5/22/2012
The next Java with Jerry is May 29 2012
“Java with Jerry” is an opportunity for residents to talk to me over a cup of coffee. These informal meetings occur on the first four Tuesdays of each month at different locations in District 19. 5/21/2012
President King announces special ribbon cutting and music festival at new Emerson Garden Park.
Louisville’s newest public greenspace is opening on June 10th with a special ribbon cutting and music and street festival at the new Emerson Gardens Park located on the corner of Hickory and Sylvia Streets in the Schnitzelburg neighborhood. 5/18/2012
Air Quality Alert for Saturday and Sunday, May 19 and 20
The air quality is expected to be unhealthy for sensitive groups. 5/16/2012
Louisville Utility and Public Works Advisory Group Offers Recommendations
The Advisory Group’s recommendations include inter-local agreements in the short term and then a consolidation of MSD and Louisville Water within 5 years. 5/16/2012
Mayor Fischer Helps Unveil $500,000 in Improvements to Breslin Park
Joined by neighbors, park supporters and school children, Mayor Greg Fischer today dedicated an array of major improvements and additions at Breslin Park, showcasing the new amenities and upgrades in the long-anticipated overhaul of the Irish Hill neighborhood park at the corner of Payne Street and Lexington Road.
5/16/2012
New Union Contracts for EMS, Corrections Help Address City's Structural Deficit
Keeping his commitment to transparency with union contracts, Mayor Greg Fischer’s administration today presented two new collective bargaining agreements that are fair to employees but also begin to help the city address its structural budget deficit.
5/16/2012
Public Utility Task Force Releases Recommendations
There are numerous opportunities for Louisville Water Company and the Metropolitan Sewer District to more closely collaborate — and potentially consolidate — that would result in significant savings and improved operations and efficiencies, according to a report delivered today to Mayor Greg Fischer. 5/15/2012
Mayor's Hike, Bike & Paddle Returns Memorial Day
Louisville will be alive with activity this Memorial Day as thousands of cyclists, paddlers and walkers gather for the 15th Mayor’s Healthy Hometown Subway Fresh Fit Hike, Bike & Paddle May 28 at Waterfront Park.
5/15/2012
Free Junk Drop-off Event May 20th
This weekend citizens are encouraged to take advantage of the city’s free bulk waste and junk drop-off event this Sunday, May 20, 2012 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Waste Management Outer Loop Landfill, 2673 Outer Loop. 5/15/2012
Bike to Work Day, Friday May 18th
Leave your car at home and instead grab your bike for Bike to Work Day this Friday, May 18th. Join Mayor Greg Fischer and LMPD Chief Steve Conrad and others who will be commuting on two wheels this Friday. 5/15/2012
Metro Animal Services Searches For Suspect In Dog Shooting
Metro Animal Services is searching for a suspect(s) who shot a dog in the 1300 block of Temple Street Wednesday, May 9. 5/14/2012
Volunteers of America of KY Moves Hdqtrs to Historic Downtown Bldg
Volunteers of America of Kentucky has entered an agreement with City Properties Group to lease space for its new headquarters at the historic Guthrie Coke Building, located at 566 S. Fourth Street. 5/12/2012
Metro Animal Services Announces Upcoming Rabies Clinics
Metro Animal Services will hold several rabies, license and microchip clinics this year at the Animal Care Center located at 3705 Manslick Road, in Shively and also other locations. The first clinic planned will be on May 12 at the Salvation Army located at 1010 Beecher Street. 5/12/2012
PVC Ovens Construction Permit 29161-10-C(R3) for GE
The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District (District) proposes to issue a construction permit to GE Appliances & Lighting for two heating ovens. 5/11/2012
Date Set for 2012 Louisville pure tap 5K and Louisville Half Marathon
Louisville Sports Commission and Louisville Water Set Date for Louisville pure tap 5K and Louisville Half Marathon 5/11/2012
EGUs Construction Permit 34595-12-C and Silos Construction Permit 34658-12-C for LG&E Mill Creek
The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District (District) proposes to issue construction permits to LG&E Mill Creek Generating Station for modification of the electric generation units to comply with Federal NESHAP regulations. 5/11/2012
800+ Local Volunteers Age 55-90's Celebrated during National Senior Corps Week
May 7-11, 2012 is National Senior Corps Week and hundreds of older volunteers are celebrated locally for their outstanding contributions to our community. For the third year, the Corporation for National & Community Service, national funder of the Louisville Metro FGP (Foster Grandparent Program) and RSVP (Retired & Senior Volunteer Program), is publicly recognizing the huge impact from members of the Senior Corps programs (FGP, RSVP and Senior Companion Program –SCP) with a celebratory week of acclaim and (hopefully) additional recruitment. Based on the 2010 Independent Sector’s Kentucky average value of $17.65 per hour, the volunteers of these two programs provided caring services to our community totaling $3.9+ million dollars! 5/11/2012
Secondary Control Device for Opacity Standard Construction Permit 34410-12-C for LG&E Cane Run
The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District (District) proposes to issue a construction permit to LG&E Cane Run Generating Station for installation of a secondary control devices to comply with the opacity standard. 5/11/2012
Preservationists Create New Heritage Conservation Fund
Main Street Revitalization LLC – a group of investors that purchased five condemned Whiskey Row buildings - in partnership with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the group will establish the Heritage Conservation Fund, a non-profit revolving equity and loan fund dedicated to local historic preservation. 5/10/2012
Metro Animal Services Adjusts Operating Hours
Louisville Metro Animal Services (LMAS) is adjusting operating hours to better serve the citizens’ and animals’ needs. |