News & Views A bi-weekly section where readers will be informed on subjects of seasonal interest, upcoming events and other timely topics. CLERK'S CORNER - Good tidings & Hap- py New Year! We are looking forward to an other busy year at the Township in terms of improving what we think is the best place to live in the region! Road projects, park improvements, & our overall commitment to augmenting what is already a premiere community. Public Works crews have been working diligently to maintain our roads during this early season snow fall. Please help them out by following estab- lished parking restrictions within the Township; it makes their job much more efficient. Thank you! SPECIAL TOWN BUDGET MEETING the residents, where those in attendance approved by vote the amount to be levied for the 2026 property tax & provided a rec- ommendation of the Town's 2026 operating budget to the Town Board after a presenta- tion from Town staff. Visit the Township website for more information including a video of the meeting. GARBAGE & RECYCLING CONTAIN- & recycling containers behind the curb / ER PLACEMENT - Please place garbage street edge in your driveway. Containers may not be placed in the street or on side- walks. This creates problems with traffic & interferes with snowplowing & mainte- WAS HELD ON DECEMBER 1 - White nance. Bear Township's Special Town Budget Meeting, was held on Tuesday, December 1 at Heritage Hall. This was a meeting of WINTER PARKING RESTRICTIONS - No vehicle may park on any road or street in the Township between the hours of 2 a.m. & WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP 1858 RAMSEY COUNTY MINNESOTA 6a.m. from November 1st through April 1st, or any time after a snowfall of one or more inches until the road is cleared curb to curb. SHOVELING, PLOWING, SNOW BLOWING, ETC. - It is a violation of Township Ordinance No. 39 to shovel, snow blow or plow snow or ice into any public street, alley, sidewalk, bike path, improved trail, or parking area. YOU THIS WINTER - Help keep your ADOPT A FIRE HYDRANT NEAR neighborhood safe this winter by "adopt- ing" a fire hydrant near your home! You should start by removing any snow & ice from the hydrant as best you can, clear about a 3' perimeter around the hydrant for firefighters, & clear a path from the hydrant to the street. STILL NEED TO RECYCLE YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE? Real Christmas trees can be brought to the White Bear Township yard waste collection site, 5900 Sherwood Rd, open Saturday 9 a.m. -5 p.m. & Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. COFFEE WITH A COP - The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office is hosting Cof- fee with a Cop to welcome community provides. This is an informal gathering members to ask questions & learn more which encourages open conversation to share concerns, ask questions, or simply get to know deputies in a relaxed setting. Center Drive, North Oaks, on February 13 from 8-9 a.m. about the services the Sheriff's Office whitebeartownship.org | 651.747.2750 |1281 Hammond Road, White Bear Township, Minnesota 55110 Find us on f Facebook News & Views A bi - weekly section where readers will be informed on subjects of seasonal interest , upcoming events and other timely topics . CLERK'S CORNER - Good tidings & Hap- py New Year ! We are looking forward to an other busy year at the Township in terms of improving what we think is the best place to live in the region ! Road projects , park improvements , & our overall commitment to augmenting what is already a premiere community . Public Works crews have been working diligently to maintain our roads during this early season snow fall . Please help them out by following estab- lished parking restrictions within the Township ; it makes their job much more efficient . Thank you ! SPECIAL TOWN BUDGET MEETING the residents , where those in attendance approved by vote the amount to be levied for the 2026 property tax & provided a rec- ommendation of the Town's 2026 operating budget to the Town Board after a presenta- tion from Town staff . Visit the Township website for more information including a video of the meeting . GARBAGE & RECYCLING CONTAIN- & recycling containers behind the curb / ER PLACEMENT - Please place garbage street edge in your driveway . Containers may not be placed in the street or on side- walks . This creates problems with traffic & interferes with snowplowing & mainte- WAS HELD ON DECEMBER 1 - White nance . Bear Township's Special Town Budget Meeting , was held on Tuesday , December 1 at Heritage Hall . This was a meeting of WINTER PARKING RESTRICTIONS - No vehicle may park on any road or street in the Township between the hours of 2 a.m. & WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP 1858 RAMSEY COUNTY MINNESOTA 6a.m. from November 1st through April 1st , or any time after a snowfall of one or more inches until the road is cleared curb to curb . SHOVELING , PLOWING , SNOW BLOWING , ETC. - It is a violation of Township Ordinance No. 39 to shovel , snow blow or plow snow or ice into any public street , alley , sidewalk , bike path , improved trail , or parking area . YOU THIS WINTER - Help keep your ADOPT A FIRE HYDRANT NEAR neighborhood safe this winter by " adopt- ing " a fire hydrant near your home ! You should start by removing any snow & ice from the hydrant as best you can , clear about a 3 ' perimeter around the hydrant for firefighters , & clear a path from the hydrant to the street . STILL NEED TO RECYCLE YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE ? Real Christmas trees can be brought to the White Bear Township yard waste collection site , 5900 Sherwood Rd , open Saturday 9 a.m. -5 p.m. & Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. COFFEE WITH A COP - The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office is hosting Cof- fee with a Cop to welcome community provides . This is an informal gathering members to ask questions & learn more which encourages open conversation to share concerns , ask questions , or simply get to know deputies in a relaxed setting . Center Drive , North Oaks , on February 13 from 8-9 a.m. about the services the Sheriff's Office whitebeartownship.org | 651.747.2750 | 1281 Hammond Road , White Bear Township , Minnesota 55110 Find us on f Facebook