Message from the Village President, Kevin Buckley
On behalf of myself and the Village Board, I’d like to wish all residents a Happy New Year.
The Board is privileged to serve this community and wish to thank you for your support during the pandemic. We’d like to thank our Village Staff for another year of great work – and give special appreciation to our large group of board and commission volunteers who quietly toil on the business of our village.
Have a healthy and safe start to 2022! -kb
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Why Is The Village Hall Phone Ringing? |
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What are the upcoming refuse and recycling collection schedule changes? Refuse/Recycling normally collected on Monday, January 3, 2022, will be picked up on Tuesday, January 4, 2022.
What are the Village Hall holiday hours this week? Village Hall and Police Administration are closed Monday, January 3, 2022. Normal office hours resume on Tuesday, January 4, 2022.
Have a question? Send us an email or give us a call at (414) 962-6690.
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This Week's Meetings:
- Thursday, January 6, 5:30 p.m., Village Board Room
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Last Week's Meetings:
- Thursday, December 30, 6:00 p.m., Village Board Room
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Update from the North Shore Health Department: |
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Updated COVID-19 Isolation and Quarantine Guidelines:
The CDC updated and shortened the recommended isolation and quarantine period for COVID-19 for the general population. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services adopted the new shortened isolation and quarantine guidelines last week, which are now being implemented by the North Shore Health Department. The attached graphic “New Isolation Quarantine Guidelines” summarizes the new recommendations. Read the full CDC Media Statement.
The North Shore Health Department has received an immense number of new COVID-19 cases over the past week, and does not have the capacity to follow-up with each case. Per the North Shore Health Department, if you have tested positive, please stay home for at least 5 days. If you have no symptoms, or your symptoms have resolved after 5 days, you can then leave your house, but you should continue to wear a mask for another 5 days. If you were exposed to someone who tested positive, follow the new CDC guidelines for quarantine. |
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The January Bay Leaves magazine is now available on the Village website. Stories include:
- Resident Feature: Lifelong Resident Mardell Williams Shares Decades of Memories
- Snow Removal, Property Tax, and Election Information from the Village
- Tips for Setting SMART Goals from the North Shore Health Department
- Updates & Upcoming Events from the Merchants of Whitefish Bay
- Writing Contest Information from the Whitefish Bay Public Library
- Electrical Safety Tips from North Shore Fire Rescue
- Save the Dates from the Whitefish Bay School District
- Dogs & Extreme Temperatures from MADACC
- A Letter from the Whitefish Bay Woman’s Club
- Winter Programs from the Whitefish Bay Recreation Department
- Happy Holidays from the Historic Preservation Commission
- A Thank You from the Whitefish Bay Garden Club
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Updates from Public Works: |
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Village Snow Plowing Procedures:
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. Sidewalks next to Village land are also cleared. During winter weather, remember to drive safely and please give Village snow plows plenty of room to clear the streets.
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Resident Snow and Ice Removal:
All residents and business owners are responsible for snow and ice removal from public sidewalks adjacent to their properties within 24 hours of a snow event.
Remember to clear all corners with crosswalks to help the children, elderly, and those with mobility concerns get around the Village. Visit the Village website for more details. |
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Snow Storm Refuse/Recycling Cart Placement:
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.
Refuse and recycling carts should continue to be placed within 3 feet of the curb or alley edge and 3 feet from any side or rear obstruction, including other carts, trees, garage, fence, or any other elements.
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Christmas Tree Pick-Up:
Village crews will collect Christmas trees once a week curbside starting the week of Monday, January 3, 2022. Please place trees on the parkway, between the public sidewalk and curb.
There is no scheduled pick up date for tree collection. Please have tree(s) on the parkway by 7:00 a.m. on Mondays to ensure tree(s) are collected that week. Trees will be collected through the week of Monday, January 17, 2022.
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Fire Hydrant Snow Removal:
As winter approaches, help the Fire Department by adopting the fire hydrant closest to your home or business and keep it free of snow during the winter.
If a fire hydrant is buried by snow, it is difficult to find and valuable time must be spent digging it out. Keep snow clear in a 3-foot radius around the fire hydrant and shovel a path from the street or roadway up to the hydrant. This will help the Fire Department in an emergency.
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Updates from the Police Department: |
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New Police Officer:
Please join us in welcoming our newest police officer! Officer Cassidy Proite was officially sworn in last week. Proite is a graduate of Arrowhead High School, and he earned an Associates Degree from WCTC. He completed the MATC Police Recruit Academy earlier this month, and he previously worked as a Community Service Officer for the West Bend Police Department. Say hello if you see Officer Proite around the Village!
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Community Service Officer Job Opening:
The Community Service Officer (CSO) is a uniformed, non-sworn position that has authority to enforce certain municipal ordinances relating to animals, parking, and code enforcement. CSO’s assist with traffic control and perform other functions to assist department personnel. CSO’s are also trained as clerks and will fill that position when necessary. Hourly wage is $14.39.
Qualifications: U.S. Citizen, 18 years of age or older, valid driver’s license with a good driving record, good verbal and written communication skills, able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Click here to apply or for more job information.
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Updates from Village Hall: |
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Time to Renew Dog and Cat Licenses for 2022:
Your annual dog and cat licenses expire every December 31. Licensing is often overlooked until your best friend ends up at your friendly, local animal control! Unlicensed animals cost more to reclaim and it is harder to reunite animals without tags, such as a license. Licensing your pet is not only required by state law, but there are great reasons to keep it updated each year:
- Keeps you compliant with state and local laws and ensures all residents and their beloved pets are protected from rabies
- If your pet is wearing a license when it is found as a stray, MADACC gives them ONE FREE RIDE HOME each calendar year on the day of capture only. This saves you money and prevents a stressful visit to MADACC when we can reach you immediately.
- Current licenses are a great way for Good Samaritans who may find your dog/cat to call and find out where they belong, again, saving your animal some stress and saving you some money.
- Licenses are only $12 for all spayed and neutered pets, and $24 if they are intact—a great value and the funds go to support animal welfare in your community.
Get your license at Village Hall, or at MADACC (3839 W. Burnham Street, W. Milwaukee), where we do low cost rabies vaccines. You can also go online on our website www.madacc.org and renew or apply for a new license from the comfort of your home. |
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2022 Recycling Information:
The following items can go in your blue recycling cart: Plastic Bottles & Containers, Food & Beverage Cans, Paper, Flattened Cardboard & Paperboard, Food & Beverage Cartons, and Glass Bottles & Containers!
Other items such as Plastic Bags, Food Waste, Foam, Textiles, Scrap Metal, Electronics, and Yard Waste should not go in your recycling cart.
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2022 Refuse and Recycling Calendar:
The 2022 refuse and recycling schedule is available below and on the Village website. Click here to view the schedule. Refuse collection occurs weekly. Recycling occurs every other week, according to A/B schedule.
A-Week Recycling is in Grey. B-Week Recycling is in Blue. Please remember to have all refuse and recycling to the curb by 7:00 a.m. on pickup day. To determine your collection day and recycling route, please see the online route map at: https://www.wfbvillage.org/370/. |
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Updates from the School District: |
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Cumberland/Richards 2022-23 4K Enrollment Now in Process! Enrollment packets are available in the main office at each elementary school or online on the Cumberland or Richards webpage.
Morning session placements will be determined through a random drawing of completed enrollment forms turned into the school office by noon on January 7, 2022.
Upcoming School Board Meetings: Meeting dates, agendas, minutes and more information can be found online.
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Crossing Guards Needed:
The Whitefish Bay Recreation and Community Education Department has immediate needs for Crossing Guards for the Village of Whitefish Bay. If hired, the position would start immediately.
Interested applicants can apply online at WECAN or call the Recreation Department at (414) 963-3947. Crossing Guards may work various shifts from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Starting wage is $15.45 an hour. Training is provided. |
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Updates From The Whitefish Bay Library: |
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COVID Update - Masks Required at the Library: As of January 3, 2022, masks are required for all library staff and library patrons over the age of 3. This is due to the ongoing critical COVID transmission levels in Whitefish Bay. Free disposable masks are available for patrons of all ages.
Excite Your Mind Winter Reading Challenge, January 3 to 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.
Zoom Storytime - Mondays, 10:00 a.m. from January 10 – January 31: Join us for an interactive Zoom storytime with stories, songs, and rhymes! More program information.
Facebook Storytime - Fridays, 10:00 a.m. from January 14 – January 28: 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.
Friends of the Whitefish Bay Public Library Books for Sale: Your wonderful donations of books and media to Friends of the Whitefish Bay Public Library for resale is off the charts. And because of your generosity, we have an abundant supply of great items for:
- The Friends’ Book Room (located next door to the main desk at the library)
- The twice-yearly basement Book Sales
- eBay
Friends’ volunteers research books and other media to see if they’re a bit (or sometimes a lot!) more valuable than what goes to the Book Room or for the Book Sales. Any book, group of books, music or other media that researches for more than $5 will most likely find itself on eBay for sale in the Friends’ eBay Store. Some of our eBay store customers are in Whitefish Bay but many hail from all corners of the globe.
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Job Openings with the Rec Department:
The Whitefish Bay Recreation Department is looking for lifeguards and swim instructors for 2022. Pay starts at $11.00/hour with flexible schedules.
For those intrestesed, please reach out to Mark Suchowski at the Whitefish Bay Recreation Department at 414-963-3864 or Mark.Suchowski@wfbschools.com
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Bay Bridge Event -
Film Screening and Panel Discussion:
Save the date! Join us on January 20 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for a panel discussion of the film 'When Claude Got Shot'. A film panel of specialists from Children's, Medical College of Wisconsin, Froedert, and Moms Demand Action will join featured film subjects Claude Motley and Victoria Adams for a frank & authentic (virtual) discussion of gun violence & healing and why it matters to Whitefish Bay, Milwaukee, and our greater community. A link to watch will be provided to view one week prior to January 20. Click here for more information about the film.
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