Celebrating Over 90 Years of Progress

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Celebrating
Over 90 Years
of Progress
2012 Village
of Westmont
Calendar &
Information
Directory
VILLAGE CELEBRATES 90th ANNIVERSARY
" I Love Westmont
Because . . . "
Nov. 10, 2011 was the Village of Westmont’s 90th Anniversary of
incorporation with the State of Illinois. To help celebrate 90 years
of progress, the Village organized several anniversary activities for
the community.
One of the activities was a 90-question Westmont Trivia Quiz.
The quiz was launched on Nov. 10 and residents were challenged
to answer as many questions as they could within the first 24 hours.
Many residents gave it a try, but only 15 actually submitted their
answers to compete in the contest. Longtime resident Joe Hrncirik
had the best score and won the contest. Congratulations Joe! The
quiz is still on-line at www.westmont.il.gov and everyone is invited
to test their knowledge of our community.
Another activity was the "I Love Westmont Because . . ." essay
contest. More than 100 residents submitted essays expressing
their pride and devotion for the community. After reading all of the
entries, it was decided that EVERYONE who participated was a
WINNER. Several writers attended a Village Board meeting and
read their heartfelt essays in person.
On behalf of the Village of Westmont, we want to thank everyone
who participated in our 90th Anniversary events. Congratulations
to all and HAPPY BIRTHDAY WESTMONT!
Westmont
Auto Mile
The Village of Westmont, Westmont Chamber of Commerce,
Westmont Park District and Westmont Special Events
Corporation have joined forces with area car dealerships to
create the Westmont Auto Mile. The goal of the group is to
collectively promote Westmont car dealerships as the premiere
car buying destination in the Chicagoland area. Additionally,
funds from the group help to sponsor various community events
including the 4th of July Fireworks, the Taste of Westmont,
Westmont Holly Days, Red-White & BBQ Fest, Race to the Flag
5K, Relay for Life, and more. The Village of Westmont wants to
encourage all residents to remember to SHOP WESTMONT.
When you buy a car in Westmont, not only do you support
a local business, but you also generate tax revenue for the
community as well as assist in continuation of Westmont's
wonderful community events.
www.
WestmontAutoMile
.com
The best selection
of new and used cars
in Chicagoland!
On Ogden Avenue
West of Route 83
Laurel Audi of Westmont - (866) 398-9536
Laurel BMW of Westmont - (630) 654-5400
McGrath Acura of Westmont - (630) 323-8200
McGrath Lexus of Westmont - (630) 323-5600
Mercedes-Benz of Westmont - (630) 654-8100
Oakbrook Scion in Westmont - (630) 789-9600
Oakbrook Toyota in Westmont - (630) 789-9600
Only the best!
www.WestmontAutoMile.com
2012 Calendar Index
Introduction Pages
90th Anniversary Events - www.WestmontAutoMile.com
Village Municipal Government - Board of Trustees • Clerk's Office
Manager's Office • Village Commissions • Village Committees
Public Agencies - Library • Park District • Historical Society
School Districts - Unit School Dist. 201 • Maercker School Dist. 60
Service Clubs & Organizations - Veteran's Groups • KCs • Lions
Rotary Club • Westmont Chamber • Westmont Special Events
2011 Village Scrapbook - Community Highlights & More
Garbage Service - Recycling & Waste Hauling Information
Calendar Pages
January - Village Communications • Winter Services
February - Park District • Police Academy
March - State of the Village Address
April - Brush Pickup Schedule • Yard Waste Collection
Westmont Awards Dinner
May - Memorial Day Parade • Red, White & BBQ Fest
Race to the Flag 5K • Electronics Recycling
Community Blood Drive
June - Cruisin' Nights • Arts in the Park • Relay For Life
July - July 4 Celebration • Taste of Westmont
August - Transportation • Community Garage Sales
Progressive Village Performance Network
September - Police & Fire • EMA • Patriot's Day
October - Halloween Events
Fire Dept. Open House & Silent Parade
November - Holly Days • Veteran's Day Ceremony
November Yard Waste Pickup Program
December - Holly Days
January 2013 - Westmont Centre
2011-2012-2013 Calendar - Westmont Library
Village Information Directory
Important Information - Village Ordinances & Programs
Business Directory - Chamber of Commerce
Economic Development • Chamber Business Directory
School Directory - Districts • Schools • Administration
Government Directory - Clerk's Office • Village Departments
County, State & Federal Directory
Village of Westmont
Board of Officials
Mayor
William Rahn
Clerk
Virginia Szymski
Trustees
Ellen K. Emery
Lee Fleming
Patricia Klebenow
Steve Nero
Robert Scott
Susann Senicka
Village of Westmont
Department Heads
Village Manager
Ronald Searl
Acting Community
Development Director
Shannon Malik
Acting Finance Director
Spencer Parker
Fire Chief
Frank Trout
Police Chief
Thomas Mulhearn
Director of Public Works
Stephen May
From Left: Sue Senicka, Bob Scott,
Lee Fleming, Jinny Szymski, Bill Rahn,
Steve Nero, Ellen Emery & Pat Klebenow
Village
Government
The Village of Westmont is an incorporated municipality under the
laws of the State of Illinois. The governing and policy-making body of
the Village consists of a Village Mayor and six Trustees elected on an
at-large basis for overlapping terms. The Mayor and Board appoint a full-time
Village Manager to supervise the operations of Village Departments. The Mayor
also serves as the Village Liquor Commissioner.
In addition to appointing the Manager, the Board is responsible for the approval
of an annual budget and the adoption of ordinances to provide for the peace,
health, safety, and general welfare of the community and all of its citizens.
The Village Board meets for its twice-monthly Board Meeting on the first and
third Monday of each month. The Board also typically meets on Thursdays
prior to Monday Board Meetings. These Thursday night workshops are called
Committee of the Whole meetings and no voting takes place on these nights.
When appropriate, Committee of the Whole meetings will be consolidated with the
Monday Village Board meetings. Meetings are held at the Westmont Village Hall,
31 W. Quincy Street, and begin at 7:00 p.m. Meeting schedules are always
subject to change. For current information regarding Village meetings, contact
the Clerk's Office at (630) 981-6220 or refer to the webcalendar on the Village
Website at www.westmont.il.gov.
Village Manager
The Village Manager provides the administrative management for the Village
Government. The Manager’s Office translates policy as determined by the
Village Board into operating programs for the various municipal departments.
The Manager assists the Board in the development of policy through research
and other data sources. The Village Manager’s Office also provides personnel,
risk management, and insurance services for all Village Departments.
Village Clerk
The Office of the Village Clerk is responsible for a host of record keeping and
licensing programs. On a routine basis, the Village Clerk’s office records the
official minutes of Village Board Meetings, acts as secretary to the Mayor and
the Village Board, provides for the publishing of all new Village ordinances and
their systematic inclusion in the Municipal Code Book, and maintains other
official Village records.
Village Boards
& Commissions
Following are three of
Westmont's advisory bodies,
each consisting of appointed
resident volunteers, which meet
regularly to carry out their mission
of making recommendations
to the Village Board. Here is a
listing of each group, a synopsis
of their objectives, and meeting
information. All Village meeting
dates and times are subject to
change. For current meeting
information, please contact the
Village Clerk's Office
at (630) 981-6220.
Planning & Zoning
Commission
Chair - Ed Richard
Stan Anton Steve Fedeczko
Roy Fleet Gregg Pill
Craig Thomas
Wallace Van Buren
The PZ Commission deals
with Westmont's physical
development as well as hears
zoning code variance requests.
Meetings are held at the Village
Hall on the second Wednesday
of each month. Planning and
Zoning Commission meetings
begin at 7 p.m.
Fire & Police
Commission
Chair - Robert Kovanda
Joe Hrncirik Vince Musial
This commission conducts testing
for appointments and promotions
of sworn officers as well as
holds hearings and makes
recommendations regarding rule
violations. The commission meets
at the Police/Fire Facility on the
third Tuesday of each month.
Police Pension Board
President - Craig Grember
Paul Bartuch Tom Conidi
Scott Opelt Stephen Thompson
This board makes pension fund
investments and determines
eligible participants in the pension
program. Meetings are held at
the Police/Fire Facility on the third
Tuesday of every third month
beginning in January at 7 p.m.
How Well
Do You Know
WESTMONT?
As part of the Village's 90th Anniversary Celebration, a
90-question trivia quiz was created to test the knowledge
of Westmont residents. Following is a sample of the
questions in the quiz:
What was the name of the rock and roll club
located at the corner of Cass and Burlington
in the late 60's and early 70's?
Who was Mary Egan?
Naperville Road used to be an Indian Trail.
What was the name of that trail?
Where was the original Village Hall located?
How did Westmont adopt the name
"The Progressive Village"?
If you would like to take the quiz, go to the Village Website
at www.westmont.il.gov, click on the Village News link,
and then click on the feature titled "Westmont 90th
Anniversary Trivia Contest". GOOD LUCK!
Village Committees
Village Committees are designed to improve communication between the Village Board and the various Village Departments, Commissions, and
other governmental bodies. Each committee, chaired by a Village elected official, has a specific area of interest. In 2012, the meeting schedule for
Village Committees will be slightly different compared to last year. The Public Works and Engineering Committee will meet on the second Tuesday of
each month. Also new in 2012, the Building/Zoning Committee and the Code Enforcement Committee will each hold separate quarterly meetings. All
meetings are open to the public. Following is a list of the Village Committees and their meeting dates. Most Committee Meetings occur on the same
night as Village Board voting meetings. All meeting dates are subject to change. Please contact the Village at (630) 981-6220 for current meeting
information or visit the Village Website at www.westmont.il.gov
Administration/
Finance Committee
Chair - Ellen Emery
This committee reviews topics
including the personnel policy,
administrative and financial issues,
Clerk's Office activity, technology
concerns, and remodeling of Village
Buildings. It is also a liaison to other
taxing bodies in the community.
Meetings are typically scheduled
on the first Monday of every other
month starting in January:
Jan. 3, March 5, May 7,
July 2, Sept. 4, Nov. 5.
Building/Zoning
Committee
Chair - Pat Klebenow
The Building/Zoning Committee
is a liaison to the Planning & Zoning
Commission as well as oversees the
rewriting of the Village Master Plan,
Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision/
Improvement Ordinance. Building/
Zoning meetings are held quarterly:
March 19, June 18, Sept. 17,
and Dec. 17.
Public Works
& Engineering
Committee
Chair - Lee Fleming
This committee deals with issues
regarding the Village’s Streets
and Public Ways, Water System
and Engineering aspects of the
aforementioned. This committee
typically meets on the second
Tuesday of each month: Jan. 10,
Feb. 14, March 13, April 10, May 8,
June 12, July 10, Aug. 14, Sept. 11,
Oct. 9, Nov. 13, Dec. 11.
Code Enforcement
Committee
Public Safety
Committee
Chair - Sue Senicka
This Public Safety Committee
interacts with the Police and Fire
Departments as well as other
Departments and staff to discuss
issues involving Village emergency
services as well as other issues
relating to public safety.
2012 meeting dates:
Jan. 16, April 16, July 16,
and Oct. 15.
Public
Information
Committee
Chair - Steve Nero
Chair - Jinny Szymski
This committee promotes, protects
and improves the health, safety
and welfare of our citizens by
providing an equitable, expeditious,
effective and inexpensive method
of enforcing Village codes. This
committee meets to review and
make recommendations regarding
new and existing codes: Feb. 6,
June 4, Aug. 6, Dec. 3.
This committee assists with the
scheduling and coordination of
community special events as well
as serves as a liaison with Village
organizations. The committee
works with staff regarding Village
communication with the public.
Meeting dates: Feb. 21, May 21,
Aug. 20, and Nov. 19.
Economic
Development
Committee
Chair - Bob Scott
The EDC is an advisory group
that provides developers, builders
and community investors with
an opportunity for initial project
feedback before an applicant files
for any type of formal approval
consideration and incurs various
application, permitting and
development costs. The EDC
strives to provide constructive
criticism that is in concert with the
Villages planning, zoning and code
related policies and directives.
The EDC meets on the first
Wednesday of each month.
Meetings are typically held
at Westmont Centre at 9 a.m.,
however, select meetings will be
scheduled in the evening. Contact
Shannon Malik at (630) 981-6264
for specific meeting information.
2012 meeting dates: Jan. 4,
Feb. 1, March 7, April 4, May 2,
June 6, July 3, Aug. 1, Sept. 5,
Oct. 3, Nov. 7, Dec. 5.
Public
Agencies
The following public agencies are taxing
bodies in our community. Each agency has
its own unique mission in regard to serving
the community. For more information,
please contact these organizations directly.
Westmont
Public Library
President - Amy Porter
Elaine Carmichael
Jason Fichtel Christine Gorman
John Martens Shana Scheid
Megan Stern
Director - Christine Kuhn
The Library Board is the policy-setting body
that oversees the operation of the Library.
Library Board Meetings are typically
held on the third Tuesday of each month at
7 p.m. at the Library, 428 N. Cass Avenue.
For more info, call (630) 969-5625.
Westmont
Park District
President - Robert Bernas
John Karesh James Long
Diane Main Sandra Smith
Director - Ron Gunter
The Park District works toward providing
open spaces, parks, and leisure activities
for village residents. The Park Board
typically meets on the second Thursday of
each month at 6 p.m. at the Park District
Administrative Offices, 55 E. Richmond
Street. For more info, call (630) 969-8080.
Westmont
Historical Society
President - Rich Jones
Beth Charvat John Dispensa III
Joyce Feltz Bill Johnson Bill Rahn
Museum Curator - Alice Krampits
The objective of the Westmont Area
Historical Society is to preserve and
promote local history. Meetings are
scheduled as needed and are typically held
at the Gregg House Museum, 117 S. Linden
Street. For more info, call (630) 969-8080.
WESTMONT AREA
School districts
Several school districts serve the community
of Westmont. The two districts that serve the
majority of Westmont residents are listed below.
Information regarding additional school districts
that serve Westmont residents can be found in
the contact directory portion of this publication.
Maercker District 60
President - Paul Watkiss
Lisa Bishop Timothy Casey
Donna Isaacson Beth Nodus
Patty Sigcho Amy Sullivan
Supt. - Dr. Catherine Berning
The School Board oversees the finances
and general operations of the school district.
Meetings are typically held on the first and third
Tuesday of each month during the school year
at 7 p.m. at Westview Hills Middle School,
630 W. 65th Street. For more info,
contact Dist. 60 at (630) 515-4840.
School District 201
President - Marie Charlton
Gary Armstrong Mary Kay Caporali
Dan Charleston Shannon Hancock
Joel Price Diann Thomas
Supt. - Kevin Carey
The School Board oversees the finances
and general operations of the school district.
Meetings are typically held on the second and
fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at
Westmont Village Hall, 31 W. Quincy Street.
For more info, visit www.cusd201.org or
contact CUSD 201 at (630) 468-8000.
Westmont
Volunteers
ABOVE: Karen Mackert and
Robin Gardner are volunteers for
Westmont Special Events.
BELOW: Volunteers Greg Pantke,
Glen Liljeberg and David Lincoln
assist with the Taste of Westmont.
Volunteers truly "make
it happen" in Westmont!
There are many volunteer
opportunities. Westmont's
public agencies and various
non-profit organizations
thrive from volunteer
participation. In addition,
the Village Police and Fire
Departments as well as the
Village Hall occasionally
have duties that can be
performed by volunteers.
Other volunteer opportunities
include the local homedelivered meals program,
various school PTOs, and
more. If you are interested
in learning more about local
volunteer opportunities,
contact Westmont Media
Relations Coordinator Larry
McIntyre at (630) 417-0280 or
[email protected].
Volunteers Make It
Happen In Westmont!
Village of Westmont
Citizen of the Year Award
Each year, the Village of Westmont presents the
Westmont Citizen of the Year award to a resident
who has demonstrated excellence in community
volunteerism.
Nomination forms for the Citizen of the Year Award are
available during the month of January and must be
turned in to the Chamber of Commerce in February.
The nominations are reviewed and a winner is selected.
The award is presented at the Chamber of Commerce's
Annual Westmont Awards Banquet. The entire process
is coordinated by the Westmont Tourism Committee,
which consists of community leaders and volunteers.
For more information regarding the Citizen of the Year
Award Program, contact the Chamber of Commerce
at (630) 960-5553.
In 2011, Linda Sobotka was named
Westmont Citizen of the Year.
Organizations
There are many ways to get involved in your community.
The following is a list of non-profit service clubs and
organizations. Each has its own mission and criteria for
membership. These organizations provide various services
for the community as well as social opportunities for its
members. For more information, you can contact each
service club directly.
Westmont Lions
American Legion Post 338
The American Legion focuses its energies on raising funds for
schools, needs of veterans, and senior citizens. The Westmont
American Legion also works with the Westmont Park District in the
coordination of various community events including the Memorial
Day Parade on Cass Avenue and the Veterans Day Ceremony at
Ty Warner Park. Members are wartime veterans of the U.S. Armed
Services. They meet on the first Friday of each month at 7 p.m. at
the Senior Center, 55 E. Richmond, Linden Avenue entrance.
The Legion Commander is Chip Wood. For more information,
contact Rose Yauk at (630) 968-3490.
The Westmont Lions Club raises money for issues regarding
persons who are blind, hearing impaired, or have diabetes
and host several fundraisers throughout the year to meet
their goals. The Lions Club are also involved with various
community events including the Red, White & BBQ Fest
held Memorial Day Weekend. The Lions Club meets on the
first and third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Meetings
are held at the Park District Senior Center, 55 E. Richmond.
The Lions President is Ron Gunter. For more information,
contact Ron Gunter at (630) 969-8080
or [email protected]
Mike Marshall and
Dave Dixon are
volunteers with the
Westmont Lions
Club. The Lions
are active with
various events
throughout the
year including the
Red-White & BBQ,
Taste of Westmont
and Holly Days.
Westmont Fire
Chief Frank Trout
is an Army Veteran
who served in
Vietnam. Frank is
a volunteer and is
active with local
veteran activities.
VFW Post 503
In 2008, the Veterans of Foreign War Post 9267 disbanded after
being active for many years in the Village of Westmont. Persons
interested in being involved with the VFW are now being referred to
Post 503 located at 5101 Belmont Road in Downers Grove. Led by
Commander Rich Dahlman, the Post meets on the third Thursday of
each month at 7 p.m. The VFW Ladies Auxiliary meets on the second
Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. and is led by President Kim
Zerbe. The website address is www.vfw503.org. For additional
information, contact Jeanne Barton at (630) 968-2407.
Make a Difference!
Get Involved and Be Active
in Your Community!
Westmont
Knights of
Columbus
The Knights of Columbus
is a men's Catholic service
organization that
focuses its energies on
fundraising for issues
regarding mentally
handicapped persons.
The Westmont/Downers
Grove KCs meet on the
second Tuesday of each
month at 7:30 p.m. at the
KC Hall, 25 N. Cass
Avenue. The KC Grand
Knight is Rick Vath.
For more information
regarding the Westmont
KCs, call (630) 969-3738
or visit their website at
www.kofc3738.org
Westmont
Rotary Club
Westmont Special
Events Corporation
The Rotary Club was founded
by business owners with
the goal of discussing ideas
and common interests of the
business community. The
Rotarians perform community
service, offer a foreign
exchange student program, and
work for various humanitarian
causes. Meetings are every
Tuesday at Vincitori's on Cass
Avenue. Meetings are typically
scheduled at noon, except for
the fourth Tuesday of each
month when meetings start
at 5:30 p.m. Nancy Martens
is the President.
For more information,
contact the Rotary at
(630) 344-9140 or
www.westmontrotaryclub.org
The WSEC assists with the
development, coordination,
promotion, and execution of
various community events.
The WSEC coordinates or
assists with Cruisin' Nights,
Concerts in the Park, the Taste
of Westmont, Holly Days and
more. The President of the
WSEC is Larry McIntyre. The
WSEC typically meets on the
first Wednesday of each month
at 6:30 p.m. at Westmont
Centre. The WSEC office is
located in Westmont Centre,
One South Cass Avenue, Suite
102, which is also home to the
Muddy Waters Historical Exhibit.
For more information,
contact the WSEC Office
at (630) 829-WEST or visit
www.westmontevents.com
For more information regarding community events, check the
WESTMONT SPECIAL EVENTS WEBSITE at www.westmontevents.com
or call the SPECIAL EVENTS HOTLINE at (630) 829-WEST
UPDATED SERVICE IN 2011
In 2011, the Village of Westmont entered into a new Recycling &
Waste Hauling Contract with Waste Management. As a result, the
Village and Waste Management will continue to provide recycling
and waste hauling services for a reasonable cost while trying to
encourage greater recycling in the community. Residents continue
to be billed for recycling and garbage service on their water bills.
Program updates will be announced in the Village Newsletter and
on the Village Website, www.westmont.il.gov. For more information,
call Waste Management at 800-796-9696 or visit www.wm.com.
SENIOR DISCOUNT PROGRAM
Responding to the needs of senior citizens, the Village has created
a Senior Discount Program for garbage service. The discount offers
a 25% reduction in garbage pick up fees for residents who are
65 and older. A valid driver’s license or State ID is needed to apply.
Residents may sign up in person at the Village Hall, 31 W. Quincy,
or send in the form and appropriate information in the mail.
SOLID WASTE STICKERS
The Westmont Recycling & Waste Hauling Program allows residents
to put out up to two cans or bags of garbage each week.
The cost for each additional can of garbage beyond the first two is
the responsibility of the homeowner. Each additional can/bag of
garbage requires a Westmont Refuse Sticker to be placed upon it.
Westmont Refuse Stickers are burgundy in color.
Following are the current locations that sell Westmont Refuse
Stickers: Bales Hardware, 20 E. Quincy; Jewel-Osco, Cass &
Ogden, Cass & 75th, Holmes & 55th; Village Hall, 31 W. Quincy.
Pickup
Zones
Northwest
Zone
Monday
Cass Avenue
Recycling & Waste
Hauling Service
Northeast
Zone
Thursday
BNSF/Metra Railroad Tracks
Southwest
Zone
Friday
Southeast
Zone
Tuesday
Pickup Zones
Holiday Schedule
The Village of Westmont
contracts with Waste Management
to provide weekly garbage
pickup. The pickup zones are
listed above. Recycling is
picked up every other week.
Each pickup zone is divided into
two sections for recycling with one
section being picked up the first
week and the other section being
picked up the next week.
To determine which week you
should put out recyclables,
contact Waste Management
at 800-796-9696 or visit
www.wm.com. Residents
should place their recyclables
and garbage out for pickup on the
evening before their collection day.
Over the next year, there will
be six holidays on which there
will be no recycling or garbage
pickup. This will affect collection
services during the week on
which the holiday occurs.
These holidays are as follows:
Memorial Day • Mon., May 28
4th of July • Wed., July 4
Labor Day • Mon., Sept. 3
Thanksgiving • Thur., Nov. 22
Christmas Day • Tues., Dec. 25
New Years Day • Tues., Jan. 1
During these weeks, collections
will be made one day late from
the observed holiday through the
end of the week, with the final
pickup day being Saturday.
Recycling
Information
Residential Program
In 2011, the Village of Westmont
entered into a new contract with
Waste Management for recycling
and waste hauling service. The
new program provides weekly
garbage pickup, however,
recycling is picked up every
other week. Each single-family
residence was provided with
a new 96-gallon recycling cart
to encourage greater recycling
at home. To determine your
recycling pickup schedule,
contact Waste Management at
www.wm.com or 800-796-9696.
Preparation and pickup
information is listed at right.
REMEMBER
To Incorporate
The 3 Rs In Your
Daily Routine
REDUCE
REUSE
RECYCLE
Commercial Program
The Village of Westmont works
with Waste Management to
provide a Westmont Commercial
Recycling Program. This
program offers a limited
free recyclable program for
businesses in Westmont.
For more information, contact
Waste Management at
800-796-9696 to discuss
recycling options.
Multi-Unit Program
VILLAGE ORDINANCE REQUIRES
MULTI-UNIT RESIDENCES TO
PROVIDE RECYCLING
Village of Westmont Ordinance
ensures that landlords must
provide a recycling program for
residents who live in townhomes,
condominiums, apartments,
and other multi-unit residences.
If your building does not offer
recycling, please contact your
property manager to alert them
of this Village Ordinance. For
more information, contact Code
Enforcement at 630-981-6262 or
[email protected].
RECYCLABLE MATERIALS
The Westmont Recycling Program accepts various paper
and non-paper recyclable materials. All recycling items should be
placed in the 96-gallon recycling carts and placed out for pickup on
the appropriate day. All materials must be rinsed out and free of
contamination. Recycling bins should be placed out with your waste
by 6 a.m. on pickup days. For more information, call Waste
Management at 800-796-9696 or visit www.wm.com
Paper
Materials
Non-Paper
Materials
Brown Paper Bags
Aerosol Cans - must be empty
Corrugated Boxes - must be
flattened and broken down into sizes
no larger than 2' x 2', no plastic
wrappers or windows
Aluminum - includes cans,
Frozen Food Packages
Magazines & Catalogues
includes stationery, post-its,
notebook paper, computer paper,
typing paper, flyers, greeting cards,
file folders, and all envelopes
Newspaper & Inserts
Paperboard - brown or gray
box/paperboard, includes cereal
& boxes, paper towel cores, etc.
clean aluminum foil
Aseptic Packaging
juice/milk boxes & cartons
Bi-Metal Cans & Jars
includes tin cans, beverage
cans made of more than one
type of metal
Glass - bottles & jars,
no drinking glasses or
sheets of glass
Plastics 1-5 & 7
Telephone Books
blow-molded plastics #6 not
accepted (IE: styrofoam trays,
peanuts, packing material);
no grocery bags or food wrap
Wet Strength Carrier Stock
6 & 12-Pack Plastic Rings
includes paper board used for
refrigerated and frozen items
Steel - cans, dry paint containers
2011 Scrapbook
Linda Sobotka
Named Citizen
Of The Year
Village of
Westmont
Celebrates 90th
Anniversary
Westmont Fire
Dept. Earns
International
Accreditation
Westmont Auto Mile
Supports Community Events
Glen Liljeberg
Named GMIS
President
Westmont
Lions Club
Celebrates 75th
Anniversary
Village of
Westmont
More than 200 employees and volunteers work together throughout
the year to implement and maintain the various services and programs
offered by your municipal government. It is their dedication to excellence
which allows Westmont to live up to it's name...
The Progressive Village.
Village
Communication
Village Launches
New Social Media
Initiative In 2012
DAILY NOTICES TO BE
PUBLISHED ON TWITTER
AND FACEBOOK
The Village of Westmont is launching
a new initiative to better utilize social
media. Beginning January 1, 2012,
the Village will publish daily posts
on Facebook and Twitter. Posts
will include information regarding
programs and services, community
meetings, special events, seasonal
items, and more.
To sign up for these informational
services, visit the Village Website at
www.westmont.il.gov and follow the
instructions. Residents may also sign
up for the Nixle which sends out alerts
regarding items of safety, weather,
traffic and more.
If you have any questions regarding
these services, please contact
Larry McIntyre at (630) 417-0280 or
[email protected]
VILLAGE NEWSLETTER
The Village of Westmont produces
and distributes a newsletter six
times a year. The Village Newsletter
helps keep residents abreast of local
happenings, recent government
actions, and helpful seasonal
information. The Village publishes a
new newsletter every other month and
sends it out to all Westmont residents
via community water bills. Village
Newsletters are also posted on the
Village Website as a PDF. If you have
any questions regarding the Village
Newsletter, call (630) 417-0280.
VILLAGE CALENDAR
The Westmont Calendar
and Information Directory is
published annually. The calendar/
directory lists the meeting dates of
local governmental bodies and other
taxing institutions, features information
regarding Village ordinances and
services, as well as includes an
extensive phone directory. Limited
print copies of the calendar will be
available for residents to pick up
at the Village Hall and other public
agency facilities. A downloadable
PDF version of the publication will be
available on the Village Website.
Snow Removal
VILLAGE MEETINGS
Village Board, Planning & Zoning
Commission and CUSD 201 School
Board Meetings are recorded and
played back throughout the year.
Recorded meetings, as well as
various community events, play back
on Comcast ch. 6 and AT&T U-Verse
ch. 99. Live and recorded meetings
can also be viewed via links on the
Village Website.
VILLAGE WEBSITE
Village Website features current
information for the community.
In recent years, the Village has
greatly expanded its use of the
Village Website as one of its primary
communication tools with the
community. The website features
current press releases, information
regarding programs and services,
and the ability to play back recorded
meetings and special events. For
more information, go to:
www.westmont.il.gov
Citizen of the Year Award Applications Due In February
Contact the Chamber of Commerce at (630) 960-5553 for more information
Prompt snow removal is important
in the Village of Westmont. Our first
priority is to keep all main streets
open for emergency vehicles and
residential use. Once this has been
accomplished, our Street Division
then plows residential streets,
followed by dead-end streets and
cul-de-sacs, and finally alleyways.
After an accumulation of two or more
inches of snow, parking is prohibited
on any street for a period of eight
hours after the snow has stopped
falling. If snow removal is still needed
after the eight hour period, parking
is prohibited until operations are
completed.
We ask all residents to help in the
effort and not clear their driveways
by returning snow to the street. Our
objective is to maintain a safe and
snow-free road system. For more
information, contact Public Works
at (630) 981-6270.
Christmas Tree
Pick-Up
Christmas Trees are picked up during
the first two full weeks of the new
year. Trees should be put out along
with your garbage on your regular
garbage pick-up day. Trees left at
the curb or alley after this timeframe
will be considered litter and subject to
a fine. For more info, contact Waste
Management at 800-796-9696.
Sunday
Monday
NEW YEAR’S DAY
Wednesday
Tuesday
NEW YEAR’S obs.
Village Offices Closed
Village Board
Policy & Planning
2
3
Rotary Jr. High
B-ball Tourney Begins
Westmont Jr. High
Westmont Special
Events Board
4
Planning & Zoning
Commission
8
9
MARTIN LUTHER
KING, JR. DAY
Jim Gill Concert
Westmont Library
15
Village Board
Public Safety Comm.
Saturday
5
6
Village Board
10
7
Rotary Jr. High
B-ball Tourney Finals
Committee of the Whole
Westmont Jr. High
Park Board
CUSD 201
Public Works
Committee
Friday
Economic
Development
Committee
Admin/Finance
Committee
Maercker 60
1
Thursday
11
12
13
14
18
19
20
21
Fire/Police Comm.
Library Board
Maercker 60
16
17
CUSD 201
Chamber Board
Mom & Son
Fun Night
Westmont Park District
22
29
23
30
24
31
25
26
27
28
* On occasion, Westmont Committee of the Whole
meetings may be consolidated with Monday Village Board
meetings. Please reference the Village Webcalendar
at www.westmont.il.gov or call the Clerk’s Office
at (630) 981-6220 for current information regarding
meeting schedules.
2012
January
Park
District
Citizens Police
& Jr. Police
Academies
Parks & Facilities
The Park District maintains over
20 parks and open play spaces
consisting of more than 150 acres of
recreational opportunities. The Park
District Community Center,
75 E. Richmond, serves as
information central for Park events
and activities. The Westmont
Fitness Club, 424 Plaza Drive,
offers residents a complete workout
facility. Bellerive Skate Park, on
63rd Street, provides opportunities
for use of bikes, rollerblades and
skateboards. At 400 W. 59th Street
is the Twin Lakes Golf Club,
a beautifully landscaped 9-hole
course. The Twin Lakes Learning
Center, 200 W. 59th Street, is home
to the Park District's preschool
program. Ty Warner Park, located
at Blackhawk and Plaza Drive,
offers residents many exciting
opportunities including the Splash
Pad, sports fields, walking paths
and more. The park is also home
to the Red-White & BBQ Festival,
Race to the Flag 5K, Relay For Life,
the annual 4th of July Celebration,
and more. Be sure to check out the
ARTS IN THE PARK series which
will include Music Concerts, Movies
and Live Theater Productions
throughout the summer!
Westmont residents have a unique
opportunity to get involved with
our Police Department through
their Citizens Police Academy
Programs. These programs offer
citizens a chance to learn more
about the emergency services of
our community.
TAKE
TIME
FOR
FUN!
Park District
Brochure & Website
The Park District hosts many
activities for our residents. These
programs are outlined in the Park
District's Activity Brochure, which
is distributed to residents three
times a year. Programs include
organized sporting leagues, athletic
and educational instruction, special
events and more. For additional
information, call (630) 963-5252
or visit their website at
www.wpd4fun.org
The Junior Citizens Police
Academy will begin on Friday,
February 3. This month-long
academy is available to 6th-8th grade
students. Parent or legal guardian
permission is required. The Adult
Citizens Police Academy will begin
on Wednesday, March 14 and meet
weekly through its graduation in
May. All academy classes are held
from 6:30-9:00 p.m. at the Police
Station.
The Adult Citizens Police Academy
offers an alumni association
program for graduates who wish to
continue their training. These groups
meet regularly, coordinate programs,
host fundraising drives, and provide
valuable civilian assistance to our
Police and Fire Departments.
For more information, contact the
Westmont Police Department at
(630) 981-6300.
Sunday
Monday
Wednesday
Tuesday
Village Board
Economic
Development
Committee
* Committee of the Whole
Westmont Special
Events Board
Village Board
Maercker 60
Code Enforcement
Committee
5
6
LINCOLN’S B-DAY
1
Planning & Zoning
Commission
Policy & Planning
7
8
13
PRESIDENTS’ DAY
Fridays thru March 11
2
3
4
9
10
11
15
17
18
16
Chamber Board
Public Information
Committee
Jr. Police Academy
Village Board
14
Village Board
Saturday
CUSD 201
12
Friday
Park Board
VALENTINE’S DAY
Public Works
Committee
Thursday
Daddy-Daughter
Date Night
Fire/Police Comm.
19
20
Maercker 60
Library Board
21
22
23
24
25
CUSD 201
26
27
28
29
meeting schedules.
2012
February
Chamber Events
The Westmont Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau hosts many events
throughout the year. Two of these popular events are coordinated with the
assistance of the Village of Westmont.
The annual WESTMONT COMMUNITY AWARDS DINNER is a truly inspiring
event that honors businesses and citizens for their commitment to the
community. One of the highlights of the evening is the Citizen of the Year
Award, which is given to a resident who has demonstrated exemplary volunteer
service to the community. In 2012, this event will be held on Thursday, April 5
at the Oak Brook Hills Marriott.
Another important community event hosted by the Chamber is the annual
STATE OF THE VILLAGE ADDRESS. Each year, the Village of Westmont
gives a presentation regarding the Village's current state of affairs including
accomplishments during the past year and perspective regarding the future of
the community. In 2011, Village Staff reported the success of new commercial
development in Westmont in spite of the continuing national economic
downturn. Private development invested millions of dollars in Westmont over
the past year. Some of these projects included the construction and opening of
the new Walgreen's on North Cass and the Standard Market grocery store on
Ogden. Additionally, several dealerships in the Westmont Auto Mile completed
significant remodeling and expansion projects. In 2012, the State of the Village
is scheduled for Wednesday, October 10.
To view past recordings of these events, visit the Village Website at
www.westmont.il.gov. For more information regarding these and other
Westmont Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau events,
contact the Chamber at (630) 960-5553.
FROM TOP: Glen Liljeberg presents the Rotary
Award to Hank Anzalone. Past Chamber
Presidents attend the Westmont Awards Banquet.
Larry Forssberg, Dave LaBrash, Mayor Rahn and
Ron Searl at the State of the Village Address.
Always Remember To SHOP WESTMONT!
Sunday
Monday
Wednesday
Tuesday
4
Economic
Development
Committee
Policy & Planning
5
6
Public Works
Committee
Daylight Saving
Time Begins
12
Village Board
Spring Palette
Art Show
18
Westmont Special
Events Board
7
3
8
9
10
ST. PATRICK’S DAY
Village Board
Wednesdays thru May 16
Westmont Police Dept.
13
Planning & Zoning
Commission
14
15
16
17
19
Fire/Police Comm.
Library Board
Maercker 60
CUSD 201
20
21
22
23
24
30
31
Chamber Board
25
2
First Day of Spring
Building/Zoning
Committee
Gregg House
Museum
1
Park Board
Citizens Police
Academy Classes
Change your smoke
detector batteries
11
Saturday
Maercker 60
Admin/Finance
Committee
Friday
Village Board
meeting schedules.
Village Board
Thursday
26
27
Village Board
28
29
2012
March
Brush
Pickup
North Side
Brush Pickup
Yard Waste
Program
SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENCES
NORTH OF
BNSF TRACKS
For residents who are unable to
manage their yard waste on their
own property, the Village provides a
Yard Waste Collection Program, which
is picked up by Waste Management
with your regular garbage.
April 8, May 13
June 10, Sept. 9
Last Pickup 2012
October 14
The Yard Waste Program runs
from April 1 through Nov. 30. The
program requires residents to use
a Westmont Yard Waste Sticker,
which must be affixed to generic
yard waste paper bags, or through
the handles of regular garbage cans
and waste receptacles. Garbage
cans and waste containers up to
33 gallons are acceptable. Plastic
bags are not acceptable.
This method of identifying yard waste
is easy for pickups, uncomplicated
and nonrestrictive for residents
who are able to use their regular
garbage containers, and convenient
for merchants who sell the yard waste
stickers.
Following are the locations that sell
Westmont Yard Waste Stickers:
Bales Lumber, 20 E. Quincy;
Jewel-Osco, Cass & Ogden;
75th & Cass, Darien; 55th & Holmes,
CH; and Westmont Village Hall,
31 W. Quincy.
South Side
Brush Pickup
SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENCES
SOUTH OF
BNSF TRACKS
April 15, May 20
June 17, Sept. 16
Last Pickup 2012
October 21
In 2012, Oct. 14 will be
the final date for north
side residents to put out
brush and Oct. 21 will be
the final date for south
side residents to put
out brush.
The Westmont Brush Pickup Program
divides the community in half with the BNSF
railroad tracks being the divider between
north and south districts. The program
will run April through October. During this
time, the north side of the community will
be picked up one week and the south side
will be picked up the next week. The dates
for the Brush Pickup Program schedule are
listed at left.
This Brush Pickup Program is for single
family residential properties. Collection is
not provided for business, commercial, multiunit dwellings or other income properties.
Brush should be cut to 6-foot lengths and
either stacked neatly on the parkway with
the thick ends closest to the street or in
medium-sized bundles tied with rope or
string. Do not use wire. Brush stacks
should be no larger than 4 feet high and 15
feet wide. Logs not exceeding 6 inches in
diameter and under 3 feet in length will also
be picked up. Stumps, leaves, grass, lawn
clippings, and building materials are
examples of items that will not be picked
up by the brush pickup program. Brush
pickup regulations are strictly enforced to
reduce the risk of injury to Village workers.
Brush should be placed on the parkway
in front of your residence on Sunday
evening prior to your sections scheduled
pickup. During scheduled pickups on which
Monday is an observed Village holiday,
brush pickup will begin on the next business
day. Brush on the parkway at times other
than during your scheduled pickup time will
be considered litter and is subject to a fine.
There will be no special pickups. If you
have any questions regarding Brush Pickup,
please contact the Westmont Street Division
at (630) 981-6270.
Westmont
Community
Awards Dinner
Each spring, the Westmont
Chamber of Commerce
hosts the annual Westmont
Community Awards Dinner. The
event recognizes community
leaders and area businesses for
their contribution to the village.
One of the highlights of the
evening is the presentation of
the Citizen of Year Award. The
2012 edition of this event is
scheduled for Thursday, April 5
at the Oak Brook Hills Marriott.
the Westmont Chamber of
Commerce at (630) 960-5553.
Remember to
SHOP, DINE
& DISCOVER
Westmont,
Illinois
Sunday
Monday
Village Board
1
Maercker 60
2
3
CUSD 201
NATIONAL
LIBRARY WEEK
Public Works
Committee
Put Out Brush Sun PM
8
9
Village Board
Brush Pickup
South-side
Public Safety Committee
Put Out Brush
Sunday PM
15
EARTH DAY
29
23
30
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
GOOD FRIDAY
Westmont
Community
Awards Dinner
Westmont Special
Events Board
Easter Egg Hunt
& Bites With The
Bunny Event
Oak Brook Hills Marriott
4
Planning & Zoning
Commission
5
6
7
Village Board
Park Board
10
11
12
13
14
18
19
20
21
27
28
Fire/Police Comm.
Library Board
Maercker 60
16
ADMINISTRATIVE
PROFESSIONALS
WEEK
22
Economic
Development
Committee
Policy & Planning
EASTER
Brush Pickup
North-side
Wednesday
Tuesday
17
CUSD 201
ARBOR DAY
Chamber Board
24
25
26
meeting schedules.
2012
April
Spring
Events
Free Electronics
Recycling Program
Second Friday of the Month
Starting in May
The Village of Westmont will continue to
partner with DuPage County and area recycling
companies to host its popular free electronics
recycling program. On the second Friday of each
month, residents can drop off various unwanted
electronics at the Ty Warner Park south parking
lot at Blackhawk and Plaza Drive. The program
begins in May and continues through December.
For more information, contact the DuPage
County at (630) 407-6700. Additional recycling
information can be found on their website at:
www.dupageco.org/recycling
Community Blood Drives
May 31, August 23
& December 20
The Westmont Fire Department will host
three Community Blood Drives in 2012. The
blood drives are coordinated in affiliation with
area blood banks that provide blood to local
hospitals. Westmont Blood Drives typically
occur at the Fire Department Headquarters,
6015 S. Cass from 3:30-6:30 p.m. For more
information, contact the Fire Department at
(630) 981-6400.
Memorial Day Weekend
Red-White &
BBQ Festival
Ty Warner Park
May 25-27
The Westmont Lions will host its
annual Red, White & BBQ on May
25-27 at Ty Warner Park. This event
is a State-sanctioned BBQ contests
and attracts competitors from
throughout the country. The festival
offers free music entertainment, a
carnival, a chili tasting contest, beer
tent, and some excellent BBQ. For
more info, visit their website at:
www.WestmontBBQ.com
St. Jude Race
To The Flag 5K
Ty Warner Park
May 27
The third annual St. Jude Race To
The Flag 5K will be held on Sunday,
May 27 at Ty Warner Park. The
race is a fundraiser for St. Jude
Children's Hospital. Also, the
event celebrates Memorial Day by
honoring local veterans For more
info, visit their website at:
www.RaceToTheFlag.org
Memorial Day Parade
Cass Avenue
May 28
Local veterans groups work together with the Park District to
organize the annual Memorial Day Parade. The parade begins at
Naperville Road and runs south down Cass Avenue. The parade
ends with a service at the memorial near the entrance of
Veterans Memorial Park on east Richmond Street. The
Village encourages the entire community to attend the
Memorial Day Parade and honor our veterans. For
further information, contact the Westmont Park District
at (630) 963-5252.
Sunday
Monday
Wednesday
Tuesday
Maercker 60
1
Village Board
CUSD 201
Admin/Finance
Committee
6
MOTHERS DAY
Brush Pickup
North-side
Put Out Brush
Sunday PM
13
Put Out Brush
Sunday PM
8
14
20
2
Park Board
5
11
12
Electronics
Recycling
10
Village Board
Citizens Police
Academy Graduation
Westmont Police Dept.
16
17
Chamber Board
18
Red, White &
BBQ Festival
21
22
23
Waste Hauling Pickup
Resumes Tuesday
28
24
Community
Blood Drive
Fire Dept. HQ
Village Board
29
30
31
Sidewalk Chalk
Art Contest
Gregg House
19
Red, White &
BBQ Festival
Ty Warner Park
Ty Warner Park
Cass Avenue
27
4
Ty Warner Park
Red, White & BBQ
MEMORIAL DAY
Festival and St. Jude Village Offices Closed
Race To The Flag 5K Memorial Day Parade
Ty Warner Park
3
9
15
CUSD 201
Public Information
Committee
Ty Warner Park
Westmont Special
Events Board
NATIONAL POLICE, Village Sprinkling
Restrictions Begin
EMS & PUBLIC
WORKS WEEK
Fire/Police Comm.
Library Board
Maercker 60
Village Board
Fly For Kids
Kite Event
Brush Pickup
South-side
7
Saturday
Planning & Zoning
Commission
Public Works
Committee
Friday
Village Board
Economic
Development
Committee
Policy & Planning
Thursday
25
Ty Warner Park
Splash Pad
Open thru Labor Day
26
meeting schedules.
2012
May
Spring Into
Summer
CONCERTS
in the Park
Start Your Engines
& Get Ready For
COOL CARS
ON CASS
Wednesday Nights
at Ty Warner Park
In 2012, there will be five Concerts
in the Park starting in June and
ending in August. Concerts are
from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and free to the
public. Guests are invited to bring
their on food and beverage to the
park to compliment a wonderful
night of entertainment.
the Westmont Park District at
(630) 963-5252.
CRUISIN' NIGHTS
Thursday Evenings
June - July - August
On Cass Avenue
Westmont Cruisin' Nights promises to
be better than ever in 2012! Cruisin'
Nights is held on Thursdays from
6-9 p.m. in downtown Westmont. Each
week there is free live music, raffles,
kid's activities and more. Live bands
are typically scheduled at the Knights of
Columbus, 25 N. Cass. On some nights,
music will be performed at Absolutely
Delicious Restaurant, 18 N. Cass, as
well as L & J Auto, 100 N. Cass. While
each week has a different theme night,
all makes of classic, vintage & unique
cars are invited to attend all events.
Commemorative magnets will be given
to the first 25 classic vehicles to arrive
each week. For more information, visit
www.westmontevents.com or call
(630) 829-WEST.
2012 CRUISIN'
NIGHTS SCHEDULE
June 7 - Kick Off
June 14 - Chevys
June 21 - Squad Car Night
June 28 - Street Rods
& Pony Cars
July 5 - Mopar
July 12 - No Event
July 19 - Orphans & Imports
July 26 - Fire Trucks
& Military Night
Aug. 2 - Ford Night
Aug. 9 - Buick, Olds,
Pontiac & Cadillacs
Aug. 16 - Vettes & T-Birds
Aug. 23 - Motorcycle Night
Aug. 30 - Pack 'em Up
KIDS SAFETY
CAMP
Sessions in June,
July & August at the
Westmont Fire Dept.
In 2012, there will be three Kids
Safety Camp sessions. The camp
is co-hosted by the Westmont
Fire Department, Westmont
Police Department, Citizens
Fire Academy, Citizens Police
Academy and Westmont Special
Events Corporation. This popular
program is free to Westmont
residents ages 8, 9 and 10. The
program teaches children about
fire safety, stranger danger, and
more. Sign up begins April 2. For
more info, call (630) 981-6400.
RELAY FOR LIFE
June 22
at Ty Warner Park
2012 will mark the fourth year
in which the American Cancer
Society will host a Relay For Life
event in Westmont. This year's
event is scheduled for Friday,
June 22 at Ty Warner Park. Relay
For Life is an overnight event
that encourages the community
to get involved and raise money
for cancer research. For more
information, visit their website:
www.RelayForLife.org
Sunday
Monday
Wednesday
Tuesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Summer Reading
Program Begins
meeting schedules.
Village Board
1
Maercker 60
Code Enforcement
Committees
3
Westmont Library
Economic
Development
Committee
Policy & Planning
4
5
Public Works
Committee
Brush Pickup
North-side
Put Out Brush
Sunday PM
Cruisin’ Nights
Thursdays thru Aug. 30
Downtown Westmont
Westmont Special
Events Board
6
Planning & Zoning
Commission
Electronics
Recycling Program
Ty Warner Park
7
8
PVPN Back To The
80’s Musical
FLAG DAY
Cruisin’ Nights
Downtown Westmont
2
Westmont High School
9
PVPN Back To The
80’s Musical
Village Board
10
11
Village Board
FATHERS DAY
PVPN Back To The
80’s Musical
Fire/Police Comm.
Library Board
Maercker 60
CUSD 201
Building/Zoning
Committee
Brush Pickup
South-side
17
Put Out Brush Sun. PM
12
18
19
13
First Day of Summer
25
26
Park Board
14
Concerts in the Park
Cruisin’ Nights
Police Squad Cars
Kids Safety Camp
Kids Safety Camp
Ty Warner Park
Westmont Fire Dept.
20
15
16
22
23
29
30
Relay For Life
Ty Warner Park
Downtown Westmont
Westmont Fire Dept.
21
Cruisin’ Nights
Chamber Board
Village Board
Ty Warner Park
24
Downtown Westmont
27
28
2012
June
July Events
Independence
Day Celebration
JULY 4th AT
TY WARNER PARK
The entire community is
invited to attend Westmont's
annual Independence
Day Celebration at Ty
Warner Park. The Park
District hosts this wonderful
annual tradition complete
with hamburgers, hot
dogs, watermelon eating
contest, cutest baby contest
and one of the BEST
FIREWORKS DISPLAY IN
THE SUBURBS sponsored
by WestmontAutoMile.com!
Don't miss this wonderful
event that provides fun for
the whole family - We look
forward to seeing you there!
For more info, contact
the Park District
at (630) 963-5252.
Sponsored by the
Westmont
Auto Mile!
Taste of
Westmont
JULY 12-15
IN DOWNTOWN
WESTMONT
This year's Taste of
Westmont is going to be
better than ever! Look
for an announcement
regarding entertainment
in February. Each
year, more than 30,000
people attend the
Taste of Westmont.
The Taste features
great food, wonderful
music, free main
stage entertainment,
and fun for the whole
family. Thursday night
is the Kidzapalooza
Carnival Party. This
event is coordinated
by the volunteers of
the Westmont Special
Events Corporation.
If you're interested in
meeting new people
and having fun while
helping with this
wonderful community
event, then contact
the WSEC at
(630) 829-WEST
or visit the Westmont
Special Events website
at westmontevents.com
Sunday
Monday
Village Board
No Brush Pickup
This Month
Economic
Development
Committee
Admin/Finance
Committee
1
Wednesday
Tuesday
INDEPENDENCE DAY
Thursday
3
Public Works
Committee
Cruisin’ Nights
Downtown Westmont
Ty Warner Park
Resumes Thursday
4
Planning & Zoning
Commission
5
Taste of Westmont
Kidzapalooza
Downtown Westmont
Village Board
Taste of Westmont
& Muddy Waters
Blues Celebration
9
Village Board
Downtown Westmont
15
16
Saturday
July 4th Celebration
& Fireworks
2
8
Friday
10
11
Kids Safety Camp
Fire/Police Comm.
Library Board
CUSD 201
Kids Safety Camp
Westmont Fire Dept.
Ty Warner Park
Park Board
12
Cruisin’ Nights
Downtown Westmont
7
6
Taste of Westmont
Downtown Westmont
Taste of Westmont
Downtown Westmont
Electronics
Recycling Program
Ty Warner Park
13
14
RAMADAN Begins
Movies in the Park
Ty Warner Park
Westmont Fire Dept.
17
18
Ty Warner Park
19
20
21
27
28
Cruisin’ Nights
Fire Trucks & Military
Downtown Westmont
22
29
23
30
24
31
25
26
meeting schedules.
2012
July
August
Activities
Community
Blood Drives
August 23 &
December 20
The Westmont Fire Department
hosts Community Blood Drives
in cooperation with area blood
banks that provide blood to local
hospitals. Westmont Blood
Drives typically occur at the
Fire Department Headquarters,
6 0 1 5 S . C a s s Av e n u e f r o m
3:30-6:30 p.m. For more info,
contact the Fire Department at
(630) 981-6400.
There are
five more weeks
of Cruisin' Nights
in 2012!
Come to
downtown
Westmont and
join the fun every
Thursday Night!
Transportation
Westmont benefits from a number of public transportation options that provide
residents with the opportunity of traveling from Westmont to virtually any
destination within the Chicagoland area and beyond. All public transportation
fares vary depending on destination and possible rate discounts. The RTA
(Regional Transit Authority) consists of three entities: Metra, PACE, and CTA.
METRA train service connects suburban communities to downtown Chicago.
The Metra train route that travels through Westmont is the Burlington-NorthernSanta Fe line, which runs as far west as Aurora and as far east as downtown
Chicago. The Westmont Train Depot is located on Quincy Street, just west of
Cass Avenue. In Chicago, Metra connects with Amtrak Train Service at Union
Station, which provides travel throughout the country. For information,
call (312) 322-6900 or visit their website at www.MetraRail.com
PACE is the suburban bus service that provides a number of routes for local
residents. Most of the routes are designed to transport area residents to
and from Metra train stations. Other routes provide transportation to popular
destinations such as shopping centers, government facilities, and schools.
For more info, contact PACE at (847) 364-PACE or www.PaceBus.com
Rock & Roll
Road Rally
PVPN's
Summer Night Live II
Look for a new event this year
hosted by the Westmont Special
Events Corporation. The first
annual Rock & Roll Road Rally
has been scheduled for Saturday,
Sept. 8. Planning is underway for
this exciting new event. For more
information, contact the WSEC at
(630) 829-WEST.
The Progressive Village
Performance Network will host
their second "Summer Night Live"
Program, which consists of a
collection of skits and one-act
plays. The performance will be
held at Ty Warner Park. For more
information, contact the Park
District at (630) 963-5252.
September 8
August 10 & 11
Westmont
Community
Garage Sale
August 17 & 18
Each year, the Village of Westmont
and the Westmont Special
Events Corporation organizes a
Community-Wide Garage Sale,
which encourages residents to hold
their garage sales during the same
weekend to bring out the bargain
hunters en masse.
Last year we had over 100 garage
sale participants. In 2012, the
Community Garage Sale event will
be held on Friday and Saturday,
August 17 & 18. All participants
throughout the Village will hold
their garage sales on the same
weekend.
Participants must sign up by
calling Westmont Special Events at
(630) 829-WEST by Friday, Aug. 10.
Residents do not need to purchase
a garage sale permit to participate
in this event. Participants are
encouraged to promote their
sales and take out their own
advertisements. The WSEC will
create a master list of garage sales
and promote the list on the Village
Website, Comcast ch. 16 and AT&T
ch. 99, as well as make fliers which
will be distributed throughout the
community. For more information,
call Westmont Special Events
at (630) 829-WEST.
Sunday
Monday
Wednesday
Tuesday
Village Board
No Brush Pickup
This Month
Maercker 60
Code Enforcement
Committee
5
Policy & Planning
6
Cruisin’ Nights
Economic
Development
Committee
Village Board
Ty Warner Park
meeting schedules.
Friday
Saturday
Movies in the Park
Downtown Westmont
Ty Warner Park
Summer Read
Finale Party
Westmont Library
1
2
3
Kids Safety Camp
Cruisin’ Nights
Theater in the Park
Planning & Zoning
Commission
Kids Safety Camp
Electronics
Recycling Program
Westmont Special
Events Board
Park Board
Westmont Fire Dept.
7
Thursday
Ty Warner Park
Downtown Westmont
Westmont Fire Dept.
8
Public Works
Committee
9
Cruisin’ Nights
Downtown Westmont
Ty Warner Park
Theater in the Park
Ty Warner Park
10
Village Wide
Garage Sales
Throughout Westmont
Village Board
4
11
Village Wide
Garage Sales
Throughout Westmont
12
13
Fire/Police Comm.
Library Board
CUSD 201
Maercker 60
Village Board
Public Information
Committee
19
14
20
21
15
Chamber Board
16
17
18
24
25
Cruisin’ Nights
Downtown Westmont
Community
Blood Drive
22
Fire Dept. HQ
23
Cruisin’ Nights
Downtown Westmont
Village Board
26
27
28
29
30
31
2012
August
Emergency Services
Police Department
The Westmont Police Station is located at
500 N. Cass Ave. The Westmont Police
Department consists of sworn officers
and civilian personnel. The civilian
personnel staff the Communication
Center and answer all emergency
calls. The Department participates
in the National Volunteers In Police
Service (VIPS) program. Volunteers
assist in various clerical and nonenforcement duties. The Department is
nationally accredited and is recognized
as being a outstanding professional law
enforcement agency.
Fire Department
The Westmont Fire Department consists
of two stations located on the north
and south sides of the community.
Station #2, which is part of the Police/
Fire Facility at 500 N. Cass, is staffed
with five firefighters/paramedics. The
Fire Department Headquarters is
located at 6015 S. Cass and is staffed
with eight firefighters/paramedics and
one duty officer. HQ also provides
offices for Westmont's Emergency
Management Agency. The Fire Dept.
has earned international accreditation,
which certifies Westmont's firefighting/
paramedic service as having achieved
the highest of standards of emergency
readiness.
Patriot Day Ceremony
In 2011, the Village of Westmont held its annual Patriot Day
ceremony in honor of emergency services personnel who lost their
lives in the call of duty and to remember the people who perished
during the tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001. Last year was the 10th
anniversary of the tragedy and more than 300 people attended the
Patriot Day event. In 2012, the ceremony will continue to take place
on Sept. 11 at the Police and Fire Facility at 500 N. Cass Avenue.
Emergency
Management
Agency
Under the supervision and
training of Village staff, the
Westmont EMA is comprised of
volunteers who assist Police and
Fire during various emergency
situations. EMA is the lead
agency in creating and
implementing the Village's
Emergency Management
Operations plan. EMA also
assists with various duties
during community events.
To become involved with or
learn more about the EMA,
contact the Westmont Fire Dept.
at (630) 981-6400.
Sunday
Monday
Wednesday
Tuesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
meeting schedules.
LABOR DAY
Village Board
Wednesdays thru Nov. 14
Westmont Fire Dept.
Maercker 60
3
Policy & Planning
4
PATRIOT DAY
9-11 Memorial
Brush Pickup
North-side
Put Out Brush
Sunday PM
Police & Fire Facility
Economic
Development
10
ROSH HASHANA
Brush Pickup
South-side
Village Board
Put Out Brush
Sunday PM
Building/Zoning
Committee
16
Public Works
Committee
Planning & Zoning
Commission
Village Board
12
7
Electronics
Recycling Program
Ty Warner Park
13
19
YOM KIPPUR
20
15
21
Village Board
22
Punt, Pass
& Kick Event
Chamber Board
25
Village Sprinkling
Restrictions End
First Day Of Fall
18
23
8
14
Fire/Police Comm.
Library Board
Maercker 60
17
24
6
Park Board
11
CUSD 201
30
Throughout Westmont
5
WSEC
CUSD 201
9
Rock & Roll
Road Rally
Citizens Fire Academy
Admin/Finance
Committee
Resumes Tuesday AM
2
1
26
27
28
29
2012
September
Fall
Festivities
Fire Department
Open House
October 9
Each year, the Fire Department hosts its
annual open house in conjunction with
National Fire Prevention Week. The open
house is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct.9 at
the Fire Dept. Headquarters, 6015 S. Cass
Avenue. This is an event for the entire family
to learn more about your Fire Department
and fire safety. Fire safety activities,
informational displays and refreshments
will be featured.
Halloween Special Events
Each year, the Trick-or-Treat Trail event is attended by hundreds of little ghosts,
superheroes, and fair maidens. Hosted by the Westmont Chamber, the event invites
children and families to go trick-or-treating in the safe environment of our downtown
business district. This year's event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 27.
For more information, contact the Chamber at (630) 960-5553.
Also, the Westmont Park District will have hold their Haunted Forest Tour in the
Twin Lakes Woods on Saturday, Oct. 20. The WPD is also planning an indoor
Halloween Fun Fair and Jr. High Dance event on the night of Halloween.
Call the Park District for more information at (630) 963-5252.
For traditional door-to-door trick-or-treaters, the Westmont Police Department
recommends that children be supervised by parents, travel in groups,
and end their evening by 7 p.m.
Silent Parade
October 12
Each year, the Westmont Fire Department
participates in a silent parade that pays
tribute to the firefighters and civilians who
have lost their lives due to fire. This year's
event will take place on Friday, Oct. 12,
approximately 7 p.m. The parade features a
silent, solemn procession of fire department
vehicles traveling along Chicago Avenue and
Naperville Road. Residents may participate
and pay tribute by holding a flashlight as the
procession passes. For more information,
call the Westmont Fire Department
at (630) 981-6400.
State of the Village Address
Each year, the Westmont Chamber of Commerce hosts the Village of Westmont State of the
Village Address. In 2012, the event is scheduled for Oct. 10. The State of the Village provides an
opportunity for residents and businesses to learn more about the Village of Westmont and its current
state of affairs. The presentation typically features the fiscal status of the Village of Westmont
municipal government as well as information regarding current and potential business development
in the community. Last year's presentation highlighted recent development projects such
Walgreen's, Westmont Market and the expansion of our automobile dealerships on Ogden Avenue.
For more information regarding this informative event, contact the Chamber at (630) 960-5553.
Sunday
Monday
Village Board
Policy & Planning
NATIONAL FIRE
COLUMBUS DAY
PREVENTION WEEK Village Offices Closed
2
7
Westmont Special
Events Board
3
State of the Village
Annual Address
CUSD 201
8
Village Board
Put Out Brush
Sunday PM
Public Works
Committee
9
Saturday
10
4
Village Board
Fire Prevention Week
Silent Parade
Naperville Road
& Chicago Avenue
Park Board
11
Electronics
Recycling
Ty Warner Park
12
13
Haunted Forest Tour
Twin Lakes Woods
16
CUSD 201
6
5
Fire/Police Comm.
Library Board
Maercker 60
15
Last Brush Pickup
South-side
Friday
Downtown Westmont
Fire Department HQ
Gregg House Museum
Thursday
D201 High School
Homecoming Parade
Fire Prevention Week Planning & Zoning
Open House
Commission
The Last Straw Event
14
Economic
Development
Committee
Maercker 60
1
Last Brush Pickup
North-side
Wednesday
Tuesday
17
18
19
Chamber Board
20
Trick or Treat Trail
Downtown Westmont
Put Out Brush
Sunday PM
21
22
23
24
HALLOWEEN
Halloween Fun Fair
& Dance
Park District
28
29
30
31
25
26
27
meeting schedules.
2012
October
November
Events
Westmont Holly Days
Westmont becomes quite festive as the holiday season approaches.
Join us for our annual Westmont Holly Days, which offers activities and fun
for the whole family from late November through the end of December.
The Holly Days celebration begins with the Holly Days Craft Bazaar and
Tree Decorating Day on Sunday, Nov. 18, which takes place at the Park
District Community Center and Veterans Memorial Park, 75 E. Richmond.
Come join the fun!
Holly Days Craft Bazaar
and Tree Decorating Day
on Sunday, Nov. 18.
The Frosty & Friends Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held
on Friday, Nov. 23, the day after Thanksgiving. The downtown area will be
full of excitement with the main attraction being the Frosty & Friends Parade
and the official lighting of the Holly Days Tree. After the Tree Lighting,
families can visit with Santa at Westmont Centre.
Remember to
After the parade is over, be sure to get to bed early so you can wake up and
participate in the Family 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, Nov. 24.
SHOP,
DINE &
DISCOVER
Westmont
In December, stop by the Park District to visit Santa's Workshop on
Saturday evenings. Last year, the Grinch made a special appearance.
While there, go for a horse-drawn wagon ride and enjoy the exhibits at the
Gregg House Museum.
For more Holly Days information, refer to your current Park District
Activities Brochure or call the Park District at (630) 963-5252. You can
also visit their website www.wpd4fun.org
Veteran's Day
November 11
Local Veterans groups and
the Westmont Park District
coordinate the annual
Veteran's Day Ceremony at
Ty Warner Park. The
ceremony begins at 11 a.m.
The Village encourages the
entire community to attend this
event in honor of our veterans.
For further information,
contact the Westmont Park
District at (630) 963-5252.
Free Yard
Waste Collection
in November
During the month of
November, residents
can put out up to two
kraft paper bags of
soft yard waste, including
grass clippings and
leaves, each week free
of charge. Yard waste
is picked up with your
regular garbage.
Sunday
Monday
Wednesday
Tuesday
Village Board
meeting schedules.
Change your smoke
detector batteries
Admin/Finance
Committee
4
Economic
Development
Committee
Policy & Planning
5
VETERANS DAY
Veteran’s Day
Ceremony
Friday
Saturday
Staring at the Stars
2
3
9
10
16
17
1
ELECTION DAY
Maercker 60
Village Board
Daylight Saving
Time Ends
Thursday
6
Public Works
Committee
Park Board
Electronics
Recycling
Ty Warner Park
Westmont Special
Events Board
7
Planning & Zoning
Commission
8
Village Board
Ty Warner Park
11
12
Village Board
Holly Days
Craft Bazaar
18
14
19
Resumes Friday AM
26
20
27
Holly Days
Frosty and Friends
Parade & Tree
Lighting Ceremony
Holly Days
Family 5K Run/Walk
Downtown Westmont
Downtown Westmont
21
Chamber Board
25
15
THANKSGIVING
Fire/Police Comm.
Library Board
CUSD 201
Maercker 60
Public Information
Committee
Park District
Community Center
13
22
Village Offices
Closed
23
24
Village Board
28
29
30
2012
November
Holly Days
Westmont Holly Days is an award-winning festival featuring
more than a month of activities during the holiday season.
Some of the Holly Days events include Santa's Workshop,
wagon rides through the park, special breakfast and
lunchtime activities with Santa and his friends, a trip on
the Polar Express, a Family 5K Run/Walk, ice skating
and much more.
You can find more Holly Days details in your
Winter Park District Activities Brochure.
For more information, contact the Park District
at (630) 963-5252 or visit their website at:
Westmont
Community
Blood Drive
Westmont Fire Dept.
December 20
Possibly the greatest gift you can
give during the holiday season is
the gift of life. Remember to give
blood on Thursday, Dec. 20
at the Fire Department
Headquarters at 6015 S. Cass
Avenue. For more information,
contact the Fire Department at
(630) 981-6400.
www.wpd4fun.org
The Westmont
Auto Mile is the
exclusive sponsor
of the Holly
Days Frosty &
Friends Parade
and Tree Lighting
Ceremony!
PROGRESSIVE VILLAGE
PERFORMANCE NETWORK
HOLLY DAYS LIVE
RADIO SHOW
For the past couple of years, PVPN has produced
a live radio-style theater presentation as part of the
Holly Days festivities. Past programs have included
"A Christmas Carol" and "Miracle of 34th Street".
Look for details regarding their 2012 performances
in the Park District Activity Brochure.
KEEP THE
WREATH RED
Each holiday season, fire tragedy
strikes. The Westmont Fire
Department warns citizens to be
proactive in their approach
to fire safety to ensure a
safe and happy holiday.
The "Keep the Wreath Red"
Program serves as a reminder
to local residents to practice fire
safety in the home. For each fire
during the month of December,
the Westmont Fire Dept. will
remove one light from its red bulb
wreath. If our community can
"Keep the Wreath Red", then we
know that everyone is safe.
Sunday
Monday
Wednesday
Tuesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Polar Express
meeting schedules.
BNSF Train Ride
Santa’s Workshop,
Hayrides & Museum
Open House
Park Dist. Sr. Cntr.
Village Board
Economic
Development
Committee
Code Enforcement
Committees
2
3
HANUKKAH
4
Maercker 60
Begins
Westmont Special
Events Board
Breakfast with Santa,
Santa’s Workshop,
Hayrides & Museum
Open House
Park Dist. Senior Center
5
Planning & Zoning
Commission
Public Works
Committee
1
6
Village Board
7
Electronics
Recycling Program
Ty Warner Park
Park Board
8
Lunch with Santa,
Santa’s Workshop,
Hayrides & Museum
Open House
Park Dist. Senior Center
9
10
Village Board
17
CHRISTMAS EVE
23
30
12
Fire/Police Comm.
Library Board
CUSD 201
Building/Zoning
Committee
16
11
24
NEW YEAR’S EVE
31
Resumes Wednesday
25
14
15
First Day Of Winter
Community
Blood Drive
Fire Dept. HQ
18
CHRISTMAS DAY
13
19
20
21
22
27
28
29
KWANZAA Begins
Chamber Board
26
2012
December
Westmont Centre
Westmont Centre is located
at One South Cass Avenue in
downtown Westmont and provides
offices for the Westmont Chamber
of Commerce, Westmont Special
Events Corporation (WSEC), and
our State elected officials.
The Westmont Chamber of
Commerce & Tourism Bureau
and the Westmont Special Events
Corporation (WSEC) have offices
on the first floor of Westmont Centre.
The Chamber office serves as the
headquarters The WSEC office,
which is the headquarters for the
Taste of Westmont and Cruisin'
Nights, also houses the Muddy
Waters Historical Exhibit, which is
typically open Tuesdays, Wednesdays
and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The offices for State Senator Kirk
Dillard and State Representative
Patricia Bellock are located on the
second floor of Westmont Centre.
Prompt removal of snow is important.
The first priority of our Street
Division is to keep all main streets
open for emergency vehicles and
residential use. Once this has
been accomplished, then residential
streets are plowed, followed by
dead-end streets and cul-de-sacs.
Finally, alleys are plowed.
CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: The
2011 Taste of Westmont theme was
"Dancing in the Streets". Westmont
Centre serves as the base of
operations for the Holly Days Frosty
& Friends Parade and Tree Lighting
Ceremony. The Chamber Office is
located in Westmont Centre and is
open Monday through Friday.
Chamber of Commerce
Executive Director - Larry Forssberg
Suite 101 · (630) 960-5553
Westmont Special Events
Office Manager - Kristine Turano
Suite 102 · (630) 829-WEST / 9378
State Senator
Kirk Dillard
Suite 201 · (630) 969-0990
State Representative
Patricia Bellock
Suite 205 · (630) 852-8633
Snow
Removal
Muddy Waters Historical Exhibit
The Godfather of the Blues lived in Westmont from 1973 until he passed in 1983.
"Wherever he went all over the world, he was proud to tell people that he was from
Westmont," says Muddy's former manager Scott Cameron. "He loved this town." In
honor of the legendary blues artist, the Westmont Special Events Corporation and the
Westmont Historical Society has created a unique, one-of-a-kind exhibit at Westmont
Centre. The exhibit features rare photos, classic posters, album covers, wardrobe,
and even one of Muddy's Grammy Awards. The museum is typically open to the
public Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more
information, contact the WSEC at (630) 829-WEST / 9378. You can also visit the
exhibit's website at:
www.MuddyWatersExhibit.com
After an accumulation of two or more
inches of snow, parking is prohibited
on any street for a period of eight
hours after the snow has stopped
falling. If snow removal is still
needed after the eight hour period,
parking is prohibited until operations
are completed.
We ask all residents to help in the
effort and not clear their driveways
by returning snow to the street. Our
objective is to maintain a safe and
snow-free road system. For more
info, contact the Public Works Dept.
at (630) 981-6270.
Christmas Tree
Pick-Up
Christmas Trees are picked up
during the first two full weeks of
the new year. Trees should be put
out along with your other refuse
on your regular garbage pick-up
day. Trees left at the curb or alley
after the first two full weeks of the
month will be considered litter and
is subject to penalties. For more
info, contact Waste Management
at 1-800-796-9696.
Sunday
Monday
Wednesday
Tuesday
meeting schedules.
Village Board
NEW YEAR’S DAY
Resumes Wednesday
1
Public Works
Committee
Admin/Finance
Committee
6
7
Economic
Development
Committee
14
MARTIN LUTHER
KING, JR. DAY
Saturday
2
Planning & Zoning
Commission
3
4
5
10
11
12
Park Board
9
Fire/Police Comm.
13
Friday
Village Board
Westmont Special
Events Board
8
Thursday
Village Board
15
16
17
18
19
25
26
Chamber Board
CUSD 201
Village Board
20
27
21
22
23
24
28
29
30
31
2013
January
Westmont
Public Library
Westmont Public Library provides
the community with keys to lifelong
learning. Stimulate your imagination
and satisfy your curiosity with more
than 110,000 books, ebooks, CDs,
audiobooks, DVDs, plus many
programs and special events.
Enhance early literacy with storytimes,
play groups, literacy kits, and our
entertaining Children’s Reading
Garden. The annual Summer Read
Program encourages children, teens
and adults to read all summer long!
Engaged in technology through
our digital collections of books,
audiobooks, subscription services,
wifi, computer lab and classes, and
more.
Find out what is happening by
reading the "The Explorer", our
quarterly newsletter delivered to all
Village of Westmont residents, or by
visiting the library’s website at www.
westmontlibrary.org.
Volunteer opportunities abound at the
Library from delivery to homebound
residents, helping with storytimes, or
processing new items. Contact the
Library for more information.
The Big
Read
Sign-up Begins
February
For the past several years, the Westmont Public Library has participated
in The Big Read. The Big Read is a program in which area libraries read
the same book and take an in-depth look at the literature and its meaning.
The program typically kicks off near the beginning of the year. The Big
Read 2012 will feature the book THE PARIS WIFE by Paula McLain.
Sign-up begins in February and there will be special events in which
you can meet the author in May. Big Read information can be found at
www.thebigread.org. Sign up today and start reading!
To find out more about what's happening at the
Westmont Public Library, visit their website
www.WestmontLibrary.org
Friends of
the Library
Friends of the Library is a group
of volunteers who support the
Library through fundraising
events and special programs.
For more information regarding
the Friends of the Library, call
(630) 969-5625 and leave a
message for President Eva
Rosol. This year's Annual Meeting
of the Friends is February 7th.
Library Info
Monday-Thursday: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday-Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Phone: (630) 969-5625
The Westmont Public Library
is closed for following holidays:
Easter Sunday, Memorial Day Eve,
Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor
Day Eve, Labor Day, Thanksgiving
Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas
Day, News Year's Eve, and New
Year's Day.
Important Info
The Power Is Out
Should I Call 9-1-1?
Tornado
Information
Westmont
Senior Center
Senior Help
Programs
The Westmont Police and Fire
Departments would like to remind
residents that they have no control
over power outages. ComEd is
normally aware of power losses
when they occur and does everything
possible to bring power back as soon
as possible. During power outages,
the Police and Fire Departments
receive numerous calls of inquiry, but
they do not have any answers since
they don't control the power. If you
need to contact someone regarding a
power outage, call ComEd at 1-800334-7661.
There is no such thing as "tornado
season" - Tornados can occur any
time of year. Tornados are one of the
most furious and destructive forces
of nature. By learning a few simple
facts, you can keep disaster from
catching you unprepared.
The Westmont Senior Center is
located at 55 E. Richmond Street
and shared the building with the
Westmont Park District Administrative
Offices. The entrance to the Senior
Center is on the west side of the
building off of Linden. The Senior
Center is open weekdays from
8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. The Center
has much to offer including a lounge
with TV & stereo, blood pressure
machine, tables for card playing,
games, handicrafts, and more. Coffee
is always brewing.
The Senior Home Maintenance
Program is available to residents 60
and over who are in need of minor
home repairs and maintenance work
at reasonable rates. Westmont
seniors are eligible for a free home
assessment of safety and repair
needs.
The Police & Fire Departments also
receive phone calls from residents
when the tornado siren activates.
If the siren sounds, that means a
TORNADO HAS BEEN SIGHTED IN
THE AREA. Seek shelter immediately!
Stay tuned to your radio and television
to find out when the threat of severe
weather is over. By calling the Police
and Fire Dept. with calls of inquiry, you
may be preventing a real emergency
call from getting through.
Of course, if a power outage or
severe weather has created an
emergency situation of which
you are aware, then call 9-1-1
immediately.
BEFORE
When skies look threatening, listen
to the radio. The National Weather
Service is usually able to give
adequate warning of violent weather
conditions. Be ready to take cover.
DURING
Continue to listen to the radio. A
Tornado WATCH means tornados
may be expected to develop.
A Tornado WARNING means a
tornado has actually been sighted.
Take cover in the basement. If there
is no basement, take cover in a small,
interior room without windows.
AFTER
Closely inspect your property for
damage. Report gas leaks or
electrical damage immediately. Notify
relatives of your safety. Limit phone
calls to one minute to ensure not tying
up the phone lines.
Lunch is served daily, but you must
call (630) 620-0804 x: 318 to make
a reservation 24 hours in advance.
The Center also provides info on
upcoming Senior Trips. Parking is
located on either side of the building.
For more info, call (630) 969-8080.
Community Chore Days is
a program that offers free help
to seniors on limited incomes
who need assistance with seasonal
projects such as yard work. For
more info, call (630) 620-9794.
Building/Zoning Variances
If a resident or builder wants to file for a building/zoning variance, they
must do the following: contact the Economic Development Department
regarding the variance, fill out a variance application request (which
costs $250 or $500 depending on the zoning district), and then make
a presentation regarding the variance to the Planning & Zoning
Commission. The Planning & Zoning Commission is an advisory
body that makes recommendations to the Village Board regarding
variances. Ultimately, the Village Board is responsible for granting all
building and zoning variances. Also, building permits are required for
nearly all types of construction including home additions, garages,
air-conditioning units, fences, decks, sheds, driveways, re-roofing,
electrical alterations, and plumbing changes. Inspections are made
to ensure proper construction and installation. For more information,
call the Economic Development Department at (630) 981-6250.
Code Enforcement
The Village Code Enforcement Officer is responsible for identifying and
responding to code violations in the community. Many of the issues
addressed by our Code Enforcement Officer relate to nuisances. Some
of the common complaints received include issues regarding trash (both
residential and commercial), placing of private property in the public
right of way, weeds, building without permits, building permit expiration,
abandoned vehicles, health and safety issues, sign ordinance violations
(both commercial and residential), brush pickup program violations, fence
violations, and other property maintenance issues. Code enforcement
concerns should be directed to the Economic Development Department
at (630) 981-6250. At that time, a service request is made and forwarded
to the Code Enforcement Officer who will then make arrangements to
investigate the complaint. Calls regarding code enforcement can be
made anonymously.
Mosquito Abatement
The Village contracts the services of Clarke Environmental Management
to help control mosquito nuisance. The objectives of the program are to
reduce the potential of mosquito-borne disease transmission and provide a
comfortable and healthy atmosphere for residents. Environmentally sensitive
and effective mosquito control is accomplished through larval site and adult
mosquito monitoring, biological control (such as the utilization of specific fish
species), and the careful use of Federal E.P.A. pesticides. Residents are
encouraged to report standing water that could develop larvae and excessive
mosquito annoyance conditions.
To report a mosquito problem, call the Clarke Hotline at
1-800-942-2555. Additional information can be found on their
website at www.clarke.com.
Sewer Bills
The Village of Westmont is served by two sanitary districts: Westmont
residents east of Cass Avenue are served by the Flagg Creek Water
Reclamation (formerly Hinsdale Sanitary District); Residents west of Cass
are served by the Downers Grove Sanitary District.
The Downers Grove Sanitary District has a gray drop box for residents to
make their sewer bill payments. The drop box is located near the Commuter
Train Station. Flagg Creek also has a drop box at their office location.
Bills can also be paid by mailing them directly to the appropriate sanitary
district office.
Flagg Creek Water
Reclamation District
7001 Frontage Road
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
(630) 323-3299
Downers Grove
Sanitary District
2710 Curtiss St.
P.O. Box 1412
DG, IL 60515-0703
(630) 969-0664
Westmont Business
Chamber of
Commerce &
Tourism Bureau
The Westmont Chamber of
Commerce and Tourism Bureau is
a volunteer organization comprised
of business and professional people
dedicated to improving the economic
environment of Westmont. By
fostering a partnership between the
Chamber and local businesses, the
entire community enjoys an improved
quality of life. The Chamber helps
promote member businesses as well
as participates in a number of special
events throughout the year.
The Chamber is located at Westmont
Centre, One S. Cass Avenue.
the Chamber at (630) 960-5553,
or visit the Chamber website at
www.westmontchamber.com
Westmont
Chamber
Business
Directory
The following pages of the Village Calendar and Information Directory feature listings
and contact information of Chamber member businesses. The Chamber of Commerce
and Village of Westmont encourage residents to support our local business community.
Please keep this directory near your phone throughout the year for a convenient
reference of the many local businesses that serve our community. The
Westmont Business Directory is just one of the many ways in which the
Village of Westmont and Chamber of Commerce work together to support and
promote Westmont businesses.
Westmont
Economic
Development
Committee
The Community Development
Department is located in the
Village Hall at 31 W. Quincy. The
various divisions of the Community
Development Department work
together cooperatively to provide
the best possible service for our
businesses, new developers, and
residents who are considering
construction projects and variance
requests.
To assist developers, builders
and community investors with
the creation of potential business
projects in the community, the
Village of Westmont has created
the Economic Development
Committee. The EDC serves as
an advisory group to the Village
Board. The group typically meets
on the first Wednesday of each
month at Westmont Centre.
For more information
regarding the Village of
Westmont Community
Development Department
and the EDC, contact
Shannon Malik
at (630) 981-6250.
Schools
Six individual public school districts serve the students of Westmont.
The six districts are comprised of three elementary school districts
(Districts 58, 60, and 61), two high school districts (Districts 86
and 99), and one community unit school district (District 201).
Each district has its own school board of elected officials.
MAERCKER
DISTRICT 60
School District 60, also known as
the Maercker School District, serves
K-8th grade students. District 60
serves Westmont grade school
students living south of 55th Street,
north of 67th Street, and east of
Williams Street.
Miller
Mustangs
COMMUNITY UNIT
SCHOOL Dist. 201
Westmont
High School
Sentinels
M
anning
eteors
Administrative Office
Holmes School,
5800 S. Holmes, Clarendon Hills
(630) 515-4840
Website - www.maercker.org
Supt. - Dr. Catherine Berning
Holmes Elementary
5800 S. Holmes, Clarendon Hills
(630) 515-4810
Principal - Dominic Sepich
Westview Hills
Middle School
630 W. 65 St., Willowbrook
(630) 515-4830
Principal - Sean Nugent
th
Manning School
200 N. Linden Avenue
(630) 468-8000
Website - www.cusd201.org
District Superintendent
Kevin Carey
Westmont Junior High
944 N. Oakwood Drive
(630) 468-8200
Principal - Ronald Fiala
CUSD 201 School Board President
Marie Charlton and Police Chief Tom
Mulhearn attend the annual Westmont
Community Awards Banquet.
909 N. Oakwood Drive
(630) 468-8100
Principal - Steven Carr
Manning Elementary
Maercker Elementary
5827 S. Cass Ave., (630) 515-4820
Principal - Brenda Babinec
Community Unit School District 201
is a K-12 school district. District 201
serves the majority of Westmont
students living north of 55th Street
except for a small area north of
Maple Avenue and west of Williams
Street. All District 201 Schools are
located within Westmont.
Maercker &
Westview Hills
WILDCATS
200 N. Linden Avenue
(630) 468-8050
Principal - Kristin Krestel
Westmont Jr. High
Panthers
Miller Elementary
125 W. Traube Avenue
(630) 468-8300
Principal - Kelly Baas
ELEMENTARY DISTRICT 58
Elementary School District 58 serves K-8th grade students. District 58
serves the majority of Westmont grade school students living west of
Williams Street except for the area bounded by Burlington Avenue,
Cumnor Road, and Maple Avenue. All schools are in Downers Grove.
1860 63rd Street, Downers Grove
(630) 719-5800
Website - www.dg58.org
E-mail - [email protected]
Paul Zaander
Herrick Middle School
4435 Middaugh, (630) 719-5810
Principal - Jason Lynde
O'Neill Middle School
635 59th St., (630) 719-5815
Principal - Matt Durbala
El Sierra Elementary
6835 Fairmount, (630) 719-5825
Principal - Lucille Carney
Fairmont Elementary
6036 Blodgett, (630) 719-5830
Principal - Anthony Coglianese
Kingsley Elementary
6509 Powell, (630) 719-5850
Principal - Chuck Purdom
Lester Elementary
236 Indianapolis, (630) 719-5855
Principal - Carin Novak
ELEMENTARY DISTRICT 61
HIGH SCHOOL
DISTRICT 86
HIGH SCHOOL
DISTRICT 99
Hinsdale Central
Community High School
Dist. 99 - North
High school students from Westmont
living south of 55th Street and east of
Cass Avenue attend District 86.
5500 S. Grant Streets, Hinsdale
(630) 655-6100
Website - www.hinsdale86.org
Dr. Nick Wahl
55th & Grant Streets, Hinsdale
(630) 570-8000
Principal - Michael McGrory
Hinsdale South
7401 S. Clarendon Hills Rd., Darien
(630) 468-4000
Principal - Brian Waterman
High school students from Westmont
living south of 55th Street and west
of Cass Avenue attend District 99.
6301 Springside Avenue, DG
(630) 795-7100
Website - www.csd99.org
Dr. Mark McDonald
4436 Main St., DG, (630) 795-8400
Principal - Scott Kasik
Community High School
Dist. 99 - South
1436 Norfolk, DG, (630) 795-8500
Principal - Stephan Bild
Grade school students from Westmont living south of 67th Street attend
District 61 schools. All District 61 schools are located in Darien.
Lace School, 7414 S. Cass Ave.
(630) 968-7505
Website - www.darien61.org
[email protected]
Robert M. Carlo
Mark DeLay K-2nd
6801 Wilmette Ave., Darien
(630) 852-0200
Principal - Lisa Lantvit
Lace School 3rd-5th
7414 S. Cass Ave., Darien
(630) 968-2589
Principal - Marty Casey
Eisenhower Jr. High
1410 75th Street, Darien
(630) 964-5200
Principal - Mike Fitzgerald
College of
DuPage - C.O.D
425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn
(630) 942-2800
Website - www.cod.edu
C.O.D. Westmont
650 Pasquinelli Drive, Westmont
(630) 942-4800
Holy Trinity
School
108 S. Linden St., Westmont
(630) 971-0184
Principal - Nicole Noverini
Clerk's Office
The Village Clerk's Office
is responsible for the intake
of all monies regarding
business with the Village
of Westmont. The Clerk's
Office collects fees for water
bills, garage sale permits,
refuse stickers, yard waste
stickers, and business
licenses. The Clerk's Office
is also a location for voter
registration. More Clerk's
Office-related information
is included in this directory
under the Important
Information pages.
After-hour bill payments can
be dropped off in the yellow
after-hours drop box located
near the entrance of the
Commuter Train Station on
west Quincy Street.
All after-hour payments
are processed the next
business day.
All Clerk's Office purchases
including various licenses,
refuse & yard waste
stickers, and cab coupons
can also be made by mail.
Contact the Clerk's Office at
(630) 981-6220 for details.
Westmont
Clerk's Office
Office
Hours
Village Hall
31 W. Quincy Street
Monday-Thursday
7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Westmont, IL 60559
Phone:
(630) 981-6220
E-mail: clerks@
westmont.il.gov
Friday
7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The Clerk's Office
is closed on Villageobserved holidays.
Village of Westmont
Clerk's Office Programs
WATER BILL DIRECT DEBIT
The Clerk's Office offers direct debiting from your
checking and savings account for payment of
your water bills.
SENIOR DISCOUNT
FOR RECYCLING &
WASTE HAULING SERVICE
Westmont seniors age 65 and over are entitled to a
25% discount on their residential garbage bill.
To qualify, persons must be a resident of the
property applying for the discount.
Applications for these programs can be picked
up at the Clerk's Office in the Village Hall,
31 W. Quincy Street. For more information,
call the Village of Westmont Clerk's Office
at (630) 981-6220.
Village of Westmont
Water Rates
Clerk's Office On-Line
The Village Clerk's Office has information posted
on the Village Website that may be able to answer
some of your questions. Topics range from
commuter parking permits, dog licenses, on-line
bill payment and more can be found on the Village
Website under the Departments button - go to:
www.westmont.il.gov
The Village of Westmont bills for water every
other month. In the past 17 years, the Village
of Westmont has only raised water rates once.
However, the City of Chicago, which supplies
water to the DuPage Water Commission, is
planning rate increases over the next few years
and these changes may affect local water rates.
For additional information, please contact the
Clerk’s Office at (630) 981-6220.
Village Directory
Emergency Phone Numbers
9-1-1
Police, Fire, Ambulance.....................................
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital..............(630) 275-5900
Hinsdale Hospital........................................(630) 856-9000
Crisis Intervention Hotline...........................(630) 627-1700
Poison Control Center.................................(800) 942-5969
Westmont Post Office
5707 S. Cass Avenue
Phone: (630) 968-0855
Village Board of Elected Officials
Village of Westmont
Village Hall: 31 W. Quincy Street
Phone: (630) 981-6200
Website: www.westmont.il.gov
Administration Department
Westmont Village Hall, 31 W. Quincy Street
Phone: (630) 981-6210
E-mail: [email protected]
Office of the Village Clerk
Phone: (630) 981-6220
Mayor - William Rahn.....................(630) 981-6201
Clerk - Virginia Szymski................(630) 981-6208
Trustee - Ellen Emery...................(630) 981-6205
Trustee - Lee Fleming....................(630) 981-6202
Trustee - Patricia Klebenow.........(630) 981-6204
Trustee - Steve Nero......................(630) 981-6209
Trustee - Robert Scott...................(630) 981-6206
Trustee - Susann Senicka.............(630) 981-6207
Finance Department
Phone: (630) 981-6230
E-mail addresses for elected officials consist of the first
letter of the first name, the complete spelling of the last
name, and @westmont.il.gov
Public Works Department
328 S. Wilmette Avenue
Phone: (630) 981-6270
Community Development Department
Phone: (630) 981-6250
Westmont Police Department
Police Headquarters, 500 N. Cass Avenue
Phone: (630) 981-6300
Westmont Fire Department
Fire Headquarters, 6015 S. Cass Avenue
Phone: (630) 981-6400
Westmont Chamber of Commerce
Westmont Centre, One South Cass, Suite 101
Phone: (630) 960-5553 • Fax: (630) 960-5554
Website: www.westmontchamber.com
Westmont Historical Society
Gregg House Museum, 117 S. Linden Ave.
Phone: (630) 960-3392
Westmont Public Library
428 N. Cass Avenue
Phone: (630) 969-5625
Website: www.westmontlibrary.org
Westmont Special Events Corporation
Westmont Centre, One South Cass, Suite 102
Phone: (630) 829-9378 / WEST
Website: www.westmontevents.com
Westmont Community Center/Rec Office
75 E. Richmond Street....................(630) 963-5252
Website: www.wpd4fun.org
Westmont Fitness Club
424 Plaza Drive...........................(630) 789-2673
Twin Lakes Golf Course
400 W. 59th Street.....................(630) 852-7167
Twin Lakes Learning Center
240 W. 59th Street...................(630) 963-7538
Westmont Senior Center
55 E. Richmond Street..........(630) 969-8080
55 E. Richmond Street........(630) 969-8080
County & State Directory
DuPage County Government
Illinois State Government
DuPage County Website......................www.dupageco.org
DuPage County Administration/Switchboard.......407-6500
DuPage County Assessors Office........................407-5858
DuPage Election Commission/Voter Reg............407-5600
DuPage County Circuit Clerk Civil Div.................407-8700
DuPage County Circuit Clerk Criminal Traffic......407-8600
DuPage Economic Development/Planning...........407-6700
DuPage County Health Department....................682-7400
DuPage County Wildlife/Animal Control..............407-2800
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County.........933-7200
West Suburban Humane Society Shelter............960-9601
Downers Grove Township....................................719-6600
York Township......................................................620-2400
State of Illinois Website..............................www.illinois.gov
State of Illinois Information Operator............312-793-3500
State of Illinois Board of Elections................312-814-6440
Governor-Patrick Quinn.........217-782-6830; 312-814-2121
Comptroller-Judy B.Topinka.217-782-6000; 312-814-5913
Tres.-Dan Rutherford.............217-782-2211; 312-793-2222
Att. General-Lisa Madigan.....217-782-1090; 312-814-3000
Sec. of State-Jesse White......217-782-2201; 312-814-6165
Secretary of State Office...................................800-252-8980
Driver’s License Testing Facility - Lombard.........629-8305
State of Illinois Capital.................................217-782-2000
DuPage County Elected Officials
21 Senate District - Ron Sandack.....................792-0040
24th Senate District - Kirk Dillard......................969-0990
41st Senate District - Chris Nybo...................243-0800
41st Representative Dist. - Robert Biggins......941-1278
47th Representative Dist. - Patricia Bellock.....852-8633
82nd Representative Dist. - Jim Durkin......708-352-7700
County Board.......................................................407-6000
County Board Chair - Daniel Cronin
County Board Members from Dist. 3
John Curran, Brian Krajewski & Michael McMahon
County Board Members from Dist. 2
Brien Sheahan, Patrick O’Shea & Jeff Redick
Treasurer - Gwen Henry.....................................407-5900
Clerk - Gary King.................................................407-5500
Supt. Regional Office of Education
Dr. Darlene Ruscitti.............................................407-5800
Recorder - Fred Buckholz...................................407-5400
State’s Attorney - Robert Berlin......................407-8000
DuPage County Sheriff - John Zaruba.............407-2000
Village Office Hours
Clerk’s Office
Monday-Thursday, 7am-5pm
Community Development, Finance
and Administration Departments
Monday-Thursday, 8:30am-5pm
Public Works Department
Monday-Thursday, 6:30am-3pm
Friday Hours
Business Hours End One Hour Early
State Senators & Representatives
st
Federal Government
The White House Website................www.whitehouse.gov
U.S. Senate Website................................www.senate.gov
U.S. House of Rep. Website......................www.house.gov
Federal Government Website............................www.usa.gov
Social Security..............................................800-772-1213
I.R.S. Teletax Line.........................................800-829-4477
U.S. Senators & Representatives
13th Congressional Dist. Rep. - Judy Biggert..655-2052
6th Congressional Dist. Rep. - Peter Roskam..893-9670
Senator - Richard Durbin...........................312-353-4952
Senator - Mark Kirk....................................312-886-3506
Utilities & Services
ComEd Electric.............................................800-334-7661
Nicor Gas-Glen Ellyn Office.........................888-642-6748
DuPage Water Commission................................834-0100
AT&T Telephone.............................................800-244-4444
Comcast Cable Services..............................866-594-1234
J.U.L.I.E. (buried cables)..........................................811
Waste Management.....................................800-796-9696
Mosquito Abatement-Clarke Co...................630-894-2000
Flagg Creek Water Reclamation District..............323-3299
Downers Grove Sanitary District..........................969-0664
Transportation
BNSF/Metra-Westmont Train Depot....................968-1259
RTA-Rapid Transit Authority.................................836-7000
PACE Suburban Bus Service.......................847-364-7223
Local Media
Chicago Sun-Times......................................312-321-3000
Chicago Tribune.........................................800-TRIBUNE
CLTV...........................................................773-528-2311
Westmont Reporter Progress/Suburban Life.......368-1100
Other
Alcoholics Anonymous-Westmont (Dist. 42)...........887-8671
American Red Cross-Hillside.......................312-729-6100
DuPage Habitat for Humanity..............................510-3737
DuPage Pads......................................................682-3846
People’s Resource Center...................................682-5402
Village Hall
The Westmont Village Hall is located at
31 W. Quincy, just south of the BNSF railroad
tracks, one block west of Cass Avenue
in downtown Westmont. The Village Hall
provides offices for the Village Clerk, Finance
Department, Community Development
Department and Village Administration.
The Village Board Room, which is ADA
accessible, is located on the second floor.
Handicap parking and ramps are located
at the main entrance.
Westmont
Auto Mile
The Village of Westmont, Westmont Chamber of Commerce,
Westmont Park District and Westmont Special Events
Corporation have joined forces with area car dealerships to
create the Westmont Auto Mile. The goal of the group is to
collectively promote Westmont car dealerships as the premiere
car buying destination in the Chicagoland area. Additionally,
funds from the group help to sponsor various community events
including the 4th of July Fireworks, the Taste of Westmont,
Westmont Holly Days, Red-White & BBQ Fest, Race to the Flag
5K, Relay for Life, and more. The Village of Westmont wants to
encourage all residents to remember to SHOP WESTMONT.
When you buy a car in Westmont, not only do you support
a local business, but you also generate tax revenue for the
community as well as assist in continuation of Westmont's
wonderful community events.
The best selection
of new and used cars
in Chicagoland!
On Ogden Avenue
West of Route 83
Laurel Audi of Westmont - (866) 398-9536
Laurel BMW of Westmont - (630) 654-5400
McGrath Acura of Westmont - (630) 323-8200
McGrath Lexus of Westmont - (630) 323-5600
Mercedes-Benz of Westmont - (630) 654-8100
Oakbrook Scion in Westmont - (630) 789-9600
Oakbrook Toyota in Westmont - (630) 789-9600
Only the best!

Celebrating Over 90 Years of Progress

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