Baccanera (formerly Eastsider) Tavern License Meeting
Message from Alderman Kovac… Dear Neighbor: New operators have applied for a Class B Tavern license for Baccanera, proposed to be located in the current “Eastsider” location at 1732 E. North Ave. The current owner would be selling the business to the new operators who would be taking over the lease. They are planning on doing some renovations to the interior and changing the establishment’s current plan
Fall Leaf Collection Deadline Extended
What Happens to My Leaves? Leaves are taken to the Waste Management compost site where Purple Cow Organics manages the material for 4 – 6 months to create a rich compost. Compost is then sold locally. Compost is a natural fertilizer that returns nutrients to the soil, improves its ability to absorb rain water, and keeps valuable resources out of the landfill. Fall Leaf Collection City
Meeting about Liquor License for Blaze Pizza at Oakland and Locust
This invitation is from Alderman Kovac: Dear Neighbor: Operators have applied for a Food Dealer-Restaurant License, Class B Fermented Malt Beverage & Class C Wine Retailer license for Blaze Pizza, proposed to be located in the old Five Guys location at 2901 N. Oakland Ave. Their application indicates that they are proposing to be open until 10 p.m.during the week and midnight on the weekends with beer and wine
UWM Soccer Activities this Week
There may be some neighborhood impact from Thursday through Saturday due to a tournament on campus. This note is from Alyssa Conrardy in the UWM Neighborhood Relations Office. UWM Neighbors, The Milwaukee women’s soccer team will host the 2017 Horizon League Tournament November 2-4 at Engelmann Stadium later this week. This may impact neighbors due to heavier vehicle and foot traffic in the area. Athletics will reinforce the idling bus
Milwaukee Pedestrian Plan – Public Involvement Meeting
The City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works (DPW) and its partners will host a public involvement meeting on Monday, October 23 to gather community thoughts on “What do you think about walking in Milwaukee?” Get information and share your thoughts, ideas, and suggestions concerning good places as well as challenging places to walk, and what would make walking in Milwaukee safer. Please see the attached
MHNA October Membership Meeting
Neighbors, We hope you will join us on Tuesday, October 24 at 7PM at the Urban Ecology Center (1500 E Park Place) for our General Membership Meeting. We will be hearing from Milwaukee Riverkeeper about their organization and upcoming opportunities to volunteer. Additionally, neighborhood resident John Bleidorn will be offering a brief tutorial about how to access property data online (including landlord phone numbers). And if that
Warning from the City: Utility Imposters
Alert: Milwaukee Water Works Warns Milwaukee Residents About Utility Imposters The City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works/Milwaukee Water Works warns residents to be mindful of persons who try to gain access to their homes by posing as Water Works utility employees. Recently, MWW has received reports that imposters posing as Water Works employees have entered homes on the south side claiming to be checking the
Upcoming Seminar: How to Find Milwaukee City Information Online
A seminar will be held on November 1, 2017 from 6-8 pm (registration at 5:30), at the East Library. More details are in this PDF.
UWM Note to Neighbors
Hi Neighbors, Below are a few updates from UWM. Spooktacular Neighborhood Clean-Up The Neighborhood Housing Office is hosting a “Spooktacular Neighborhood Clean Up” on Friday, October 20th from 12pm-4pm. Volunteers will be heading out around the neighborhood surrounding campus to pick up garbage. We are encouraging students to get in the holiday spirit and wear costumes. Please do not be alarmed if you see spider man or
Two Important City Budget Meetings
Alderman Kovac invites residents to attend two important upcoming City Budget meetings. More info available in this announcement.