Oswego Update October 12: Community survey, shred event, leaf collection reminder, Police & Fire open house and Love Purse drive

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Water source presentation

There will be another presentation on the new water source at the Committee of the Whole meeting at 6 p.m. on October 17 at Village Hall. Preliminary information was shared at the August 22 meeting. The Board continues to review and discuss future water rates as Lake Michigan water is on target to be connected in 2027.

For more information on the new water source, visit oswegoil.org/water.

Community survey

The Village is partnering with ETC Institute, one of the nation’s leading local government research firms, to mail a community survey to 500 random households. If you receive this survey, please complete it. The results will be used to improve existing programs and services and help determine long-range planning and decisions in our community.

Prepare for free leaf collection

The Village's free leaf collection will begin October 16 in Zones A & B, and October 23 in Zone C. Watch the video to learn more about the program and get tips on preparing your leaves.

Shred event this Saturday

Get rid of old documents at a free shred event this Saturday, October 14 from 9 a.m. until approximately 1 p.m. at the Village's Public Works facility.

Up to three large file boxes of papers are allowed per vehicle. Place boxes in your trunk to allow staff easy access to unload. Plan to arrive early since the event will end at 1 p.m. or when shredding trucks have reached capacity.

Hosted by the Oswego Police Department and First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO), the event takes place at the Village's Public Works facility, 100 Theodore Drive.

Costumes, clues and family time

Don't ghost this unique family Halloween event on Sunday, October 15 from noon to 2 p.m. Dress in costume, decorate your car and participate in the Village's Halloween Drive-Around Scavenger Hunt...presented by The Learning Experience

Register in advance for $20 per car, or $25 on the day of the event. All proceeds benefit the Kendall County Food Pantry.

Live demonstrations and tours

Meet police officers and firefighters on Saturday, October 21 at the Public Safety Open House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Connect with first responders and learn about safety while having fun. Event activities include a live fire demonstration, obstacle course and jail cell visits.

The event takes place at Oswego's Public Safety Campus, 3355 Woolley Road.

Help local women in need

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Help provide necessities to area women in need who are fleeing domestic violence or human trafficking through the Love Purse drive.

Drop off new purses filled with personal care items, toiletries and notes of encouragement at Village Hall and the Oswego Police Department through Tuesday, October 31.

The Love Purse drive is sponsored by Senator Linda Holmes. Village Hall is located at 100 Parkers Mill and the Police Department is located at 3355 Woolley Road. Learn more and view a list of suggested items and additional drop-off locations.

Upcoming dates

October 14 -- Free Fall Shred Event
October 15 -- Halloween Drive-Around Scavenger Hunt
Week of October 16 -- Leaf collection Zones A & B
October 17 -- Committee of the Whole & Village Board Meetings
October 21 -- Oswego Police & Fire Joint Open House
Week of October 23 -- Leaf collection Zone C
October 28 -- Trick or Treat Downtown Oswego, Downtown Business Association
October 29 -- FraidyCat Race, Oswego Area Chamber of Commerce
October 31 -- Village of Oswego Trick-or-Treating hours: 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
November 7 -- Committee of the Whole & Village Board Meetings
November 10 -- Veterans Day(observed) Village offices closed; garbage collection unaffected.

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