Posted inNeighborhood News

Woolly Bear Fest

Join us Saturday, February 9th 

2nd Annual Wooly Bear Winterfest!

Meet at Gateway Park, located at 2176 N. Riverboat Rd., (just off Commerce St. and the Humboldt St. Bridge….map)  Noon-4pm  Free event, open to all! Build A Snow Fort! (No snow???? You can still Take a Hike!)    –  Winter Hike Learn About River Revitalization Foundation and our new acquisition next door!     Make bird feeders for birds and wildlife!

 

Posted inEditorials

Water Works Vs. MMSD & History Of Milwaukee Water

Milwaukee’s Water Works are now run as a public institution. The Metro
Milwaukee Sewerage District (MMSD) facilities are run by a private
corporation (Veolia) and overseen by the MMSD commissioners. MMSD is run
by a Commission made up of eleven members. Seven are appointed by the
mayor of the City of Milwaukee (subject to Common Council confirmation).
At least three must be elected officials and each of the seven members must
have his or her principal residence in the City of Milwaukee.

Photo of deep tunnel addition, Spring 2009. vb

Posted inNews

Snatching Defeat from the Jaws of Victory

Editorial: Vince Bushell, Publisher There are several issues involving the proposed development at North Avenue and the Milwaukee River. Concerns expressed include issues related to: the environment, development, student behavior and parking. I will comment on the environmental issue. The land swap is a win for the environment. Any attempt to describe it any other […]