VILLAGE LAUNCHES WATERSMART PORTAL

The Village is upgrading to new, more accurate water meters that will be read remotely. Beginning October 1, 2025, residents will also be able to track their water use and receive leak alerts through the new WaterSmart portal. These upgrades will help customers better manage their usage while improving efficiency across the system. Click below to learn more about the project, leak alerts, and how to register for the WaterSmart Portal.

Board to Consider Draft Zoning Code on September 9

On September 9, 2025, the Northbrook Village Board of Trustees will consider a draft Zoning Code that reflects two years of community engagement, research, and refinement. The current Zoning Code was adopted in 1988—before cell phones, electric cars, and even pickleball. 
 
The new code aims to modernize the Village’s land use regulations, addressing today’s challenges, such as the national housing shortage, evolving retail and office needs, and affordability, while also ensuring flexibility for the decades ahead. Since authorizing the update in 2022, the Village has worked with Houseal Lavigne and created many opportunities for community participation and the code has evolved because of it. 
 
Over the past two years, the Village has hosted six public engagement events and held 11 formal meetings, maintained a dedicated project website, and shared updates in Village newsletters mailed to every household in May 2023, May 2025 and July 2025, as well as through multiple weekly e-news updates.

As the draft code comes before the Board, the Village has published the following FAQ document to help residents better understand some of the proposed changes that have sparked public interest in the following topics:

1. Housing Supply – The FAQ outlines the national and local housing shortages, the factors driving affordability, and how zoning can play a role.
2. Cottage Courts – Cottage courts are small clusters of homes arranged around a shared green space. The FAQ explains where they would be allowed, design standards, and other requirements.
3. Duplexes – The FAQ addresses common questions about duplexes, including where they would be permitted.

Upcoming Events

Northbrook Brewfest | Northbrook Park District
📅Saturday, September 6 from 3pm-7pm
📍Village Green Park
Brewfest is back this September! Join the Northbrook Park District and the Village of Northbrook for an afternoon of craft beer tastings, live music by The Grady Experience, and delicious bites from a food truck. All guests must be 21+. Tickets are now available. Buy early and save before prices go up on event day!

September 11 Remembrance
📅Thursday, September 11
📍Fire Station 11, 740 Dundee Road
On Thursday, September 11, Northbrook Fire Department will host the Patriot Day Annual Memorial honoring all those who lost their lives that tragic day. Ceremonies will begin promptly at 7:45 am at all three fire stations.  A special memorial service featuring the Northbrook Fire Department and Northbrook Police Department Honor Guard will be held at Station 11 (740 Dundee Road). All are welcome to attend.  

Skills for Disagreeing Better
📅Sunday, September 14 from 2-4:30pm
📍Northbrook Public Library, Pollak Room
Learn practical skills for listening, finding common ground, and sharing perspectives in this Braver Angels workshop. By learning to listen more openly and express ourselves more clearly, we can find areas of connection without ignoring real differences in ways that foster connection, even in disagreement. Presented with the Village of Northbrook Community Commission, Northbrook Public Library, and Braver Angels. 

Seniorpalooza Health & Fun Fair | North Suburban YMCA
📅Wednesday, September 17 from 1pm-3pm
📍North Suburban YMCA, 2705 Techny Road
Come to the free Seniorpalooza at the North Suburban YMCA. Interactive health screenings will be offered along with other demonstrations. The Illinois Bone & Joint Institute will also offer a presentation on treatment options for common issues that cause pain and problems with the adult shoulder, elbow, and hand. Click here to learn more.

Shermerfest | Northbrook History Museum
📅Sunday, September 21 from 12pm-4pm
📍Village Green Park and Northbrook History Museum
The Northbrook History Museum cordially invites you to the 47th Annual Shermerfest in the Village Green Park and the Northbrook History Museum located at 1776 Walters Ave. Food and Fun for all Ages!  “Classic Northbrook” CARavan and Car Show. Click below to find out more!

Rotary Club of Northbrook Duck Race
📅Sunday, September 21 at 3pm
📍Village Green Park
Cheer on rubber ducks as they race down the river through Northbrook during Shermerfest! Ducks are $10 each, three for $25, or 15 for $100. Proceeds support local and global Rotary programs. Join the Rotary Club of Northbrook to watch hundreds of rubber duckies race for a chance to win prizes while supporting a great cause. Learn more here.

Upcoming Public Meetings

Disability Inclusion Commission - Canceled
Thursday, September 4 at 6:30pm
Shermer Study, Village Hall

Arts Commission
Thursday, September 4 at 7pm
Terrace Room, Village Hall

Committee of the Whole Meeting
Tuesday, September 9 at 6pm
Terrace Room, Village Hall

Regular Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, September 9 at 7:30pm
Sandra "Sandy" Frum Board Room, Village Hall

Architectural Control Commission
Thursday, September 11 at 5:30pm
Terrace Room, Village Hall

Senior Services Commission Meeting
Thursday, September 11 at 7pm
Terrace Room, Village Hall

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