A Message from Our Public Words Director, Patrick McAneney - Winter 2012

Project Updates:

• During the fall, our sidewalk removal and replacement program began. It will resume in the spring. The objective is to remove as many trip hazards as possible with the funds that were allocated for this project. It started with a Village-wide sidewalk survey to complete a comprehensive list and replace the worst areas first.
• Infected Ash trees (160 total) were removed throughout the Village. We have restored those areas and replanted 60 trees at various locations. There are still approximately 200 additional trees to be removed that we will be working on through th next 3 to 5 years.
• To remain in compliance with the Metroplitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD), we had a contractor work on sanitary manholes to repair or rebuild them to help eliminate inflow and infiltraion. This occurs when storm waters enters the sanitary system which can lead to problems within our system.
• The replacement of a forced sanitary sewer that goes through the Forest subdivision is ongoing. Knowles Construction is working on the installation of a new sewer line that will eliminate the water going into the Forest which should help reduce flooding in that are since all the water from the west side of town will now connect directly to MWRD.
• Tree trimming will continue through the winter as weather permits. Remember free branch pick-up will resume in April 2012

Just a reminder-if there is more tham 2" if snow on teh streets,parking is prohibited until all streets are clear.