eBlast - April 18, 2025 & Happy Easter from Village of Johnsburg

Easter Egg Hunt 2025 - Tomorrow; 11a sharp, quick like bunnies...
The Village of Johnsburg along with the Community Affairs Committee and other volunteer organizations are hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19th at Sunnyside Memorial Park (1515 Channel Beach Ave) beginning at 11:00a.m. (sharp), we have candy filled eggs thanks to some generous sponsors (6,000 eggs). There will be 3 separate hunts broken down by age group and start times. Bring your own basket to collect your eggs, enjoy some warm beverages from Johnsburg Area Business Association (JABA) and watch for a Hoppy Visitor! Come join your neighbors for some Spring Fun! Click here, additional information will be provided and updated as the event approaches.

Happy Easter!
Wishing you a Happy Hoppy Easter from President Edwin P. Hettermann, the Village of Johnsburg Board of Trustees & Staff. Village Offices will re-open on Monday, April 21, 2025 at 8:00a.m.

Electronic Waste Recycling & Brush Drop Off​
The McHenry Township Road District is again partnering with the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County to offer recycling programs for McHenry Township residents. Your 2025 opportunity to recycle is Saturday, April 19, 2025 from 8:00a.m. to 12:00 p.m. There will be NO drop off of recycling items during the week. Drop off is located in the township employee parking lot at 3703 N. Richmond Road. Click here for further information or click here for Green Guide.

McHenry County Department of Health to offer reduced-cost water testing in April
The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) encourages private well owners to test their water supply at least once a year for coliform bacteria and nitrates. To support this effort, the MCDH is offering reduced-cost water sample analysis throughout April. During this month, residents can have their water tested for total coliform bacteria, E. coli bacteria, and a nitrate screen for $25. Participating Township Drop-Off Locations: McHenry Township at 3703 N Johnsburg Road Monday - Friday (9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.) and Return samples Wednesdays (9 a.m. - Noon). Click here for further information.

Honoring Memorial Day - Sunnyside Tavern Float for Parade
Sunnyside Tavern would like to recognize and honor the memories of our community’s past Servicemen & Servicewomen for their great courage and sacrifices. In doing so, they are inviting Johnsburg area families and friends to please submit pictures of their Servicemen & Servicewomen, along with a short biography, to be displayed on their float in the 2025 Memorial Day Parade (Monday, May 26^th @ 8a) and ending at the Johnsburg Community Club (2315 W. Church St). Please click here for further information or contact Sunnyside Tavern (Attn: Karen Kunz or Amy Hodges)  at  815-385-4460. Pictures and biography may be sent via email or dropped off at Sunnyside Tavern, 4206 N. Johnsburg Rd. Please submit all photos no later than Sunday May 4, 2025.

Honoring Memorial Day
Memorial Day in Johnsburg is a patriotic event like no other. Gather your family and join fellow friends and neighbors to honor veterans, both past and present on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26th. At the Memorial Day ceremony since September 11, 2001 they also honor our first responders, fire fighters, police officers and paramedics for their courage and sacrifices. Opening ceremony at 9:00a.m. with comments and introductions by the Village President, Edwin P. Hettermann, after the events conclude, a parade will proceed to the Johnsburg Community Club’s Armed Forces Memorial (2315 W. Church St) for a concluding ceremony. Antique and military vehicles will also be on display. Stick around for the Johnsburg Lions Club picnic, food and donations that are being provided by Johnsburg Residents and Business Owners. Further information will be updated as it develops, stay tuned. Special Thank you for all the donation businesses and residents are contributing. Anyone wishing to donate to this patriotic event can do so by dropping a check off at the David G. Dominguez Municipal Center, 1515 Channel Beach Ave (Attn: Village of Johnsburg - Memorial Day Donation).

Annual Business Registration due by April 30th
Please be advised that, Chapter 7 of the Johnsburg Municipal Code requires all businesses with buildings, premises or operating from a residence (Zoning Sec. 7.5 Home Occupations) in the Village to register with the Village Clerk no later than April 30th of each year. The Business Registration Form along with an annual registration fee of $25.00 must be submitted to the Village Clerk by April 30th. The fee shall be waived for not-for-profit businesses, please make certain to submit supportive correspondence with your application.

Alternatives to Landscape Waste Accumulation
There are other alternatives to burning your landscape materials. For more information, click here. The Health Department encourages more environmentally sound alternatives to burning of landscape waste and recommends composting, mulching and native landscaping as possible alternatives to reduce/reuse landscape waste, click here for further information. The Village's residential refuse and recycling service includes the removal of up to 8 bags or cans of landscape waste per week. For more information visit LRS - Johnsburg.

Open Burning of Landscape Waste
Landscape waste may be burned on Saturdays and Sundays from dawn through dusk during Spring months of April and May. The burning of landscape waste is permitted only when winds are less than 10 mph. The burning site must be a minimum of 100’ from any principal structure and supervised at all times by an individual at least 18 years of age. A fire extinguisher, garden hose or water source must be available at the burning site. Prohibited at all times is the burning of manure, garbage, construction materials, litter, grass clippings (eff. 10/5/2021) and etc...on any property. We have seen and received multiple complaints of residents not complying with the ordinance, please be advised violators will be cited. Recreational fires and ceremonial fires are exempt but may not be larger than 3’x3’x3’ and cannot contain leaves, grass or shrubbery clippings. Click here for the requirements.

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Spring Brush Pick-Up - Mark your calendars Notice, but No Staging earlier than permitted
The Village's Spring Brush Pick-Up will begin Monday, June 2, 2025 at 7:00 a.m. All brush must be placed by the road no later than 7:00a.m. on June 2nd and no earlier than May 24th. Crews will make one pass through each subdivision; therefore, any branches that are not placed by the road when they go by will NOT be picked up at a later time. All branches must be a minimum of six (6) feet in length (longer limbs travel safely through chipper) and no greater than 6 inches in diameter. They must be placed with their cut ends pointed towards the road in a neat, orderly and manageable pile. Please stack brush into multiple manageable piles; avoid making one large pile. Branches that cannot be put through the chipper safely will not be taken. Evergreen cuttings must be kept separate from other tree branches and will be picked up separately. This service is being provided for larger branches generated from trimming or storm damage and is NOT intended for disposal of whole trees that have been removed. Please follow the guidelines or contact Village Hall (815) 385-6023 with any questions.

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