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SSPP Block Party

Dear Murray Hill Neighborhood Association: Announcing Saints Peter & Paul Parish Block Party – September 9 The Saints Peter & Paul (SSPP) Block Party is rapidly approaching. Everyone is warmly invited to join in the fun and festivities for the day on September 9, 2017. The Block Party is held on the street taking up the entire block at 2491 N. Murray Ave on Milwaukee’s East Side.

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MHNA August Meeting – Preparations for a New Semester

Hello Neighbors! We hope you have all been enjoying your summer!  Please mark your calendar for our August MHNA Meeting, which will be held on Tuesday, August 22 at 7 PM in the Community Room of the Urban Ecology Center (1500 E Park Place). The focus of the meeting will be on the back-to-school issues our residents often face with the influx of new and returning university

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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

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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

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Solar Power Hours

Are you considering adding solar panels? Milwaukee Shines (a program of the City of Milwaukee) and the Midwest Renewable Energy Association are offering another solar power group buy this year. Many homeowners in our neighborhood participated in past group buys and if you are interested, this is your chance to learn more. There will be an information session nearby on August 2nd at Colectivo on Prospect Ave.  If

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Public Safety Issue: Concealed Carry Bill SB 169

Safety in the Neighborhood. MHNA, in conjunction with other neighborhood associations on the East Side, is registering opposition to this proposed change in state law.  The proposed law would remove the requirement to get a permit to carry a concealed weapon and would remove all required gun safety training. We urge members to send comments to legislators today. – MHNA Board ————————————— Dear Friends This email

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Public Meeting for License Application: The Original

Dear Neighbor: New operators have applied for a Class B Tavern License and Food Dealer-Restaurant License forThe Original in the former “Red Dot” space at 2498 North Bartlett Avenue.  I am hosting ameeting for the neighbors to meet the applicant, hear their plan of operation for the space, and raise any questions or concerns. Please join me! WHEN: Monday, June 5, 2017 TIME: 6:00 p.m. WHERE: Urban Ecology Center Community

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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

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