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Village Board Meeting Highlights 

The Village Board met on Monday, September 15.  The Board: 

1. Approved Special Privilege Request to Install Underground Sprinkler System in the Public Way at Residential Property, 2701 E. Beverly Rd.
2. Approved Developer's Agreement between the Village of Shorewood and General Capital Group for Development of a Grocery Store and a Mixed Use Building in the 4100 block of N. Oakland Ave.
3. Approved (with conditions) the Cigarette License for Shahzad Enterprises LLC d/b/a Oakland BP, 3624 N. Oakland Ave.
4. Approved Reserve "Class B" Alcohol Beverage Grant, NaNa Fusion Japanese Restaurant Inc., 4511 N. Oakland Ave.
5. Approved Award of Contract for the Department of Public Works Garage Roof
6. Approved Urban Forestry Grant Application

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New Website

We hope you are enjoying our new website.  We worked diligently to provide a user-friendly site that addressed some of the comments we have received from you over the years. A few of the new features include:

• The new mega menus (the drop down lists) which allow better navigation of the website.  
• The "I Want To" tab which quickly directs you to the appropriate web page based on subject.
• A more robust calendar of events.

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Photo submitted by Paul Matzner

2014 Website Photo 

Contest Results

After delay and much deliberation, the winners are in. The winners of the 2014 Photo Contest are: 

• Paul Matzner,
• Art Elkon and 
• Nicholas Hardrath

  Photo submitted by Art Elkon

Two of the fall-theme photos which were submitted appear on our new Village website, which was unveiled this week, and on the Village Facebook page. Others will appear on the home page as the season dictates.

Honorable mentions were chosen from the submissions of Arun Hegde, Maribeth Klopatek and Titus Wamai. Congratulations to all who participated. We thank everyone for their hard work and entries.  We are continually seeking high quality photos, that speak to Shorewood's diversity, for possible inclusion on our website.  You may forward them to manager@villageofshorewood.org. 

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Village's Long Range Financial Plan Meeting

On September 17, the Village Board heard presentations from Department Directors and Ehlers Associates on the Village of Shorewood's award winning Long-Range Financial Plan 2015-2024 which is available for review.  Please contact Village Manager Chris Swartz with any questions or comments.

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Plein Air Shorewood 2014!

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Introducing the Bucket Exchange

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 Barktoberfest! 

Join Residents for Off-leash Milwaukee Parks (ROMP) for an afternoon of tail-waggin' fun. Enjoy live music, food and libations from the Estabrook Beer Garden along with lots of activities for your four-legged friend.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:

• Live music by The Talisman
• Agility Course by Zoom Room - $1/run
• Lure Course by Elmbrook Humane Society - Two runs/$5
• Pet Costume Contest - prizes will be awarded!
• Demo by Milwaukee County Correctional Facility K-9 Unit
• Booths featuring local pet-related businesses, shelters and rescue groups
• Raffles, and more!

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Shorewood's 2015 Budget Schedule

It is that time of the year again! The Village is considering the 2015 budget. The  budget schedule is as follows:

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Capitol Drive Water Main/Road Improvement Project Update

Due to Harbor Development's scheduling logistics, construction work on Capitol Drive will be postponed until September 29, 2014. Full lanes will remain open until that date.  

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 Fish & Feather Festival!

On Saturday, October 11, 2014 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., join us at Hubbard Park, 3565 N. Morris Blvd., for a beautiful day on the banks of the Milwaukee River! Enjoy the fall colors, salmon running up the river, great food, music and these great activities:

• Fly Fishing and Angling Demos with Trout Unlimited and WI DNR
• Take a Walk on the Wet Side - Take a Fall Walk in the River as Gigantic
• Salmon Swim Up Stream Between your Legs! Waders are Available
• Birds of Prey Visits with Schlitz Audubon Nature Center - See Hawks and Eagles Up Close and Personal!
• Bird Banding Demos with Urban Ecology Center - Catch and Release the Birds!
• Win a Free Bird House at the Shorewood Waters' WATER WHEEL
• Bird House Decorating Contest
• Bird House Building Demos
• Presentations: Fly Fishing Lure Making, 300 Birds Visit our Great Lakes Coast and Rivers Each Year!, Planting to Attract Birds, Birding 101 

This FREE event is hosted by the Village of Shorewood and the Shorewood Waters Project. 

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 Police Parking Technologies

We understand that parking in Shorewood can sometimes be a challenge, so the Police Department is looking at new technology to streamline the process. Some of the technologies we are investigating are:

• License plate readers
• To run "white list" of vehicles who have permission to park on the street or in the lot thereby eliminating stickers or rear view mirror hangers for residents
• On-line permit renewals so residents do not have to come to Village Hall
• On-line request for overnight parking
• Able to pay for permissions - up to 5 nights at a time
• New parking citation program with:
• On-line payment of parking tickets
• Call in number to pay ticket
• Hand held parking citation writers (3 units) with printers

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North Shore Health Department Highlights

September is National Preparedness Month. Each week we will provide a "How to" tip to help you be prepared. Are you ready for any of our natural disasters? Check out http://www.ready.gov/ and make sure you know what to do in an emergency.

Week 3- Know "How to" Build an Emergency Kit

This means having your own non-perishable foods, water and other supplies to last you and your family at least 72 hours.  For information on what to include in an emergency kit, please go to http://www.ready.gov/build-a-kit to learn how to build your own emergency kit.

Other Highlights

The Governor has proclaimed Tuesday, September 23, 2014 as Fall Prevention Awareness Day in Wisconsin. 

The North Shore Health Department and the North Shore Fire/Rescue provide group presentations and individual home visits for older adults in the North Shore communities. This is provided through a program called Remembering When developed by the National Fire Protection Association. The program focuses on fall prevention and fire prevention messages to help keep older adult residents as safe as possible in their own homes.  For more information, to make a referral for a home visit, or request a group presentation, contact the North Shore Health Department at 414-371-2980. 

Health Clinics

• Tuesday, September 23: Adult health risk screening
• Shorewood office, 3930 N. Murray Ave.
• 8-10 a.m.  
• Appointment required and there is a $30 charge. 

• September 24: Blood pressure check 
• Shorewood office, 3930 N. Murray Ave.
• 3:30-5:30 p.m.
• No appointment required and is free of charge.  

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Recall of Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms by Kidde

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Health Tip

 Learn to do stretching exercises when you wake up. It boosts circulation and digestion, and eases back pain. 

Environmental Tip

Most bottled water contains tap water. Some 60 million plastic bottles end up in landfills each year and twenty million barrels of oil are used to make the bottles. It is 7,000 times more expensive than using your own tap water.