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Have a request? Use our

REPORT A CONCERN link

The Village of Westmont offers a convenient way to communicate 2018 GREEN speaker
concerns to Village staff right from our website. The REPORT A series at Westmont
CONCERN system allows users to enter and track requests on a variety of
subjects regarding Code Enforcement, Streets, Water, and more. Last year, Library
the Village of Westmont received over 2000 inquiries through the REPORT Last year’s GREEN Speaker
A CONCERN system, all of which were addressed by staff. Series hosted by the Westmont
“The Report A Concern link is an easy and useful tool for residents who Environmental Improvement
need to communicate to staff regarding a specific issue,” said Building Commission and the Westmont
Commissioner Jason Vitell. “It is also a good way to report non-emergency Library had a record turnout. “It was
issues after hours and on weekends.” great to see so many residents eager
The REPORT A CONCERN system is easy to use: to make their homes more eco-
friendly,” said Village Forester Jon
• Visit the village website at westmont .illinois .gov Yeater. “The more residents
• Click on the REPORT A CONCERN button on the left-hand side of who participate in this initiative,
the main page the greener Westmont will be.”
• Select the button corresponding to your area of concern Following is the 2018 speaker
(Code Enforcement, Streets, Water) series. All presentations will be held
• Click on the specific issue that pertains to you at the Westmont Public Library,
• First time users will be prompted to create an account with a password 428 N. Cass.
and username so that items can be tracked—citizens with an established
account will be asked to log in Winter seed sowing class
• Residents may also submit their request anonymously, however, staff is Wed., March 14, 2:30pm
not able to follow-up with anonymous complainants nor provide Learn how to sow seeds in winter
status updates and make two mini-greenhouses
• Residents will then be asked to submit additional information regarding in this hands-on class led by expert
the concern and click submit—an email confirmation will be sent to gardener Pat Miller. Materials will
registered account users be provided.

Once staff receives the request, they will channel the information to the Beautiful gardens
appropriate personnel to be addressed. Citizens who have a user account for pollinators
will be able to use a request tracking number to view updates. It should be Tue., April 24, 7pm
noted that non-anonymous requests are subject to FOIA disclosure. Learn how to support bees,
“Good communication is important to the Village of Westmont,” said pollinators, and other wildlife
Communications Director Larry McIntyre. “We encourage residents to let by including well-chosen native
us know when concerns need to be addressed so that we can better serve shrubs, perennials, and trees in your
our citizens.” landscape. Master Gardener and
2018 recycling and garbage author Beth Botts will provide tips
and ideas.
schedule is available
The Village of Westmont contracts with Energy efficiency ideas
Waste Management for recycling, waste Tue., May 8, 7pm
hauling, and brush pick-up services. The Learn how to save money and
updated collection schedule for 2018 is energy with the ComEd Energy
now available online at westmont .illinois .gov. Efficiency Program.
Please note that Waste Management
observes only six trash holidays each Registration for events will open
year: New Year's Day, Memorial on Feb. 15. Patrons may register in
Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, person, by phone, or online.
Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. If you have additional questions,
please contact Waste Management at wm .com or 800-796-9696.
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