Palos Park Weekly 12/10/21

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PALOS PARK WEEKLY | DECEMBER 10, 2021

Public Works News

ComEd Tree Trimming

ComEd will be tree trimming around power lines now through January. For more information go to ComEd.com/Trees or call 1-800-334-7661. They will be trimming trees along the following streets:

119th Street

Southwest Highway

While Away In the Winter Protect Your Pipes and Water Meter from Freezing

A frozen pipe and water meter will crack and become an open source of continuous water flow into your home. Homeowners are responsible for the cost of the thousands of gallons of water that will flow into your home plus the cost of the replacement meter. Sufficient heat is necessary to protect the water meter and water pipes. If you turn down your heat, check that the lower temperature allows for sufficient heat in the area where your water meter is located to protect it and pipes from freezing. You can also wrap the exposed pipes and water meter with insulation available at most hardware stores. Another way to protect your home is to locate the inside water shut off valve before the water meter and close it down and drain all the water from your pipes. The best protection if you are leaving your home for an extended period of time is to request Public Works shut off your water at the buffalo box. There is a fee of $100.00 for shutting off water at your buffalo box. This is a low cost compared to the cost of a broken pipe or water meter due to freezing temperatures. Call 708-671-3721 to arrange for water shut off at your home.

Snow is on its Way

The Public Works Department Snow Operations are ready for the winter weather conditions. Please assist Public Works with the clearing of snow and ice from the roads:

Do Not Plow or Push Snow Into the Street – Move snow to non-paved areas.

Snowplows do not return to a street after it has been plowed to clear patches of snow that have been redeposited onto the paved area of the street by residents and/or contractors plowing, pushing, or blowing snow from a driveway onto or across the street. Snow being redeposited onto the street can result in a citation to the homeowner. Village Ordinance 1020.03 prohibits pushing or blowing snow from a driveway into the public street. The redeposited snow onto a plowed street can form ice which presents a hazard to vehicular traffic and hinders subsequent snow removal efforts. The Village trucks plow snow to the side of the road and the snow may drift across driveways. It is the property owner’s responsibility to remove any snow that is deposited across a driveway to a non-paved area during snow removal operations. Please do not redeposit snow onto paved areas of the street.

Do not park on the street during a snowfall. When snow starts falling remove your car from the street. Plows going around a car parked on the street will not be able to return to clear patches of snow around where the car was parked.

Why does the snowplow leave snow across my driveway? Snow is pushed from the street to the right of way. Snowplow drivers cannot cut off the windrow of snow as they cross a driveway. Public Work's goal is to clear to snow to the edge of pavement.

One way to reduce the amount of snow in front of your driveway is to place the snow removed from your driveway along the right side of your drive, as you face the street. This reduces the chance of snow removed from your driveway being pushed back across your drive. This suggestion, however, may not work where driveway openings are placed close together.

Special Vaccine Events Sunday December 12

The State of Illinois and Cook County Health are hosting three mass pop-up vaccine events on Sunday, December 12.

Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson booster shots will be available for all eligible individuals. A person is eligible for a booster 6 months after they received their second dose of Pfizer/Moderna, or 2 months after a single dose of Johnson & Johnson. Adults age 18+ may receive any vaccine as a booster.

First and second shots will also be available for individuals age 12+

No appointment necessary. Just walk in!

Arlington Heights Health Center

· 10 am – 4 pm

· 3250 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Suite 300, Arlington Heights, IL 60004

North Riverside Health Center

· 10 am – 4 pm

· 1800 S. Harlem Ave., Suite A, North Riverside, IL 60546

Blue Island Health Center

· 10 am – 4 pm

· 12757 S. Western Ave., Blue Island, IL 60406

You are not required to show a photo ID or insurance card to get vaccinated.

With the new Omicron variant circulating, booster shots are more important than ever before to increase your body’s ability to prevent a COVID-19 infection. Getting vaccinated can help protect your health and the health of your family, friends and community.

If you cannot join us on December 12, but still want to get your shot, visit MyShotCookCounty.com to find a vaccine site near you, or call 833-308-1988.

COVID-19 Community Vaccination Program | Website

2021 Holiday Philanthropy

This holiday season, The Village of Palos Park will collect donations for Together We Cope and P.A.W.S Animal Shelter.

Together We Cope is a homeless prevention agency based in Tinley Park. They serve 27 communities in 4 townships including Palos Township.

The People's Animal Welfare Society (P.A.W.S) of Tinley Park is a no-kill animal shelter dedicated to the protection of domestic animals and the prevention of animal cruelty in the surrounding communities.

Click the flyer for details on donation items.

Upcoming Events from Pathlights

Pathlights is dedicated to helping guide adults 60 years of age and over, adults with disabilities, their caregivers, families, and friends along their best path to aging - providing resources, advocacy, programs, and services needed to live with independence and dignity in the community.

Visit their website for a list of upcoming events, support groups, and workshops ranging from a variety of topics.

This Holiday Season Shop Local in The Park

Palos Park has a variety of local restaurants and fast food establishments for your dining pleasure, whether you are in the mood for American, Chinese, Italian, Thai, or seafood. Many of the restaurants offer delivery and carry out services, as well as great casual dining.

Restaurants | Palos Park

For a full listing of all Palos Park Businesses, visit our website.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT

THE VILLAGE WEBSITE