eNews - October 4, 2024 and Look ahead

Fall Brush Pick-Up - Completed Village wide
The Village's Fall Brush Pick-Up has been completed Village boundary jurisdiction limit wide, if your still have Brush, please call Village Hall at (815) 385-6023. It's possible an error occurred or other circumstances why brush remains. Village of Johnsburg Fall Brush Collection | Johnsburg Illinois guidelines, we will be happy to explain. A work-order will be logged and a follow-up response on determination, timely.

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. Brush, Branches and twigs must be no larger than 8 inches in diameter, and 10 feet maximum length. Grass clippings, leaves, rubbish, branches or logs containing dirt or debris will NOT be accepted. Your next opportunity to recycle is Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 8:00a.m. to 12:00 p.m., last opportunity before winter season. 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.

Open Burning of Landscape Waste
Landscape waste may be burned on Saturdays and Sundays from dawn through dusk during Fall months of October and November. 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.

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.

MTFPD - Station #2; Open House - Mark your calendars
Come join the McHenry Township Fire Protection District (MTFPD) Station #2 Open House; Sunday, October 6, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. with demonstration, safety trailer, tours and more. Click here for further information.

Community Sailing School @ Pistakee Fundraiser
The Community Sailing School @ Pistakee would like to invite you to their final fundraiser of the season. Please join them on Sunday, October 6, 2024 from 11:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. at the Pistakee Yacht Club (3300 Rocky Beach Rd) for their combo Meat Raffle and Bears Game. The $10 event fee includes a football square. They will have a cash bar and Antioch Pizza for purchase. Please visit www.commsailpistakee.org to buy your tickets.

2024 Assessment Appeal Workshop
Do you believe that your property is worth less than your 2024 assessed fair market value? If so, filing an assessment appeal might make sense for you. Deadline to file an appeal is October 25, 2024. The McHenry Township Assessor is holding a Workshop to provide information regarding filing an Appeal to contest your 2024 assessed value. This event will be from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. on Monday, October 7, 2024 at the McHenry Township Town Hall (Building A, 3703 N Richmond Road, Johnsburg, IL). Click here for further information.

International Walk/Bike/Roll to School Event – Reminder
The International Walk, Bike or Roll to School Day is a global event that involves communities from more than 40 countries walking and biking to school on the same day. It began in 1997 as a one-day event. Over time, this event has become part of a movement for year-round safe routes to school and a celebration. So mark your calendar for Wednesday, October 9, 2024 and get out and Walk, Bike or Roll to School. The Village of Johnsburg Board of Trustees & Staff will be out greeting students in support of this great event. Click here for further information on the event.

Halloween 2024 - Village of Johnsburg jurisdiction
What time can the vampires and ghouls collect their candy? Trick or Treating will take place this year on Thursday, October 31, 2024 from 3:00p.m. to 7:00 p.m. We urge everyone to be safe and respect households that choose not to participate. Please use caution while you are out and about, Johnsburg Police Department will be out patrolling. Click here for further information.

Johnsburg Post Prom Committee – Save the Date
The Johnsburg Post Prom Committee is hosting a Bowling and Bears in the Burg on Sunday, November 3, 2024 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at Palace Bowl (3400 N. Richmond Rd). With their upcoming Bowling and Bears in the Burg Fundraiser, they hope to meet the fundraising goal of over $10,000 to aid in helping to keep the JHS kids safe on prom night. Open to ALL adults and high school students, click here for further information.

Troop #455 – Johnsburg; Recruiting Now #AdventureOn
If you are interested, in learning more about Scouting with Troop 455, have your parent/guardian contact them, click here for further information how. Through their doors have emerged 115 Eagle Scouts, will you be next

McHenry County Division of Transportation
McHenry County has now expanded its transportation options for eligible McHenry County residents. MCRide Connect is a new on-demand, user-side subsidy program using transportation network (commonly known as rideshare) companies, like Uber and UZURV, to provide a new affordable transportation option for eligible residents in McHenry County. Click here for further information.

2024 Public Works Projects
As you know, Illinois has two seasons - Winter and Construction Season. Along with the warmer weather comes the inconveniences that occur with road construction. To help you prepare, below is a summary of construction projects that will be taking place in Johnsburg. As the projects proceed, be prepared for delays and seek alternative routes whenever necessary.

• Riverside Drive Improvement Project - Approximately 96% complete for phase 1; Road OPEN for Vehicle Traffic
• Bay Road & Spring Grove Road Resurfacing
  • Grouse Tr & Church St
  • Lane Closures, click here for updates
• Sewer River Extension
  • Linden Ave. road will be CLOSED between N. Chapel Hill Road and River Terrace Drive Road
    • Road Closure; the attached exhibit indicates the Phase-1 traffic control to facilitate installation of steel casing under N. Chapel Hill Road. During the work, Linden Ave. will be closed between N. Chapel Hill Road and River Terrace Drive. Scope work has started, this is your notice/reminder and anticipated to take 1 week. During the Linden Avenue closure, River Terrace Drive and Linden Avenue traffic will be detoured to N. Chapel Hill Road via Weingart Road and Bay Road. Access from N. Chapel Hill Road to the business located at 3312 N. Chapel Hill Road will be maintained during the road closure. Residents will continue to have access to their homes, we request patience and apologize for any inconvenience.  
• Hydrant Flushing Planning; proposed for October 2024, please be advised of notice, eBlast messages for specific subdivision will be disseminated
• Public Works Road Maintenance; road patching and repairs in preparation for winter season

Click here for further information and to each specific project. Note that timelines related to all projects are weather permitting and subject to change. Watch for eBlasts for project impacts and scheduling changes. Please pay close attention to flaggers and construction signage, obey posted speed limits, and proceed cautiously while traveling in and around the work zones.

Holiday Magic 2024 – Mark your Calendars & Save the Date
The Holiday Magic Parade look ahead and developing further. The event, being held on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. will be traveling a new route. Click here for parade route details. Residents wishing to participate in the parade must register their vehicle, float or non-highway vehicle with the Village by December 6, 2024. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE REGISTERED IN ADVANCE. Entries not registered will not be permitted to participate in the parade. The total number of entries is needed in advance to ensure that provisions for adequate staging are made. All entries must be decorated in a holiday theme or with holiday lights. Alcohol is prohibited in the staging area and through the parade route and no candy or freebies can be thrown along the parade due to limited visibility. Click here for Parade Registrations which can be submitted at the Village Hall during regular business hours or emailed and payment via IL ePay – Misc.

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