District 26 eNews | August 15th

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Brent T. Ackerson

26th District Councilman
502-574-1126
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Jeff T. Noble

Legislative Aide
502-574-1126
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Michael Garton

District Liaison 
502-574-1126
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PHONE DIRECTORY

Animal Control
363-6609 

Bon Air Library
574-1795

County Clerk
574-5700

Courts System
595-4428

Drivers License
(Bowman Field)
595-4405

Drivers License
(Downtown)
595-4924

Health and Wellness
574-6520

LG&E
589-1444

Louisville Water Company
583-6610

MetroCall - 311

Mosquito Control
574-6641

MSD
540-6000

Poison Control
589-8222

Police LMPD
574-2187

Police
(St. Matthews)
893-9000

PVA 
574-6380

State Highways
210-5400

TARC
585-1234

Veterans Affairs
595-4447

Zoo
459-2181

Dear Neighbor,

Welcome back to School! We hope you and your family are starting the academic year ready to learn and ready for some fun along the way. If you're looking for after-school activities, head on over to your local Louisville Free Public Library. We are lucky to have three within or near our neighborhoods: Bon Air, the just re-opened St.Matthews-Eline, and Newburg branches. Seriously, check them out. 

Also, with the start of school, our office is increasing public safety funding to step up the number of LMPD officers patrolling at the beginning and end of the school day. Officers will pay particular attention to speeding near all the schools in and around our district. If you wish to report speeding, please contact our office or the LMPD's non-emergency line: 574-7111.

Thanks,

BrentSignature

Brent T. Ackerson
26th District Councilman


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Watch for children (and parents!) when you see school buses


In This Issue:


Aug 24 | Bowman Area Neighborhood Plan Open House

Bowman

Saturday, August 24 | 10am-12pm
Bowman Field Administration Building (2817 Taylorsville Road)


Aug 25 | Bon Air Book Sale!

BookSale

Sept 15 | Big Table at Iroquois Park

Big Table

Sit down with 2000 of your closest friends for dinner and conversation at The Big Table: World's Largest Potluck. Bring a dish and stories to share to create a more welcoming and understanding city. 

Award winning chefs Sara Turney and John Lyvers of Iroquois Amphitheater are ready to change your perception of concession foods with restaurant quality ingredients, local farm produce, and creative menu writing. Many thanks to them for helping participants attend both great events!

To purchase your dish for The Big Table from Iroquois Amphitheater, visit www.thebigtable502.com:

$10 per item, Serves 8

-Buttered Sweet Corn

-Slow Cooked Southern Style Greens

-Country Style Green Beans with Smoked Turkey

-Fresh Garden Salad


Sept 16 | Library Garden Celebration

The 25th Anniversary of the Bon Air Library Reading Garden will take place on Monday September 16th from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided. Come celebrate this wonderful addition to our neighborhood library and all the volunteers who made it possible and keep it looking so nice through the years.

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BBB Hot Topics for August

  1. Be wary of people going door-to-door selling products on behalf of a charity. 
  2. If you were one of the millions affected by the Equifax data breach in September 2017, you may file a settlement claim. 
  3. Be careful when you are looking up company’s customer service numbers online. A quick internet search may bring up a phone number to a scammer instead of the real business. 
  4. A Louisville consumer reported a suspicious postcard to BBB with a notice of “unclaimed rewards” for $100. 
  5. Beware of loan scams.
  6. If you are needing to change your address, be sure you are dealing with USPS and not a “change of address” scamwebsite. If you need to change your address, contact your local post office or visit usps.com.
  7. Job seekers: beware of work from home scams
  8. Do you use Cash App? Consumers are reporting unauthorized transfers and other suspicious activities through this mobile payment service. 
  9. Don’t fall for calls from the “Medical Center”.
  10. If you get a call from the Microsoft support team, hang up!

Check out drop-off recycling centers

If you do not have residential curbside recycling service or if you have too much for your bin/cart, we have free recycling drop-off locations around the county for your convenience. Some are staffed by Public Works employees to help with drop-off. Others are self-serve. Here's an interactive map of the drop-off locations.

What you can drop off:

Self-service and full-service locations

  • Flattened cardboard
  • Paper containers and cups
  • Milk, juice and soup cartons
  • Newspapers/inserts, phone books, magazines, junk mail, office paper
  • Plastic bottles, cups, and containers
  • Glass bottles and jars
  • Metal bottles and cans

Full-service locations also accept:

  • Used motor oil and filters
  • Used anti-freeze
  • Used cooking oil

Do’s and don’ts

  • Recyclable items at self-service locations may be mixed.
  • They should be loose in the dumpster, not in bags.
  • Items at full-service locations must be separated by material. Staff members will help unload.
  • No dumping. Take up to three large items to the Waste Reduction Center free of charge.
  • No liquids/paints/oils/etc. in the Self-Service dumpsters.
  • Flatten cardboard to save space in the dumpster.

If the dumpster is full, contact Metro311. The crews empty them on a schedule based on how long it typically takes to fill, but sometimes they get full sooner than expected.

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St. MAM needs your help to help your neighbors in need

StMAM

St. Matthews Area Ministries (St. MAM) needs your help in stocking their shelves. Donations may be dropped off Monday – Friday between 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The St. MAM entrance is under the carport on the backside of Beechwood Baptist Church, 201 Biltmore Road, next to the playground.

Early Essentials for Infants & Toddlers – baby wash, baby wipes, lotion, diaper cream, diapers (all sizes) and pull-ups.

Personal Hygiene & Nonfood Items – body soap, denture cleaner, depends, household cleaning products, paper towels, shampoo, toilet paper, toothpaste and toothbrushes.

For more information on St. MAM and how to get involved, please click here


Public Notices

Property Address: 4106 Hycliff Ave
Meeting Date: August 29th at 1 p.m.
Location: Old Jail Auditorium, 514 W. Liberty St. 

Hycliffe

Property Address: 400 Mallard Circle
Meeting Date: August 19th at 1 p.m.
Location: Old Jail Auditorium, 514 W. Liberty St. 

Mallard

Property Address: 4000 Dupont Circle
Meeting Date: August 19th at 1 p.m.
Location: Old Jail Auditorium, 514 W. Liberty St. 

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Stop Mosquito Breeding Grounds

Mosquito

Smell Something? Say Something!

MSD

Help restore Seneca Park!

Olmsted Parks Conservancy hosts park restoration volunteer opportunities in Seneca Park on Tuesdays from 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Tasks may include invasive plant removal, mulching, painting or general park beautification. Gloves, tools and guidance provided. Dress for the weather and working outdoors. Limited space is available. Please register online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/volunteer-event-seneca-park-tickets-56123409629 

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See a street light out? Report it using this link

StreetLight

If you see a street light out in your neighborhood (or anywhere in Louisville), LG&E has provided a link you can use to report the issue. Click here to let them know! 


New Kentucky Drivers License Info

The New KY Drivers License:
Get Ready for Changes

CLICK HERE for more information

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Metro Emergency Repair Program

For low-income families in Louisville, the City may provide home repairs in dire emergency situations. If you or someone you know has need for this assistance, please contact their office directly. Learn more from the program's website here

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

  • Must be owner occupied for at least one year.
  • Not available on rental property.
  • Must meet income guidelines (See Intake staff)
  • May receive assistance once in a five year period.
  • Louisville-Jefferson County residents 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 Electric.   
  • Gas Line leaks.

For further information contact Jackie Wilson-Rudy at 502-574-5850 or Jacqueline.Wilson-rudy@louisvilleky.gov


Vacancies on Louisville Metro Boards and Commissions

Get involved in Louisville Metro government and governance by joining one of the 80+ boards and commissions that oversee and advise public officials on how to best move our city forward. Here are just a few of the boards that are looking for additional members. Click here or on their name to learn more

 

AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND BOARD

AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD

BI-STATE BRIDGE AUTHORITY

BOARD OF HEALTH

BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT

CITIZENS COMMISSION ON POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY (CCPA)

COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP ADMINISTERING BOARD

CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION BOARD

DEPUTY SHERIFF MERIT BOARD

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION COORDINATING COUNCIL (DVPCC)

DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT REVIEW OVERLAY BOARD

ETHICS COMMISSION

FRIENDS OF METRO ANIMAL SERVICES (FOMAS)

HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION ADVOCACY BOARD

KENTUCKIANAWORKS GREATER LOUISVILLE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD

LANDMARKS COMMISSION

LOUISVILLE FILM ADVISORY COMMISSION

LOUISVILLE REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY BOARD

MEDICAL CENTER COMMISSION OF JEFFERSON COUNTY

MENTAL HEALTH DIVERSION BOARD

METROPOLITAN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

MSD

NULU REVIEW OVERLAY DISTRICT COMMITTEE (ADVISORY)

PARC (PARKING AUTHORITY OF RIVER CITY, INC.)

POLICE MERIT BOARD

REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

RIVERPORT AUTHORITY

RIVERSIDE - THE FARNSLEY-MOREMEN LANDING

SCIENCE CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SMOKETOWN NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN

SUBURBAN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES: BUECHEL

SUBURBAN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES: JEFFERSONTOWN

SUBURBAN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES: ST. MATTHEWS

TAX APPEALS BOARD

URBAN RENEWAL COMMISSION

URBAN SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD

WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT 109 BOARD

WATERWORKS

ZOO FOUNDATION BOARD

 


Learning at Your Local Library

The Louisville Free Public Library has much more to offer than just books you can check out. They offer free internet access, books on tape, CDs, DVDs, and many classes and events for kids, teens, and adults. Click the photo or name to see what programs are available:

BonAirLibrary

Bon Air Public Library

2816 Del Rio Place 40220
(502) 574-1795

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St. Matthews-Eline Library

3940 Grandview Ave. 40207
(502) 574-1771

NewburgPublic

Newburg Public Library

4800 Exeter Ave. 40218
(502) 479-6160