Two Important City Budget Meetings
Alderman Kovac invites residents to attend two important upcoming City Budget meetings. More info available in this announcement.
Leaf Raking Message from the City
Rake Your Leaves into the Street Beginning October 1, 2017 The City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works (DPW) announces that residents may rake their leaves into the curb lanes beginning Sunday, October 1 and ending Wednesday, November 15, 2017. Leaves and brush, along with other yard waste, are banned from landfills and must not be placed in garbage or recycling carts. DPW collects leaves, brush
City Hall Tours for Doors Open Milwaukee
Milwaukee City Hall welcomes residents to tour its historic building for the annual Doors Open Milwaukee event going on Saturday, September 23 and Sunday, September 24. City Hall will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The public can tour the 3rd floor Council Chamber both days from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (guided tours will begin at every half hour). Attendees will
Oakland & Locust Development Update Meeting
This message is from Alderman Nik Kovac. I will be hosting a community meeting to discuss the updated plan for the proposed development at Oakland & Locust on Monday, September 25 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business in room N146. Lubar Hall is located at 3202 N. Maryland Ave. on the UW-Milwaukee campus. Paid parking is available in the Lubar or Union Parking
Public Safety Meeting on Tuesday
From Alderman Nik Kovac Dear Neighbor: Please attend the 3rd District town hall meeting I have scheduled at 6:00 p.m.on Tuesday, September 12th at Plymouth Church (2717 E. Hampshire Street). The meeting will include Captain Diana Rowe and officers from Milwaukee’s 1st Police District (which covers the East Side and Downtown), representatives from UWM, as well as representatives from the Office of Violence Prevention. As usual,
Meeting about Proposed Development at Oakland and Locust
From Alderman Kovac: Dear Neighbor: I will be hosting a community meeting at the Urban Ecology Center, 1500 E. Park Pl. on Monday, July 24 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the proposed development described below. The owner of 2900 N. Oakland Ave., Capri Oakland LLC, working with Klein Development, is proposing to demolish the current building located on the northeast corner of N. Oakland Ave. and E. Locust
Maryland Avenue Construction Begins July 10
TRAFFIC ALERT: North Maryland Avenue Reconstruction Project Begins Monday, July 10, 2017 The City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works (DPW) announces that North Maryland Avenue from North Prospect Avenue to East Newberry Boulevard will be reconstructed beginningMonday, July 10 into September 2017, weather permitting. This project will consist of asphalt resurfacing, cracking and sealing existing concrete, base patching, and joint and crack repair. It will
Murray Hill gets Clean and Green: May 30 – June 5
Notice from the City: Dear City of Milwaukee Zone 7 residents: Your Project Clean & Green pick-up week is next week – May 30-June 5. NOTE: No collections on Monday, May 29 due to the Memorial Day holiday. Zone 7 residents should place your unwanted bulky items such as furniture, mattresses, household items, yard and garden waste, tree trimmings and leaves, and up to five
Winter Parking Regulations Lifted Early
Regulations no longer in effect as of February 20, 2017 Due to the unseasonably warm weather and no measurable snowfall predicted in the next nine days, the City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works (DPW) is lifting winter parking regulations for the City as of today, February 20, 2017. What this means: Posted regulations that include “No Parking Dec. 1 to March 1” have
15th Annual Local Farmer Open House
Saturday, March 11, 2017 • 11:00am to 3pm At the Urban Ecology Center in Riverside Park – Free! There’s nothing as delicious and healthy as locally grown, authentic farm fresh food! But where to find it, and what to choose? The 15th annual Local Farmer Open House at the Urban Ecology Center features CSA farmers and enthusiasts ready to field your questions. This free event is your once-a-year