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PRIMARY ELECTION

The Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.  The polling place for voters in precincts Hall 4 and Hall 9 is the Ladd Community Center, 303 South Central Avenue.  Polls will be open from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm on Election Day.

EASTER EGG HUNT – Saturday, March 23, 2024 10:30 am to 11:30 am

Participants will start at the Veteran’s Memorial Park.   Each child will receive a number and will search the Main Avenue business windows to find their treat.

SPAGHETTI FUNDRAISER

Boy Scout Troops 1091 and 797 will host a spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 4:00 – 7:00 pm on Saturday, March 23, at the Ladd Community Center, 303 South Central Avenue.  The cost is $10 and tickets may be purchased at the door, by contacting a Scout, or by calling Mary VanFleet at (815) 252-6625 or Theresa Sartain (815) 252-6678.  Dinners includes spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, dessert, water, lemonade, or coffee.  Dine-in or carry-out options are available.  There will also be a silent auction of donated items from local businesses.

T-BALL REGISTRATION

T-Ball registration for Ladd boys and girls ages 4-7 will be held from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Saturday, March 30 at the Ladd Public Library, 125 North Main Avenue.   Registration fees are $35 for the first child and $25 for each additional child.  Make checks payable to the Village of Ladd.

YARD WASTE PICKUP FOR 2024 – NEW INFORMATION

In 2024 Republic Services is offering Ladd residents the option of collecting yard waste from the beginning of April to the end of November under the following terms:  Any household wishing to utilize the yard waste option must call 815-434-2035 to register for pickup.   You must prepay a $96.00 fee that covers April to November pickup ($12 x 8 months).   You can put out grass, leaves, flowers, stalks, stems, tree trimmings, and branches.  Yard waste must be less than 2 feet in length and less than 2 inches in diameter and shall be in brown paper kraft biodegradable bags.  Each bag cannot exceed 50 lbs.  Yard waste will be picked up on the same day as regular trash.  Sign-up and Payment are needed before March 31st to be included on the route.  NO LATE SIGN UP!!

NEW ALERT SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION

OnSolve-Code Red is our NEW alert system.   We will soon be gathering information from residents.  You will be receiving a questionnaire asking you HOW you want to receive your alert.  There are various modalities you can choose from:  the FREE mobile App, Home Phone (landline), Cell Phone (text), Email (home), and Email (work).    Residents can be signed up for emergency alerts ONLY such as a water main break that requires a boil order, a delay of garbage pickup due to snow, or an electric outage.   You may also receive additional alerts related to Village activities to keep you informed.    There is also a preferred language option that you may select.   Watch for updates!

NEW ONLINE PAYMENT PORTAL

Beginning 1/29/24 we are live using a new online payment system.   We will be sending information with your next utility bill to help explain the benefits and fees associated with the new system.   To make your payment for this month click HERE 

If you are currently enrolled in Automatic Payment with the Village of Ladd there will be no change for you.  You can still make an account online to review your monthly statements and usage.

PSN payments will be allowed until March 31, 2024 and then everyone that makes a payment online will need to create an account in the new online payment system.  You can click the red link above.  Please call the Clerk’s office with questions.   815-894-2440

FIBEROPTIC BROADBAND SURVEY

Residents:  PLEASE TAKE THE SURVEY below to try to help the Village of Ladd get Fiberoptic Broadband.    By taking the survey, we could help give another option to residents and businesses for internet service within our community.

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VILLAGE WIDE GARAGE SALES

Save the date for Ladd’s Village Wide Garage Sales to be held on Friday, May 3 & Saturday, May 4, 2024.    The Village of Cherry will be joining us with Village Wide Garages Sales on this weekend!   Watch for Maps for Ladd and Cherry sometime the week of April 29th.

2024 DOG TAGS

Dog tags for the calendar year 2024 are now available in the Village Clerk’s office.  The fee is $5.00 per dog and is in addition to the Bureau County tag.   Proof of rabies vaccination is required.   For more information, call the office @ (815) 894-2440.

2024 GOLF CART STICKERS

Golf Cart Stickers are due for 2024 beginning April 1, 2024.   Stop by the Clerk’s Office and pick up your new sticker $25.00.    For more information, call the office @ (815) 894-2440.

TRASH/RECYCLING SCHEDULE FOR 2024

To view the schedule for 2024 Trash and Recycling Collection, click HERE

Watch the Republic Recycling Video for more information on how to recycle, Click HERE.

RAFFLE LICENSE ORDINANCE & APPLICATION

The Ladd Village Council recently voted to pass an Ordinance adding Chapter 5.30 Raffles to Title 5, Business Taxes, Licenses and Regulations of the Municipal Code of the Village of Ladd.  Ordinance 1149 Raffle License Ordinance

It shall be unlawful to conduct or operate a raffle or to sell, offer for sale, convey, issue or otherwise transfer for value a chance on a raffle unless said raffle has been licensed in accordance with this Chapter.   Any person seeking to conduct or operate a raffle shall file an application therefore with the Village Clerk on forms provided by the Village Clerk.

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Ordinance 1149 Raffle License Application Pg 2

MATTRESS & BOX SPRING DISPOSAL


Republic Services will still pick up one large item weekly.   Both mattresses and box springs must be placed in a plastic bag in order to be picked up.

NEW OUTDOOR BURNING RULES

Leaf and other landscape waste from your yard only may be burned between the hours of 8:00 am and 6:00 pm, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays only.  The open burning of leaves is permitted on public rights of way, except on sidewalks, roadways, alleys, parking lots, or other paved areas. No burning is permitted within twenty (20) feet of any structure. All fires shall be constantly attended by a competent person until each fire is extinguished.  Open campfires, burn pits, and outdoor fireplaces are exempted.  During dry conditions, the Ladd Fire Chief may issue a burn ban.  All burning is prohibited until the ban is lifted.

CONSUMER CONFIDENCE REPORT

Your Annual Water Quality Report is available at http://testinc.com/ladd.pdf.   To speak with someone about this or to have a copy mailed to you call 815-894-2440.   Copies are available in the Clerk’s Office.

2024 GOLF CART STICKERS

Golf Cart stickers for 2024 are now available in the Village Clerk’s office for $25.00 per golf cart.   2023 tags will expire on March 31st.

TAPS ON MAIN STREET

At the 11th hour on the 11th day of each month, Taps is played over our Main Street speakers as a reminder to all citizens of the sacrifices that our servicemen and servicewomen have made for our freedom.  Everyone is welcome to gather at the Veteran’s Memorial Monument in War Memorial Park for the tribute.

LADD SENIOR VILLAGE

Information for Ladd’s new senior housing development can be found on the About tab > Ladd Senior Village.

NET METERING POLICY AND INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENT & APPLICATION