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Note from the University about Downer Woods

In response from a question from the folk over at WaterTower, the following note was sent out to interested neighbors. ———————————————————– Hi all — The University has actually put together a statement you can share with anyone who has questions about Downer Woods. “UWM did not ask for the changes to state law that remove the legislative protection for the Downer Woods property and

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UWM “Think Small” program for landlords – Monday, March 16

If you are a landlord you may find this of interest. ———————————————– Landlord Think Small – March 16, 2015 – http://www4.uwm.edu/universityrelations/landlord-think-small-march-2015.cfm Attention landlords – mark your calendar for this spring’s Landlord Think Small event. This spring’s discussion is scheduled for Monday, March 16 at 4:30 p.m. and will feature Milwaukee attorney Tristan Pettit. Pettit will lead a presentation on his outline for tenant screening and

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13th Annual Local Farmer Open House

Saturday March 7, 2015 11 am – 3 pm at the Urban Ecology Center in Riverside Park Free! Know your farmer. Know your food. This event is your a once-a-year opportunity to talk with local farmers, hear about their growing practices, and learn about their Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) subscription options. Sign up to get local deliveries of boxes of farm-fresh healthful produce and more.

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Reminder: Share your insights and passions at February’s MHNA Meeting!

Reminder: Meeting tomorrow! Neighbors, Please plan to attend next week’s general membership meeting (Tuesday, February 24 at 7 PM at the Urban Ecology Center) for the rolling out of a new concept: Murray Hill Working Groups.  The meeting will start with presenting a brief overview of what we (the MHNA Board) have been working on with UWM, MPD, and other neighborhood associations.  After that, we’ll get

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MPS Listening Session at Riverside – Mon, March 2nd at 6pm

MPS is holding a listening session to support their strategic planning efforts. It will be held at Riverside High School at 6:00 PM, Monday, March 2nd. http://www.jsonline.com/news/education/mps-sets-input-sessions-on-8-big-ideas-for-strategic-goals-b99448787z1-293025381.html http://mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/en/District/Initiatives/Strategic-Objectives.htm  


Add’l info re: the Feb 4 Community Meeting about Downer Avenue at Risk

This meeting invitation is from Eastside Milwaukee Community Council. The MHNA Board has not taken any position with respect to the developments or their financing.  We encourage neighbors to attend to learn more about the development proposals. =================================================================== The Downer Avenue business district that we know and love is at risk with continued business closings, long-promised development plans nowhere in sight, and possibly another new owner to the

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