Tomorrow: Electronics Recycling Drive Thru At Public Works

Ready to get rid of old electronics that have started piling up? A free, residential electronics recycling drive thru event is tomorrow from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Public Works, 465 Elm Street. Pull up, pop your trunk, and we'll do the rest! Click here for a list of accepted items. We'll be there rain or shine.

Applications Open for 50/50 Parkway Tree Program

The Village will pay half the cost to plant a tree in your parkway and guarantee it for one year. Your tree will be balled in burlap, guaranteed for one year, and planted by the Public Works Department. Trees will be planted in the fall. Watch your tree next summer and, if you notice any problems, call us so we can have the tree examined before the guarantee expires. This program is for residential properties only. Click here to apply now before the August 31 deadline.

Stormwater Master Plan Now Open for Public Comment

In early 2020, the Village initiated a contract with an area consultant to developed a Village-wide Stormwater Master Plan. This plan is designed to analyze and model the Village’s storm sewer system to determine deficient areas and provide improvement recommendations. In all, there were 42 flood study areas that were identified where detailed drainage analyses was performed.

This plan has been submitted and reviewed by Village staff and is in its final draft form. As public input and resident interaction was a large part of the historical data collection, the Village is making the final draft available to residents for a 30 day public commenting period. During this time, residents are encouraged to review this report and provide any comments or questions to Village staff. Click here for the full report.

Public comments and questions can be emailed to the Engineering Department at engineering@deerfield.il.us. Comments will be accepted until July 26.

Farmers Market - Rain or Shine

We hope to see you at the Deerfield Farmers Market this Saturday. The market is a rain or shine event, so grab your umbrellas and make the most of your weekend! Our staff, volunteers and your favorite vendors will all be there to welcome you.

The Farmers Market is located on Park Avenue between Jewett Park Drive and Hazel Avenue on Saturday mornings, 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., through October 9.

Door-to-Door Solicitation Update

Now that Illinois is in Phase 5 of the Restore Illinois program, the Village is again issuing door-to-door commercial solicitation permits. All commercial solicitors are required to get a Village permit prior to going door-to-door. Along with the permit, they are required to carry a Village-issued badge that includes a photo, their name, their company and the expiration date of the license. Before engaging with any door-to-door sales person, ask to see their badge. The badge proves that the solicitor has paid their fee, has been informed of the Village’s door-to-door solicitation regulations and has passed a background check by the Police Department. The permit is good for two weeks. If you encounter a commercial solicitor without a badge, please call the Police Department non-emergency number at 847.945.8636.

Commercial solicitors are prohibited from entering any private property that has posted a “No Solicitors” sign. You can download a printable sign here. Although the Village issues door-to-door solicitation permits, it does not endorse any service or product.

Please note that these regulations apply only to commercial solicitors. Non-commercial solicitors, such as people asking for support for a charitable, political, religious or not-for-profit organization, are not required to register with the Village.

D-Tales Newsletter Available On-line

The July-August issue of D-Tales is available on-line now and will be mailed to homes next week. Click here to read it now.

This issue includes the annual water quality report, a message from Mayor Shapiro, information on Harvest Fest and more.