May 2016 Village of Westchester Newsletter

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Village of

Westchester May 2016 Newsletter

From the Desk of The President FIRE DEPARTMENT

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POLICE DEPARTMENT

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CALENDAR

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PARK DISTRICT

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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

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SCHOOL DISTRICT

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Members of the West Cook County Municipal Conference attended a Legislative Day in Springfield on April 6th. Village President Sam Pulia organized a meeting with Governor Rauner to discuss the effect of the State budget impasse on local governments. Pictured from left: President William Rodeghier of Western Springs, President Chris Getty of Lyons, Village President Sam Pulia, Governor Rauner, Village Manager Janet Matthys, WCMC Executive Director Richard Pelligrino and Village Trustee Carl Celestino.

May has arrived and, without being to presumptuous, I’m fairly certain that we can put away our snow blowers and snow shovels for another year. We were very fortunate that we had a very mild winter. Looking back, I can’t remember how many times I actually did shovel, and that’s a good thing. Old man winter can fall fast asleep for at least another 6 months.

have popped their heads from the ground thanks to the “Grass Roots Garden Group.” The Westchester Garden Club has manicured their gardens at the fountain and allowed another year of flowers and shrubs to beautify our village.

spend time outside enjoying the fresh air and the beauty that the summer sun produces.For those who like the outdoors, the Forest Preserve District of Cook County has authored a brochure highlighting their Spring Schedule. May is SHARE THE TRAIL MONTH. For those Speaking of our Memorial interested in bird watching you Fountain,public works can participate in THE BIG SIT employees John Fecarotta Jr. and on Saturday May 7th. Please visit Jimmy (the Bull) Suero were www.fpdcc.com/birding for Spring is here with Summer seen one Friday afternoon in more information. Throughout just around the corner. We have April removing the protective the month of May, FPDCC staff already had an 82 degree day tarp and getting the fountain and volunteers will be seen on Sunday, April 17th, and I for ready for yet another wonderful along the trails with information one took full advantage of the season. and giveaways. Be sure to check weather. The dull lawns are out “SHARE THE TRAIL” website beginning to be revitalized and Living in the Chicagoland Area, at www.fpdcc.com/stt. showing a bright green hue. I can certainly say we all look The tulips planted by several forward to the time when we See PRESIDENT, page 5 of the village welcome signs can get out of the house and


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