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As a reminder to our residents, January 31,  2014 is the deadline for timely payment of either your full 2013 real estate tax bill, or the first installment of your  2013 real estate taxes, with subsequent installments due on March 31,  2014 and May 31,  2014 to pay your taxes in full.  There are additional options to pay your taxes online to include credit cards and electronic checks. To pay your taxes online, click here. Keep in mind that both of these methods will incur a fee paid by the resident.    

We thank those residents who are providing stamped, self-addressed envelopes for the return of their paid receipts, which allows staff to more expeditiously process the return of these receipts.  You may direct any questions regarding the tax bills or the tax collection process to the Village Clerk/Treasurer by phone at  414.847.2608 or by email at cto@villageofshorewood.org.  

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A New and Improved Mapping Tool!

Shorewood has had an on-line mapping tool available to the public since 2007. This year the Village is excited to announce a new system with improved features and functionality for all users.  The map allows users to find out a variety of property-based information, such as zoning, land use, parcel dimensions, and voting wards.   It also allows a direct link to Milwaukee County's tax and historical assessments and the most current assessments through Shorewood's Assessor. Planning Director Ericka Lang oversees the system and would be more than happy to assist you in navigating the new map. Contact Ericka at  847-2647 or elang@villageofshorewood.org. 

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Election News

A Primary Election will be conducted on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 for the School Board race. All three locations will be used for the February 18 Primary Election.

Location                                                           Wards

Library/Village Center, 3920 N Murray Avenue      1, 2, 3, 4

Shorewood High School, 1701 E Capitol Drive       5, 6, 7. 8

Lake Bluff School, 1600 E Lake Bluff Blvd             9, 10, 11, 12

ALL POLLING PLACES WILL OPEN AT 7 A.M. AND WILL CLOSE AT 8 P.M.

Absentee voting and registration in the Clerk's Office, 3930 N Murray Avenue, will conclude on Friday, February 14, 2014 at 5 p.m. and registration will resume on Election Day at each polling location.  Please remember to bring proof of residence when you are registering to vote.

If you have additional questions regarding Election Day, please contact the Village Clerk at 414-847-2608.

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Shorewood School District Budget Update

Recently employees, parents, and community members completed a survey on budget priorities for Shorewood Schools.  With that and other available information, the District is now ready to take the next steps in planning its 2014-15 school budget.  To continue a more collaborative budget development process, District families, residents and staff members are invited to attend a budget information session during the coming weeks. As part of each session, members of the District's administration team will share the 2014-15 enrollment and budget projections and the results of the budget priority survey. The District will also solicit input on the most important items to accomplish in the budgeting process, while gathering budget proposals for further consideration. 

The sessions will be held on:

- Tuesday, February 4 at 6:30 p.m. in the SIS Commons

- Monday, February 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the lower level of the Shorewood Public Library (located at 3920 N. Murray Ave.)

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Be Prepared for Another Round of Extreme Cold

We will be experiencing another extreme cold snap at the beginning of next week. We encourage you to avoid being outdoors as much as possible, but if you must leave your home here are a few tips:

• Dress warmly and stay dry.
• Wear a hat, scarf, and mittens.
• Avoid frostbite.
• If you have to do heavy outdoor chores, dress warmly and work slowly.
• Avoid walking on ice or getting wet.
• Notify friends and family where you will be before you go hiking, camping, or skiing.
• Avoid traveling on ice-covered roads, overpasses, and bridges if at all possible.
• If you are stranded, it is safest to stay in your car.

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The Power of Story: Holocaust Remembrance and Education

Hear Shorewood resident Raye Szlosberg David tell her story of surviving the Holocaust. Following Raye's story,  an educator with the Holocaust Resource Center will further illuminate and contextualize the stories of the Holocaust. This is a unique community opportunity to prepare for Shorewood High School's production of "I Never Saw Another Butterfly," which dramatizes the stories of the Terezin concentration camp. Please join us for this local - and global - evening of celebrating the power of story to inspire, change and unite us.

Location: Shorewood Public Library
Date and time: Wednesday, January 29, 7 p.m.

Presented by: Shorewood Library and

the Nathan & Esther Pelz Holocaust Education Resource Center

Recommended for people ages 12 and up.

Please contact Emily at the Shorewood Library (414-847-2670) or Joan at the Holocaust Resource Center (414-963-2714) with questions or for further information.

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Shorewood High School Winter Play

The Performing Arts Department of Shorewood High School proudly announces "I Never Saw Another Butterfly" as its winter play.  Over 15,000 Jewish children passed through Terezin Concentration Camp, and only about 100 were still alive when Terezin was liberated at the end of World War II. One of the survivors, Raja, having lived through it all, teaching the children when there was nothing to teach with, helping to give them hope when there was little enough reason for hope, creating a little world of laughter, of flowers and butterflies behind the barbed wire, tells the true story of the children. It's her play and it's theirs.

"I Never Saw Another Butterfly" premieres on Friday, February 7 and runs through Sunday, February 9, 2014.

All performances will be in the Shorewood High School Auditorium.  Friday and Saturday performances are at 7 p.m. with the Sunday matinee at 2 p.m.

Ticket prices are $10 for adults and $5 for students.  Tickets are available from any cast member, by mailing your order to Shorewood High School (Attn. Mr. Joe King), by calling the box office at 414-963-6940, or by emailing the box office at BoxOffice@shorewood.k12.wi.us.

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Want to Keep Up on the Latest News from Shorewood P.D.? 

Nixle is a community information service provider built exclusively to provide secure and reliable communications. Its authenticated service connects the Shorewood Police Department to residents in real-time, delivering information to residents of specific neighborhoods. Information is instantly available over cell phones by text message, by e-mail, and over the web (similar to Twitter).

Register now and learn more at the Shorewood Police Nixle site. Spread the word to friends, family, and neighbors! Help make Shorewood a stronger, safer, and better place to live by being informed. We are very excited to have you experience it for yourself.

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Sustainable Shorewood

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Health Tip

You don't need to do a diet slash-and-burn. If you cut just 200 calories a day you'll see slow (and easy) weight loss. Skip a pat of butter here, a cookie there and you're on your way!