7th Ward Newsletter: Special Community Meeting and more...

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Greetings!

Special Community Meeting, October 25

Mark your calendars for a 7th Ward community meeting on Tuesday, October 25, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave., in the Parasol Meeting Room on the 4th Floor.

Please join me for a special community meeting to learn about a request for a roadway easement across Metropolitan Water Reclamation District land to the north of Isabella Street and between the CTA tracks and the golf course. This property is under lease to the City of Evanston, and Evanston is being asked to consent to the easement.  

The easement is being sought by the Keefe Family Trust, which owns a piece of landlocked property just to the north, in Wilmette. The proposed easement area is a wooded parcel, very wet, with many mature, moisture-loving shade trees. The roadway would remove a number of these trees, and others are likely to be damaged by the construction of the road. The Keefe family has engaged an ecological consulting firm to develop a restoration plan to improve the ecological integrity of the site and create a “nature park” to benefit the broader community.  

The consultants’ report and concept renderings of a suggested nature park are available here.

Mr. Keefe will attend the October 25 meeting to present his proposal, and City staff will be there to discuss the City’s perspective and answer questions. Mr. Keefe will also be available to walk the site of the proposed easement with interested residents on Sunday, October 23, at 1 p.m. (Meet at the golf course on the north side of Isabella, east of the CTA tracks.)  

On October 25, our community meeting will begin with an update about Canal Shores Golf Course- the work now underway to develop an Ecological Plan for the property and the status of discussions about a redesign of the golf course.  


Citizens’ Greener Evanston Helps with Home Weatherization

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Citizens’ Greener Evanston can assist you in lowering your air-conditioning and heating costs. Find out how with a low-cost or free energy assessment and with information on Smart Meters and Peak Time Rebates. Whether you’re a homeowner, apartment building owner or nonprofit, there are cost-effective efficiency programs for you. Please go to http://greenerevanston.org/energy-efficiency or email buildings@greenerevanston.org to learn more.


Northwestern Football Schedule - Remaining Home Games

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       Game Date         Opponent                        Time

       Oct. 22               Indiana (Homecoming)      11 a.m.

       Nov. 5                Wisconsin                           TBD

       Nov. 26              Illinois                                 TBD

 


Fall Bulk Trash Pick-Up Schedule

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The City of Evanston offers FREE removal of up to six cubic yards of bulk garbage twice per year.All trash must be out by 7 a.m.; City crews will not return for late set outs. If crews are unable to complete routes on Friday, collection will continue on Saturday.

Residents with larger debris removal needs can call 311 or 847-448-4311 to request a special pick-up. This alternative involves a charge.

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Pedal Bright Bike Light Installation October 13

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Increase your bike's visibility at the City's 2016 Pedal Bright Bike Light Giveaway and Installation event on Thurs., Oct. 13, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Stop by The Weber Arch at Northwestern University or the Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center. The event is sponsored by NorthShore University HealthSystem, ETHS, and Downtown Evanston.

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Have You Taken Evanston's Parks Survey?

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Help the City determine priorities and needs for its outdoor parks, beaches and school playgrounds. All Evanston outdoor park facilities are being assessed on measures including cleanliness, safety, physical structures, appearance and functionality. Please complete the brief survey by Fri., Oct. 14

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