Holiday Closings: November 27-28

Civic Center offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 28 and 29, in observance of Thanksgiving. 

 

 

 

Overnight Parking Restrictions Take Effect November 1

On-Street parking is not allowed between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. from November 1–March 31. If you or a guest would like to park on the road for longer than 30 minutes between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m., you must request permission, either online or by calling (262) 246-5237, voicemail option 4. You will need to give your name, car make and model, license plate, phone number, and address where your car is parked. Residents are permitted three parking exceptions per month. Failure to request permission could result in a citation. Learn more about parking. 

 

Sussex Online Community Portal

The Village is excited to announce the new Sussex Community Portal! This portal allows you to view your utility bills, pay utility bills online, sign up for paperless utility billing, and enroll in autopay. All utility accounts must be transitioned to the new portal by June 2026. After that date, payments will no longer be accepted through PSN. Please note: There is NOT a Quick Pay option in the new portal and all users MUST create an account in the new portal. (You can also continue to pay your bill by mail, drop box, or in person.)

Create your secure account in the new portal now and begin making utility payments right away by visiting villageofsussexwi.ourcommunityconnect.com. In addition, you can pay online for Yard Waste Passes and Dog Licenses now, with more services coming soon. 

 

 Now Hiring

• Arborist to help lead our community forestry efforts. As Arborist, you will have the unique opportunity to develop policies, implement best practices, and leave a lasting impact on the village’s extensive tree canopy. This is a rare chance to take ownership of an evolving program and make a real difference in the quality of life for our community. Learn More!
• Building Inspector to review plans and surveys, issue permits (building, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, signage, swimming pools, occupancy), conduct inspections and investigations, respond to complaints, and enforce the zoning ordinance, as well as building, plumbing, and electrical codes. Learn More!
• Youth Sports Instructor to guide parents and children through various movement activities, basic sports skills and games in a safe, fun environment in our Grown Up + Me classes. Sports taught include: soccer, t-ball, basketball, football, floor hockey, tennis, tumbling and kickball. Experience working with children is desired. Candidates 16 and older will be considered. Learn More!
• Group Fitness Instructor to provide group exercise fitness instruction and supervision in variety of formats including yoga, strength training, cardiovascular exercise. Instructors should be certified in the format they are teaching. Candidates must be able to instruct multiple fitness levels and ensure the safety of all patrons in the class. Learn More!
• Tennis Coordinator to to lead fun and engaging tennis programs for the Village of Sussex Parks & Recreation Department. In this role, you’ll plan, organize, and run tennis activities that bring players together and create a high quality experience on the court. Learn More!
• Tumbling Instructor to lead our Grown Up + Me (parent/child) and Introduction to Tumbling classes for ages 2-5. Learn More!
• Seasonal Snow Removal Employee to remove snow from sidewalks and parking lots at Village public buildings. This is an on-call position typically working two to four hours per snow event. No CDL required. Learn more!
• Part-Time Firefighter/Paramedics. These positions are part-time, paid-on-premise. Shifts are 12 hours (06:00-18:00 and 18:00-06:00) and there is a weekend/holiday commitment. Learn More!

Learn more and apply at villagesussex.org/hiring.

 

Curbside Leaf Collection

Curbside leaf collection begins November 3 will continue until the leaves stop falling. Our goal is to collect the leaves from each home every two weeks during the leaf collection period. We will announce when the crews are preparing to start their final pass through the Village. Learn More & View Status Updates

 

Property owners should:

• Refrain from raking leaves in the street until after hydrant flushing is complete, approximately October 31. Until then, you may store your leaves on the grass behind the curb or you can take them to the yard waste site.
• Rake leaves into the street for pick up.
• Spread piles out along the length of the property, rather than placed in one large pile.
• Piles should not be placed so far into the street that they interfere with two-way traffic.
• Care should be taken not to block storm drains to help prevent street flooding.
• Help keep our crews moving efficiently throughout the Village by only putting leaves at the curb for collection. Grass, plants, branches, sticks, pumpkins and other similar organic materials are not accepted as part of this curbside program. These items clog our leaf vacuuming system and cause delays in service delivery.

 

Veteran's Day Lunch (Adults Over 50)

Where:   Civic Center
When:  12 p.m. November 7

 

All are welcome to join us as we partner with the ADRC for a special Veteran's Day Luncheon featuring live music by the Waukesha Civic Broadway Singers and a special menu featuring BBQ chicken. Help us remember and honor the veterans in our community for their service and sacrifice.

Lunch reservations required. Call (262) 246-6747 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. to make a reservation at least 24 hours in advance. Lunch price for those under age 60 is $8.

Sponsored by Monacelli Stone Company

 

 Turkey Hunt: Begins November 11

Help us find our Thanksgiving turkeys!

To participate, print out the Turkey Hunt Entry Form (which will be available on our website soon), fill out the top of the form and use the clues we will post on our website and social media pages each Tuesday and Thursday at 9 a.m. November 11-20 to figure out which park the turkey is hiding in. When you have figured it out, go to that park to find the turkey and write its name on the form. Once you have found all four turkeys, bring your completed form to the Civic Center by 4:30 p.m. Friday, November 21, or put in the Civic Center drop box by Sunday, November 23, to be entered to win a prize. Drawing will be held on Tuesday, November 25.

 

 

The Joy Tree: November 17–December 10

The Joy Tree sits on the first floor main counter at the Sussex Civic Center, decorated with gift idea tags. Community members are invited to choose as many tags as they wish and return the wrapped gift(s) to the Sussex Civic Center no later than Wednesday, December 10. The gifts are then distributed by Sussex Outreach Services.

 

  

Property Taxes

Property Tax bills are mailed by Waukesha County by the third Monday in December, based on information on file at the Register of Deeds office on November 1.

 

Yard Waste Site Closure

The Yard Waste Site is open Saturdays only in November, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will close for the season at 4 p.m. Saturday, November 22, and reopen on Saturday, April 4, 2026.

 

Winter/Spring Activity Guide

The Winter/Spring Activity Guide will arrive in your mailbox later this month and will be viewable online by mid-November. Resident registration opens at 9 a.m. December 1. Non-resident registration opens at 9 a.m. December 4. Programs begin January 5.

 

November Meetings

Meetings are open to the public and take place at the Civic Center, unless otherwise noted. Meeting agendas and ePackets will be available online the Friday before the meeting.

• Public Works and Finance & Personnel Evaluation Committee: 6 p.m. Tuesday, November 4
• Architectural Review Board: 4 p.m. Wednesday, November 5
• Community Development Authority: 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 18
• Plan Commission: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 18
• Park & Recreation Board: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 18
• Pauline Haass Library Board: 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 19 (at the Library)
• Village Board: 6 p.m. Tuesday, November 25

 

Holiday Tree Lighting presented by Nicholas & Associates: December 5

Where:  Civic Center Plaza
When:   6 p.m.

Join in the fun of the Holiday Tree Lighting! This free event includes holiday music, countdown and lighting of the tree, hot chocolate and cookies, and a visit from Santa. If you are able, please bring a non-perishable food item and deposit the items into the designated bins for donation to the Sussex Food Pantry.

Presented by Nicholas & Associates.
Sponsored by Monacelli Stone Company, Inc.

 

Holiday Swag + Holiday Bingo (Adults Over 50)

Where:  Civic Center
When:   Wednesday, December 3

10 to 11 a.m. Holiday Swag
11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Holiday Bingo

The Sussex Parks & Recreation Department, Sussex Actively Aging Committee, and local businesses partner to offer this fun holiday event with materials from Shady Lane Greenhouse. All materials are provided, including volunteers to lend a helping hand with swag construction. Snacks and beverages provided. 

Sponsored By: Sussex Actively Aging Committee

 

Holiday Dinner Party (Adults Over 50)

Where:  Civic Center
When:   5 to 7 p.m. December 17

Join us as we celebrate the season with a cozy, classic, Christmas gathering, just like the good old days! Expect a homey holiday meal, familiar carols, and the kind of cheer that never goes out of style.

Registration is required. Register online.

Sponsored in part by Sussex Actively Aging Committee

  

Save the Date

• Curbside Christmas Tree Collection: January 2-31 
• Civic Center Offices Closed: December 24, 25 & 31; January 1 and 19.
• Spring Primary Election: February 17
• Wine Tasting (Adults Over 50 event): Thursday, February 11
• Spring Lobby Party (Adults Over 50): April 8
• Egg Drop: March 28
• Leprechaun Hunt: March 9-13