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Neighborhood of the Year Deadline for Applications Extended - Ends Today!

Shorewood Connects has extended the deadline for 2015 Neighborhood-of-the-Year applications to Friday, March 6 at 5:00 p.m. Completed applications can be submitted either via email attachment to Shorewood Connects Facilitator Sue Kelley (sue@suekelleyconsulting.com) or a printed version can be delivered to the Customer Service desk at Village Hall. Neighborhoods that already submitted an online application for 2015 are asked to re-submit their applications using one of these methods. The application can be found on the Village website: www.villageofshorewood.org 

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***Notice of Public Hearing***

A Public Hearing for considering the Central District Master Plan by the Village Board of Trustees is scheduled for Monday, March 9, 2015 at 7 p.m. in the Village Center.

Early in 2014, the Village contracted with Vierbicher planning consultant to update Shorewood's Central District Master Plan, originally adopted in 2006. The Master Plan has helped guide development in the business corridor along Oakland Avenue and Capitol Drive. 

The proposed updates reflect changes in the commercial district since 2006, changes in the market and continued alignment with the community Vision Plan. Shorewood's Plan Commission and Community Development Authority have made recommendations to the Village Board of Trustees. Residents and business owners are encouraged to attend.

A draft of the plan is available on the Village's website. Comments may be forwarded to Planning and Development Director Ericka Lang or by calling 414.847.2647 

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Metro Market Redevelopment Begins

The Oakland Avenue redevelopment project started in early February. The developer, General Capital Group, continues the demolition work of the vacant Walgreens and bookstore buildings at Oakland and Kenmore and foresee the new Metro Market grocery store foundation to start taking shape this month. The Village and developer will have project information and updates available.  

Sign up to receive project alerts from the Village at www.villageofshorewood.org/signup. The Village also has project renderings and a construction schedule on the website at www.villageofshorewood.org/metromarket.

Also check out the developers project page which will include a blog highlighting project details and status at www.shorewoodmetromarket.com.

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Shorewod SEED Foundation 

Online Auction

The Swing Online Auction went live on February 26 at 7 p.m. Bidding will stay open until 7:30 p.m. on March 11. The auction is open for anyone in the community to bid on items with the proceeds going to help fund programs for the Shorewood School District.   

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One Metric Ton of Waste Diverted!

We've gone and done it. With a little neighborhood coordination and some kind word of mouth, the We Got Leaves Bucket Exchange  has diverted our first ton of organic residuals from the landfill-bound waste stream. Of course, organic residuals aren't waste at all, but rather a resource in waiting, so this removal is fit and proper. Here at We Got Leaves, we preach the gospel of local disposal, by which compostable organics are "managed" as close as possible to the point of consumption and returned to the local environment as a soil-building, nutrient dense treasure trove. While local consumerism and local food sourcing are healthy fads, local disposal remains patient for its moment of takeoff. 

• Enrollment began in September 2014; currently, 21 households participating
• 52 total Shorewood residents participating, from 1-person households to families of 5
• 1400 pounds of organics diverted from landfill in 2014, about 27 pounds per person
• Average monthly diversion is 350-400 pounds, which represents the CO2-equivalent of removing nearly a half a car from the road permanently
• Illustrates a proof of concept that a market exists in Shorewood for curbside composting or some public service option targeting organics

A metric ton is 2,200 pounds, and family by family, we've separated an average of 350-400 pounds of kitchen trimmings per month and sent them to local compost piles where they mingle with lots of raked leaves and begin the rotting down process that will convert them into a usable product by late spring or early summer. No tax dollars expended, no large commercial contract negotiated, no long-haul tractor trailers spewing exhaust, and no big fuss really, just a little community organizing, some sweat equity, and the shared environmental goodwill that will always offer simpler solutions than any political process, technological panacea, or dramatic overhaul of the economy.

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Newsletter Puts Can't-Miss Shorewood Events in One Place

Are you seeking arts, entertainment, food and fun but want to stay right here in Shorewood? It's easier than ever to find great Shorewood events for all ages in one simple email newsletter. Sign up now for the Keep in Touch quarterly email, which compiles the most fun and relevant Shorewood events - from concerts at the schools, to educational programs at the library, to Village elections, to volunteer opportunities, to special showcases at businesses.  There is something for the young, the old and the in-between, all happening steps out your front door. The next Keep in Touch email comes out in early March. You can sign up today by following this link.

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Shorewood School District Art Show

The annual District Art Show began this week. Artwork created by Shorewood K-12 students, in a wide variety of media, is showcased at Shorewood Library through April 6. 

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Community Invited to SHS Art 

Competition Reception

The community is invited to a reception featuring artwork submitted by 11th and 12th grade Shorewood High School students to a contest sponsored by the Shorewood Senior Resource Center. The event is a preview of art in various media created by students with the theme, Intergenerational Shorewood. The winning entry will be awarded a $1000 cash prize, which will be presented at the Shorewood High School May 2015 Awards and Scholarship Presentations and will be displayed in the Spector Conference Room in the Village Hall.

The competition is being funded with memorial contributions in memory of Pat Burke, Dan and Violet Duecker, LaVerne Hammond, Jean Shaughnessy, Lorraine Shimeta and Esther Weinberger.

The preview reception will be held on Tuesday, March 10 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Shorewood Village Center, 2010 E. Shorewood Boulevard. Light refreshments will be served. This will be the only opportunity for the public to view the entire collection. For more information, contact Elizabeth Price, Shorewood Senior Resource Center - 414-847-2727.

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Tax Forms & Tax Help

State and federal tax forms can be found at the Shorewood Public Library during tax season. As of this memo, the major state forms (1, 1A, WI-Z, 1NPR, H/H-EZ, WD) and federal (1040, 1040A) are available at the library.  

This year, due to funding cuts, the IRS was unable to print large quantities of instruction booklets. Due to this cut, the Library will not receive any instruction booklets for federal taxes. However, they are still available to you! You can access instruction booklets - and any and all tax forms - online through the IRS website (state forms can be found through the WI Department of Revenue website).  Download instructions and forms to print, or request hard copies to be mailed to your home. Librarians at Shorewood Library are happy to help you with this process as we understand this is a major and inconvenient change for many.

Tax preparation help is also available through the Senior Resource Center's partnership with AARP volunteers. Volunteers will be in the Village Center Meeting Room every Thursday, 1-5 p.m., from February 5 through April 9. No appointment is necessary - anyone is welcome.

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Health Department Highlights

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