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2016 Overnight Parking Permits Now On Sale

City of Milwaukee residents who wish to park their vehicles overnight on City streets can buy their 2016 annual virtual parking permits and 4-month, first trimester permits as of today, December 18, 2015. When residents buy the annual or 4-month overnight permit, there is no physical sticker for their vehicles.  Instead, customers will receive a confirmation number, and their license plate becomes their permit. 

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Update on recent carjackings – from Ald. Kovac and Capt. Moore

  From: Moore, Eric Sent: Friday, December 11, 2015 3:11 PM To: Kovac, Nik Subject: Fw: Subject Terrell CARVER criminal complaint 12-11-2015   Good Afternoon Alderman Kovak, Please see in the listed attachment, a Criminal Complaint filed early this afternoon, charging Terrell M. Carver, 05/01/1992, with the following offenses in connection with the carjacking offense that occurred on Sunday, December 6, 2015, at 2535 North Prospect Ave., (female

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The Milwaukee Bike Bazaar!

From wisconsinbikefed.org: The Milwaukee Bike Bazaar is in its 8th year (formerly known as the Milwaukee Bike Swap!) and has consistently grown in attendance each year since its inception! Created to attract local bike enthusiasts to both buy, sell and swap everything from full bikes to clothing to antique parts, 2014 saw over 500 people attend the event! In 2015, we are broadening our offerings

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Chili and Chickadees

This notice went out previously without a date. According to the Lake Park Friends web site it will take place on Saturday, December 19th. Apologies for the confusion. Lake Park Friends will present “Chili and Chickadees”, our participation in the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count. We will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the Lake Park Warming House, 2975 N. Lake Drive. and walk through

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Winter Parking Now in Effect

Winter parking regulations for the City of Milwaukee take effect Tuesday, December 1, 2015 and remain in effect through Tuesday, March 1, 2016. During this winter period, most residential streets require alternate side night parking, but there are exceptions to the rule. For example, overnight parking is prohibited on major arterial streets and bus routes. These streets are not posted “no overnight parking.” Posted

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3rd District Town Hall Meeting

Dear Neighbor, Alderman Nik Kovac invites you to attend a 3rd District town hall meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 2nd at the East Library (2320 N Cramer Street). This meeting will include a chance to meet Captain Eric Moore, the new Captain for MPD’s 1st District (which covers the Eastside and Downtown). The Captain will discuss recent crime trends in the area

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Town Hall on City and County Budgets

County Executive Abele and Alderman Nik Kovac invite you to join them for a town hall discussion on both the city and county budgets. County Exec Abele and Alderman Kovac will discuss major budget initiatives, including highlights of how the city and county work together to deliver services and collaborate on development. County Executive Abele will also discuss his vision of how the Opportunity

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Update on recent carjackings

Update on recent carjackings from Alderman Kovac: Dear Neighbors, In the last week, the Milwaukee Police Department has arrested four teens in connection with a series of carjackings and attempted carjackings that have occurred on the city’s East Side. Together with UWM Police and Shorewood Police, they are working to put a stop to the crime spree, and more arrests are expected soon. In

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Jazz Estate Liquor License Meeting

Dear Neighbor, You are invited to attend a community meeting at The Jazz Estate, 2423 N. Murray Avenue, on Wednesday, November 18th, at 6 p.m. John Dye, the current owner and operator of Bryant’s Cocktail Lounge on S. 9th Street, has applied for a Class B Tavern License and a Public Entertainment Premise License to operate The Jazz Estate. The applicant will be there

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