New Lenox Township Meeting | October 2025

The New Lenox Township Board of Trustees took decisive action to address the growing needs of its food pantry during its meeting on Thursday, October 9, 2025. Following a report that the pantry had its busiest month ever in September, the board unanimously voted to create a new full-time maintenance position to support the increased workload. Trustees also discussed long-term planning for Maplewood Cemetery, including a potential land acquisition to add grave sites. For more details on these topics, see the full articles.

In other business, the board heard from residents regarding a highway department issue and received updates on senior housing improvements, electronics recycling, and transportation services.

News Briefs

Residents Raise Property Concerns with Highway Department:
Township residents John and Charlene Roberts addressed the board during public comments to present concerns about their property that require attention from the Highway Department. With Highway Commissioner Mike Potocki absent from the meeting, Supervisor Cass Wennlund provided the Roberts with his contact information and offered to assist if they had trouble reaching him.

Senior Housing Upgrades Continue:
Supervisor Cass Wennlund reported that flooring replacement in the entryways and kitchens of the senior housing apartments has been completed. The laundry rooms are the next area scheduled for upgrades. He also noted that although the Meals on Wheels program has moved its distribution hub to a Frankfort location, New Lenox Township residents continue to be served.

Electronics Recycling Continues as Mosquito Spraying Waits:
Trustee Martin Boban reported that the township’s used electronics collection, held on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, continues to be popular, averaging 50-60 cars per event. He also noted that mosquito spraying for the season has not yet begun, as brood counts in New Lenox remain below the threshold required to start spraying.

Township Transportation Reports 580 Rides in September:
Trustee Patty Deiters announced that the township provided 580 transportation rides in September, generating $2,151 in income against $424 in gas expenses. The township has also begun receiving donations for its annual “Operation Santa for Seniors” program.