knowledge. Nationwide, rates of overdose deaths involving synthetic opioids (other than methadone but including fentanyl and fentanyl analogs), rates increased over 56% from 2019 to 2020 [2].
Since 2019, the health department, in collaboration with North Shore agencies, have worked together to review and address overdose fatalities in the North Shore. The North Shore Overdose Fatality Review (OFR) meets quarterly to brainstorm recommendations, ways to reduce substance misuse and increase prevention. Furthermore, staff contribute to the Milwaukee County OFR review, as well as take part in state overdose prevention and harm reduction actions and goals to support communities locally and statewide. This week the health department, in conjunction with North Shore Fire and Rescue, provided overdose education to OFR partners, first responders, and law enforcement staff. Education focused on trauma-informed care and practices, community substance trends, toxicology, and the role of rapid response teams and peer support from Milwaukee Overdose Response Initiative (MORI).
RESOURCES AND REFERENCES
- CDC's Response to the Opioid Overdose Epidemic
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Reported Law Enforcement Encounters Testing Positive for Fentanyl Increase Across US | Drug Overdose
- Milwaukee County Overdose Data
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