Two local families continued their tradition of service to the Homewood Fire Department as they marked promotions for firefighters at the Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday. In all, four firefighters and two public works employees took oaths of office at the meeting.
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Staff changes on the Homewood trustees’ agenda Tuesday
The Homewood Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday, Nov. 28, will be dominated by personnel moves. Six staff members will take the oath of office in new positions or as new employees. Larry Lipinski will be sworn in as a captain in the fire department. Jason Presnik will be sworn in[Read More…]
ComEd grant accelerates street light replacement in Homewood
The last of the LED lights in Homewood are expected to be installed by the end of the year thanks to a grant from Commonwealth Edison that provided funds to purchase new bulbs. The village board, at its Nov. 14 meeting, approved the purchase of the last 145 LED lights[Read More…]
Homewood taking steps to address home rule concerns
Homewood officials this week distributed an informational packet in an attempt to address the concerns some residents have voiced about home rule. The village is exploring the possibility of placing a home rule referendum on the March 20, 2018, consolidated election ballot. A home rule municipality has more direct control[Read More…]
Homewood officials to discuss possible home rule limitations at Tuesday board meeting
At an informational meeting about home rule on Thursday, Village Manager Jim Marino noted that officials are aware of the concerns residents have about the potential for increased property taxes. Home rule, if approved by voters, would give the village more power than it currently has to raise taxes and[Read More…]
Homewood meeting spells out home rule proposal
The first informational meeting on home rule for Homewood drew an estimated 80 people anxious to learn why trustees are proposing a change in the village government’s status. More than a dozen people asked questions during the meeting Nov. 9 at the Marie Irwin Community Center.
Homewood officials to host public meeting about home rule issue on Thursday
The Village of Homewood Board of Trustees will hold an informational meeting about home rule at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, at the Marie Irwin Center, 18120 Highland Ave. in Homewood. The village is proposing to put the question of home rule before voters in a March 2018 referendum. Illinois[Read More…]
Homewood gives beautification awards for outstanding appearance
The Village of Homewood and its Beautification Committee presented top honors to 10 homeowners for their outstanding efforts at gardening when officials presented the annual beautification awards on Oct. 17. The outstanding appearances of these 10 homes won Blue Ribbon status for their constant upkeep, beautiful floral designs and special[Read More…]
Landscaping and tree work win honors for two Homewood Public Works employees
Two Homewood Public Works staffers, Bryon Doerr and Jim Tresouthick, recently were honored for their landscaping and forestry work in the village and the region.
Homewood buys storm sewer cleaner
Homewood village board members approved the $165,440 purchase of a new storm sewer cleaner at their Oct. 10 meeting. The village bought the 2017 model Vactor Ramjet truck-mounted sewer jet cleaner from Standard Equipment Company through the National Joint Powers Alliance, a joint governmental purchasing program that allows municipalities to[Read More…]
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