e-Blast - December 15, 2023

Coat Drive – Requesting your help
It's that time of year again, and FloorsMD is thrilled to announce that they’re gearing up for their annual coat drive in collaboration with Saint Vincent DePaul and the Knights of Columbus. The Coat Drive is just a fraction of the support the Knights of Columbus offers during the Holiday Season. FloorsMD is committed to continuing the Coat Drive in 2023, bringing warmth to families. If you can help in anyway, it would truly be appreciated. You can send gently used or new coats, books, a small toy, games or puzzles to their address. The coat drive is on 12/18/23. You can also donate your time to help bag and prepare items. Further information can be obtained from Michelle DeLuco at (815) 575-4779 or email.

McHenry County Residents - Looking for Mental Health Support
Drop-In Activities are available to all McHenry County residents, age 18 or older, free of charge. There is no need to schedule or call ahead; just drop on in! QUESTIONS? Contact Donna Buss, MHP/CRSS: (630) 777-7721. Individual peer support sessions are available by appointment. Click here for further information.

Church Street Realignment Project - East of Johnsburg Rd - (1716 - 1814 Block)
Church Street (between N. Johnsburg Road and Sunnyside Beach Drive) is currently open. Final surface paving is complete along with shoulder gravel, landscaping stabilization, striping and minor concrete pads. Anticipated look ahead in early Spring 2024 will be the crosswalk flashers, signage, condition status of improvements and punch list items before acceptance (weather permitting).

Sunnyside Beach Road Improvement Project
Anticipated look ahead schedule for next week beginning Monday (12/18) will be completion of shoulder gravel stabilization and landscape restoration (weather permitting). We ask you kindly avoid or remain off the shoulder gravel with parking and/or maneuvering until it has reached its compaction settlement. In early Spring 2024 condition status of improvements will be evaluated, we are substantially complete, but not done and will develop punch list items before acceptance. We kindly request some further patience as we are reaching the end.  

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.

Open Burning of Landscape Waste - Prohibited!
Keep in mind that the burning of landscape waste is not permitted at this time, violators will be fined. Landscape waste can only be burned during the months of April, May, October and November provided that setbacks and other requirements can be met. 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. 

JBBL Ball (Registration is Open)
Johnsburg Boys Baseball League (JBBL) Spring season registration is open! Save $20 with early registration now thru January 5th. Registration closes February 15th! Click here for JBBL website for registration and more information.

‘Winter Weather – Get it Together,’ plan ahead for snow and ice...
Now is a crucial time to begin practicing basic winter driving skills and preparing for even routine trips to take longer to complete, though temperatures are above freezing during the day and roads appear clear. As part of the “Winter Weather – Get it Together” campaign, travelers are encouraged to follow these simple guidelines. Asking drivers to help us protect them by slowing down during storms and increasing their distance from other vehicles, especially snowplows and emergency responders. If they become stranded along the road, drivers should dial *999 for assistance and remain with their vehicles because even during severe weather, help is only a phone call away.

ComEd – Snow Reminder
ComEd is planning for the winter months. In preparation, they have provided the following guidelines: ComEd transformers and/or switch gear on your property that may need to be accessed in the winter. Occasionally after a snowstorm, snow removal efforts will result in buried or blocked access to critical ComEd equipment. If there is a need to access ComEd equipment, at least ten feet of open space in front of the equipment’s cabinet doors is required. Additionally, at least one (1) foot of clearance on the remaining three (3) sides of the equipment is necessary. If you do lose power, call 1-800-EDISON-1 to start the restoration process.

Girls on the Run
Girls on the Run inspires girls to recognize their inner strength and celebrate what makes them one of a kind. Click here for more information and registration details, registration online beginning January 24th.

JEPF & Music Booster - Winter Tasting Event!
JEPF and Johnsburg Music Boosters invite you to attend their Winter Tasting Fundraiser on February 10, 2024 at the Johnsburg Community Club (2315 Church St). Tickets are on sale now, click here for further information.

Friendly Reminders from Village of Johnsburg
Snow and ice removal operations are a battle against inclement weather. The Johnsburg Public Works Department takes whatever steps it can to keep our roadways safe and passable. During and after inclement weather, the following guidelines shall apply: Primary roads and bus routes are plowed first. Secondary subdivision roads shall be addressed next. Cul-de-sacs and private roads shall be plowed once all other roadways are addressed. Salt application will be focused on primary roads, intersections, hills and curves. On street parking is prohibited between the hours of 2:00a.m. and 6:00a.m. Additionally, parking of any vehicle on any public street in the Village after two (2) inches of snowfall is prohibited. Failure to remove any such vehicle shall constitute a violation and such vehicle will be towed at the owner’s expense. Click here for further information regarding Snow Removal and Ice Control.

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