News from Mayor Hovey

Just a reminder............entries for the house decorating contest and the pumpkin carving contest are due by next Monday, October 25. Enter now. Details on how to do so are on the Silver Lake webpage and [...]

Halloween will soon be here. There are several things to look forward to in the Village: 1. The second annual house decorating and pumpkin carving contest is underway. All details are on our website and [...]

The Beacon Journal provided a list of people who had funds owed to them that have not yet been claimed. I believe this was in the paper Tuesday (4/27) morning, though it may have been [...]

My annual State of the Village address will be available online (www.villageofsilverlake.com) this evening beginning at 7pm. Both a video and a print version will be available. While I usually give this address to a [...]

While property values in Silver Lake appear to have gone up by about 12%, several homeowners have seen increases of 30%, 40%, or more. I urge these people to contest these valuations with the Board [...]

Following are some things of which you should be aware: 1. Coyotes have been spotted in the Village. Small pets should not be left outside unattended. 2. To help keep walkers out of the streets, [...]

Kathleen and I wish all of you the safest, most blessed and happiest New Year.

I received a note from Mike, the gentleman who collected our donations for the homeless. He thanks all of you, saying that Silver Lake went "above and beyond" what was expected. Again, thanks for caring.

The Homeless Drive has been extremely successful. The generosity of so many people has overwhelmed the Peter Maurin Center, so much so that the drive is being ended on January 1, instead of January 15. [...]

Kathleen and I wish all of you the most joyous and blessed of days during this holiday season. 2020 may not have been the best of years, but we look forward with hope and optimism [...]