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Kentucky is making significant improvements to increase the security of the identity credential you rely on most through the Confident Kentucky initiative. Following a statewide rollout starting in March 2019 and ending in May, all driver’s licenses, permits and personal IDs will have new security features and will be moving to an eight-year lifespan and have new pricing.
Once available in your county of residence, the next time you renew your current credential or if you are a first-time cardholder, you'll choose a credential in one of two new versions: Standard or Voluntary Travel ID credential. Voluntary Travel ID versions have all the benefits of a standard credential plus they are federally accepted to board U.S. domestic flights and access restricted federal facilities once REAL ID enforcement begins nationwide on October 1, 2020. Documentation is required when applying for a Voluntary Travel ID, if you are a first-time cardholder or if you want a standard credential and your personal information has changed. Be confident you'll arrive prepared when applying for a new credential by following the steps below or choosing from the menu of resources.
March 19-March 26 is the tentative date for the Jefferson County roll-out of the new license process.
CLICK HERE for more information https://drive.ky.gov/confidentKY/Pages/default.aspx
Get a “treebate” of 40% on eligible tree purchases.
You can beautify your home, lower your energy bill and help preserve Louisville’s tree canopy, and save money while you do it.
Storms, insects and other factors have dramatically impacted Louisville’s tree canopy. What’s more, Louisville continues to lose trees at an alarming rate, nearly 54,000 trees a year.
When you dig in and help the Louisville tree canopy, TreesLouisville and the Division of Community Forestry want to help you. Purchase and plant an eligible tree in Jefferson County, and while funds last, you’ll receive a “treebate” of 40% of the purchase price per tree.
You’ll be saving more than money: you’ll be saving our precious tree canopy for generations to come.
Check out all the details at: https://treeslouisville.org/Rebate/
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You can meet your legislators at the Louisville Free Public Libraries in 2019. The purpose of Café LOUIE is to provide constituents and their elected representatives a chance to engage and get to know each other in an informal setting.
From 9:00 am to 10:00 am each Saturday morning through March 30, attendees will be able to meet and interact with their elected officials who will be given a brief time for prepared remarks and to answer a few pre-selected questions submitted by attendees. The focus of these meetings is engagement through personal conversations.
Councilwoman McCraney will attend the Café LOUIE event on Saturday, March 23 at Northeast Regional Library, Lyndon City Hall, 515 Wood Road.
For a complete listing of Café LOUIE events, please click here
Does your home need important repairs? Assistance is available to homeowners who meet specific criteria for certain household repairs.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
- Must be owner occupied for at least one year
- Not available on rental property
- Must meet income guidelines
- May receive assistance once in a five-year period
- Louisville-Jefferson County only
TYPES OF REPAIRS:
- Furnace repair or replacement (October-April only)
- A/C Unit- repair or replacement (Requires medical statement available May-Sept. only)
- Electrical repairs/upgrades
- Water line repairs/replacement
- Sewer line repairs/replacement
- Water heater repair/replacement, gas or electri
- Gas line leaks
For further information contact Jackie Wilson-Rudy at 502-574-5850 or Jacqueline.Wilson-rudy@louisvilleky.gov.
Following up on last year’s inaugural workshop series, the Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District (APCD) returns with a new slate of “Clearing The Air” seminars beginning February 18, 2019.
The goal of “Clearing the Air” is to give the public an inside look at the APCD, everything from the science of air pollution to the laws and regulations that protect our health from harmful emissions. The workshops also give the community a place to voice their concerns about air quality.
The 90-minute workshops will be held monthly through November at the Louisville Free Public Library, 301 York St. There is no cost to participate.
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See Something Say Something!
We all know that illegal dumping--putting waste on property that is not licensed as a disposal facility--is an eyesore that is expensive to clean up, diminishes quality of life, discourages economic development and even sends plastic debris into our waterways.
That's why people caught dumping along our city's alleys, sidewalks, fields and roadsides are subject to fines and impoundment of any vehicle used in the dumping. That's where citizens can help with the problem. If you witness illegal dumping while it's happening, report it.
We've developed a new online form you can use to tell us where it happened, describe the vehicle(s) involved, preferably with license plate number(s), and even upload pictures. Of course, you can always call Metro Call 311 or 574-5000. For more information about illegal dumping, including a link to the reporting form, visit our illegal dumping webpage.
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The Louisville Metro Waste Reduction Center at (636 Meriwether Avenue) provides a means for all Louisville/Jefferson County residents to properly dispose of tires and household bulk waste including metals, appliances, electronics, tree limbs and stumps up to three feet in diameter, unbagged yard waste, construction debris and furniture.
Up to three household junk items may be dropped off at no charge per day. If there are more than three items a fee will be charged as outlined on this site: https://louisvilleky.gov/sites/default/files/public_works/pdf_files/wrc_prices_2-1-16.pdf.
Hours of Operation: Tuesday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5 :00p.m. Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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The Kentucky Public Service Commission has scheduled a public hearing in Louisville as it considers a rate increase request from LG&E. (Case number 2018-00295)
The information session and hearing will be held Thursday, February 21st, 5:30 p.m., at Jefferson Community & Technical College (JCTC), Health Sciences Auditorium, 110 W Chestnut St. in Louisville. A 5:30 p.m. information session will be followed by public comments at 6:30 p.m.
LG&E has asked for a rate increase, to be applied in the fixed meter charge rather than in the usage charge. That means you cannot decrease the charge by conservation. Many people believe high fixed charges also negatively impact lower-income people.
Read more about the LG&E proposal in this WDRB article - and mark your calendar for the February 21 meeting.
Councilwoman McCraney is interested in attending neighborhood meetings to share updates on the Metro Council and discuss any questions or suggestions residents might have. If you serve on an HOA board, suburban city council, etc. and would like Councilwoman McCraney or someone from her office to attend, please contact the District 7 office at 574-1107. We will work with you to get it scheduled at the most convenient time for everyone.
With the St. Matthews Library currently closed for renovations. patrons are encouraged to visit the Crescent Hill or Middletown branches—or any area locations. For patrons’ convenience, the Middletown Library is offering Sunday hours from 1–5 p.m. until St. Matthews reopens this spring.
Storytimes will continue to be held at the St Matthews Community Center, 310 Ten Pin Lane, until the branch reopens. Toddler Storytimes are Wednesday at 10:15 a.m. and Thursday at 11:15 a.m. Preschool Storytime is Wednesday at 11:15 a.m. and Baby Storytime is Thursday at 10:15 a.m. Remember to check the Library’s website at www.lfpl.org for the most up-to-date information.
Thursday, February 28th--Two tours with transportation provided by Mint Julep. $65 plus tax and gratuity
- First-Course is select appetizer & cocktail at The River House Restaurant and Raw Bar.
- Second-Course is the main dinner & cocktail at Varanese.
- Third-Course will be dessert & a cocktail at The Levee at River House.
Call to make your reservations today; there is limited seating on each tour. 502-897-5000.
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Petrichor
Pronunciation: pet-ri-kuhr
Definition: The pleasant smell outside after it rains.
Used in a sentence: The air was ripe with the pleasant, dewy petrichor of the post-rain afternoon.
"When you’re 20 you care what everyone thinks. When you’re 40 you stop caring what everyone thinks. When you’re 60 you realize no one was ever thinking about you in the first place." ~Winston Churchill
Have a rusty nut, screw or bolt that won’t budge? Pour a little cola on it and dry it off. You may need to repeat a few times, but the rust will be gone.
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