Is Swanson Park Path snow-plowed during the winter?
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First, here are some Cherry Valley Frequently requested telephone numbers: Post Office 815 332-4333 Library 815 332-5161
Yes. If you are going to do any door to door sales in Cherry Valley you need to register and obtain a permit at the Village Hall at 806 East State Street. Photo ID is required and there is a fee.
There are evenings that are reserved for softball leagues during the spring and summer months. However, there are other times that the Cherry Valley Ball Diamond is available. For that information, please contact Angela at the Village Hall - 332-3441.
The Village of Cherry Valley cooperates with Winnebago County in a hazardous waste disposal program. This includes disposal of such items as paints, solvents, Freon, etc. Please contact Rock River Reclamation for more information at (815) 387-7400.
Cherry Valley always holds the Fourth of July festivities on July 4th. The festivities start with a patriotic bike parade at 1:00 PM. Participants decorate their bicycles and themselves in red, white and blue regalia to celebrate this patriotic holiday. Prizes are awarded to the best decorations. Fireworks are displayed at Baumann Park at dusk (around 9:20 PM).
Building permits are needed for any construction that takes place on your property. This includes but is not limited to the following:
planting trees in the parkway
installing satellite dishes
installing lawn sprinkler systems
constructing garages, storage sheds, decks, patios, fencing
any
remodeling that adds size to your house/garage
Yes! The Village wants to encourage the health and well being of all of its residents. It offers flu and pneumonia shots every October. There is a charge to the Winnebago County Health Department for this service. The shots are given at the village hall. Watch your local newspaper or call the village hall at (815) 332-3441 to confirm the date.
We suggest that you first try to talk to the offending pet owner one on one. Many pet owners are responsible people who do not mean to offend anyone. If, however, this mechanism has not worked, please contact the Cherry Valley Police Department for further remedies. They are available at (815) 332-3432.
For information regarding the Cherry Valley Cemetery, please contact:
The Village does not levy a village property tax. If you live in the Village of Cherry Valley, you will receive a property tax bill. It will include taxes due for Winnebago County, Rockford School District 205, the Cherry Valley Library, the Cherry Valley Fire Protection District, the Rockford Park District (not all properties) and the Rockford Airport. However, Cherry Valley is able to support services such as policing and public works from the sales tax generated mostly by the CherryVale Mall. Additionally, you cannot pay your taxes at the village hall, you must go to the Winnebago County Treasurer's office.
Cherry Valley's primary source of revenue is a one percent (1%) sales tax placed on all retail sales within the Village limits. Currently, the Village receives around $2,500,000 a year from sales tax. Other revenue comes from the Cherry Valley Water Utility as well as other sources.
Cherry Valley is home to CherryVale Mall: a 1,000,000 square foot regional shopping mall with 120 stores anchored by Macy's, Bergners, JC Penney and Sears. Our retail district also includes several other major retailers including: Menards, Bachrodt Auto Mall, Kegel Motorcycle Company and The District At Cherryvale.
Mailboxes that are damaged in the process of the snow removal operations will be repaired only if the face of the mail box is six (6) inches or more behind the back of the curb and the mailbox and/or post was hit by the snow removal equipment. Damage done to a mailbox by snow being discharged from the plow or placement of a mailbox too close to the curb will be the responsibility of the home owner.
No. The Swanson Park Path is not plowed during the winter months. However, walking paths at Baumann Park are plowed for sports enthusiasts.
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