Village closes facilities in wake of COVID surge
Due to a surge in COVID-19 cases,
all village facilities, except for the Police Department, 46 Raupp Boulevard)
will be closed to the public effective Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, until further
notice.
Village Hall services, including
the issuance of building permits and plan reviews, scheduling for inspections,
bill payments, transfer stamps and other services will be still available, but
only at the Village Hall walk-up window, by calling (847) 459-2500 or online at
this link.
All public meetings for January
will be held electronically, including the Village Board meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday,
Jan. 3. Residents can access the meeting via this link.
Residents reminded of snow parking ban
With
heavy snow predicted for Saturday, Jan. 1 residents are reminded that overnight
parking is not permitted when snowfall exceeds two or more inches, even
though the Police Department is not enforcing overnight parking restrictions
until 2 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 3.
Cleared
streets during snowy conditions allow snow removal to occur more quickly, and
emergency responders to pass safely. For more information on the Village's
parking ordinance, click here.
Fire Department urges recycling of holiday trees
As dried-out Christmas trees pose
a significant fire hazard, the Fire Department encourages residents to dispose
of them promptly. Waste Management will collect Christmas trees during the first two weeks
in January on your regular collection day.
Residents should ensure that
all lights and decorations, including tinsel, are removed, and be sure to cut trees
that are taller than six feet in half before placing them at the curb.
To locate a holiday light
recycling location, visit the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County's Recycling Directory.
The Village recently received four
awards from the Lake Branch of the American Public Works Association.
The Public Works Department received the Asset
Management Award, and Village Manager Dane Bragg was awarded a commendation for
exemplary service to public works. Utilities Superintendent David Haisma
received the Professional Manager of the Year Award for Water Resources, and
Scott Fontanez, Street Section Manager, was awarded Professional Manager of the
Year for Transportation.
The Indian Trails Public Library District is
planning a pop-up used book sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8. The sale
will be in the Lake-Cook Room. Persons attending the sale should enter through
the south side of the building.
And finally…
The staff and management
of Buffalo Grove News and Information wishes everyone a Happy New Year. Stay well,
safe and sane!
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