2010 Recycling Calendar

The 2010 Recycling Calendar and other recycling information is now available. The calendar is also available at the DPW offices, Greendale Village Hall, The Greendale Public Library and at the Greendale Safety Center. Click here to download (pdf)

Greendale Police Receives Grant for High Visibility Alcohol Enforcement Patrols

Greendale Police Chief Rob Dams announced on January 19, 2010 that the Greendale Police Department has received grant funding in the amount of $10,000 to participate in “High Visibility Alcohol Enforcement Patrols”.

This funding is being provided by the Wisconsin Bureau of Transportation Safety to the Milwaukee County Sheriffs Department, with funding to Greendale being a sub-grant from the Sheriffs Department based on multi-jurisdictional enforcement. The Greendale Police Department joined the Multi-Jurisdictional High Visibility Task Force in October of 2009.

In 2008, alcohol was listed as a contributing factor in 5.8% of all crashes in Wisconsin.

39.9% of all vehicle crash fatalities were alcohol related resulting in 234 deaths.
*2009 statistics not yet available

Chief Dams stated Greendale police officers will have a zero tolerance policy for impaired drivers and unrestrained occupants.

I Left My Heart on Broad Street Set for February 13

Image: I Left My Heart on Broad Street

I Left My Heart on Broad Street, a winter festival celebrating love and Valentine’s Day will be held on Saturday, February 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in historic downtown Greendale. Admission is free. The opportunity for fun and entertainment abound with live music, wedding vow renewals, “Sweet Heart” breakfast, lunch and dinner specials, horse drawn carriage rides, ice sculpting contest, chili cook-off contest, The Door County Sled Dogs and much more. Many of the businesses run special offers; have fun activities for shoppers and additional food vendors are on hand to add to the festivities. The event hosted by the Greendale Village Business Association. For more information visit www.discovergreendale.com