How soon after a snow event does my sidewalk need to be cleared of snow and ice?

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. If you feel a property is in violation of this ordinance, please call Village Hall to file a complaint. See below for more rules and reminders regarding snow removal.

When will absentee ballots be mailed for the April 4, 2023 election? The Clerk's office will begin mailing absentee ballots the week of March 13, 2023. To request an absentee ballot, please visit myvote.wi.gov to file the request.

When is 2nd installment of Property Taxes due? For those residents who elected to pay their property taxes under the installment plan, please be advised that the due date for the second installment is March 31, 2023.

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

Plan Commission

February 27, 2023

1) Conditional Use Permit Approval for the Daily Dose

The Plan Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit for the Daily Dose, an organic cold-press juice company focused on providing high quality juice, smoothies, coffee and small food products. The business will operate out of 619 E. Silver Spring Drive, the former Penzeys Spice location.

Updates from Village Hall:

Assessment Services Update

Accurate Appraisal

At the February 20, 2023 Village Board meeting, the Village's new statutory assessor, Lori Sacco, provided an introduction to Accurate Appraisal and the process in which the company will provide property assessment services for the Village moving forward. You may review the introductory presentation here.

Questions related to your property assessment, visit the Village's Assessor's Office webpage here.

Snow Removal Reminder:

We are not out of the woods yet, winter is still here!

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. See below for more rules and reminders regarding snow removal:

• Please clear all corners with crosswalks; handicap accessible ramps should be cleared out enough to accommodate a wheel chair. 
• Placing snow on property other than your own is not a legal practice. It is against Village Ordinance to push, pile, blow or shovel snow into and across the Public Street and alley. Please remind your contractors of this rule. 
• Machine noise by private citizens or contractor is prohibited between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Please be considerate of neighbors when clearing snow. 
• With the automated refuse and recycling program, collection carts continue to be required to be placed within three feet of the curb or alley edge and three feet away from any obstruction. Residents may use carriage walks and driveway approaches or shovel a portion of their parkway to provide adequate space for collection carts. Residents with an alley are required to shovel out and clear the top of their carts to ensure collectors have access to the carts. Village Public Works collectors may not be able to collect carts if they have not been shoveled out and cleared off.
•  Fire hydrants should be shoveled out in a three-foot radius to allow access in the case of a fire. 
• Residents whose property has an adjacent bus stop with concrete are requested to keep that area clear and free of ice to allow for bus patrons to safely get on and off the buses. 

Your assistance with all of these above matters is greatly appreciated.

Bay Leaves:

Link Here to view the March 2023 Bay Leaves 

Whitefish Bay Public Library:

Pickup Your Library Materials 24/7/365 with our New Smart Lockers

Library materials are available 24/7/365 with our new smart lockers that are now live! When placing a hold on items, select Whitefish Bay Lockers as your pick-up location. You will be notified by text or email once items are ready for pickup. Read all about this on the library's website: https://www.wfblibrary.org/at_the_library/pick-up_lockers.php

Getting to Know Medicare

Tuesday, March 7, 6:00 p.m.

Please Register- https://www.wfblibrary.org/our_events/?eid=1336

A workshop designed to simplify Medicare and to help you make a more informed decision on your coverage without all the headaches and confusion. This program will be held in person. Presented by Grutz Financial.

Mystery Book Club

Wednesday, March 8, 6:30 p.m.

Our Mystery Book Club meets once a month and is led by librarian Sharon Nagel. This month we're reading Death at Greenway by Lori Rader-Day. This meeting will be a hybrid meeting, both on Zoom and in person at the library. Click here to join Zoom:

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89090700104?pwd=L0dobVU1M0JpdGNDME5EdzNYSWdlUT09

Meeting ID: 890 9070 0104

Passcode: J8yJp03W

Whitefish Bay Talks: Irish Music from Ceol Cairde

Thursday, March 9, 6:30PM

Please Register- https://www.wfblibrary.org/our_events/?eid=1396

Begin your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations as we welcome the musical group, Ceol Cairde (literally “music of friends” in Irish/Gaelic ) for a jaw-dropping performance of their distinctive mix of traditional Irish and Celtic tunes. Discover the beauty and fun of Irish music the way it’s been played for centuries.

Dog Man Party

Monday, March 13, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Grades 2-5

Please Register- https://www.wfblibrary.org/our_events/?eid=1432

He's part human, he's part canine, he's Dog Man! Come celebrate the hero of the Dave Pilkey series with crafts, games and activities.

Whitefish Bay Neighbors: Ellie Gettinger and Mitch Nelles

Thursday, March 16, 6:00 p.m.

Please Register- https://www.wfblibrary.org/our_events/?eid=1442

Join us for our Neighbors series which will highlight the people and cultures in Whitefish Bay. Our inaugural event will feature Ellie Gettinger and Mitch Nelles who live in Bay with their daughters and are active members of the community.

Ellie is Director of Digital Learning for The Jewish Theological Seminary in NY. Previously, she was Education Director for the Jewish Museum in Milwaukee for 14 years. We are very proud to have her as a Whitefish Bay Public Library Board member. Mitch Nelles is a content creator, fundraiser, auctioneer, and podcaster based out of Milwaukee, with a long history in media. Come join the conversation and learn about your Neighbors.

All Ages Storytime

Mondays, 10:00 a.m., Beginning March 20

Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m., Beginning March 22

Thursdays, 10:00 a.m., Beginning March 23

Please register- https://www.wfblibrary.org/our_events/?m=3&y=2023

Join us for a fun, educational storytime perfect for all ages. We'll share stories, songs, flannels and more! Storytime will be held in the Tower of the children's area. Please register for any updates.

School District of Whitefish Bay:

Something Rotten!

Presented by Whitefish Bay High School Theater

When: March 10 & 11 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Whitefish Bay High School Auditorium



Tickets: $20 for adults; $15 for seniors; $10 for students Tickets available at wfbhstheater.com

Upcoming School Board Meeting:

• Wednesday, March 8, 7:00 p.m. - Regular Business Meeting
• Wednesday, March 15, 7:00 p.m. - Committee Meetings

School Board meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. in the High School Library Media Center, unless posted otherwise. Meeting dates, agendas, minutes, and more can be found online. 

Community E-Newsletter

Our Community E-Newsletters are one of several ways the District works toward comprehensive communications with the community. Read the February Newsletter and Sign up to receive these monthly during the school year.

Bay Bridge:

Join us in this regional project covered in last week’s Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s article. Wednesday, March 8, 4 to 6 PM Wauwatosa Library in the Firefly Room. UWM Professors Derek Handley and Anne Bonds will provide context and training for you to conduct research on your own time. If you also want to join Bay Bridge advocacy efforts to repudiate covenants, please email BayBridgeWisconsin@gmail.com.

Meet the researchers who want to reverse covenants that once kept people of color from living in Whitefish Bay 

Message from Deb Andraca,

23rd Assembly District

North Shore Health Department:

Click here to view the March 1, 2023 Weekly Summary from the North Shore Health Department

NSHD Healthy Highlight 3/1/2023: Colon Cancer Screening

March is National Colon (Colorectal) Cancer Awareness Month. Talk to a healthcare provider today about scheduling a colon cancer screening.

It is recommended adults aged 45 to 75 be screened for colon (colorectal) cancer. Those over 75, or younger than 45, and/or at increased risk of colon cancer should discuss screening needs with a healthcare provider. Almost all colon cancers start as precancerous polyps (abnormal growths) and can be present for years with no early signs or symptoms.

Colon cancer screenings can find and remove precancerous polyps before they progress into cancer.

What are colon cancer risk factors?

An individual’s risk increases as they age. There are also health and lifestyle factors that can influence risk.

Health factors:

1.   Infammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis).

2.   A personal or family history of colorectal cancer or colorectal polyps.

3.   A genetic syndrome such as familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP)external icon or hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer (Lynch syndrome).

Lifestyle factors:

1.   Diet choices such as a diet low in fruit and vegetables and/or low-fiber and high-fat diet, or a diet high in processed meats.

2.   Lack of regular physical activity.

3.   Overweight and obesity.

4.   Consumption of alcohol and/or tobacco use. 

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