By Rick Chapman, Mayor of Shorewood
Lenny’s Gas and Wash looks to be open by April. Within this service center there will be a Dunkin’ Donuts and a Pop’s Beef Sandwich Shop in the main store, as well as a full service car wash alongside. As the gas station nears completion, I hope our residents to the south and far west find it to be a greater convenience.
Other news: The 2 million gallon water tank on mound road is now in full service, allowing Shorewood to come into compliance with state requirements to have at least 2.5 million gallons of water in above ground storage at any given time in case of emergencies. The north section of Parkshore Drive will have the storm sewer put underground this year, completing the road drainage improvements.
Due to the aging sewer systems in our older part of the village, we will be performing a smoke test on the system this year to identify where groundwater is leaking into our pipes. We are billed by the amount that we pump to the Joliet treatment plant, so therefore it is essential that we make our system tight and not pump unnecessary amounts during rain events. When we are in your neighborhood, you will be notified by the contractor by phone, as well as with letters to your home. We will also use door hangers to help get the word out. This test should not affect you in anyway, but if you do notice anything please call the village immediately. The number will be on the notices that will be sent to you.
Spring and summer are on the way, meaning more children will be out playing. Please be extra careful and keep the speeds down within our subdivisions. When it comes to the safety of our children, one accident is too many. Please drive with extra caution.