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CANDIDATES FOR THE APRIL ELECTION WILL BE:
TRUSTEES:
KEITH PETERSON
LEAH FICKAU
DAVE TREICHEL
JUDGE:
CRAIG LAKE
The Village is not having a primary this year. The next election will be the Spring General, and will be held on April 3rd.
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FARMER'S MARKET IN THE PARK
The Celebrations committee is putting together the first ever Village Farmers Market. The Market will be held on the second Saturday of the month, starting in May and ending, weather permitted, in October. It will start at 8:00 am and end at noon. The market is open to farmers, artists, crafters, and food venders (both homemade and commercial). No rummage or animals please. Booth space is 10 X10 and is $30 for one day ONLY, $100 one space for the season, $180 for 2 spaces for the season, $260 for three spaces for the season, and $350 for 4 spaces for the season. Spaces have to be used for the same vendor. At the first market there will be a drawing for a $50 gas or grocery card. To qualify for the drawing, you need to bring in 5 non-perishable food items. All food will be donated to the local food pantries. If you are interested there is an application on the Village website at villageofbigbend.com, or you can contact the Clerk’s office or Karen Schnitzler at the above numbers. Click here for the application.
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HUNTING IN WAUKESHA COUNTY
There is no hunting allowed in the Village of Big Bend. However, there is public hunting on some of the County owned lands. If you are a hunter and looking for somewhere near by to hunt, please click on the following link. Click here.
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NEWSLETTER
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The 2012 Budget for the Village has been approved for $1,372,062, with a mill rate of $6.34 per thousand of assessed value. To view the entire budget click here.
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If you are looking for forms and/or fees, please go to Departments and then the Clerk's Office.
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RECYCLING NEWS
ELECTRONICS RECYCLING
- Computers, Laptops, Servers, Monitors
- Keyboards, Mice, Hard Drives, etc
- Printers, Copiers, Scanners, Fax Machines
- Cellular Phones, Portable Devices
- Telephones, Cables, Accessories
- Televisions, Stereos, Game Systems
- DVD/VCR/DVD Players
- VHS, CDs, DVDs, Computer Games
- NO APPLIANCES ACCEPTED -
For more information on electronic recycling visit waukeshacounty.gov or mpc-e.com
The following communities accept electronics from all County residents at their recycling
drop-off sites:
City of Brookfield City of New Berlin City of Oconomowoc
City of Pewaukee City of Waukesha Village of Hartland
Town of Merton
Please see Departments, Green Page, for more information on recycling new.
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PROPOSED SEWER SERVICE AREA
For information on the proposed sewer service area that was discussed at the November 4th meeting, please click on this link: Proposed Sewer Service Area
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For the Wisconsin Communities Recyclor Newsletter, use this tab. .
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For a Court schedule, please click on Departments in main menu.
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GARBAGE COLLECTION
I am sure that by now many of you know we have a new waste hauler. John's Disposal became our hauler in July. At the end of this month they will be delivering new 96 gallon brown carts that will replace your existing garbage cans. The recycling bins will remain, and be picked up as always.
Each home will receive one 96-gallon brown cart for garbage free of charge. Any additional carts will cost $5.00 per month to be paid directly to Johns Disposal. Garbage will be collected weekly.
All material must fit in the brown cart. Automated trucks can not pick up any material that is next to the cart. Use the brown cart for garbage; mixed loose garbage consisting of broken toys, ceramics, plastic hangers, etc; and bagged garbage consisting of food waste, plastic wrap & bags, styrofoam, and other garbage, etc.
Large and extra garbage can be taken to the Village Garage on the 3rd Saturday of each month, March through November. Appliances and tires can be picked up for an additional charge.
The arrows on the lid of the garbage cart must point to the street. Handle and wheels of cart should face away from the street. The garbage cart should be placed within 2 feet of the street on one side of the driveway. The recycling should be placed within 2 feet of the street on the other side of the driveway. Please keep 6 feet of clearance between the carts and other objects, especially mailboxes and vehicles.
Recyclables will still be collected every week. Recycling must fit in your own recycling containers. If you need extra containers, they are available at the Village Hall. All paper products must be bundled separately and put next to the other recycling. For more information on recycling, please see our Green Page under Departments.
The first pickup with the NEW automated garbage system will be on Monday, October 5, 2009. Please have your garbage and recyclables out on Sunday night or by 6:00 am on Monday morning.
If you have any questions please call the Village Hall or John's Disposal toll free at 1-888-473-4701 Mon-Fri. 8:00 am-4:30 pm & Sat. 8:00 am-12:00 pm., or email them at office@johnsdisposal.com.
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FLOODPLAIN & SHORELINE MANAGEMENT NOTES
If you are interested in the latest floodplain & shoreline management notes, please click on Departments on the main menu and than click on "Green Page".
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UP COMING MEETINGS
Remember, if you are interested in a meeting or event schedule, please refer to the Meeting Calendar section of the main menu.
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LIBRARY NEWS
HOURS FOR THE LIBRARY
Winter hours for the Library
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Monday 3-9pm
Tuesday 9:30-12:30 & 6-9 pm
Wednesday 9:30-12:30 & 3-9pm
Thursday 3-9pm
Friday 3-6pm
Saturday 9am-1pm
For more Library news and information please go to Departments and click on Library.
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FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT NEWS, PLEASE CLICK ON THIS LINK AND THEN FIRE DEPARTMENTS. Department Link
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STORM WATER PERMIT ANNUAL REPORT
To review the annual Storm Water Permit Report, please click on the link: Report Link
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BIG BEND/VERNON LIONS CLUB
Senior Citizens are invited to attend the Big Bend/Vernon Senior Citizens monthly meetings held at the Big Bend/Vernon Lions Community Center located at W231 S9205 Riverside Street, on the second Wednesday of each month at 1:00 pm. All are welcome! For further questions, please contact Jerry Goff at 662-3713. Hope to see you there!
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DUMPSTER IN THE VILLAGE PARK
The Village dumpster will not be available in December, January, and February but will resume in March. The dumpster is located in the Village Park at the DPW garage. Hours are 8:00 am - 1:00 pm. You will be allowed one punch per load (a load is 1 cubic yard) Please be sure you bring your dump card and your drivers license. The following items will not be accepted:
- tires
- yard waste
- hazardous materials
- chemicals
- paint
- brush
- household appliances
To dispose of these items, call the Clerks office during normal business hours.
THE VILLAGE DUMPSTER IS FOR VILLAGE RESIDENTS ONLY
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HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL GUIDE
NOW THAT SPRING CLEANING IS STARTING UP YOU MAY BE INTERESTED TO SEE WHAT IS CONSIDERED HASZARDOUS WASTE. PLEASE CHECK THE GREEN PAGE FOR THE LASTEST HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL GUIDE.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES OR RECYLING, PLEASE SEE OUR GREEN PAGE UNDER DEPARTMENTS.
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CABLE CHANNEL 25
Village Board & Plan Commission meetings can be viewed live on cable channel 25. Board meetings are on the first Thursday of the month and Plan Commission are on the Fourth.
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RULES GOVERNING OPEN BURNING & BURNING PERMIT
Open burning is allowed in the Village of Big Bend to assist residents with the removal of natural yard waste such as grass clippings, leaves, and branches from their property. Such burning is allowed from sunrise to sunset when the wind speed is less than 9 mph. Burn piles should be no larger than 4' by 4', on more than 3' in height, and must be no closer than 60' to any building or other flammable items. A garden hose, hand tools, or other means to control the fire must be accessible and an adult over the age of 18 must be in attendance at all times while burning. The Fire Department must be contacted on the day of the burn at 662-2747and provided with the address of the burn and the name and phone number of the person responsible during the burn.
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FOR ALL DOG OWNERS
Help us protect animals from abuse, neglect and cruel treatment. By buying your dog licenses you are funding animal abuse prevention programs in Waukesha County. Please remember that dog licenses are required by state law and expire on December 31st of each year. A dog license is required for all dogs over 5 months old, and is issued through the Village Clerks office. Your veterinarian does not issue dog licenses, but can provide the Proof of Rabies certificate that is needed to obtain the license. Thank you for your compliance with the law and for providing much needed funds to protect animals in out community. Dog licenses in the Village of Big Bend are $10.00 for spayed or neutered dogs, $15.00 for those who are not. If licenses are purchased after April 1st and the dog is not a puppy under 5 months or a dog new to that household, an extra $5.00 will be assessed. It might be a good idea to get your dog(s) licensed when you come to pay your taxes.
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VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND RENEWALS
The Police Department is authorized to issue license plates and plate renewals. In addition to the normal DMV fees, there is an $17.50 fee for license plates and $10 for renewals. DMV service is done from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm.
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POLICE DEPARMENT NEWS
The Police Department is looking to re-create the Crime Prevention Committee. Anyone that is interested in participating or just getting more information is asked to call the Police Department.
For more news and information from the Police Department, please go to Departments and click on Police.
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IMPORTANT RECYCLING REMINDERS
Two separations required
Residents are reminded that paper must be separated from bottles and cans when setting out recyclables. The County recycling facility that processes the material is designed to handle the two types of materials separately. Paper, including newspaper, junk mail, catalogs, magazine, cardboard and box board (cereal, snack, tissue, etc) must be bundled/tied with string or placed in brown paper bags, while the cans and bottles are placed loose in the bin.
The collection and processing system works most efficiently; when residents set out recyclables properly. Residents need to understand that keeping paper separate from cans and bottles is critical to our ability to sort and bale 23,000 tons of paper, metal and plastics annually and sell them to manufacturers.
Residents needing a new blue bin can pick one up at the Village Hall and at the DPW garage on dumpster day. For more information about what to recycle, details on preparation of materials, or to schedule a group tour of the recycling facility, please visit www.waukeshacounty.gov/recycling or call 262-896-8300.
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