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

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East Library Closing – Nov 9 – Nov 22

The Temporary East Branch Library located at 2430 N. Murray will be closed November 9th through 22nd to allow the move of materials to the ‘New’ East Branch Library (2320 N. Cramer St.), which will have its Grand Opening on Saturday, November 22nd. Books that are due can be dropped off at the book drop of the new East Library (2360 N. Cramer St.) on

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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

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October MHNA Membership Meeting

Dear Murray Hill Members: Please join us this Tuesday, October 28 at 7:00 at the Urban Ecology Center, 1500 E. Park Place to hear Jerry Patzwald, speak about alcohol sales, distribution, and distribution from the wholesaler’s and retailer’s side. Jerry is a distributor of several beers, wines, and spirits but he is also a local homeowner and well aware of the negative aspects his

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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