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815-694-2273, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
815-694-2273, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Clifton Fun Days
Registrations are due by this Friday, July 2, 2010, for both the parade and garage sales. Please contact Shannon James, 815-694-2255, for parade registrations, and to register your garage sale, please stop by Curves or contact Krista Meier, 815-694-2361. Visit the village website, www.cliftonillinois.com for registration forms and more information on the fun days, including a line-up of events for the two days (July 9th & 10th).
Sewer Project
The east side crew will continue on Wilson Drive to Fourth Avenue, then go back and work on Jensen Avenue and the unfinished portion of Wilson Drive. The west side crew will be running service hook-ups to property lines this week, then next week will be working on Lincoln Avenue west of Maple Street and putting in the pump station in Gerdes Park. Again, please watch for a stake with lime green ribbon to be placed in your yard indicating where the sewer hook-up will be placed at your property line.
Public Meeting Regarding Provena-St. Mary’s
A public meeting will be held Tuesday, July 6, 2010, at 6:00 p.m., prior to the regularly scheduled board meeting. The meeting, held at the village office located at 350 E. Fifth Avenue, will discuss the Special Use Permit pertaining to the Provena-St. Mary’s project (old hospital).
Planning Commission
The village is still looking to fill two openings on the village planning commission. If you or someone you know might be interested in serving the village in this capacity, please call the village office for more information.
Water Department
Well #4 should be online within the week and the water tower painting is complete. Remember to keep an eye out for water leaks or any unusual surface water. If you notice anything abnormal, please report it to the village office at (815) 694-2273. Your help is greatly appreciated. A water leak was repaired in the 200 block of east Third Avenue on Monday.
Golf Carts
Golf cart drivers need to obey the rules of the road, including stopping at “stop” signs.
Mosquito Spraying
The village will spray for mosquitoes prior to Clifton Fun Days on either Wednesday, July 7th, or Thursday, July 8th, weather will determine.
Village E-Newsletter / Village Communication
If you would like to receive the village newsletter by email, please visit the village website at www.cliftonillinois.com, the sign-up link is at the bottom of the first page.
Mayor’s Comments
Please drive carefully and watch for children - especially around park areas, and be sure to observe posted speed limits.
Meetings / Dates
Provena Public Meeting Tuesday, July 6th 6:00 p.m.
Village Board Meeting Tuesday, July 6th 7:30 p.m.
June 29, 2010 Bob Frooninckx, Mayor
