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DNR Will Use Wasps to Combat Emerald Ash Borer

Bayside, like other North Shore communities, has a comprehensive emerald ash borer management plan.

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 into the wild different species' of sting-less wasps, that are natural predators of EAB in their native China.  The DNR will first attempt this method in…

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Bayside Clean-Up Days Recognized By Milwaukee Business Journal

The Business Journal's Eureka Award recognizes the village's annual Community Clean-Up Day and environmental sustainability goals.

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 created to make this unique event a way to properly dispose of nearly every item one can have in their home in an environmental friendly manner. At the …

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Doctor's Park: What Improvements Should Be Made?

A public hearing has been set for residents to get involved with improving the park. What would you like to see?

Want to help improve Doctor’s Park? A public hearing is scheduled for the master planning committee for the Doctor’s Park Friends group at 7 p.m. April 24 at the Village Hall, 9075 N. Regent Rd. The group would like citizen input as they begin a multi-year plan to reinvent the park, which will include assessing the condition of the park, determining the maintenance and repair needs, and exploring possible improvements. What would you like to see happen with the park? Tell us in the comments section.

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New Bayside Village Assistant Already in the Loop

Ryan Luke enjoys work in the Village of Bayside.

Ryan Luke just started work as a management assistant for the Village of Bayside but already feels settled into his new job.  “It’s normal, not abnormally busy,” Luke said Thursday morning inside the cozy offices of Village Hall. Things seemed pretty under control for a guy who works with the village manager, building inspector, and the director of finance and administration throughout the day. On top of that, he helps create all three newsletters, runs the architectural review committee. Even as he speaks, he’s updating the village calendar at his desk.  Yet, Luke embraces everything he and the other village assistant get assigned throughout the day. “We’re both getting a lot of experience in different areas,” he says. He also attributes …

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2012 State of the Village: Accomplishing Our Mission, Maintaining Our Vision

The 2012 Village of Bayside State of the Village report is out and commitment to our core values helps maintain a balance between services and responsiveness to the community.

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.  Commitment to our core values helps maintain a balance between service and responsiveness to our community and to the fiscal challenges that are present …

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157 Homes to be Assessed for Municipal Water Hook-Ups

Bayside's village government is acting as a financial conduit for four private water projects expected to occur this summer.

Bayside is allowing 157 property owners to switch from well water to city water, and providing financing for the project—expected to cost each residential property owner between $10,000 and $12,000. Currently, about 70 percent of Bayside residents have well water, either private or shared systems. For several years, Northway Water Co-op No. 1 Trustee Howard Feiges has been fighting for residents in portions of the village to get municipal water. Other water trusts—the 29-home Vista Del Mar Water Trust, eight-home Santa Monica Water Trust and 38-home Northway Water Co-op No. 2—later joined, doubling the scope of the potential project. On Thursday, the Village Board approved financing for all four water projects. Each trust volunteered to …

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Taxes and Tots

One more yard waste collection day, real estate taxes en route, Toys for Tots and so much more.

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 is divided to different taxing jurisdictions based upon your home's location. The breakdown for each jurisdiction is as follows (some amounts vary …

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Final 2012 Yard Waste and Loose Leaf Collection

Make sure leaves and yard waste are curbside by 7 a.m. Wednesday for the last pick up of the year.

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.  

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Vote and Win in Bayside

Village Hall holding extended voting hours and while you're there, enter for a chance to win $500 worth of landscaping services from Creative Expressions Landscaping.

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.  The drawing will be held at Village Hall on Friday, November 2 @ 4:30 pm - you do not need to be present to win.  For more details, stop into …

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