To the Burr Ridge Community,

Tomorrow is the big day! We look forward to seeing you and your families out on the Village Green for the beloved holiday event, Deck the Green. Join us at 5:00 p.m. as we light up the Village Green like never before with our new, larger-than-life Christmas tree!

As we all prepare for Thanksgiving and the season of giving and gifting, there are numerous opportunities to support our local Burr Ridge Village shops and restaurants. We are lucky to have a variety of quality and unique businesses located in our area and we invite you to shop small and support local this holiday season. 

We hope you can take time to reflect on what you are thankful for this year, as we are immensely grateful for you!

Sincerely,

November 21st: Plan Commission Meeting 
November 22nd: Storm Water Management Committee Meeting 
November 24th & 25th: Village Offices Closed (Thanksgiving)

Help us keep leaves out of the streets, prevent them from clogging storm drains, and protect our lakes and streams by disposing of leaves properly this fall! Residents receive free weekly landscape waste collection at no charge until December 15th through Groot. Over the next six to eight weeks in curbs and ditches, leaves will build up and block storm drains, which can lead to minor flooding. In addition, leaves leach phosphorous into the stormwater runoff when they decompose, which can cause algal blooms and harm aquatic life.

Help avoid these issues by keeping leaves off the street and then composting, bagging, or mulching them with those in your yard. Learn more here! 

Mail & Package Reminders

In preparation for the holidays, The Burr Ridge Police Department would like to provide the following recommendations from the US Postal Services that residents and business owners can take to protect their mail/packages from theft:

• Promptly pick-up mail
• Deposit mail close to pick-up times
• Inquire about overdue mail

• Don't send cash
• Arrange for prompt pick-up
• Use hold for pick-up
• Request signature confirmation

Deck the Green!

This Friday, November 18th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., bring your little ones out to Burr Ridge Village Center to ring in the holiday season with your neighbors and friends at Deck the Green. Sip hot cocoa and take a magical ride on the holiday train around the Green. Meet & take photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus and enjoy the company of other various holiday characters, including Buddy the Elf. There will also be lighted jugglers, two face painting stations, caroling and a live DJ for dancing. The tree-lighting ceremony will begin at 5:00 p.m. Admission is free. Let’s get out and have some FUN!