HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Christmas Day will be observed on Monday December 26, 2022.
New Year’s Day will be observed on Monday, January 2, 2023.
The Village Hall offices will be closed those days and the staff will be available for emergency services only.
Trash Collection Dates:
Monday December 19
Tuesday December 27
Tuesday January 3
Monday January 16 (returning to first, third and fifth Mondays)
COMING UP
The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on Monday, January 9, 2023 at 6:00 PM at Esch Hall.
The Board of Trustees will meet on Monday, January 9, 2023 following the ZBA meeting.
The Planning Commission will meet on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 6:00 PM at Esch Hall.
DEER MANAGEMENT UPDATE Please remember to return your signed permission form for the Deer Management program. More specific information will be distributed to all residents in mid-January. Please do not feed the deer in your yard.
SECURITY Contact the Village office (734-222-5209; bhvclerk@bartonhillsvillage.org) or Supt. Joe Hnatow (734-263-9378) if you will be away for the holidays and need the BHV Security patrol to keep an extra watch on your house. As Barton Hills Village does not have a police department, please call 911 in the event of a serious emergency.
HOLIDAY RECYCLING
- Boxboard (gift boxes) can be put in the green bin, but corrugated cardboard goes inside the salt shed.
- Giftwrap is recyclable if it is not metallic, but tissue paper, bubble wrap, Styrofoam, and plastic bags are not recyclable.
- Containers need to be empty and rinsed out with no food or liquid residue.
- Christmas trees can be placed near the road for pickup.
CLIMATE CORNER
December 2022 Climate Corner
Get-togethers
Holidays often involve get-togethers. Eco-tips: Consider low-impact gatherings like walking/hiking/looking for wildlife (very easy in BHV) and choose locations where carpooling or central locations can reduce travel footprints. Where possible, consider using compostable tableware and try to avoid single-use plastic (real dishes also work!).
Gifts
Many of you are trying to find unique gifts for family and friends. Eco-Tips: There are great local stores that offer sustainable products that might be of interest (see list of eco-friendly businesses). Ann Arbor also has a great selection of second-hand stores selling items, wrapping materials and craft materials. Why not give “experiences” such as theater tickets, game tickets, etc? Wrapping gifts can also take on a creative approach where scarves, reused bags, etc. can reduce paper waste.
Lighting
Many of us love to see homes with festive lights in this season. It is a nice break since our days are so short. Wildlife still benefits from “the natural night environment” (https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/darkskies/ ). Eco-Tips: Consider your electrical usage and incorporate LED lights as much as possible. Try to turn off your lights after a certain time each evening. Consider motion sensor lighting as a strategy to balance safety/security with helping out our animal friends.
Happy holidays from the Climate Resilience Subcommittee!
Warm holiday wishes from all the BHV staff:
Superintendent Joe (Sarah) Hnatow 175 Barton Shore Dr.
Assistant Superintendent Dave & Deputy Clerk Jan Esch 227 Barton Shore Dr.
Maintenance Crew: Derek Reeves and Cameron Griggs
Assistant Treasurer Laurie Carey
Administrative Assistants Traci Lloyd and Tiffani Roland
(all c/o Walter Esch Hall, 199 Barton Shore Dr)
