It is important for Roselle residents to be informed about a plan proposed by ComEd for its West Central Reliability Project, which includes the installation of a new 138kV electric line from its Bartlett substation to a substation in Itasca. ComEd's plan is to run the high-voltage line through Roselle, along the south side of the I-390 (Elgin-O'Hare Expressway) corridor, but could also include the north side.

The open house meetings will provide details on the $58 million project, including pole heights, pole placements, and the impact of the project on the surrounding communities. The proposal calls for steel poles that could be up to 170 feet high that may be located adjacent to residential property.

Roselle residents are encouraged to learn more about the high voltage transmission line project and how it affects Roselle by attending an upcoming open house meeting. The open houses will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on the following schedule:

• January 14 at American Legion Post 1084, 344 E. Maple Ave., Roselle;
• January 19 at the Schaumburg Park District Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Rd., Schaumburg;
• January 27 at American Legion Post 1084, 344 E. Maple Ave., Roselle.

The Coffee With the Board meetings are moving to a quarterly schedule. The first Coffee With the Board for 2016 is scheduled for March 5, from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers at Village Hall.

While the Coffee With the Board meetings will be less frequent, there are still multiple ways of providing input to the Village Board.

If you're like many Americans, you're starting off the New Year with a resolution to improve your health. As you work towards your resolution, consider one additional step to maintain your health: fire prevention.

The Roselle Fire Department, along with the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) is urging everyone to make 2016 a healthy and fire-safe year. Most people say they feel safest at home. But data shows 83 percent of all fire deaths in the U.S. happen in homes. Follow these tips to ring in fire safety this New Year:

• Make sure your home is protected by working smoke alarms. Half of all home fire deaths happen at night, when people are sleeping.
• Test your smoke alarms once a month, and replace your smoke alarms when they're 10 years old.
• Cooking is the main cause of home fires and home fire injuries. Make safety your first ingredient; stay in the kitchen when you are cooking at high temperatures. Fires start when the heat gets too high. If you see any smoke or grease starts to boil, turn the burner off.
• If you have children living in your home or visiting look for fire and burn dangers from their point of view. Never leave lighters or matches where children can reach them.

For additional fire safety information, visit the USFA online. 

The Roselle Sister Cities Commission is hosting its 11th Annual Mid-Winter Dinner Dance on January 23 at the Trinity Lutheran Church Family Life Center, 405 Rush St., from 6:00 to 11:00 p.m.

Dinner will be catered by Jolly Inn, and the evening will include dancing, a DJ, a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle, and more. Tickets are $30 in advance ($35 at the door) and can be ordered by calling (630) 518-8266. All proceeds benefit the partnership with Roselle's Sister City, Bochnia, Poland.

Visit the Roselle Sister City Commission website for more information. 

The Roselle Police Department is now accepting applications for its 2016 Citizen Police Academy. The 11-week program is scheduled to begin in March, and will meet on Thursday nights from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. through the end of May.