Mayor’s Message on Passage of the New Budget
Mayor Barrett sent this out… ————————— Dear Resident: Today, the Milwaukee Common Council passed the City of Milwaukee’s 2015 budget. I want to thank the Council for including the 12 additional police recruits. This means that in 2015, 85 officers will be ready for deployment. The Council also approved the full overtime amount I had submitted and which was requested by Chief Flynn. I
Comments from the Common Council on the question of MPD Staffing
This press release is from the Milwaukee Common Council regarding the budget for police officer staffing levels. Finance Commitee Creates All-Hands-On-Deck Approach to Public Safety
Neighborhood Safety Message from the Mayor
Neighbors, Please read Mayor Barrett’s alert regarding two amendments to the proposed city budget that would cut police service. The MHNA Board sent a statement to Alderman Kovak in support of the Mayor’s original budget proposal and urging the rejection of the two amendments; however we recommend you also voice your opinion as residents and stakeholders in our neighborhood. -MHNA Board From: Mayor
East Library Closing – Nov 9 – Nov 22
The Temporary East Branch Library located at 2430 N. Murray will be closed November 9th through 22nd to allow the move of materials to the ‘New’ East Branch Library (2320 N. Cramer St.), which will have its Grand Opening on Saturday, November 22nd. Books that are due can be dropped off at the book drop of the new East Library (2360 N. Cramer St.) on
Meeting about a new tavern/restaurant on North Avenue
Passing this message along… It is from Alderman Nik Kovac. ———————————————– Dear Neighbors, New operators have applied for a Class B Tavern License, Food Dealer-Restaurant License and Public Entertainment License to open Buddha Lounge in the former Glass Nickel Pizza at 1504 E. North Ave. I am hosting a meeting for the neighbors to meet the applicants, hear their plan of operation for the
October MHNA Membership Meeting
Dear Murray Hill Members: Please join us this Tuesday, October 28 at 7:00 at the Urban Ecology Center, 1500 E. Park Place to hear Jerry Patzwald, speak about alcohol sales, distribution, and distribution from the wholesaler’s and retailer’s side. Jerry is a distributor of several beers, wines, and spirits but he is also a local homeowner and well aware of the negative aspects his
MPD Autolock Program
Check out this opportunity from the Milwaukee Police Department. Your car may qualify for this free anti-theft device.
Fall Leaf Collection: Oct 1 – Nov 15
City of Milwaukee residents can rake leaves into the street from October 1st through November 15th for pickup by Department of Public Works Sanitation crews. After November 15th, leaves can be taken to one of the City’s Self-Help Centers. City crews will wrap up leaf collection efforts November 26th. Remember, leaves and brush, along with other yard waste, are banned from landfill and must
New MKE Mobile App — Now Available
This looks like an excellent new tool for reporting issues to the city. (Note, this is not a replacement for Report-It/Record-It noise or other police-related issues.) Milwaukeeans, You can now download and explore the new City of Milwaukee Mobile Service Request App (MKE Mobile). MKE Mobile is free and accessible to all Milwaukee residents and can be downloaded on the iTunes App Store or
Do you work for UWM?
This message is from Mike Darnell, a member of MHNA and someone who works at UWM. It is directed to other members who are employed by UWM. ======================================= Hi,I’m writing to reach out to those MHNA members who are also, like me, UWM employees. I’m writing to ask if you would join me in signing and forwarding a request to Student Affairs.