St. Joseph resident Nicholas Johnson is one of the latest graduates of the Neighborhood Institute offered by the Center for Neighborhoods. The program runs for 12 weeks with weekly classes offering a variety of subjects covering our entire community. Nicholas is pictured with Councilwoman Marianne Butler at the graduation ceremony. Look for future classes in upcoming e-news editions.

Thanksgiving Week Trash/Recycle Schedule

No residential garbage, recycling or yard waste on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday November 22. Residents who normally have garbage/yard waste/recycling collection on Thursday will have service on Friday, November 23. The regular Friday collection is delayed until Saturday, November 24.

3rd Street Street Reconfiguration

The second phase of a reconfiguration of South 3rd Street is scheduled for the week of November 26, weather permitting. Third Street between Southern Parkway and Florence Avenue now has four lanes of traffic with two going in each direction. The new configuration will be three lanes, with one travel lane in each direction flanking a center turning lane. The purpose is to create safer, less congested travel for all road users. The change is identical to the Phase I reconfiguration done between Kenwood Way and Southern Heights Avenue in 2016.

LIHEAP

The LIHEAP Subsidy Component begins Monday, Nov. 5 through Dec. 14, 2018, or until funding is depleted, whichever comes first. To apply residents must schedule an appointment utilizing the automated appointment system. The appointment system is currently open and is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. For appointments or further information call 502-991-8391 or go online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com.

Metro Leaf Dropp Off Sites

Louisville Metro residents not mulching autumn leaves into their lawns or using curbside collection will have the option to dispose of them at one of three drop-off sites from November 6th through December 1st. Drop-off will not be available on November 22 and 23 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Only loose leaves will be accepted. Containers used to bring leaves to the drop-off sites must be disposed of off-site by residents.

Leaf drop off sites through December 1:
Beginning November 6: Public Works Yard

10500 Lower River Road (enter from Bethany Lane)
Tuesday – Saturday
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Public Works East District Operations Center

595 Hubbards Lane
Tuesday – Saturday
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Beginning November 20: Public Works Waste Reduction Center

636 Meriwether Avenue
Tuesday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Help Keep Catch Basins Clean!

Remember, when possible help clean storm drains from leaves and other debris! This benefits everyone! If you come across clogged catch basins/drains elsewhere contact MSD at 587-0603 or by clicking here: Customer Relations

Upcoming District 15 Paving Schedule

Below is the list of Louisville Metro Public Works paving projects scheduled for the week of November 19, 2018. The schedule is subject to change due to weather and operational factors.

   Camden Avenue from Taylor Blvd to Parthenia Avenue
   Wheeler Avenue from Berry Blvd to Seelbach Avenue
   S 3rd Street (reconfiguration project) from W Florence to W Collins Court

Upcoming Churchill Down Events

Thursday, November 22nd Gates Open: 10 A.M. First Race: 11:30 A.M. Thanksgiving at the Track!

Sunday, November 25th Gates Open: 11:30 A.M. First Race: 1 P.M. Closing day of the 2018 Fall Meet!

For additional information go to "www.churchilldowns.com"

Light Up Louisville November 23rd

Friday, November 23rd Admission is FREE! See the full schedule of events here.

Discounted Recycle Carts Available

Councilwoman Butler is participating in the discounted recycle cart program with Solid Waste. District 15 residents benefit! The 95-gallon and 65-gallon recycling carts are available for District 15 residents for only $25 -- this is a 50% discount. Due to the change in KY tax code, we must now charge sales tax on the value of the item - therefore the total for the cart is $28 - $25 for the cart and $3.00 for tax. To order your recycle cart call Solid Waste Management (SWMS) at 574-3571 or download the form here: https://louisvilleky.gov/file/2018garbageand recycling cartrecyclingbinplustaxpdf Then mail in the completed form and $28 to SWMS at: Louisville Metro Solid Waste Management Attn: Collection Division 600 Meriwether Avenue Louisville, KY 40217-1146 No partial payments accepted!

Links To Workforce Resources

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
KentuckianaWorks
College Access Center
Kentuckiana Builds
Degrees Work

Notice of Public Hearing for 3100 S. 4thy Street & 3750 Oakdale Ave

Adopt A Family Holiday Celebration

Holly & Ivy Event

Become a Certified Voluteer Tax Preparer

COUNCILWOMAN MARIANNE BUTLER
District 15
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