New Lenox Township

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EXCHANGE PROGRAMS

The Township provides a medical supplies exchange program for residents of New Lenox Township. Anyone having these unused items are encouraged to offer them to others in need. Medical supplies include wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches, bedside commodes. There is no charge for this service.

PARATRANSIT SERVICE

A door-to-door transportation service for residents of New Lenox of all ages. Service also provided to neighboring townships for medical and physical therapy purposes.

SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM

Meals for the elderly are provided at the Guy Sell Senior Housing Complex in the Community Room Monday through Friday. Reservations are required.

Home delivered meals for the homebound are also available. Seniors desiring home-delivered meals must be at least 60 years old, be homebound because of illness or health reason, and have no adult able to prepare a meal. The senior must also have a doctor's approval and meet the assessment needs of the Case Coordination Unit of the Will County Senior Services Center. Beginning January 1, 2009, meals will be provided at the Guy Sell Senior Housing Center in the Community Room, 1090 S. Cedar Road, New Lenox. : For more information and reservations, call Senior Services Center of Will County at 815-723-9713

Food Pantry

A food pantry is available for Township residents in need of food supplies. Residents are limited to one bag of groceries per week. Donations of non perishable food items are continuously needed. Proof of residency is required in order to obtain food supplies from the Township pantry.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

General Assistance may be provided to qualified recipients in accordance with guidelines established for the Township of New Lenox and the State of Illinois.
Emergency Assistance is also provided for New Lenox Township residents. Emergency Assistance is available when a life threatening situation occurs. Applications for General Assistance and Emergency Assistance are required by law.
For more information call 485-6431.

WEED CONTROL

A Township of New Lenox ordinance prohibits the growth of grass or weeds in unincorporated residential subdivisions to exceed 8 inches in height. The ordinance is effected on a complaint basis. Complaints may be registered by calling 485-6431.

Upon receiving a complaint the Township notifies the property owner of the violation and allow ten days for the property owner to come into compliance. If the growth is uncut after ten days the Township will have to cut growth and bill the owner. Unpaid bills will result in a lien placed against the property for the amount due.

MOSQUITO SPRAYING

In conjunction with the Village of New Lenox, the Township sprays for mosquitoes during the Summer months. Frequency of spraying is determined by the severity of heat, humidity, and rainfall during the Spring and Summer.

The Township uses a biodegradable insecticide that stays low to the ground and is not harmful to animals or humans. The spray may, however, be harmful to bees. Therefore, beekeepers are urged to inform the Township of their locations so that spraying can be terminated at those points.

Spot spraying is also available for large group outdoor gatherings or for unusually large areas. To request spot spraying call 815-485-6431.

VOTER REGISTRATION

Voter registration for residents is available at the Township Office from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday. Address changes for voting purposes can also be made at the Township office. When registering to vote, persons should bring with them two forms of identification.

ELECTRONIC WASTE

A large electronic waste disposal program and site is now provided at the Township Office for the safe disposal of old T.V.'s and other electronic waste of all kinds. Items can be dropped off between the hours of 8:00am and 4:00pm Monday through Friday, and also on the 4th Saturday of each month from 9:00am to 12:00 noon.