Author Archives: Tom Wolfe

Senior living community proposed for West Dundee

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Tom Wolfe

A site that has sat vacant in West Dundee for several years could soon be home to a senior living community. The Illinois-based Bright Oaks Group Inc. has proposed two buildings on nine acres along the west side of Route … Continue reading →

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Continental Properties – Springs at Canterfield

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Tom Wolfe

The Village of West Dundee’s Zoning and Planning Commission held an open public hearing on October 27, 2014 regarding the Continental Project. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted to deny changing the zoning for that parcel from the present B3 (Business) to R5 (Medium … Continue reading →

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How do I determine the ARC approved colors for my home?

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Tom Wolfe

Q:  How do I determine the ARC approved colors for my home? A:  When your home was built, a specific “Color Package” was assigned to your home. To determine which Color Package applies to your home there is a simply … Continue reading →

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Haeger/Estes and Village of West Dundee — Long Term Partnership

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Tom Wolfe

Craig Zachrich has come to realize that there are many people in West Dundee, including West Dundee Trustees and village Employees, who are “relatively” new to the area, do not know the history that the Haeger/Estes family shares with the Village. … Continue reading →

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10/27/14 – Updated plan for the Continental Development project

Posted on October 11, 2014 by Tom Wolfe

Please be advised that a preliminary plan for the Continental development has been submitted to the Village as of late last week. It is the Village’s expectation that the preliminary plan will be presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission … Continue reading →

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Tar Spot on Maple Trees

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Tom Wolfe

TAR SPOT ON MAPLE TREES Rhytisma acerinum and Rhytisma punctatum Tar Spot can be found throughout the natural range of maple trees, but is most common in the eastern part of the United States. Although Tar Spot has a minimal effect on … Continue reading →

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Village of West Dundee – General Maintenance Code Enforcement

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Tom Wolfe

For those of you that may not subscribe to the Village of West Dundee newsletter, the following information was posted today. General Maintenance Code Enforcement Please be advised that the Village Board has expressed a need to place an increased … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Please ask your children not to throw rocks into our ponds!

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Tom Wolfe

Reminder: Please ask your children not to throw rocks into our ponds! Now that summer is officially here, we need to remind our children not to throw rocks into the ponds at the Boncosky entrance. It has come to our … Continue reading →

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Requests for services such as sidewalk repair and burned out streetlights.

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Tom Wolfe

Requests for services such as sidewalk repair and burned out streetlights can be directed to the Public Works Department by calling (847) 551-3815 between the hours of 7:30 am and 4:00 pm, or by emailing publicworks@wdundee.org.  

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Village Projects Update – 5/12/14

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Tom Wolfe

Village Projects Update – 5/12/14 Jack Wheatley (HOA Board Member & Village Liaison) recently asked Rich Babica (Director West Dundee Public Works) to provide an update on projects of interest to our community. Rich’s reply is detailed below in red: … Continue reading →

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