The City of Glendale, Wisconsin

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Right of Way

Above, the white dashes on the aerial photo represent the right of way for this particular property. The right of way allows an individual to enter your property and use it as a passageway. Right of way exists on land held by government, such as public land. If a resident is unsure of the distinction between private property and the right of way, please view the following:

Go to: https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Administrative-Services/Land-Information-Office
Click on 'Interactive Mapping App'
Search by Address and click 'Aerial View'

Residential Message Signs

Temporary signs placed by the owner or occupant of a residential property are allowed without permit provided: they are placed within the confines of the private lot of the owner or occupant, are maintained so as to avoid deterioration in their appearance and condition, and do not obstruct the vision triangle on an adjacent street. No more than two signs are allowed on any such property at any single time with a maximum of 3.5 square feet on each side of the sign. Signs that have a dated event must be removed within 3 days of the end of the event.

The General Presidential Election is November 3, 2020.

To request an absentee ballot to be mailed to you, please:

Visit www.myvote.wi.gov
Click 'Vote Absentee'
Follow the prompts for your request
Click 'Submit'

In-person absentee voting is Tuesday, October 20 - Thursday, October 29, from 8 AM - 4:30 PM; Friday, October 30 from 8 AM - 5 PM.

Polls are open 7 AM - 8 PM on election day. Don't forget your photo ID!

Polling Locations:

Districts 1 & 3: Nicolet High School, 6701 N Jean Nicolet Road
Districts 2 & 6: Glendale City Hall, 5909 N Milwaukee River Parkway
Districts 4 & 5: Good Hope Elementary School, 2315 W Good Hope Road

For the most updated information on the Elections please visit the sites listed below

www.myvote.wi.gov

Are you interested in being a poll

worker?

Election inspectors (poll worker) play a vital role in the voting process. Citizen involvement is essential in conducting open, accurate and fair elections. We hope you that you will consider participating in the election process by applying to be a poll worker.

Apply to be a poll worker here

Vehicle Fueling Safety Tips;

Myth or Fact?

We are often asked about the potential dangers of cell phone use at gas stations. Every station you see has a sign or sticker posted advising you to turn off your engine and avoid using your cell phone while pumping gas. It was common to think that this was because of the risk surrounding the electrical charge potentially being released by your phone. While this is partially true, there have been no documented and confirmed cases of cellular phones causing a static discharge resulting in a fire at a gas station. But this doesn’t mean it isn’t a possibility.

However, the real reason for those stickers or the signage is a lot more simplistic. Just like texting or talking and driving has been proved to be a distraction, pumping and talking has proven to have the same consequences; leaving countless individuals driving away from the pumps with the filling hose still connected. While current pumps are equipped with breakaway nozzles for this very reason, these actions still pose a serious danger. Therefore, it is best to leave your phone in your vehicle until refilling your tank is complete. But this isn’t the only potential danger with operating a vehicle; fire departments respond to thousands of vehicle fires annually that are unrelated to refueling. Following a few simple safety steps can help keep you safe at the pumps:

Turn off your vehicle engine. Put your vehicle in park and/or set the emergency brake. Disable or turn off any auxiliary sources of ignition such as a camper or trailer heater, cooking units, or pilot lights.
Do not smoke, light matches or lighters while refueling at the pump or when using gasoline anywhere else.
Use only the refueling latch provided on the gasoline dispenser nozzle. Never jam the refueling latch on the nozzle open.
Do not re-enter your vehicle during refueling. If you cannot avoid re-entering your vehicle, discharge any static build-up BEFORE reaching for the nozzle by touching something metal with a bare hand -- such as the vehicle door -- away from the nozzle.)
In the unlikely event a static-caused fire occurs when refueling, leave the nozzle in the fill pipe and back away from the vehicle. Notify the station attendant immediately.

For more safety related tips or to learn more about the services and programs offered by North Shore Fire/Rescue, please visit our website at www.nsfire.org.

Brush It, Bag It, Bundle It!

Residents can place no more than three (3) cubic yards of Yard Waste at the curb for pick-up. The Yard Waste collection program is not a tree removal service.
All Yard Waste must be placed in sturdy paper bags suitable for containing Yard Waste or in other suitable containers clearly marked “YARD WASTE,” excluding carts or plastic bags. The weight of each container must not exceed fifty (50) pounds.
If Yard Waste is not placed in a suitable container, the branches shall be tied in a bundle weighing not more than fifty (50) pounds.
NO GRASS CLIPPINGS will be collected. Residents are encouraged to use mulching mowers or compost their own grass clippings.
YARD WASTE MIXED WITH TRASH WILL BE REJECTED.
The following materials WILL NOT be collected: stumps; root systems or parts of roots attached to brush; brush mixed with garden debris; brush generated from site clearing activities; materials resulting from tree pruning or removal at an address other than the collection point; and tree branches greater than 4" in diameter and 4' in length.
Yard Waste must be placed at the edge of the road, curb or alley (the same location as garbage pick-up) abutting your property only, not extending onto pavement.

Glendale Green Summer!

What a GREEN SUMMER it has been in Glendale!!

Thank you, Glendale!

Hundreds of Glendale residents have been involved with Glendale Green Summer in recent months, learning how to manage stormwater where it falls and installing green infrastructure (such as a rain barrel or a rain garden) on their property. Pictured here is one of the many rain gardens planted this summer as part Glendale Green Summer, sponsored by Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD). Rain gardens reduce water pollution and improve our rivers and Lake Michigan. Rain gardens collect rain and melting snow, naturally absorbing them into the ground. By managing the rainwater where it falls, rain gardens reduce storm water runoff that can transport many pollutants to our local waterways. We are also planting trees, installing residential soil amendments, and we installed over 100 rain barrels. We are currently working on a public art project at the west end of Richard E. Maslowski Community Park.

To learn more about Glendale Green Summer and see photos and videos from our summer activities, check us out on FaceBook @GlendaleGreenSummer.

North Shore Library Programs

Adult Programs
*Virtual Book-a-Librarian
By appointment only
Request an appointment on our website at https://forms.gle/j8ozNikra6Tc7S9h6

Schedule a 30-minute phone call or Zoom meeting with a librarian! We are happy to help answer your reader’s advisory questions, troubleshoot technology issues, show you how to use Microsoft Word, and more.

*History Book Club: A Woman of No Importance
Tuesday, September 8 | 2:00-3:00 PM
Join at https://www.gotomeet.me/NorthShoreLibrary/woman | Meeting ID: 988-683-149

This spring our patrons crowned Sonia Purnell’s “A Woman of No Importance” the winner of our March Madness Book Bracket. Now, those who haven’t read it can join in as we explore the story of Virginia Hall, a young American woman--rejected from the foreign service because of her gender and her prosthetic leg--who talked her way into the spy organization dubbed Churchill's "ministry of ungentlemanly warfare," and, before the United States had even entered the war, became the first woman to deploy to occupied France.

*Virtual Resume Help
Tuesday, September 15th | 10:00 AM – 12:00PM
Request an appointment on our website at https://forms.gle/XMnwbmu7atNHo71v7
Send your resume to NorthShore.Library@mcfls.org

Sign up for a 30 minute one-on-one virtual session for feedback and guidance with your resume! Please send your resume in advance to NorthShore.Library@mcfls.org with the subject heading “Resume Help” so the librarian can be prepared to give feedback during your session. Spaces are limited, so sign up early.

*Resources for Seniors in Milwaukee
Presented by Andrew Bethke of Milwaukee County Department on Aging
Tuesday, September 29 | 2:00-3:00 PM
Join at https://www.gotomeet.me/NorthShoreLibrary/seniors | Meeting ID: 407-702-605

The Milwaukee County Department on Aging provides a single point of access to services for people aged 60 and over. They offer a wide range of programs and services to meet the diverse needs of the older adults in our community. Learn more about these free services including: the Aging Resource Center, Transportation, Wellness Programs, Senior Dining, Long Term Care Options, Senior Centers, Dementia Care, Meals on Wheels and Elder Abuse.

Children's Programs
*Toddler Time
Mondays, Sept 14 – Dec 7 | 10:30 AM
For toddlers 2-3 years old
Join at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86815535776 | Meeting ID: 868 1553 5776

Virtual stories, songs, dancing and bubbles for toddlers and their caregivers.

*Story Time
Tuesdays, Sept 15 – Dec 8 | 10:30 AM
For children 3-5 years old, siblings welcome
Join at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89519817869 | Meeting ID: 895 1981 7869

A virtual story time with stories, songs and rhymes.

*Rhyme Time
Thursdays, Sept 17 – December 10 | 10:30 AM
*No story time Thursday, Nov 26
Geared toward children under 2 but older children and siblings welcome
Join at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85342180772 | Meeting ID: 853 4218 0772

An interactive virtual story time with songs, rhymes, bounces and more for young children and their caregivers! Download a Rhyme Time Song Book at the Library beginning September 8th or download it from our website after that date.

*Family Fun Night: Animal Patterns Bingo
Thursday, Sept 17 | 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Join at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86321307748 | Meeting ID: 863-2130-7748

What has stripes, spots, feathers and is fun for the whole family? Animal Patterns Bingo! Make a DIY Animal Pattern Bingo Sheet and play bingo with us virtually! Animal Patterns Bingo Kits will be available at the library beginning Thursday, September 17. Downloadable sheets will also be available on our website to print at home. We will put together our bingo sheets together during the program and then play!

Teen Programs
*Spooky Short Story Contest
Tuesday, September 15 – Saturday, October 17
Theme: Out of this World
Drop your short story off at the children’s desk or email it to NorthShore.librarychildrens@mcfls.org to enter!

Love scary stories? Why not try to write one! Submit a Spooky Short Story for our second annual contest! Stories can contain mystery, suspense or supernatural elements.
Short Stories must be original and should be between 1,000-5,000 words. Stories that contain inappropriate subject matter is determined by the judges and will not be considered.

Participants must be in grades 6-12. Winners will be awarded in two categories, grades 6-8 and grades 9-12. Winners will receive a $30 Amazon Gift Card and will be announced at the end of October. Judges will be a mixture of library staff and local authors.

Visit the library for more information.

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