Do you work for UWM?
This message is from Mike Darnell, a member of MHNA and someone who works at UWM. It is directed to other members who are employed by UWM. ======================================= Hi,I’m writing to reach out to those MHNA members who are also, like me, UWM employees. I’m writing to ask if you would join me in signing and forwarding a request to Student Affairs.
MHNA Meeting Reminder
Dear Murray Hill members and friends: Please join us to meet the new leader of MPD District 1, Captain Leslie Thiele, an 18 year veteran of the department. A new academic year has begun at UWM and you’ll want to hear directly form Captain Thiele about her perspective on our neighborhood problems and solutions. And Captain Thiele will surely want to hear your view
What is your opinion of the East North Avenue Business Area?
The East Side Business District, which is the business area between the river and the lake on North Avenue, is conducting a survey to get input regarding use of the area. The results will help shape plans for development between Oakland Avenue and the river. Please take a few minutes to take their survey. This is your chance to influence their planning. http://www.theeastside.org/categories/20-news/documents/142-make-a-difference-take-the-survey
A Request for Feedback
The UWM academic year has swung into action and the MHNA Board would appreciate hearing your observations. What was last weekend like in your part of the neighborhood? What is it like this weekend? Please email any comments your might have to us at issues@murrayhillna.org. Also… We’ll send another reminder later in the month, but our general meeting (on Tuesday, September 23rd) will feature
MHNA Spring Newsletter
The Spring issue of Murray Hill News is back from the printer and will soon be appearing on doorsteps around the neighborhood. The PDF version of the newsletter is available here if you would like to get a jump on the stories. This issue’s main story is a brief history of MHNA’s attempt to work with the University under an agreement we, other NA’s,
Did Shamrock Shuffle and St. Patrick’s day affect you?
How was your weekend? On Saturday the “Shamrock Shuffle” was again held on North Avenue. And, of course, yesterday was St. Patrick’s Day. How was your part of the neighborhood affected? If you witnessed any disruptions, please take a moment to send us a description of the event(s). We’re preparing a summary to send to District 1 and City officials. Please send any comments
Reminder: Report It! Record It!
Good morning, As we all are no doubt aware, the UWM fall semester is about to begin. Those of us who have lived in the area for long know what to expect. We are about to see a dramatic increase in nighttime disruptions. A couple of years ago, MHNA developed the Report It / Record It program with MPD District 1. This program is
Landlord registration program could be eliminated
Statement from Alderman Nik Kovac June 20, 2013 A bill (AB 183/SB179) now moving through the state Legislature would eliminate the City of Milwaukee’s landlord registration program – a highly successful program that has helped to resolve problems and hold landlords accountable when they have problem tenants or are negligent in maintaining a property. The bill has already passed the Assembly, has had a
Reminder: Neighborhood Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday
Please plan to attend a Neighborhood Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 from 6:00 pm to 8 pm at Riverside University High School (auditorium, 1615 E. Locust St.). Speakers include Alderman Kovac, District One Police Capt. Stephen Basting, Heidi Weed from the Department of Neighborhood Services, and a representative from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Updated data on owner occupancy trends and nuisance
Updated: Outstanding Block Club Award
On February 12, 2013, Murray Hill Neighborhood Association became the proud recipient of the Police & Fire Commission “Outstanding Block Club Involved in Crime Prevention” Exchange Club Award! Here’s what the organizers had to say about MHNA’s efforts: “Neighborhood associations can be a great way for residents to work together and get things done. For example, a neighborhood near UWM experienced a growing influx