Bravo! We had a great turnout for our Shakespeare in the Park at EP Tom Sawyer Park! We are lucky to have Kentucky Shakespeare in our community. They are a dedicated group who are committed to enriching our community by presenting accessible, professional theater experiences that educate, inspire and entertain people of all ages.
If you were unable to attend our event please be sure to check out one of their next shows in the 3rd annual Shakespeare in the Parks tour.
Councilwoman Leet's office received the following update from the VA regarding the Louisville VA Hospital Replacement:
"We just wanted to give you a
very brief update on the Replacement VAMC Project. Currently, the
independent contractor is still working on the Draft Environmental Impact
Statement (DEIS). Once finished, the draft will be released publicly for
review. At this time, no date has been set for the release of the
DEIS. Once we have further information, we will make it available to you
as quickly as possible."
Councilwoman Leet continues to take a proactive, common sense, approach when discussing the VA Replacement Hospital Project with those in Frankfort and in Washington D.C. She continues to push for the release of the EIS and as soon as it is made available to the public our office will send out a special alert. In the meantime if you have any questions regarding this project please feel free to contact the office at 574-1107.
Many
residents in District 7 recently received
reassessment notices this week. If you believe your assessment is wrong, you are encouraged to
seek more information and appeal.
To make the appeals process easier, PVA staff will be at the St.
Matthews Library and the Middletown Library from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on
weekdays until May 16 to answer questions and provide assistance.
Need to file an appeal?
All property owners have the right to appeal the current assessments each year. By law, certain steps must be followed in the appeal process. Appeals may be completed through an online process or through the mail.
Under state law (KRS 133.120) property owners who wish to appeal their assessment must first hold a conference with the PVA Office during the annual Open Inspection Period (OIP). Each year the OIP begins on the first Monday in May and continues for a thirteen day period including two Saturdays. For more information click here. The deadline for filing an appeal with the PVA is Monday, May 16, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. EDT.
No appeal can be accepted after the deadline. You will receive your appeal result by mail and/or email. For additional support, please click here or call 502.574.6224. To see detailed instructions on how to file an online appeal you can click here.
Do you live or work in St. Matthews? Consider signing up for the
St. Matthews Reach Alert program to be notified of road closures and other
important information from the City of St. Matthews.
Registration takes less than a minute to complete!
To register, go to www.reachalert.com and click on the
blue text, “Create an account.” When prompted, please use the following
information to register for the St. Matthews Network.
Network Name: St. Matthews (city) Role: Resident
or Business Address: Enter
address in first box and street name in the second box.
If you opted to receive text alerts, Reach Alert will send a
text message to your cell phone immediately upon completion of your
registration. Please enter the 4-digit number on the registration screen and
then click the word VALIDATE. If you do not receive this message, please call
Reach Alert.
If you have
difficulty registering, please contact REACH Alert at (877) 307-9313
or info@reachalert.com.
Move
Louisville, the city’s 20-year multi-modal plan, was released on April 14th.
The plan describes 16 priority projects and 8 priority policies to improve
Louisville’s transportation network.
A 60-day public comment
period for Move Louisville also began on April 14th. Over
the course of the next two months, the developers of Move Louisville will be
attending meetings, holding forums and taking online comments to gauge your
interest. Councilwoman Leet is interested in hearing your thoughts on the Move Louisville transportation plan as she continues to prioritize the needs of District 7 constituents. We would encourage you to read the entire document and ask any questions you may have. We would also encourage you to send your feedback to Mayor Fischer's office via the comment form below.
An urban heat island is a city or metropolitan area that’s significantly warmer than its surrounding rural areas, due to human activities. It’s common in cities across the nation — but it’s advancing in Louisville at one of the fastest rates in the country according to a study recently released by Mayor Fischer's office. The urban heat island effect in Louisville was the subject of a comprehensive study, the first of its kind, led by Dr. Brian Stone of the Urban Climate Lab at Georgia Institute of Technology. He detailed recommended actions that the city and its residents can take — in businesses, homes, and throughout the community — to reduce the urban heat island effect.
The Office of Sustainability will conduct a 60-day public comment period. You can offer your thoughts in the form below or on social media. Dr. Stone will also deliver a lecture about his findings at 6 p.m. on May 16 at the Egan Leadership Center at Spalding University, 901 S. Fourth St.
The arrival of the steam engine brought not only a new form of transportation to the Ohio Valley but introduced the new technology to many industries. From sawmills to furniture factories, the advent of steamboats impacted all the Falls of the Ohio communities, changing the way that people traveled and the landscape through which they traveled. Dr. Mark Wetherington, Senior Research Fellow at The Filson, will discuss the advent of steamboats and how the steam engine sparked an industrial revolution. Registration required. Call 502-574-1611.
Next
week, Kentucky Derby Festival action moves to the Ohio River. On Wednesday
May 4, Louisville Water Tower Park, 3005 River Road, hosts a grand
viewing party where guests can watch the Belle of Louisville race the Belle
of Cincinnati from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.
The “Great Space, Place & Boat Race” Viewing Party offers
a clear view of the Ohio River for the boat race and a family-friendly
picnic-style event with outdoor activities and games. A parking fee of $20
per vehicle includes access to the WaterWorks Museum, a look inside the
historic Louisville Water Tower and a tour of current pumping stations.
Indoor restrooms are available in the museum.
Ladyfingers Catering will offer picnic food for purchase plus
a cash bar. Louisville Water will have plenty of Louisville Pure Tap®. Guests
are welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Alcohol, food not purchased on
site and pets are not permitted.
Tickets can be purchased online through LouisvilleWaterTower.com. Tickets will
also be available the day of the event.
BONUS FEATURE - Yelp Louisville River Lounge: If guests check
in to Louisville Water Tower Park via the Yelp app at this event, they will
be admitted to the Yelp Louisville River Lounge, which will feature
activities for adults and children. This event will be a part of the second
annual Yelp's Countdown to Derby, a pop-up event series the week before
Derby.
TARC providing Service to Churchill Downs on Oaks, Derby days
TARC will provide service to Churchill Downs for the Kentucky
Oaks and Derby on existing routes that will detour away from the track starting
at about 4:30 p.m. on both race days.
Routes providing the closest access are: #4 – Fourth
Street; #6 – Sixth Street; and #29 – Eastern Parkway. Passengers are
encouraged to plan their trips ahead by checking Oaks and Derby routes and
schedules on TARC’s website.
After the races, due to detours, buses will pick up passengers
at different stops than where they were dropped off. Attached
maps show drop-off and pick-up points for each route. A separate listing
of detours is below. Non-Derby TARC riders also will be affected by detours
near the track.
On Derby and Oaks days, TARC service will be available at the
regularly scheduled times on all routes. Regular fares will apply.
One-way adult cash fare is $1.75. Route #4 covers parts of downtown, the
University of Louisville, Old Louisville, and neighborhoods near Iroquois Park.
Route #6 provides service in downtown, Iroquois Park neighborhoods and the area
near Auburndale. Route #29 connects Shively, U of L, the Highlands and
St. Matthews.
For the eighth straight year, TARC bus rides on Derby Eve
starting at 6 p.m. will be free, thanks to the Miller Lite Free Rides™ program.
The program is designed to reduce drunk driving around major events by
providing a safe transportation option. The Republic Bank First Friday Hop is
also Friday night along Main and Market Streets and the Fourth Street corridor
downtown. The event provides free transportation on the all-electric
ZeroBus to downtown establishments and the Derby Eve Jam on the waterfront.
For more information about schedules and fares, visit www.ridetarc.org or call TARC’s Customer
Service Department at 502-585-1234, TTY 502-213-3240. Miller Lite Free
Rides program information is available at: www.MillerLiteFreeRides.com.
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