The City of Glendale, Wisconsin

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In-Person Absentee Voting

In-Person Absentee Voting is taking place at Glendale's City Hall (5909 N Milwaukee River Parkway) by APPOINTMENT ONLY at the following times:

Today, Thursday April 1, 2021 at 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tomorrow, Friday, April 2, 2021 at 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Polling Locations (Open 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM on Election Day)

Districts 1 & 3 – Nicolet High School, Room B111 – Athletic Entrance, 6701 N Jean Nicolet Rd
Districts 2 & 6 – City Hall, Common Council Chambers, 5909 N Milwaukee River Pkwy
Districts 4 & 5 – Good Hope School, Gymnasium, 2315 W Good Hope Rd

Summer overnight parking restrictions are now in effect. A permit is required to park on any City street between 2:00 AM and 6:00 AM. Permits can be purchased at the Police Department for $20.00 and are valid through November 30, 2021.

Spring Reminders:

Brush and Yard Waste

The Department of Public Works would like to remind residents NOT to rake leaves or yard waste to the curb in the Spring. Yard waste and leaves will be collected as part of the Brush & Yard Waste Program. Please refer to the City's website regarding brush and yard waste.

Cleaning Your Storm Drain

The City of Glendale Public Works Department encourages residents to clean their storm drains due to the many benefits:

- Reduced flooding, particularly to low lying areas
- Reducing icy patches that form from water pouring then freezing
- Avoiding infrastructure damages on the property, highways, sidewalks, basement, cars, piping system and cables.
- Reduce soil erosion. Stagnant water accumulated can make soil muddy leading soil to erode.

Lawns

A friendly reminder that per State Ordinance, lawns, grasses, and weeds may not exceed eight (8) inches in length. Along with this, please refrain from blowing grass into streets.

Water Main Flushing

The City of Glendale will conduct its annual water main flushing program from April through August of 2021.

The flushing program is designed to remove natural minerals like iron and calcium that sometimes collect in the bottom of water mains. This operation may cause a temporary discoloration in your water supply. By allowing your water to run for a short period of time, the problem should clear itself. Please be assured, although the water may be discolored, it is safe for human use.

Any inconvenience should not last more than a day. If problems persist, or for more information, please call the Glendale Water Utility at (414) 228-1719.

If you experience a basement sanitary sewer backup on weekdays between 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, call (414) 228-1710. If you experience a backup after hours or on weekends, please call the Glendale Police Department non-emergency number at (414) 228-1753. The Police Department will contact a Public Works employee to investigate the problem.

Pedestrian and Bike Safety

As the weather gets nicer and more people clamor to get outside and cure those winter blues, both drivers and pedestrians need to take some time to brush up on some simple safety tips that can help ensure everyone gets to their destination without injury. The National Safety Council estimates that nearly 80 million bicyclists share the road with motorized vehicles annually. That coupled with the significant increase in pedestrian traffic with the nicer weather can be a recipe for disaster if we are not careful. Trauma Centers across the country report a significant increase in traumatic injuries during the spring and summer months. In fact, deaths from bicycle injuries have risen nearly 29% over the last eight years. Following these steps can help keep you safe:

Cyclists:

Adjust your seat to the proper height and lock it in place
Make sure all parts are secure and working properly. Consider having your bike checked annually at a local repair shop
Ensure your tires are inflated properly
Make sure the bike is equipped with reflectors on the front, rear and inside the spokes of the wheels. Likewise, if you are riding at night, ensure you have a working front headlight and rear taillight that are illuminated and flashing, but whenever possible ride during the day. If riding during the day is not possible, wear bright colored or fluorescent clothing or a traffic vest to make yourself more visible.
ALWAYS wear a helmet. As adults, wearing a helmet not only sets a good example for children, but it can also save your life in the event of a crash. Ensure your helmet is properly fitted. Most bike shops have individuals certified to perform bike helmet fitting
Be familiar with local traffic laws and always ride single file in the same direction as traffic

Pedestrians:

Whenever possible try to walk during daylight hours. If you must travel out after dusk, ensure you are wearing bright colored or reflective clothing
Stay alert – avoid using a cell phone or wearing ear buds when approaching or crossing an intersection
Obey all traffic laws and pedestrian crosswalk signage
Always cross at a crosswalk or designated pedestrian crossing when possible

Safety on the road is the responsibility of EVERYONE. If we work together and all do our part, we can ensure that the outdoors are safe for all, no matter the modality used for travel. For more safety tips and information on the programs and services offered by North Shore Fire/Rescue, visit our website www.nsfire.org or follow us on social media.

North Shore Library Programs

Find all event links at https://www.mcfls.org/northshorelibrary/calendar.html

Gentle Home Fitness
Wednesday, April 14 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Join us for a gentle work out from the comfort of your own home! You only need a chair and a computer (or phone or tablet) to participate via Zoom! We will do chair-based and body weight exercises that will get you moving during this time when we are all stuck at home! Geared for seniors, exercises will be demonstrated to accommodate a variety of fitness levels.

Author Mark Concannon: Mettle & Honor, Wisconsin Stories from the Battlefield
Wednesday, April 14 | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Mark Concannon is a four-time Emmy-Award winning writer, producer and reporter. He worked for 23 years at Fox 6 in Milwaukee. Mark became one of the city’s most popular on-air personalities hosting the city’s top-rated morning show, Wakeup News. While doing freelance work as a reporter/producer for Milwaukee Public Television, Mark gathered stories of Wisconsin veterans from all wars. Those stories, originating from video interviews for Milwaukee County War Memorial’s Veterans Story Project, are the basis of his book “Mettle & Honor, Wisconsin Stories from the Battlefield.” Hear Mark speak about the original concept for the book, The Veterans Story Project which is a series of over 70 video interviews with Wisconsin Veterans from World War Two to current day and share excerpts from his interviews with Wisconsin veterans.

Marty Thau: His Father's Holocaust Survival Story
Thursday, April 8 | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Marty Thau’s father Charlie was a Holocaust survivor. Charlie’s story of survival is both fascinating and heart wrenching. After losing his parents and two brothers, he survived by living 19 months in the woods, joining the Russian Army, and battling for survival every day of his life until the war ended. He remained in Europe awhile after the war, eventually went to Israel, and in 1951 received sponsorship to Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Charlie settled in Milwaukee, met his wife Ida, had three children, and owned a successful business.

Married to his high school sweetheart, Sandy, Marty Thau is the proud father of three children and six grandchildren. After thirty-eight years working for Rockwell Automation, Marty retired three years ago to spend more time with his wife, children, and grandchildren; travel; and to pursue his hobby of repairing cars.

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