Village of Huntley                                                       April 2, 2014
Huntley E-News 
In This Issue
Stormwater Runoff and Pollution Control
Art Contest
Green & Clean Huntley Day

 

 

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Upcoming Village Board Meetings
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The next Committee of the Whole meeting will be held on Thursday, April 3, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. 
 
The meeting will be held in the Village Board Room located at 10987 Main Street. The agenda and supporting documentation may be found at the link below:
 
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Tips

Do your part to keep our waterways clean!

 

Stormwater runoff occurs when precipitation from rain or snowmelt flows over the ground. Impervious surfaces like driveways, sidewalks, and streets prevent stormwater from naturally soaking into the ground. 

 

Stormwater can pick up debris, chemicals, dirt, and  other pollutants and flow into a storm sewer system or directly to a lake, stream, river, wetland, or coastal water. 

 

Anything that enters a storm sewer system is discharged untreated into the waterbodies where aquatic habitats live and that people use for swimming, fishing, and providing drinking water.

 

By practicing these healthy household habits, homeowners can help keep pollutants off of the ground and out of stormwater;

  • Use pesticides/fertilizers very sparingly
  • Don't over-water your lawn
  • Consider collecting rainwater for reuse with a rain barrel
  • Install a native plant rain garden on your property
  • Keep yard waste out of the street, storm drain and ditch
  • Pick up pet waste and properly dispose of it
  • Put litter in the trash and not on the ground
  • Properly dispose of hazardous household chemicals such as paints and solvents
  • Repair vehicle leaks immediately and recycle used vehicle fluids
  • Wash cars on the grass or at a commercial car wash

 Adopt these healthy household habits and help protect our waterways!

 

Download: Stormwater Runoff and Pollution Prevention
Indoor Farmers Market - this Saturday

It's time to forget about winter and enjoy the tastes of Huntley's Indoor Market!

  

Join us in the Legion Hall located at 

11712 Coral Street this Saturday, April 5th, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.  

  •  Stock up on all your favorites for the month
Learn more about the Indoor Farmers Market and other Huntley Special Events by clicking HERE 
Art Contest Focusing on Huntley History 1851- 1951

Calling all artists from 6th grade to adults! Dig into Huntley's past and make it come alive through art.

 

Huntley history groups are seeking works of art highlighting Huntley's first one hundred years, from 1851 to 1951, as part of this year's countywide Look at Local History event.

 

For complete details and entry form, click on the following link:

Historical Huntley Art Contest Flyer and Registration Form

  
Green & Clean Huntley Day - Saturday April 26th
Spring is here!  It's time to get ready for Huntley's annual clean up day - Saturday, April 26th!
  • Electronics Recycling: COM2 Recycling Solutions will be accepting your unwanted electronics at the Huntley Outlet Mall parking lot from 10 am-2 pm.
  • Spring Cleaning Drop Off:  Clean out your basement/garage and drop off items at the dumpsters located at Public Works at East Main Street & Donald Drive between 8am-1pm. Volunteers will be available to assist.
  •  Paper/Document Destruction: AMS Store and Shred will be accepting documents for shredding from 9 am to 1 pm at the Municipal Complex Parking Lot. Participants will receive a certificate of destruction for materials taken to be destroyed.
  • Polystyrene Foam #6 - Dart Container Corporation will be on hand from 9 am to 1 pm in the Municipal Complex parking lot to collect clean polystyrene plates, cups, clamshell containers, block Styrofoam; NO peanuts or bubble wrap 
  • Take a tour of the West Wastewater Treatment PlantWest Main Street, between 9am-1pm (tours take approximately 1 hour).
  • National Take Back Day Medication Disposal Event - Drop off unused medications at the Municipal Complex parking lot from 10am-2pm.
  • Culvers Kids Coloring Contest: -Kids be sure to pick up a coloring sheet at Culvers, Huntley Village Hall, Huntley Library or Huntley Park District from April 7th - 26th and bring your best coloring work back to Culvers of Huntley between April 20th &
    26th to get a free scoop! (no purchase necessary). NEW THIS YEAR - children who participate in this event will also have their name entered to win a free tree and if your preschool participates in the preschool contest, the preschool with the highest percentage of participants may win a party with Culver's Scoopie!

Check out the Village's website for complete details at:  

Green & Clean Huntley Day

  
Upcoming Events & Meetings

April 3rd          Committee of the Whole

April 5th          Indoor Farmers Market - Legion Hall - 8am to 1pm

April 7th          Weekly yard waste pickup begins today

April 10th        Village Board

April 14th        Plan Commission

April 14 - 17    Hydrant flushing week

April 17th        Committee of the Whole

April 18th        Spring holiday - Village offices closed

April 21 - 25     Hydrant flushing week

April 22nd        Historic Commission

  

Save the date: Saturday, April 26th is Green & Clean Huntley Day

Save the date: Monday May 26th, Memorial Day Parade in Huntley!  Interested in participating in the parade?  Download info HERE
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Village of Huntley

Village of Huntley, 10987 Main Street, Huntley, IL 60142   847-515-5200