Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Watering restrictions to be enforced through the spring and summer seasons.
All Village of Mokena residents are reminded that seasonal watering restrictions are now in effect and will remain in effect throughout the summer season. The Village of Mokena is currently operating under standard summer GREEN ZONE restrictions, which means that outdoor lawn watering is allowed on an odd/even basis from 7-11 a.m. and from 7-11 p.m. On odd-numbered days of the month, residents with odd-numbered addresses may water their lawns, and on even-numbered days of the month, residents with even-numbered addresses may water their lawns, Kirk Zoellner, assistant village administrator. "Special exemptions to the watering restrictions are allowed for residents establishing new lawns." To be eligible for the exemptions, however, …
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Mokena's Downtown Merchants Association is excited about the summer line-up for the second annual Farmers Market.
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Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Public Works Director Craig Heim retires after 37 years for the Village of Mokena.
A Mokena legend was honored April 11 by past mayors and trustees. Craig Heim, public works director for 37 years, officially retired. Known by the community as the tall guy with red hair, Heim started his career with the village in 1975, performing street maintenance, according to the website for the Village of Mokena. His commitment and dedication helped him to advance through the chief position in the public works department. He's most noted for facilitating the community's transition in 2002 to Lake Michigan water. Visit the Village website for more information on the Heim's farewell. Get news alerts and Facebook updates from these Lincoln-Way Patch sites:
Monday, April 15, 2013
If you love to plant wildflowers and enjoy beautifying the community, come out for the annual Clean-Up Day.
Mokena's annual Clean-Up Day brings together the community and nature. Plan to bring your gloves, rakes and enthusiasm and participate in the annual spring clean-up day, from 9 a.m. to noon throughout downtown Mokena. Mokena's Boy Scouts and members of VFW Post 725 will join in to clean up and plant wildflowers at various locations all over the Village. "We will clean up until about 12:00 noon, then head to Village Hall for a well-deserved hot dog cookout," said Kirk Zoellner, assistant village administrator. If your group is interested in participating, please contact Village Hall at (708) 479-3900 or just show up before 9 am on April 27. A sign-up sheet will be available. "Your participation is welcome and very much appreciated," said …
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
It was clear early in the evening that it was a Republican sweep for Frankfort Township officials.
Those who cast a ballot Tuesday gave incumbents for Frankfort Township a clear vote of confidence. Every office and the trustees were re-elected for another four-year term. The after-the-polls-close party at Jameson's Pub, 9545 W. St. Francis Road, where Republican incumbents gathered to watch the returns, got enthusiastic early. As each of the precincts came in, it was a clear victory for those who have been running the township for the past four years. The winners are: Kral, assessor, was the top vote-getter for Frankfort Township. He raked in a total of 5,546 compared to challenger George Perros, with 2,395. Carlson re-gained his position as highway commissioner with 5,022 votes compared to challenger Mike Benoit, who received 2,742 …
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
The results are in. Find out who will sit on the Mokena Board of Trustees, Mokena District 159 and Summit Hill District 161 boards of education, and Frankfort Township departments.
The elections are over. Now it's time to see who won and find out what they're planning. Here is the the list of links to stories covering some of the races that affect New Lenox. See below for the unofficial polling numbers from the Will County Clerk's website. Numbers include votes cast today, as well as absentee and early ballots. Results will not be made official until April 30. Readers might like: It's easy to keep up with Patch!
Sunday, March 31, 2013
The top two headlines in Mokena Patch this week featured updates on the Farmers Market and school district personnel at D161.
The Downtown Merchants Association announced plans for summertime activities along Front Street at the 2nd Annual Farmers Market. Downtown Merchants Announce Summer Line-Up Mokena's Downtown Merchants Association is excited about the summer line-up for the second annual Farmers Market. The Summit Hill School Dist. 161 Board of Education decision concerning next year's choice of superintendent stirred applause and dissatisfaction, depending on who you're talking to. D161 Board Renews Superintendent's Contract, Cuts It by $15K Summit Hill School District 161 board members renewed Supt. Barb Rains' contract, but they cut her salary by just more than 10 percent. Readers might like: Get news alerts and Facebook updates from these Patch sites:
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Mokena's Downtown Merchants Association is excited about the summer line-up for the second annual Farmers Market.
The Mokena Downtown Merchants Association updated Village trustees about their plans for this summer's farmers market. Association spokesperson Charlene Bergman told the Village Board on Monday that the second season of the farmers market was going to be bigger and better this year. Already more than 40 vendors, including civic groups, have signed on as regulars for booths at the Saturday farmers market. The season is set to begin on April 27 and ends Oct. 26. There will be plenty of fresh baked good, crafts and specialty items, filling spots along Front Street, said Bergman. In addition, the Downtown Merchants Association has booked a variety of acts set to appear on two stages. This year a main stage will feature some famed regional …
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Inspections are underway to detect possible leaks in the Lake Michigan water delivery system.
A survey is underway to detect possible leaks in the Lake Michigan water delivery system. Residents seeing unfamiliar trucks or cars stopped in the middle of Mokena’s streets have no reason to be alarm, said Kirk Zoellner, assistant village administrator. Contract staff from ME Simpson Co. are out and about conducting their annual leak survey of Mokena’s Lake Michigan water delivery system. Simpson personnel use high tech sonar equipment to detect even the smallest of leaks in the system, according to Zoellner. "Using data from their survey work, any leaks are quickly and efficiently repaired, helping protect Mokena customers’ investment in the system and assuring the continued uninterrupted delivery of pure Lake Michigan water to …
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
A broadband communications firm got the okay from Village trustees to lease the village water tower for five years.
A broadband communications firm got the okay form Village trustees to install transmitting equipment on the Village water tower. A five-year lease agreement was signed. Kirk Zoellner, assistant village administrator, said the five-year lease agreement with Cygnus Communications, 19635 97th Ave, will annually bring in $2,400 in rent, with payments increasing by 5 percent each successive year. "It's automatically renewable in five-year increments up to a total of 20 years." A year ago, Cygnus moved to town. The 10-year-old company has numerous similar agreements with municipalities from Mokena to Chebanse in Iroquois County, according to Joe Fratantoni, operations manager at Cygnus. "We deliver broadband service, using DSL or wireless" …
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