City Notices

Safety Notice from MPD

This note is from District 1 of Milwaukee Police Department —————————————— Between Sunday & Monday there were 6 reported incidents of  strong-arm robberies & Car Jacking of white females who were either entering their cars or sitting in their cars in the area bordered by North Ave. to Linnwood and Oakland to Prospect. Suspects are 3-4 black males, 15-18 years of age driving a

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Downer Avenue: Neighborhood meeting with DCD and Alderman Kovac

From Alderman Kovac: ————————————————————— Dear Downer Avenue Neighbors, I am hosting a neighborhood meeting in conjunction with the Department of City Development to discuss the retail revitalization of Downer Avenue. The city will present a comprehensive analysis of retail conditions on Downer Avenue, including a summary of recent public and private investments, market data and a description of city programs available to assist retail

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Reminder: Liquor License Meeting on North Avenue – tonight

This notice is from Alderman Kovac. ————————– Dear residents, I am hosting a neighborhood meeting regarding a NEW application for a Class B Tavern License and Public Entertainment Premise License for the old Library Club, located in the space beneath Beans & Barley. Kody Jack, the applicant, will be there to present his plan of operation for the establishment. You are invited to hear

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DPW in Full-Scale Plowing Operation

The City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works has called for a full-scale plowing operation on Friday, January 9, 2015.  Most garbage and recycling collections have been suspended for today, except for automated routes.  Sanitation crews will work on Saturday, January 10 to make up for suspended collections today. For more information, please see the press release, call (414) 286-CITY (-2489), or go to the DPW website at www.city.milwaukee.gov/mpw.  


2015 Overnight Parking Permits Available for Purchase

City of Milwaukee residents who wish to park their vehicles overnight on City streets can now buy their 2015 virtual parking permits. For more information on purchasing an annual or 4-month overnight permit, please see the attached press release or go to the DPW website at www.city.milwaukee.gov/mpw. Have a safe and happy holiday season!


A Change in Winter Parking Rules

This story from TMJ4 describes a change in the winter parking rules that will make life a little easier for some of us. “Beginning December 1, residents in the 5-Day Exception Area may continue to park overnight on both sides of the street unless DPW announces that a snow-plow or other public works operation will be conducted overnight.” See this link for more detail.

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