Village Will Pay to Restore Underground Parking at Fox Bay Building

Whitefish Bay village trustees grant $277,000 to refurbish 24 underground parking stalls in exchange for 20 surface stalls behind the building for public parking.

Nearly 400 Homeowners Will Be Billed for Sewer Lateral Fixes

Nearly all of the 386 sewer laterals inspected in the southern edge of the village will require repairs that will be assessed to the homeowner. Estimated costs are $2,000-$8,000 each.

Mandel Apartments Slated for February Groundbreaking

With the CDA's recommendation to create a TIF district, the developers have announced a construction schedule for the luxury apartment development.

Village Taxes Remain Flat for 2013

Trustees passed a budget that increases the tax levy by two-thirds of a percent, amounting to a $12 tax increase for the owner of a $400,000 home.

Whitefish Bay Saves $622,000 Through Insurance Modification

The village will save $347,000 this year and at least another $275,000 in 2014 by contracting directly with an insurance provider instead of through the state's Employee Trust Fund.

Bay's Water Tower Receives a Facelift

After six months of work, the water tower at Craig Counsell Park has received a new coat of paint and 'Whitefish Bay' lettering.

Doomsday Pamphlets Found in Little Free Libraries

Shortly after Whitefish Bay decided not to allow Little Free Libraries in front yards, a small book box in South Milwaukee has been filled with pamphlets warning about doomsday.

How Much Do School Administrators Make?

Local administrator salaries tend to be higher than other North Shore districts. Use our interactive database to see which school administrators are the highest and lowest paid throughout the state of Wisconsin.

Revamped Baseball Field Gets $150K in School District Funding

The district's $150,000 contribution will help the baseball boosters organization pay for a $250,000 artificial turf installation in the diamond's infield.

Village Budget Hearing Will Be Held Monday

A $400,000 home owner will pay $12 more in taxes this year, as the tax levy increases 0.66 percent.

Whitefish Bay Village Attorney Receives High Honors

Village Attorney Chris Jaekels has been named Municipal Lawyer of the Year by a national legal publication.

Storm Water Utility in the Works

The Whitefish Bay Village Board has hired a consultant to create a storm water utility that would charge fees to residents and tax-exempt organizations based on their impact to the village's storm water system.

Obama Carries Whitefish Bay

The majority of Whitefish Bay voters chose Obama, Tammy Baldwin, Dan Sebring and Jim Ott in Tuesday's election.

Gwen Moore is North Shore's New Congresswoman

The Democratic congresswoman will serve her fifth term in the House of Representatives with a decisive win over Republican Dan Sebring. It's her first term in a new district, covering Milwaukee's North Shore.

Baseball Field Design Approved By Village Board

The renovated Cahill Park baseball diamond would include two dugouts, permanent bleachers behind the backstop, artificial turf and a new scoreboard in right field.

Wisconsin Election Results 2012

Updates on the 2012 federal and state elections will be posted here throughout the day on Tuesday. You can also connect with us on Twitter at #PatchElections and in our live blog.

Live Blog Replay: November 2012 Wisconsin Election

Patch will have a team of editors and reporters in the community covering Tuesday's election in real-time in our live blog. Get updates now and join the conversation!

Whitefish Bay Professor Running Write-in Campaign Against Alberta Darling

The state senator of the 8th District, Darling survived contentious recall a year ago and her only challenge on Nov. 6 is Beth Lueck, a UW-Whitewater professor running a write-in campaign.

Dominican Fundraiser Signs Ordered Removed by Village

The signs are for an Oct. 31 mattress sale fundraiser, with proceeds supporting the athletic booster club. Some money also will be donated to women's shelters in the region.

Village Not Expecting Sandy-Related Problems

The Department of Public Works is not expecting anything out of the ordinary along Lake Michigan despite Tuesday's predicted high winds.

Almost 20 Percent of Whitefish Bay Residents Have Already Voted

Early voting continues through Friday, and there was a steady stream of voters at Village Hall on Monday.

School Taxes Drop With Increased State Aid

The Whitefish Bay School District was able to turn an anticipated tax increase into a slight tax decrease after receiving more state aid than expected.

Whitefish Bay Will Join UN Anniversary Celebrations

Village President Julie Siegel and the Boy Scout Troop 400 Honor Guard will raise the American and United Nations flags at Village Hall Sunday.

Early Voting Starts Monday in Whitefish Bay

Voters don't have to wait until Nov. 6 to vote for president — in Wisconsin, they can also vote from Oct. 22 through Nov. 2.

Fall Haul: Whitefish Bay Begins Leaf Pickup

Here is what you need to know for leaf pickup this year. The village is asking residents to remove sticks and branches from leaf piles and place them on the boulevard for chipping.

Database: How Much Did Your Neighbors Give to Obama, Romney?

Many more Whitefish Bay residents had offered financial support to President Barack Obama than GOP challenger Mitt Romney through Aug. 31, but Romney had collected more money.

Small Tax Increase in Village's Draft Budget

The first draft of the budget would increase taxes by less than 1 percent. Trustees will hash out the details over the course of several meetings.

Patch Is Collecting Questions for Obama and Romney During the Next Presidential Debate

If you have a question for the candidates, submit it in the comments section below and it could be asked during the televised Oct. 16 Town Hall Presidential Debate.

New Police Chief is Longtime Milwaukee Cop

With more than 30 years of law enforcement experience, Michael Young will start in Whitefish Bay on Nov. 12 with an annual salary of $96,000.

Celebrate National Coffee Day With a Free Cup

Get perked up for a free cup of coffee from Caribou Coffee at Bayshore Town Centre.

How Will the Mandel Apartment Development Impact Schools?

The Mandel Group expects 15 new students to enter the school district, but officials say it is hard to gauge enrollment changes without knowing who will rent the proposed units or buy the houses on the market.

$105M Sewer Plan Raises Concerns About Cahill Basin

The $11.5 million plan to route storm water flows from Cahill Park to the Milwaukee River is one part of a larger 15-year plan to protect the village for a 10-year storm, and with street ponding, a 100-year storm.

17 Percent of NSFD Budget Comes From Whitefish Bay

Whitefish Bay will pay 17.25 percent of the fire department budget shared amongst the seven North Shore communities, after approving a three-year agreement.

Little Free Libraries Pop Up in Whitefish Bay

The first give-a-book, take-a-book structure has come to Whitefish Bay, and now the village is torn with how it should regulate the emerging trend.

Pesticide Committee Would Bring Stakeholders to the Table

The Village Board hopes a potential committee will develop a pesticide policy that addresses each group's concerns.

Informational Meeting About the Village's 15-Year Capital Improvement Plan

Should the Village Assist in Funding Mandel's Apartment Development?

Residents raised concerns and questions with the village's plan to contribute $4.9 million to the development by creating a TIF district. Negotiations continue between the village and The Mandel Group.

Tammy Baldwin Takes National Spotlight at DNC

The Madison congresswoman said she will present a different side to Wisconsin than the one that has been described by fellow Wisconsin residents at last week's Republican National Convention.

Residents Turn Out in Force to Approve 3.7% Tax Levy Increase

Roughly 150 Whitefish Bay residents voted unanimously in favor of a school district budget that would increase taxes by a maximum of 3.7 percent compared to last year.

Former Whitefish Bay Administrator Hired in Waukesha

With 35 years of government experience, Ed Henschel was hired to manage the City of Waukesha with a salary of $140,000.