"Saukville Says"
Weekly e-Newsletter - June 16, 2020

2020 Summer Playground Program

The Summer Playground Program is run and managed by the Port Washington Parks & Recreation Dept. and is for kids ages 5 - 12. New in 2020 - the program will be held at ONE park in Port Washington only - Kolbach Park. View the links below for program details and registration information. Contact the PW Rec Dept. at 262-284-5881 with questions or for information.
2020 Program Details
2020 Program Registration
PW Summer Rec Guide 2020

Colorful spring tree with butterflies flying around it.

Village News & Services

2020 Residential Recycling Collection Schedule

Annual Water Quality Report

Recycling/Disposal Center - Port Washington

Oscar Grady Library - Phase 1 Re-opening

Please refer to the Library Reopening Plan: Phase 1 for complete details. Visit the library website for all online services and info.

Pet Licensing - LATE FEES TO BE REINSTATED EFF. JULY 1

Village residents owning a dog or cat that is older than six months are required by Village Ordinance 61-8 to purchase a pet license.  2020 licenses can be purchased via US mail, by using the outside drop box at Village Hall, or at the lobby window.
Please provide a copy of your pet's current rabies vaccination certificate and the appropriate fee to obtain a license and tag. The license and tag will be mailed to those applying through mail or the outside drop box.
Fees - Dog License: $8 Altered; $10 Non-altered ($5 late fee)
Fees - Cat License:   $5 Altered;   $7 Non-altered  ($3 late fee)
LATE PENALTIES WILL BE REINSTATED EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2020.

Dept. of Public Works Office is CLOSED to the Public and Vendors

Visit the Village website for updated service information including Compost Site & Curbside Branch/Brush Collection.

Advanced Disposal Collection Update

Advanced Disposal does NOT collect any trash or recycling that is not placed in carts. Loose or bagged items placed outside the cart will not be collected.
Large Item Pick-up has resumed and is by request only. Call 800-387-0949.

Cross Connection Inspection Program

HydroCorp is the Village's Cross Connection Inspection Program manager. If you receive an Inspection Request letter from HydroCorp, please contact them directly at the phone number indicated to make an appointment, or with any questions.

Village Hall - Lobby Open

The front lobby of Village Hall is OPEN to the Public.
Call in, online, and email services are encouraged.
Payments and other correspondence should be sealed in an envelope and placed in the outside Drop Box to the right of the front door at Village Hall. No cash please. The box is checked daily. Utility bill payment options include: Pay Online, or mail correspondence via US Postal Service. See Payment Information and options for utility payments.
Call Village Hall at 262-284-9423 with any questions.

For up-to-date information on COVID-19, visit the following Websites:
Washington Ozaukee Co. Public Health Dept.
Blueprint for Reopening Washington-Ozaukee Cos.
Wisconsin Dept. of Health Services
CDC
World Health Organization

Other Informational Links:
Know the Symptoms of Coronovirus (video)
COVID-19 - The Badger Bounce Back
SBA Disaster Relief
Wisconsin Small Business Development Center

COVID-19 - Important Information

As the Public Health Emergency progresses, the Village of Saukville will continue to refer to the Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department's "Blueprint for Reopening FAQ" and make adjustments as needed. The Blueprint provides broad guidance for reopening the economy safely and incrementally.

"Summer Events" with Sun wearing sunglasses in meadow

Saukville Summer Events Plan

Farmers Market - Canceled

July 4th Parade & Festivities - Canceled
July 4th Fireworks:
- Postponed until Labor Day
- Reevaluate by August 1^st - Subject to State & WOPHD requirements/guidelines.

Live at the Triangle Summer Concert Series:

- Summer Concert Series - June/July/August Concerts - Canceled

- 1 Concert on Labor Day w/Fireworks

- Reevaluate by August 1^st - Subject to State & WOPHD requirements/guidelines.

Healthy River Community Sign (bird, frog, fish)

Community Rivers Program (CRP)

Coming Together For Clean Water

We all benefit from having clean and healthy rivers. That's why we're coming together as a community to plan, design, and build projects that will keep our stretch of the Milwaukee River beautiful and livable for generations to come. For more info and upcoming events, visit us at:
http://www.riveredgenaturecenter.org/communityrivers

Free Yard or Land Assessment

The CRP offers FREE 1 hour land consultations of any size residential property in any CRP participating communities. If you are interested please contact: Matt Smith | Land Manager | msmith@riveredge.us | (262) 375-2715 ext. 147.

Summer Events Flyer - Including the following events:

How to Catch the Rain: Rain Barrel Workshop - June 18^th - 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Learn about the importance of rain barrels not only for the environment and our stormwater drains, but also to help lower your water bill! Come by for an educational evening that begins with a presentation on rain barrels and ends with your family having the opportunity to take one home! The cost is free but pre-registration is required. Please email cbauer@riveredge.us if you are interested in attending!

Family Fishing Fun - July 22^nd - 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Spend the afternoon on the banks of the Milwaukee River at Ehlers Park with a pole in your hand and hopefully a few bites on your line! Learn how to tie a hook on your line, bait your hook, and safely cast your line into the water. With the assistance of a Riveredge Naturalist, we will try to catch and identify each fish before releasing them back into their home - the Milwaukee River. Bait and poles are provided or bring your own.
Children ages 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
No need to pre-register! This day is free to Saukville residents as part of the Community Rivers Program. We’ll have a limited number of poles available on a first-come, first-serve basis, or feel free to bring your own!

Part-Time & Volunteer Opportunities

Part-time On-Call and Volunteer opportunities are available through the Village of Saukville Fire Dept. and Police Dept. Please contact the respective department for complete info.

Fire Department
Part-time, paid, on-call positions are available for Fire-Fighters and EMTS. Applications are available at Village Hall and on the Village website. For more information, call the Fire Dept. at 262-284-5800 and leave a message.

Police Department
The Saukville Police Dept. is seeking dedicated, community minded individuals to become part of our volunteer Police Reserves team. For more info, call the Police Dept. at 262-284-0444.

Contact Us

Village of Saukville - 639 E. Green Bay Ave. - Saukville, WI 53080
Ph: 262-284-9423 F: 262-284-9527
Municipal Office Hours: M - F 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
email: villagehall@village.saukville.wi.us
Website: www.village.saukville.wi.us