State Legislative Update
At our last MHNA meeting Senator Larson and Representative Brostoff summarized legislative actions in the recent session. They have provided the following additional information. GOP Bills of Interest AB – 568: Landlord Bill / Historical District Restrictions – Passed Assembly and Senate, Presented to Governor Walker for Signing (Passed on party lines, Democrats opposed / Republicans in Favor) Click here for a full breakdown
The Little Mermaid at RUHS
Opera at UWM – Discount for Neighbors!
UWM’s Peck School of the Arts presents its annual Opera Theatre & Symphony Orchestra collaboration, Dido & Aeneas, Friday, April 1 and Saturday April 2 in the Helene Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts. Shows each night begin at 7:30 p.m. The story of Dido and Aeneas is one of the world’s most tragic love stories of two lovers torn apart by the gods.
Local Farmer Open House
Once again, it’s time for the Local Farmer Open House!
February MHNA Meeting – State Legislative Update
This month’s Murray Hill meeting on Tuesday, February 23rd will feature a state legislative update by guests Senator Chris Larson and Representative Jonathan Brostoff. We also have MPD District 1 Liaison Officer Tom Kline coming to give us an update on policing in the neighborhood. As always, we meet at the Urban Ecology Center, 1500 E. Park Place, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Hope many neighbors can
Aldermanic Candidate Forum
Conserving Pollinators Talk – Sunday, Feb 28
We have all heard of the disappearance of bees and butterflies from our fields and gardens. What are the causes of this environmental problem? What, if anything, can be done to save these and other important pollinators – and the plants they depend on? Dr. Jeffrey Karron, UWM Associate Professor of Biology, will discuss “Strategies for Conserving Native Pollinators in a Changing World”
Debate Impacts to Neighborhood
From Kevin O’Conner at UWM: The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will be hosting the Democratic Presidential Debate February 11. The debate, which will be televised live on PBS and simulcast on CNN, is at 8 p.m. in the Helen Bader Concert Hall inside the Helene Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts. The building is located at 2419 East Kenwood Blvd. Organizers of the event have
Crime Update from Alderman Kovac
From Alderman Kovac: Dear Neighbors, Here is the latest data from our District 1 police: In the six week period from early November until mid December there were nine carjackings in District 1 (Downtown and the East Side). Towards the end of that six week period, in early December, we began the Robbery Task Force which focused increased patrol and investigatory resources in response
MMSD Rain Garden Plant Sale
Spread the word – MMSD’s 2016 Rain Garden Plant Sale has started! Plants are provided at about a 50% discount (compared to retail prices). In addition to the plant sale, MMSD is offering a FREE Rain Garden Design Workshop where you can learn about rain gardens, plant selection, and plant care. Who can order: Any private property owner, local non-profit group, or municipality within