e-Blast - December 22, 2023

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Wishing you a Happy Holiday and Merry Christmas from President Edwin P. Hettermann, the Village of Johnsburg Board of Trustees & Staff. Village Offices will be closed until Tuesday, December 26^th at 8:00a.m. in observance of Christmas Holiday weekend. 

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.

Residential Garbage, Recycling and Yard Waste Service Holiday Delay
Due to upcoming approaching Holidays garbage & recycling services will be delayed by one day for the next two (2) weeks. Additionally, LRS will provide a special collection of Christmas trees from January 2^nd – January 13^th. The tree must be real, not artificial, not in any plastic bags and free of tinsel, lights, ornaments and not frozen to the ground. Click here for further information.

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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January 2024 proposed Committee, Zoning and Board meetings can be found here.
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