e_Blast - November 23, 2022; Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving!
Wishing you a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving from President Edwin P. Hettermann, the Village of Johnsburg Board of Trustees & Staff. Village Offices will be closed Thursday & Friday and will re-open on Monday, November 28th at 8:00a.m. in observance of Thanksgiving Holiday. 

Residential Garbage, Recycling and Yard Waste Service Delay
Due to holiday scheduling, garbage & recycling services will be delayed by one day this week. Please be advised this will be the last Yard Waste Service offered until April 2023, click here for further information. Customer Service Representatives from LRS will be handling all inquiries and can be reached by calling 844.NEED.LRS or via email at Service@LRSrecycles.com. Click here for additional information which was sent by LRS to all customers regarding the change.

Blowing Leaves into the Roadway - Prohibited!
The Johnsburg Public Works Department has noted an increase in residents blowing leaves from their yards into the roadway. Please note that depositing leaves in the roadway creates a public safety hazard and negatively impacts the Village's roads and stormwater systems. Depositing and burning leaves in ditches and along the road is also prohibited. These activities are a violation of both local and State regulations and violators will be cited. Click here Ch.12.02(B)(11) for further information.

Open Burning of Landscape Waste
Landscape waste may be burned on Saturdays and Sundays from dawn through dusk during the 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. 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 www.lakesdisposal.com.

Other 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. 

Johnsburg Lions Club Annual Wreath Sale - Pick Up Date Change
The pick-up date for wreaths sold by the Johnsburg Lions Club has been changed to Sunday, November 27, 2022 between 10:00a.m. and 2:00p.m at Val-Mar Center (4000 N Johnsburg Rd). All proceeds raised go to aide those in our community, click here for further information.

Holiday Magic 2022 (Mark your Calendars & Register)
The Holiday Magic Parade is almost here. The event, being held on Saturday, December 10, 2021, 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 2, 2022. 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 insure 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. Click here for Parade Registrations which can be submitted at the Village Hall during regular business hours or emailed.

ComEd – Snow Reminder
This seems like an unusual early message to receive in the fall, but ComEd is already planning ahead for the winter months. Be aware that you may have ComEd transformers and/or switchgear 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. In order to be able to safely access their equipment when necessary, they need to ensure that there is at least ten feet of open space in front of the equipment’s cabinet doors. Additionally, they need a foot of clearance on the remaining three sides of the equipment. Click here for more information.

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