Posted4/28/2021 5:10 AM
After rigorous discussion, Schaumburg trustees voted unanimously Tuesday to begin spending money to plan a scaled-back, two-day version of the traditional Septemberfest celebration over Labor Day weekend.
Village Manager Brian Townsend has pointed out a rise in COVID-19 cases still could prevent the festival from taking place, but trustees have now authorized a deeper exploration of its feasibility.
Much of Tuesday's discussion stemmed from concerns raised by Trustee Mark Madej about the loss of some elements he felt contributed to Septemberfest's ability to break even financially, such as a third day on Labor Day, a parade, and an arts and crafts show.