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
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
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
Neighborhood Grapevine Letter from DNS
Check out the Summer 2014 newsletter from the Department of Neighborhood Services.
July 4th Celebration in Lake Park
Celebrate July 4th at Lake Park with lots of great family fun and fireworks. Dress your bikes, join the boy and girl games, enjoy a summery ice cream treat and just enjoy visiting with your neighbors. The Parade will start at 9:00 am UWM Student Union (Maryland Ave. and Kenwood Blvd.) and from Maryland Avenue School (Prospect and Bradford Ave.) and progress down E. Newberry Blvd. to Lake Park where
Free Tree Give Away – This Saturday
The City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Forestry Division is partnering with Energy Exchange Inc. to give away 1,000 free trees to City of Milwaukee residents and business/commercial property owners this Saturday (June 28) from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the corner of S. 6th St. and Waterford Ave. You can reserve your tree(s) by filling out the form available here. The