The Sampson Street makeover is slowly and surely coming together as Phase I of this complex operation is nearing completion. While several variables can still impact the project, opening the street by early October is a hopeful target.
The sidewalks are almost done but they won’t be fully finished until after the utility poles are removed. This week, gutter and parking spaces will be poured setting the stage for mainline street pavement to follow over the next several days.
There have been some significant delays to this revitalization through the business district due to utility relocations. Ameren will be relocating poles and electric lines to James Street followed by communication companies that will do the same. Once this work is done, Sampson Street utility poles from Route 9 to South St. will be eliminated.
Phase II of the project is scheduled for next summer and will run the remaining length to Pearl Street (IL Route 9). While the same amount of street and sidewalk work will be completed at that time, it should be noted that the time frame should be much more condensed due to the fact that utility poles will be gone.
Winning Communities continues to raise funds for the aesthetic portion of this project that includes the brick pavers in front of Perdues, greenery throughout the street, and any other benches/amenities as funds allow. The support of Tremont Betterment (Turkey Festival), Village businesses, and several
residents has been greatly appreciated. Contributions are still needed at P.O Box 76 or tremontil.com/donate
The 2021 Turkey Festival is June 11-13. For the schedule of events and more information, go to: www.tremontil.com/tremont-turkey-festival.html
Join your favorite local merchants and friends on Sampson Street and Rt 9 on Thursday evening, June 10th from 4-8PM. There will be live music, food vendors and local restaurant specials, plus lots of shopping, in addition to the first night of carnival rides at the Tremont Turkey Festival! See the Facebook event page for an up-to-date list of activities and vendors.
The 2021 Tremont Spring garage sales will be Friday & Saturday, April 23 & 24.
For the map of sales, go to: www.tremontil.com/tremont-garage-sales.html
Tremont Board of Education – Meet the Candidates
April 6th is Election Day and five candidates are running for three positions on the Tremont Board of Education. Three incumbents – Renee Kaiser, Todd Kilgus, and Volkan Sumer – are running for re-election while Michael Henderson and Jeff Reynolds are two newcomers challenging for a seat. In a typical year, we would host a Meet the Candidates session, but this year we are planning a virtual event instead.
Each candidate will be interviewed separately. These interviews will be recorded and then edited together in a single video that will be made available to the public later this month. Community members may submit questions for the candidates by sending an email to: MeetTheCandidates@d702.org
Questions should be submitted by March 19th. We will select the most frequently asked questions from those submitted and try to address a variety of topics in the interviews.
The Tremont Grade School PTO Brick Fundraiser deadline is quickly approaching. You still have the opportunity to purchase a personalized engraved 4x8 brick to be a part of the renovated TGS playground project.
A personalized brick is a great way to honor loved ones, friends, alumni or to show your family's support. All bricks will be placed on the grade school grounds. The deadline to order is September 30, 2020. Completed forms can be returned to Tremont Grade School office (Attn: Tremont PTO). More details can be found at www.tremont702.net/o/grade-school/page/tremont-pto.The Tremont Grade School PTO Brick Fundraiser deadline is quickly approaching. You still have the opportunity to purchase a personalized engraved 4x8 brick to be a part of the renovated TGS playground project.
A personalized brick is a great way to honor loved ones, friends, alumni or to show your family's support. All bricks will be placed on the grade school grounds. The deadline to order is September 30, 2020. Completed forms can be returned to Tremont Grade School office (Attn: Tremont PTO). More details can be found at www.tremont702.net/o/grade-school/page/tremont-pto.
If you're wishing you had a 2020 Tremont Turkey Festival shirt for your collection, wish no longer! To help support the Tremont Betterment Society, we have a small collection of apparel for sale! Check it out at www.jcscreenprinting.com/exclusive-clientele/tremont-turkey-festival.html
Given the ongoing uncertainty regarding the Covid-19 virus, the Tremont Betterment Association has decided to cancel the 2020 Tremont Turkey Festival. While this is an extremely difficult decision to make, the health and well being of the thousands of festival goers, vendors and countless volunteers is our main concern. We look forward to seeing everyone again to celebrate the 2021 Tremont Turkey Festival.
