Greendale Year In Review: The Stories From 2021

GREENDALE, WI — From a new diner and the preservation of a Greendale original, to coyotes and new plans for Southridge, Greendale saw a lot in 2021. Here are some of the stories to take away from the year.

Greendale Teacher Looks Forward To Research Abroad In Greece
The journey continues abroad for this Greendale educator who was recently declared Wisconsin's Middle School Teacher of the Year.

Milk Can Diner Opens In Greendale
After months of delay and challenges, the opening of downtown Greendale's Milk Can Diner is "finally in sight!" the business posted on Facebook last week.

Little Women To Mark 1st Greendale Theatre Performance In 2 Years
After a two-year hiatus from performances, the cast has been announced and a course has been set for the return of Greendale Community Theatre.

Remembering Lily: 'She Found Beauty In Everything And Everyone'
Lily Limbert, 14, a Greendale student and resident, died Tuesday, a week after nearly drowning in Lake Michigan on June 21.

New Art Business 'Galleria Greendale' Now Open

The new business will launch Tuesday with its wide selection of art and accessories that are sourced mainly from Wisconsin artists, the Galleria Greendale website said. Work from more than 50 artists will be on display and available to buy, the website said.

Eric Look Band Plans 'Back The K-9' Concert In Greendale
The Eric Look Band will play its first full-scale concert since the beginning of the pandemic at its "Back The K-9" event.

Greendale Approves Big Proposal For Former Boston Store Site
The Greendale Village Board approved a re-development proposal on Tuesday that would bring hundreds of apartments and thousands of square feet of retail space to the former site of Boston Store near Southridge Mall, according to a news release from the village.

Greendale Mom Describes Kids' Experience With Racism In School
A Greendale mother recently told the Board of Education that Greendale High School students had directed racist language at her children.

This Year's Spirit Of Greendale Winner Looks Back On Village Past
Jim Birmingham is this year's winner of the Greendale Public Celebrations Committee Spirit of Greendale Award. The accolade seeks to honor people who encapsulate a passion for Greendale.

Greendale Largely Unaffected By Statewide School Enrollment Drops
A profound nationwide drop in public school enrollment could have lasting effects in Wisconsin, some of which could extend far beyond the pandemic.

10 Years Of Greendale's School Garden: Tours, Celebration Planned
Saturday marks a special occasion for the Greendale School District: The school garden will be one decade old.

Door-To-Door Candy Sale Leads To Battery, 3 Kids Arrested: Police
In a news release posted Monday, the Greendale Police Department recounted a day full of "repeated distraction" and unproductive interaction with a juvenile battery victim, male adult chaperone and family despite police attempts to locate suspects in their battery report.

Plans Move Forward For Starbucks Near Martin Luther High School

Plans are moving toward construction for the Starbucks proposed in front of Martin Luther High School.

Woman Cited For Public Urination On Village DPW Lawn

A woman was arrested last week for public urination after parking a car on the lawn of Greendale's Department of Public Works building, according to police logs.

Dog Locks Owner Out Of Car, 'Volunteer' Trail Work: GPD Logs
Greendale Police reported that a resident got locked out of their own car by their dog, a man with an axe in the woods was actually just doing trail work, several Greendale homes were egged recently.

Community Robotics Team Wins Runner Up At International Event
Greendale Community Robotics Team ALIEN won runner-up in an international competition for their product meant to help wheelchair users in difficult terrain, the team leader told Patch.

Stay A Night In A Historic Greendale Original Home: Now Renting
Looking to stay the night in a Wisconsin home that's rich with history?

The Apple Court House, an original Greendale home straight out of the Depression era, is finally available to rent after two years of restoration by the Greendale Historical Society, according to the latest issue of Greendale's Life in the Village magazine.

Southridge Mall Rent Income Was Down By Millions Due To Deferrals
Southridge Mall issued rent deferrals for its retailers that cut its expected rent income this year by millions of dollars, The Milwaukee Business Journal reported.

Person Pretending To Be U.S. Agent Calls Greendale Police
A robocall reached the Greendale Police Department last week claiming to be from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The caller said a package was intercepted and agents needed to speak about an investigation, according to a Facebook post from the department.