Bayside was recently recognized by Constant Contact for communicating and engaging with residents though the Bayside Buzz and Tuesday Talk.  In fact, we were named a 2012 All Star! This status is an annual designation that only 10 percent of Constant Contact users achieve.  The standards for becoming an All Star in 2012 were tougher than ever, the Village is proud to accomplished this goal.  Thanks for staying in touch! 

Get your family and home ready for tornado season with the official Tornado App from the American Red Cross. The app puts everything you need to know about preparing for a tornado right at your fingertips, and also sounds an alarm when a tornado warning is issued for your location, even when the app is closed. The Village tests its siren every Saturday at noon, and Milwaukee County tests every second Wednesday of the month.  However, as tornado season approaches, please be aware that sirens will not be tested if there is a severe weather warning in the area as not to confuse residents.

The Village of Bayside, in conjunction with neighboring North Shore communities and the Schlitz Audbon Nature Center has a comprehensive emerald ash borer management plan. As you may know, Milwaukee County is under quarantine due to the continued presence of the emerald ash borer (EAB) invasive species. While the disease has not been confirmed in Bayside, it has been detected in Brown Deer, Cudahy, Franklin, Greendale, Greenfield, Milwaukee, and Oak Creek. To combat EAB, the state DNR plans to experiment with using another invasive species. Wisconsin will soon be the 10th state to release …

Another year of great challenge has come and gone. As we reflect on this past year in the 2012 State of the Village, our community and organization has experienced challenge, excitement, innovation, and success. The Village continues to be guided by five strategic initiatives, Fiscal Integrity, Civic Commitment, Service Excellence, Citizen Engagement, and Sustainability. The Village has taken the most idealistic thoughts and shaped them into reality. 2012 marked a year of great success.  Even with the many accomplishments, we all have come to realize that the status quo no longer works.  …

Bayside is proud to announce that it will be awarded an inaugural Eureka Award by the Milwaukee Business Journal. The Village was selected in the Environment Category in recognition of the annual Community Clean-Up Day events and long-term sustainability goals.  The Eureka Awards recognize innovation and creativity in business, education, the arts and other programs for businesses, individuals and organizations throughout the Milwaukee area.  Thank you goes out to the Bayside Village Board of Trustees, Village Staff, the many volunteers at the events, and the partnerships that have been …

Another year of great challenge has come and gone. As we reflect on this past year in the 2012 State of the Village, our community and organization has experienced challenge, excitement, innovation, and success. The Village continues to be guided by five strategic initiatives, Fiscal Integrity, Civic Commitment, Service Excellence, Citizen Engagement, and Sustainability. The Village has taken the most idealistic thoughts and shaped them into reality.  2012 marked a year of great success.  Even with the many accomplishments, we all have come to realize that the status quo no longer works.  …

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is in the beginning phases of determining options for the I-43 corridor, including lane capacity and on/off ramps between Silver Spring Drive and WI-60.  Currently, engineers for the WDOT are developing an environmental impact study, which helps identify key concerns, issues and potential problems within the study area.   On Jan. 30, the DOT will be holding a public informational meeting at Nicolet High School, 6701 N. Jean Nicolet Rd. Glendale, from 5 to 8 p.m. There will also be a public meeting on Jan. 31, at Christ Church, 13460 N. Port …

Bayside will host an coyote informational workshop at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 6 in the Bayside Middle School cafeteria, 601 E. Ellsworth Lane.  Everyone is invited to learn more about these animals calling the North Shore home. Participants can park in the north parking lot, located off of Ellsworth Lane. This workshop will cover coyote behavior and their impact on the local community, specifically with regards to coyotes in urban settings, their behaviors, and options for coexisting. Main presenters include Urban Wildlife Specialist Lynsey White-Dasher from the Humane Society of the United States, …

Yard Waste One More Time Due to the continued nice weather (especially the 50 degree temperatures forecasted for this weekend), the Village WILL collect Yard waste (twigs, branches, bagged material) again on Monday, December 3.  This will be the final opportunity for residents to put out branches, twigs, yard waste bags, bags of leaves (no plastic), and all other organic material.  Any material placed curbside after the Monday pickup will result in a tag requiring a special pickup.   Real Estate Taxes It is anticipated that tax bills will be arriving in homes next week. Every dollar of taxes …

Due to the mild temperatures, weather permitting, Bayside will collect yard waste one more time this year.  All yard waste should be curbside by this Wednesday morning at 7 am. The village will also be hosting a drop off period from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. This drop off period will be for leaves, yard waste, and recyclables. Loose leaf collection will resume and the final collection will be conducted starting Monday, Nov. 26.   Find Bayside's loose leaf collection schedule online here.  

Extended Voting Hours  The November Presidential Election is quickly approaching!  Make sure you cast your ballot, whether you'll be in town that day or not.    You can stop into Village Hall during our extended hours, 8 am to 6 pm, October 29 through November 1 to vote.  In-person absentee voting will continue until Friday, November  2, 2012 until 5:00pm. While You're In While at Village Hall, take a moment to fill out our FREE random drawing for $500 worth of landscaping services, provided by the Village's principle sponsor of Clean Up Days and Fright Night, Creative Expressions Landscaping…

During the weekend of October 27 and 28, Bayside will be hosting two of its most popular events: Clean-Up Day and Fright Night. Don't miss out on your last chance to dispose of unwanted items around the house and to have some family friendly Halloween fun with friends and neighbors after trick-or-treating. When and Where? Clean-Up Day:  Saturday, October 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the DCUS parking lot (enter off of Fairy Chasm). Check out the flier to see what you can dispose of. Fright Night: Sunday, October 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Ellsworth Park. Bayside Trick-or-Treat:  2:30 to …

Residents can fill out absentee ballot applications and return them to Village Hall to have an absentee ballot mailed to them.  Absentee ballots must then be mailed back to or dropped off at Village Hall.Absentee Ballots Available at Village Hall on Oct. 22 Beginning Monday, October 22, residents may vote by absentee ballot at Village Hall. State Statute prevents residents from voting at Village Hall prior to this date. Village Hall will be open Oct. 29 through Nov. 1 until 6 p.m. for absentee voting.    Still Need to Register? If you moved to Bayside and need to register to vote, or if you …

The Bayside Police Department has received a few calls lately about coyotes in the Village. While these animals are normally not threatening, a small percentage can prove more brazen around humans.    Bayside has employed several techniques to help deter coyotes. One unique solution that the Village has used is wolf urine. Wolf urine is successful because wolves are one of coyotes few natural predators, and coyotes will avoid areas were wolves the presence of wolves is sensed. Wolf urine has been placed around the Village where coyotes have been spotted, and has been successful thus far.   If…

Loose leaf collection season has finally arrived in Bayside. While some preliminary equipment testing was completed this week, full operations will be taking place this week. With falling leaves comes a few reminders: Loose leaf will be picked up beginning the week of October 15. Check out the collection schedule. Please rake leaves to the curb, but out of the street - this keeps our narrower roads safer for vehicles, bicycles and pedestrian traffic. When driving, please be congnizant that leaf piles are attractive for kids to play in, so please use caution and stay aware.  Yard Waste and …

In the November edition of the Village Scene, look for more information on the Emerald Ash Borer, its impacts, and what the Village is doing about it. Interesting to know, the Village has approximately 4,900 trees in the public right-of-way. Of those 4,900, over 700 of them are ash trees. The attached pictures provide a snapshot of what impact the Borer can have as well as the markings on the tree to look for for in identifying this vicious tree disease. These were taken during a recent visit to Hazel Crest, IL. as part of a EAB symposium.

Village Management Assistant Cody Loew was married in June and his wife accepted residency for Medical School at UW-Madison Children's Hospital. As such, they relocated to Sun Prairie just outside of Madison at the same time. Cody has been commuting back and forth to Bayside on a daily basis since then.   Cody has accepted a position with the University of Wisconsin System Office of Planning and Budget as a Program and Policy Analyst starting in early October.   Cody's last day will be Friday. Both professionally and personally, I would like to thank Cody for his commitment, contributions, …

One of the most dangerous and easy to solve property maintenance issues is keeping vision triangles clear and free of any obstructions.  Vision triangles are simply sight lines at intersections or along curves in a road that should be kept free of any obstructions so motorists can see incoming traffic, bicyclists, or pedestrians.  Village Code requires residents to ensure that fences, hedges, bushes, or other plants on their property don't impede traffic visibility at these locations.  Vision triangles are frequently an issue for residents with corner lots.   What Can You Do? The Village …

Preparation for the Village's Fall Clean-Up Day event on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. is underway.   The Fall Clean-Up Day event is the last one for 2012, and as with previous events, vendors such as GoodWill and Habitat for Humanity will be on hand to help collect just about anything you need to dispose of, except for household hazardous waste (HHW).  The village will take care of latex paint and motor oil, but residents are responsible for opening and dumping out the items at the event.   Residents can also bring paper items for shredding, but are asked to remove all binders and …

Yard waste and loose leaf collections will be in full swing next month. The Village reminds residents to review and follow the yard waste and loose leaf collection guidelines below. Please help the Village keep our roads clear and safe for drivers, pedestrians, and bicylists.   Yard Waste and Recycling Drop-Off Dates Residents can drop-off yard waste and recyclables at the sled hill parking lot on the third Tuesday of each month from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Upcoming drop-off dates include: Tuesday, Oct. 16 Tuesday, Nov. 20 Yard Waste Guidelines  All yard waste should be put in a reusable container, …