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Deerfield staff tout communications reach, SolSmart gold designation and full event signups; cemetery survey underway
Summary
Village staff reported increased communications reach, a SolSmart gold designation from the U.S. Department of Energy, a full vendor roster for 2025 events after moving to OpenGov, the launch of a Hefty Renew recycling pilot with Lakeshore Recycling Systems, and a ground-penetrating-radar survey at the historic Deerfield Cemetery.
Village staff presented a wide-ranging administration report at the Jan. 6 Deerfield Board of Trustees meeting, highlighting the village’s communications growth, a federal solar-readiness award, technology upgrades and community programs.
An administration staff member said the village’s Facebook group has 4,319 followers with a total reach of about 74,000, and the village e-blast list has 3,182 subscribers with roughly 97,000 opens. Staff also reported that a request-for-qualifications for crisis communications led to the selection of JT Strategic Communications, with a plan delivered in December and an in-depth presentation to the board planned…
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