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
City Notice: St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations
Aldermen Nik Kovac and Robert Bauman would like to make East Side and Downtown residents aware of a large event happening this weekend with thousands of participants. The 4th annual Shamrock Shuffle pub crawl takes place this Saturday, March 9, starting at 2:00 p.m. on East North Avenue and on Water Street. In addition, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade begins at noon in downtown
Snow Shoveling Request
MHNA needs your help in insuring that our sidewalks are safe places to walk this winter season. Dangerous conditions with falls have resulted from sidewalks not being cleared of snow in a timely manner. City ordinance requires that snow be removed within 24 hrs. after a snow fall. Please report unsafe conditions to the Milwaukee Department of Public Works. After the City inspects and
MENA / UWM Collaborative Framework
MENA and UWM Collaborative Framework and Process for Addressing Quality of Life on the East Side