Is the Village observing No Mow May? On December 5, 2022, the Village Board amended section 18-5 of the Municipal Code in order to allow for private property owners to observe No Mow May (more information below). Please note, the exception to grass height limits during the month of May, however, shall not be construed to also provide an exception to the need for a property owner to abate all weeds defined as noxious weeds in Wis. Stats.

When is the 3rd and Final Tax Installment Payment Due? The final tax installment is due Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Click here for more information.

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

Plan Commission Meeting

April 25, 2023

1) Conditional Use Approval of Forage Kitchen

Forage Kitchen received conditional use approval to operate a health-conscious restaurant to be located at 103 E. Silver Spring Drive. Forage Kitchen will also be creating an outdoor seating area in front of the business which includes planter box landscaping and bike parking. Welcome Forage Kitchen!

Update From Village Hall:

Citizen Volunteers Needed

The Village of Whitefish Bay is accepting applications from citizens who are interested in volunteering to serve on various boards, committees and commissions. The following openings are available:

Board of Review (Alternate Member): The Board of Review is a quasi-judicial body that hears formal objections to property assessments. It is a fundamental part in the objection process designed so that property owners may express their concerns about the value of their property. The Board meets on an annual basis during the 45-day period beginning the fourth Monday in April and also meets as needed in late summer or early fall.

Police Commission (Member): The Police Commission is an independent statutory body that is responsible for employment matters of sworn Police personnel. The Commission meets as needed.

Interested residents should complete and submit an Online Application. Applications are due by 4:30 pm on Friday, May 5, 2023. Please email Village Manager Paul Boening with any questions.

DPW Service Worker Position Opening

The Department of Public Works is searching for a new dedicated team member! If you enjoy working with your hands, being challenged with different tasks and working with an outstanding DPW crew, then CLICK HERE!

The Service Worker position is an intermediate skilled position within the Department of Public Works. This position performs maintenance, repair, and construction tasks. Applications will be accepted until May 15, 2023.

Bay Day Returns May 6, 2023:

Link to the Recycle Day in the Bay 2023 webpage to review a full list of items that may be recycled and to review those items that will require cash payment for processing.

Whitefish Bay Public Education Foundation:

Run The Bay - Saturday, May 6th

Lace up your running shoes and get ready to race through The Bay starting at Klode Park on Saturday, May 6th. By participating, you'll be supporting the Whitefish Bay Education Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to enhancing the quality of education in Whitefish Bay. All entry fees will go towards this worthy cause, so you can feel good about participating in a great event while making a difference in the community.

Run the Bay is a community-oriented event that truly has something for everyone, whether it be a casual family walk to kids' races or a competitive 5k run.

Register Here: https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/WhitefishBay/RunTheBay

Whitefish Bay Garden Club:

The Whitefish Bay Garden Club's Environmental Committee Presents

NO Mow May:

Whitefish Bay has joined a number of Northshore communities and the City of Milwaukee in support of No Mow May, an international effort to support pollinators in support of our environment and a more sustainable ecosystem.

No Mow May (NMM) is an initiative that originated in the United Kingdom and was adopted and implemented in Appleton, Wisconsin several years ago. NMM encourages people to let their lawns, or a portion of their lawns, grow and suspend mowing during the month of May. The goal of No Mow May is to promote biodiversity and support pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and other insects, which play a crucial role in our ecosystem. Certain bee species winter in the ground and postponing mowing reduces the mortality of those species. Your dandelion in early spring is also a source of nutrition and sustainability for many species. Deadhead your dandelions after blooming to reduce the spread and eliminate the use of herbicides.

Here are some reasons why you should participate in No Mow May

Promotes biodiversity: Allowing your lawn to grow wild can provide habitat for a wide range of plant and animal species, increasing the overall biodiversity of your local ecosystem.

Supports pollinators: Many of the species that benefit from wild lawns are important pollinators, such as bees and butterflies. By providing them with food sources and habitat, you can help support their populations.  Bees have declined by 25% or more in most areas of the U.S.; monarch butterflies have declined by 75%. Our gardens, parks, and food supply are at risk.

Reduces carbon emissions: Mowing your lawn produces carbon emissions, which contribute to climate change. By reducing the amount of mowing you do, you can help reduce your carbon footprint.

Saves time and money: Not mowing your lawn for a month can save you time and money on lawn maintenance. It can also reduce the amount of water you need to use on your lawn.

Raises awareness: Participating in No Mow May can help raise awareness about the importance of pollinators and the role that small actions, such as not mowing your lawn, can play in supporting our environment.

WHAT CAN YOU DO? 

1. Postpone lawn-cutting until June 1. When pollinators emerge from their winter nests, they are hungry, and not much food is available. Early flowers like dandelions, clover, and violets help fill the gap until more plants flower. Research studies show that waiting until June to mow can greatly increase the number of bees and other pollinators, and the diversity of species present.

2. Postpone spring clean-up until temperatures have reached 50 degrees for at least five days consecutively. This will protect overwinter nesting sites such as dead wood, last year’s plants, and stems and leaf piles. 

3. Avoid using pesticides, herbicides and fungicides. Pesticides kill helpful creatures as well as harmful ones. Herbicides often kill the flowering plants the pollinators need to forage. Fungicides can make bees more susceptible to diseases and interfere with development and reproduction.

4. Get the word out. Talk to your friends and neighbors about the critical state of pollinators and what we all can do to help them early in the season by protecting their habitat. Here are some helpful links to resources to assist in getting out information https://midwestgrowsgreen.org/no-mow-may-milwaukee/

https://beecityusa.org/no-mow-may

5. Take the next step in promoting pollinator survival by incorporating native plants into your garden and turning your turf grass into a bee lawn.

6. Participate in No Mow May and post a sign for your neighbors so they better understand why your lawn may not be as kept as usual. Signs are available through Confluence Graphics, Hampton Avenue, Whitefish Bay.

Whitefish Bay Public Library:

Menstrual Product Drive

Now Through May 18

Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, was a popular novel with young readers in the 1970s. It’s known for its relatable portrayal of a young girl confronting early adolescent anxieties. In celebration of the release of the movie version of the book, Marcus Theatres, Milwaukee Public Libraries (including Whitefish Bay), and United Way are holding a menstrual product drive. Twenty-three percent of U.S. students struggle to afford menstrual hygiene products – we know these products can be costly to families and students. You can help today by participating in our drive. Drop off new in original packaging pads, tampons, and panty liners in the donation bin located in our front lobby.

DIY Period Pack

Wednesday, May 3, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Grades 4-8

Please Register- https://www.wfblibrary.org/our_events/?eid=1446

In honor of the movie release "Are you there god it's me Margaret," decorate your own canvas bag and make a period pack for you or a friend. 

Friends of the Whitefish Bay Public Library Book Sale

Saturday, May 6, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 7, 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

On Saturday, May 6, hours are 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. And on Sunday, May 7, join us from noon to 3 p.m. for our popular bag sale. Fill a bag for $7. We supply the bags! On Friday, May 5, our usual Friends Night – for Friends of the Whitefish Bay Public Library - will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. If you’re not a Friend, you can join Friday night and attend the Friday night sale for as little as $15 annually.

Cultivating Resilience in Youth to Improve Their Mental Health & Well-Being!

Tuesday, May 9, 6:30 p.m.

Please Register- https://www.wfblibrary.org/our_events/?eid=1447

This presentation aims to help you as an adult understand the value of building resiliency skills in our youth by:

·        Providing healthy alternatives to manage stress

·        Helping with emotional regulation

·        Cultivate more effective thought patterns

·        Exploring research on resiliency building and upstream crisis prevention

·        Discussing evidence-based strategies so they can live their best lives

About the Presenter: Jenny Strom is the Director at North Shore Center. She specializes in working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families by creating a safe context from which change can occur. Jenny is devoted to helping clients navigate their way through difficult life issues, whatever those may be, in order to heal.

Mystery Book Club

Wednesday, May 10, 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 Stalks Door County by Patricia Skalka. 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

School District of Whitefish Bay:

Moving? Please contact your school to notify them of any moving plans or address updates.

2023-24 Online Enrollment for NEW Students

New student enrollment for all grades for the 2023-24 school year is now open. Online enrollment information can be found in this link. It is not necessary for current students to re-enroll; returning families will complete online registration in August for the upcoming school year. 

Questions? Contact your school directly.

Cumberland: (414) 963-3943      

Richards: (414) 963-3951

Middle School: (414) 963-6800            

High School: (414) 963-3928

Upcoming School Board Meetings

• Wednesday, May 10, 7 p.m. – Regular Business Meeting

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

Bay Bridge is pleased to be the Community Partner for Milwaukee Film Fest's 2023 screenings of BLACK BARBIE and RISE AND REBUILD: A Tale of Three Cities. Purchase your tickets at Milwaukee Film. 

About BLACK BARBIE Love her or hate her, almost everyone has a Barbie story, especially Black women and girls. BLACK BARBIE explores the story behind the first Black Barbie doll because she has a story too. Through intimate access to a charismatic Mattel insider, Beulah Mae Mitchell, BLACK BARBIE delves into the cross-section of merchandise and representation as Black women struggle to elevate their voices and stories, refusing to be invisible. Screening: May 1, 6:00 p.m., Oriental Theater

About RISE AND REBUILD: A Tale of Three Cities

Three distinct neighborhoods - Wilmington's Brooklyn, Atlanta's Sweet Auburn and Chicago's Bronzeville - have all met the same demise: the utter destruction of Black wealth. Massacres, race riots and government policies sabotaged these once-prosperous communities of Black families and professionals. Directed by Emmy Asward-winning Asako Gladsjo and Academy Award Nominee Sam Pollard, RISE AND REBUILD: A TALE OF THREE CITIES confronts the historical destruction of Black wealth in communities and devises strategies for building a more equitable future. Screening: May 3, 3:45 p.m., Times Cinema

North Shore Health Department:

Click here to view the April 26, 2023 Weekly Summary from the North Shore Health Department

Merchants of Whitefish Bay

Whitefish Bay Public Library

Whitefish Bay School District

Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission

Whitefish Bay Civic Foundation

North Shore Fire Department

Whitefish Bay Little League

Bay Bridge

North Shore Junior Women's Club

WFB Blue Duke Nation

Whitefish Bay Historical Society

Kiwanis Club of North Shore Milwaukee

Whitefish Bay Garden Club

Whitefish Bay Recreation and Community Education

Whitefish Bay Public Education Foundation

Village of Whitefish Bay | Phone: (414) 962-6690 | Fax: (414) 962-5651

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