Peace Walk at Camp Taylor 

A previously scheduled District 10 Peace Walk was held Tuesday evening in the Camp Taylor area with the LMPD's Sixth Division. Peace Walks give residents the chance to meet LMPD officers in a relaxed environment. 

Lt. Arnold Rivera, Sixth Division Commander Major Michael Bogan and Councilman Mulvihill walked together in Camp Taylor. 

Peace Walks, of course, may include impromptu pickup basketball games. 

Cops and Cones - Operation Safe Serve

LMPD Fourth Division Commander Major Josh Judah spoke with a shopper at the Cops and Cones - Operation Safe Serve event Thursday. Major Judah spoke with area residents and shared information at the Kroger at 1265 Goss Avenue.

August 1 - National Night Out events

Join the LMPD's Fourth Division for National Night Out on Thursday, August 1 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Wyandotte Park at 1104 Beecher. 

The event will feature food, music and entertainment, a multi sports activity fun center, raffles, crime prevention tips, drug and narcotic toss, dunk tank, SWAT display, arts and crafts station and more. 

The LMPD Fifth Division's National Night Out event will be at the Peterson-Dumesnil House at 301 South Peterson Avenue from 6 to 9 p.m. 

The LMPD Sixth Division (along with the Seventh Division) will host National Night Out at the Target Okolona at 7311 Jefferson Boulevard from 6 to 9 p.m. 

Monday, August 21 join a Peace Walk with LMPD's Fourth Division in the Germantown/Schnitzelburg area starting at 6 p.m. More details will follow. 

How do I find out which LMPD Division serves my neighborhood? 

Fourth Division - This division covers the area including Smoketown, Churchill Downs, the Fairgrounds, South Louisville and Old Louisville.

Fifth Division - This division covers the area including the Highlands, Clifton and Cherokee and Seneca Parks.

Sixth Division - This division covers the area including Audubon Park, Newburg, Norfolk, the airport and GE.

If you click on the above links, more information is available on each division, including neighborhoods served, each Division Commander and Zone Lieutenants, plus links for crime mapping and crime notifications and information on the Neighborhood Watch program. 

Germantown-Schnitzelburg Business Association networking event

In what was a busy Tuesday evening, Councilman Mulvihill also attended the Germantown-Schnitzelburg Business Association networking event at Four Pegs Beer Lounge. 

Front, left to right, are Christy Jarboe, Louisville Metro economic development coordinator, Councilman Mulvihill, and Catherine Stevens of Hair502. In back are Jevon, Nash Nealy of The Post, and Mike Morris, attorney, real estate broker, and parlimentarian of GSBA. 

Camp Zachary Taylor ice cream social

Councilman Mulvihill visited with residents and members of the Camp Zachary Taylor Neighborhood Association Saturday. 

The Camp Zachary Taylor Neighborhood Association had an ice cream social Saturday afternoon at Holy Family Church.  Erin Fitzgerald, at right, provided musical entertainment for the event. She is current president of the Camp Zachary Taylor Neighborhood Association.

Councilman Mulvihill and Katie talked with Steve Thompson at the ice cream social.  All residents, businesses, and non-resident property-owners of Camp Taylor and Poplar Level are welcomed to become members of CZTNA. For more information, click here.

Camp Taylor MSD traffic maps moved to "News you can use" section below

In an effort to show the maps more clearly, we're moving the Camp Taylor updates to the "News you can use" section at the bottom of the E-News. The maps are also at http://louisvillemsd.org/camp-taylor-sewer-replacement-project

Center for Neighborhoods' Neighborhood Institute seeks District 10 participants for fall 

Center For Neighborhoods is happy to announce Neighborhood Institute 2017!

The Neighborhood Institute is a leadership education program designed to equip neighborhood leaders with skills and resources needed to initiate positive change in the community through their neighborhood, homeowner, and condo associations. Classes meet every Thursday, 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Center For Neighborhoods Offices at 507 South Third Street, for 12 consecutive weeks (August 24 to November 9). Dinner is provided each week. There is no charge to attend, but space is limited, and advance registration is required. Applications will be accepted through August 11.

The Neighborhood Institute Fall 2017 is open to all neighborhoods, Metro Council Districts, and the whole community.

To apply for the 12-week program, visit www.centerforneighborhoods.org, or contact John Hawkins at 502-589-0343 or johnh@centerforneighborhoods.org.

District 10 events

July 31 - 47th Annual Dainty Contest 

Schnitzelburg's world famous street game of German origin is played with a wooden peg pointed on both ends and a long wooden stick.  The World Championship Dainty Contest is a yearly event on the last Monday in July (Monday the 31st) next to Hauck's Handy Store on the corner of Goss Ave. & George Hauck Way (aka Hoertz Ave.)  That's Councilman Mulvihill competing in last year's contest in the photo at left.

Participants must be at least 45 years old, but the event is fun for all ages with food, drinks, and music The farthest distance gets a trophy and the shortest distance gets s basket of lemons! 

The Dainty contest is sponsored by Schnitzelburg Area Community Council & Louisville Metro Government.

Schnitzelburg Community Farmers Market

The Schnitzelburg Community Farmers Market is at 1481 South Shelby Street, every Saturday, rain or shine, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Bellaire Blooms offers beautiful, locally grown flowers at the Schnitzelburg Community Farmers Market. Photo is from the SCFM Facebook page. 

August 12 - Save the date for the Buechel Terrace Neighborhood Association Cookout

The Buechel Terrace Neighborhood Association Cookout will be at the Buechel Train Depot, Saturday Aug. 12 at 3 p.m. This is a family-friendly event! Hot dogs, chips, drinks, and dessert will be provided. Feel free to bring a dish if you choose and a lawn chair.

Jim King MUSCL Senior Wellness Center at Schnitzelburg

The Jim King MUSCL Senior Wellness Center at Schnitzelburg is in St. Elizabeth Catholic Church at 1016 East Burnett Avenue.

Regular activities include aerobics, directed exercise, chair volleyball, Pinochle, bingo, crochet, and watercolor painting. The Center has gym equipment, a sewing room, and library, and they are still seeking the donation of a commercial grade treadmill. If you're interested in donating, please contact Tip, Karen, or Rachael at the MUSCL Senior Center office at 502-634-3221.  

For the full calendar of events, visit  www.facebook.com/musclseniorcenter/

German-Paristown Neighborhood Association's Monday Bingo is at the GPNA center, 1094 E. Kentucky Street. Doors open at 9 a.m. For more information on the GPNA, visit www.gpnalouisville.com

Louisville Nature Center

Summer camps continue, and several birdwalks are scheduled- visit www.louisvillenaturecenter.org/upcoming-events/ for details. 

Save the date as the LNC's Birds, Brews & BBQ is on for September 9 at Broad Run Vineyards. 

The Louisville Zoo presents the Butterflies 'n' Blooms Butterfly exhibit, through Sept. 24, daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting. Experience hundreds of graceful native butterflies sipping nectar from colorful flowers, basking in the sunlight and flying freely as you wander through our new 1,000-square-foot outdoor flight house located in the Africa Zone. Free with Zoo admission.

The Cyril Allgeier Community Center offers youth, adult, and senior citizen programs in the Camp Taylor Neighborhood. Programs include 50 & over men's basketball, youth sports (flag football, volleyball, & basketball), adult aerobics, and Girl Scouts.  Summer hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  The community center features a full size basketball court that is available for open gym as well as for rent, and also has a large meeting room that is available for community meetings or to rent. For more information about programs, camps, or rental opportunities call 456-3261.

Schnitzelburg tree project volunteers needed

From Louisville Grows: The trees will be planted November 11, but preparation starts now, and your help is needed.  Please check out the links below so that we know when to expect you and for what!  It's all fun and training is provided! Schnitzelburg Tree Adoption Form - Want to adopt a tree or know someone who does?  Fill out this form or pass on this link. Schnitzelburg Planting Preparation - Tree delivery and staging the Tuesday through Thursday before the Saturday planting event. Schnitzelburg Tree Planting Event - LOTS of important roles to help make the day successful! For more information on Louisville Grows, visit http://www.louisvillegrows.org/

Louisville Metro news

Beware of scams related to Social Security Administration and phony veterans group

The Acting Inspector General of Social Security, Gale Stallworth Stone, is warning citizens about a new Social Security Administration (SSA) employee impersonation scheme. SSA and its Office of the Inspector General (OIG) have recently alerted citizens about an OIG employee impersonation scheme and a scheme targeting former clients of Kentucky disability attorney Eric Conn; the agencies are now receiving reports from citizens across the country about other phone calls from an individual posing as an SSA employee. The caller attempts to acquire personally identifiable information from victims to then edit the victims’ direct deposit, address, and telephone information with SSA.

The reports indicate that the impersonator calls from a telephone number with a 323 area code. The caller claims to be an SSA employee, and in some instances, tells the victim that they are due a 1.7 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increase of their Social Security benefits.  The impersonator goes on to ask the victim to verify all of their personal information including their name, date of birth, Social Security number (SSN), parents’ names, etc. to receive the increase. If the impersonator is successful in acquiring this information, they use it to contact SSA and request changes to the victim’s direct deposit, address, and telephone information.

 If a person receives a suspicious call from someone alleging to be from SSA, citizens may report that information to the OIG at 1-800-269-0271 or online via https://oig.ssa.gov/report.

Kentucky AG's office warns of sham organization "fundraising" for veterans

Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear is warning Kentuckians to be aware of a sham fundraising organization, “Coalition for Veterans of America.” 

Beshear’s Office of Senior Protection verified the organization is a sham claiming to seek donations to help cover Veterans Affairs medical bills and aid homeless veterans.

Beshear wants Kentuckians who would like to support deserving veterans and their families to do so without being victimized.

“Our veterans and their families deserve respect and safeguards from scammers,” Beshear said. “To make sure our veterans and legitimate veteran organizations receive donations, I am asking Kentuckians to beware of this scam and take time to verify a charity before making a donation.”

Donors who are not familiar with a charitable organization can verify official organizations on CharityNavigator.org. The Attorney General’s Consumer Protection website offers research tools, including a list of active charitable giving campaigns in Kentucky.

August 8 - Meeting of Louisville Metro TRIAD - Law Enforcement and Seniors Working Together

Neighborhood Place partners host Back to School events

The next meeting of Louisville Metro TRIAD will be Tuesday, August 8 at Swiss Hall, 719 Lynn Street. Lunch begins at 11:30 and the meeting will be from noon to 1 p.m. For more information, click here. 

Neighborhood Place and numerous community partners will offer several back to school events through early August.  These events will provide free school supplies while supplies last as well as a wide range of services and resources to help local youth and families be better prepared for the start of school year.

The bulk of the supplies and funding for these events comes from area businesses, churches, schools and individual donors. To learn more about specific activities, eligibility and other requirements, please call the numbers listed or click here. 

August 3, Back To School Festival at the Academy at Shawnee, 1 to 4 p.m., 4018 West Market Street. 485-7230.  

August 4, Back to School Festival at Cochran Elementary School, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 500 West Gaulbert Avenue. 634-6050.  

August 5, Back to School Event at Meyzeek Middle School, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 828 S. Jackson Street. 574-6638. 

August 5, Back to School Distribution at Southwick Community Center, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 3621 Southern Avenue.  485-6710. 

August 10, Back to School Festival at Olmsted Academy North, 1 to 7 p.m., 4530 Bellevue Avenue. 313-4089.

August 12, Back to School Festival at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1501 Rangeland Road, 313-4498 or 313-4700. 

Safety first for summer fun! 

With the heat of summer here and our families and friends heading to the beaches, lakes, rivers and pools; it is important that we all follow the safety rules/laws that have been put in place for everyone and to know the warning signs of individuals drowning, heat stroke, dry drowning etc. 

For more information, visit the American Red Cross website by clicking here. 

Community Foundation of Louisville grant opportunities

As a founding partner and continuing supporter of the Greater Louisville Project, Community Foundation of Louisville leaders were drawn to its latest report, “A Focus on Poverty.” The report highlights how multi-dimensional poverty (e.g. scarcity in education, health, income and employment) disproportionately affect Louisville’s western and south central neighborhoods and demonstrates clearly how scarcity in parts of our community affects us all.

So starting with 2018 grants, CFL will use their unrestricted fund to make grants that respond to the findings in the Greater Louisville Project report. We will invest in the nonprofit organizations working to strengthen the people and places in Louisville’s 11 most distressed ZIP codes (located in the western and southern parts of our community). We are committed to this focus for at least three years, and hope that these grants help build the infrastructure these organizations need to transform lives in the most distressed parts of our community.

Please help spread the word: please help those nonprofit organizations you know working in these areas become aware of this grant opportunity. The Letter of Intent phase of the application process is now open until July 28 and additional information may be foundation on our website, https://www.cflouisville.org/grants-partnerships/fund-for-louisville/  Interested nonprofits may apply online.

It's not a secret - Homeowner Repair Program here to help eligible homeowners

Develop Louisville - Office of Housing and Community Development's Homeowner Repair Program may not be well known, but it's here to help. 

Several programs are available only to homeowners in the Russell, Shawnee or Portland neighborhoods. 

However, several are are accessible to eligible homeowners throughout Louisville Metro, including the Emergency Repair Program. Household must be at or below 80 percent AMI (Area Median Income) to be eligible to receive up to $5,000 toward emergency repair costs. Eligible costs include replacement or repair of major interior mechanical systems such as furnaces and water heaters and exterior health and safety issues such as gas and water line leaks and electrical wiring. Homeowners must continue to reside in the home as the owner occupant for a minimum of one year after work has been completed.  

Housing Program Specialist Mary-Ellen Leavell can assist applicants and may be reached at 574-6126 or Mary.Leavell@louisvilleky.gov. 

Give your input on the MSD Critical Repair and Reinvestment Plan

A dedicated website at  http://www.louisvillemsd.org/CriticalRepairPlan includes:

• A video message offering an overview of the challenge and the opportunity to engage
• Brief summaries of the six categories of risk to public health and safety including local pictures of real consequences
• Links to the full Critical Repair & Reinvestment Plan for review (hard copies of Volume 1 have also been distributed to every public library in the county)

A comment form to provide direct input on the Plan (http://louisvillemsd.org/community-input-form) 

LMPD's anonymous tips - call, text or submit a tip online

Contrary to what many people think, when you submit a tip it's not recorded, there is no caller ID, and they don't want to know your name. When a tip is entered, the person taking the tip doesn't even use gender identity of the person giving the tip. You can provide a tip:  By phone call to 574-LMPD (5673) Sending a text to the number 274637, or CRIMES. Just type LMPD, plus your tip Online by clicking here The Internet-based systems route messages through a server that encrypts cell phone numbers before they get to police, making tips virtually impossible to track. The anonymous texting feature allows people with tips to communicate with police in near-real time.  Calling 574-LMPD not only helps stop crime, but it enhances the overall quality of life of everyone in your community by getting criminals, who target innocent people, off the streets. It also helps hold offenders accountable for their actions.

Dog flu has come to Louisville Metro

Canine Influenza or “Dog Flu” is a highly contagious virus that can affect dogs and cats of any breed, age, sex or health status. Almost ALL dogs exposed to the virus will become infected and the majority of dogs (80% of infected dogs) will develop flu symptoms.  Symptoms for dogs include lethargy, persistent coughing or sneezing, nasal or eye discahrge, fever, and reduced appetite. For cats, symptoms include nasal discharge, congestion, lethargy, lip smacking and excessive salivation.  Most dogs recover within two to three weeks. However, secondary bacterial infection may occur and lead to more serious illness and pneumonia.  Talk to your veterinarian about your dog’s health and if the canine influenza vaccine is right for your dog. The vaccine is a two-part series given two weeks apart. At this time, there is no vaccine for cats. For more information, click here.

Falls City Community BikeWorks needs volunteers!

Falls City Community BikeWorks is a not-for-profit community bike shop at 1217 Logan Street.  This is a great place for anyone of all ages to learn and practice bike maintenance. Our shop has tools, parts, and volunteer bike experts to show you how to work on your bike or one of ours. The mission:  We provide the space, tools and expertise to any community member wishing to learn and practice bicycle maintenance. We channel the donation of refurbished bicycles (and related equipment and skills) to Louisvillians in need of reliable transportation. The overriding goal is to make bicycling more affordable and widespread. For more information, go to www.fccbikeworks.org/

Free tax preparation for eligible residents filing past due returns

Although the 2016 tax filing season has ended, there is still free help available in preparing past due and amended tax returns. Now through October, the Louisville Asset Building Coalition’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, or VITA, will provide federal and state income tax assistance to income eligible residents who need help filing prior returns. Taxpayers earning $64,000 or less can make an appointment with a VITA team member by calling 502-814-2715.

TARC Summer Youth Pass Now on Sale

Getting to jobs, the movies, recreational activities and fun events around Louisville is affordable and easy for young people with the TARC Summer Youth Pass, which is available now.  The pass costs $30 and is available to anyone 6-19 years old. With the pass, youths can take unlimited TARC rides on all routes through August 31. The pass can be ordered from TARC’s website, www.ridetarc.org, or purchased at the following locations: Union Station, 1000 W. Broadway Nia Center, 2900 W. Broadway All Fifth Third Banks Louisville Free Public Library, 3rd & York To order by mail, send a check or money order for $30, with your name, address and phone number, to SUMMER YOUTH PASS; c/o TARC cashier; 1000 W. Broadway; Louisville, KY  40203.

Farmers Market Association and Guide to Local Food Resources

Louisville's new Farmers Market Association (LFMA) seeks to support farmers markets, farmers and local food producers to promote access to a healthy and sustainable food system. For more information on the group, visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/louisville-farmers-markets-association.  There is also now a new Guide to Local Food Resources that provides a map and list of all of Louisville’s farmers markets, Fresh Stop markets and Healthy Corner Stores. Click here to see the guide.

Income-eligible senior citizens shop at area Farmers' Markets with some help from SFMNP

The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) provides income eligible seniors with $28 in checks per season to purchase fresh, unprocessed, locally grown fruits, vegetables and herbs at nine area approved farmers markets. Apply at any Neighborhood Place (click here for locations), Dosker Manor Apartments, Dare to Care at 3360 Commerce Center Place, or Louisville Metro Health and Wellness at 400 East Gray Street.  Click here for more details on the program.

Volunteers of America offering expanded addiction recovery services 

Resources to help fight addiction in our community 

Volunteers of America offers expanded addiction recovery services to help battle the opioid crisis. VOA offers residential, outpatient services and transitional housing to men, women, and pregnant or parenting women. We have locations at 1436 South Shelby Street, 2500 W Broadway and 4303 W Broadway. Call today: 502-635-4530 or go to www.voamid.org/addiction. 

Louisville Metro Syringe Exchange: Syringe exchange is a proven practice to reduce the spread of HIV, Hepatitis C and other infectious diseases as well as increasing access to drug treatment for addiction.  

Louisville Metro Syringe Exchange Program sites: Inside the Louisville Metro Public Department of Health & Wellness, 400 E. Gray St.; Look for the RV at: Redeemer Lutheran Church, 3640 River Park Drive (37th and River Park), Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to noon; 1455 Bicknell Ave. (corner of Bicknell and Taylor), Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., behind the Lake Dreamland Fire Station, 4603 Cane Run Rd., Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For details, click here.

Permanent drug drop-off location: Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, 531 Court Place. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. For additional information dial 311.

Nar-Anon: Hope for Families (program for people who love someone with an addiction) meets at Mosaic UMC, 8008 St. Andrews Church Road, Mondays at 8 p.m. 

YMCA Safe Place provides referrals to kids, including those affected by a family overdose. They are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 502-635-5233. 

Become a Foster Grandparent! 

Participants in the Louisville Metro Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) are individuals 55 years or older who tutor and assist children with special or exceptional learning needs in essential skills such as reading, writing and math, while offering the basic guidance of a mentor, advocate and friend. Currently, more than 130 Foster "Grannies" and "Grandpas" share their compassion and caring at over 28 sites including Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS), Boys & Girls Clubs and several community centers and after school programs. Volunteers provide a minimum of 15 hours up to a maximum of 40 hours of service per week and may qualify for a tax-free, hourly stipend as well as free supplemental accident and liability insurance while serving.  For more information, please call 502-574-1529 or visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/resilience-and-community-services/foster-grandparent-program-fgp

Louisville Metro Bats nights

The Louisville Bats are hosting two types of Louisville Metro Government Nights.  Metro Council Mondays: the Bats will host groups and organizations doing the good of the community on August 28. Examples include school fundraisers and charity auctions. Community Nights: The Bats will host two community nights, providing tickets, hot dogs, and soft drinks to non-profit groups who would not be able to afford a Bats game under regular circumstances. The final night is August 2. Groups will need to contact the Bats office directly to sign up for the program. Examples include mentoring organizations and social service agencies. To request tickets for either part of the program, organizations should contact Shelby Harding at sharding@batsbaseball.com. Please include your Metro Council District, organization name, contact name, mailing address, daytime phone and number of tickets requested. Email requests are preferred, but if email is not available please call 614-4502.

Have a small business or want to start one? Louisville Forward offers many resources

Business planning and advice for starting, relocating and expanding a business and access to financing opportunities, training and workforce development assistance are all available from Louisville Forward Economic Development by clicking here:  This single entry point allows you to inquire about the resources you need for your business and be connected with experts to assist you. You can receive free business plan assistance through a number of professional business assistance providers, as well as mentors with corporate and business ownership experience closely matched to your needs. You also may be eligible for alternative lending programs through a variety of organizations, depending on the location of your business and your access to capital. Louisville Forward Small Business Development’s https://louisvilleky.gov/government/louisville-forward/services/small-business-development team of managers will help guide you to the resources and partner organizations that will best fit your needs.

Free training and jobs links for manufacturing and construction

To find programs for FREE training and to connect people to jobs in construction and manufacturing, please click one of the following: 
KentuckianaWorks Homepage
KY Career Centers
KY Health Career Center
KY Manufacturing Career Center
Code Louisville
Mayor's SummerWorks
KentuckianaWorks College Access Center
Kentuckiana Builds
KentuckianaWorks on Youtube
Events Calendar

Louisville Metro events

July 28 and 29 - Burnt Knob Music Festival

The inaugural Burnt Knob Music Festival at the Iroquois Amphitheater will be Friday, July 28 and Saturday, July 29.

The festival is a celebration of local music and will feature seven acts over two nights. 

August 5 - Habitat for Humanity "Habi Hour" at Apocalypse Brew Works

Habitat for Humanity is partnering with Apocalypse Brew Works to host “Habi Hour” Saturday, August 5.  Leah Dienes, head brewmaster, will be brewing a special craft beer for the event appropriately named "Hammered."  “Habi Hour” will feature a “Nail It” Hammering contest. Teams of four persons will go head-to-head in a direct elimination hammering contest.  To register your Hammering Team, contact Lisa Dettlinger at 502-805-1656 or ldettlinger2@louisvillehabitat.org.  The Louisville Bourbonites will provide live music after the hammering contest. The event is for all ages, food trucks will be on site, and dogs are welcome at Apocalypse.

August 5 - "Heroin Hurts Louisville: What we can do" classes for parents, caregivers

The Department of Public Health and Wellness and the Louisville Free Public Library are offering a free 90-minute course for caregivers and parents on how to talk to children about the heroin epidemic.

Drug overdoses are the leading cause of accidental deaths in Louisville and all of Kentucky. “Heroin Hurts Louisville: What We Can Do” will offer insights as to why teenagers start to use drugs, how to start the conversation about the dangers of heroin and other substance abuse, and how to act quickly if someone they love is at risk of using. It will be taught by a certified drug and alcohol counselor.

The next class is Saturday, August 5 at 2 p.m. at the Southwest Regional Library at 9725 Dixie Highway. 

Registration is required. Phone 574-1623 to register.

Movies at the Iroquois Amphitheater

News you can use

July 31 - Neighbor meeting regarding an application to rezone property at 5300 Garden Green Way and 5002 Shepherdsville Road to develop a multifamily residential district

A meeting will be held July 31 at 6 p.m. at Forest Baptist Church, 4500 Petersburg Road to discuss a proposal to rezone property at 5300 Garden Green Way from R-4 Single Family Residential and C-1 Commercial District to R-7 Multifamily Residential District. Along with the property at 5002 Shepherdsville Road, the proposed development is for 144 dwelling units. 

The case number is 17ZONE1034 and more information is available here. 

August 7- Public hearing to review for variances regarding sign height, proximity to residential properties at 2840 Hikes Lane

August 10 - Public meeting to review a proposal for a zoning change at 4011 Shepherdsville Road

Camp Taylor area MSD sanitary sewer replacement project updates 

MSD posts weekly street closure maps at the following link:

http://louisvillemsd.org/camp-taylor-sewer-replacement-project

How to file a damage claim with MSD

From MSD: Property Owners may file damage claims by calling MSD Customer Relations at 587-0603. They will need to reference the Camp Taylor Sewer Project, provide their name, address, phone number, and a brief description of their damage claim. 

MSD will forward the information to our contractor for them to investigate and render a decision on the claim in writing to the property owner. Additional information may be required such as receipts or photos as applicable. If the Contractor denies responsibility for the claim, the property owner may appeal the decision by contacting MSD Customer Relations again and request that the claim be evaluated by MSD.

MSD and our field representatives will monitor and track the claim progression to make sure the contractor is responsive.

If you have questions, contact William Marshall of MSD at william.marshall@louisvillemsd.org or 540-6608 or Clay Bostic of Jacobs Engineering at clay.bostic@jacobs.com or 423-5552. Residents may also visit the MSD Field Office at 1618 Lincoln Avenue, near Poplar Level Road. 

Interested in starting a Neighborhood Watch Program?

Neighborhood Watch is a crime prevention program with neighbors watching out for each other. If you are concerned about crime or want to start a Neighborhood Watch where you live, go to https://louisvilleky.gov/government/police/start-neighborhood-watch-program

Discounted Recycle Carts still available for $25 for District 10 residents - now in two sizes

The discounted recycle cart program has been re-instituted by Councilman Mulvihill and now offers two sizes: the 95-gallon carts and smaller 64 gallon carts.  The photos at left show the sizes (64 gallon on the left).

The carts normally cost $50, but Councilman Mulvihill has made them available for residents of District 10 for a reduced cost of $25. Please call 574-1110 or email us for the form. The reduced cost recycle carts will be available on a first come first served basis until the funds are depleted. This offer is available to urban service district residents.

MetroCall 311  If you wish to make a MetroCall 311 request, please use the following contacts. You'll receive a service request number that will help the District 10 office assist you.  You can contact MetroCall 311:  - Email metrocall@louisvilleky.gov - Visit www.louisvilleky.gov/metrocall where you can chat live with Metrocall fill out an online form for a 311 service request download the free mobile 311 application  - Tweet @LouMetro311  - Call 3-1-1 or 502-574-5000

Streetlight out? Here's how to report it You can report streetlights to LG&E/KU by following this link:  https://lge-ku.com/outages/report/streetlight

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