We asked for and are receiving increased speed enforcement on Cuba and Old Barrington Roads due to neighborhood complaints, so beeeeeeee careful............

 

We continue to deliver mulch.  This is a program I’m very proud of starting as I think it really gives something back to the taxpayer at minimal cost.  You can order on line at www.cubaroads.com.  This is landscape quality mulch, ground fine for more rapid decomposition.

 

Other matters

As I said, money is tight. We are becoming very aggressive in soliciting grants and reimbursements from every source.  I recently completed a course on grant writing and am donating my lawyering skills to write grant applications wherever we can find the opportunity.  We are having some success also!  FEMA has agreed to reimburse us over $50,000.00 in expenses from the winter storms and I’m told we are going to get some money from the State for other purposes.  We continue to search out opportunities in order to maintain and enhance our level of services.

 

Don’t forget, I also started a recycling program here.  During the summer months and through October we take old tires, paint and used oil.  Year round, we accept computers and small appliances.  We are here from 7 to 3 Monday through Friday. Come see us!  Next newsletter I’ll tell you about some other services we are developing to hold costs down by in house warranty maintenance and repair services for other municipalities.

 

Enjoy the summer!

 

In conjunction with Secretary of State Jesse White, Cuba Township is pleased to offer the Rules of the Road course.  The class is designed as a review for anyone needing to take the written portion of the drivers’ examination.

 

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

9:30 am—11:30 am

Cuba Township office

28000 W. Cuba  Road

Barrington

 

Please call the Township office at

 (847) 381-1924 for more information or to make a reservation.  The class is offered at no charge, but reservations are required.

The Cuba Township food pantry is always in need of your donations of non-perishable food items.  We are

fortunate to receive many donations near the winter

holidays, but as hunger knows no season, food is needed

year-round.  Your donations can be brought to the office Monday through Friday 9 am to 3:30pm.   Refer to  www.cubatonwship.com and click on “food pantry” for a “wish list” for the pantry.

 

Gas card certificates and gift cards to local grocery stores are greatly needed.  $10 denominations are

appreciated.

 

The Cuba Cares fund is a not-for-profit for the benefit of the Cuba Township food pantry and Cuba Township

residents in need of limited financial assistance.  No Township tax dollars are used to finance or run the

program.  Your tax deductible donation can be mailed to

Cuba Cares in c/o of Cuba Township 28000 W. Cuba Road, Barrington, 60010.

 

Your excess garden produce can also be dropped off at the office.  The produce is shared with our food pantry

 recipients. 

 

Please feel free to call the office at (847) 381-1924 with questions regarding any of the above information.