 Please clear away any leaves and debris you may see near a storm drain or in your rear property line drainage ditch. If a drain is visibly clogged underneath the grate, contact MSD. Call (502) 587-0603, or fill out a request at the MSD website, http://www.louisvillemsd.org/
Have a wildlife-related question, such as an issue with racoons or opossums? Please visit the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources' website for information.
Wildlife Nuisance: To make a nuisance animal complaint, such as raccoons on the porch, bats in the attic or armadillos burrowing in the yard, please click here to find a nuisance wildlife control operator near you.
Injured Wildlife: For assistance with an injured or orphaned animal, such as a broken leg, broken wing, or animal attacked by a cat or hit by a car, please click here to find a wildlife rehabilitator near you.
Sick Wildlife: To report a diseased animal that is staggering, obviously sick, displaying abnormal behavior, appears weak or emaciated, or to report the death of multiple animals or suspicious wildlife deaths, please click here to find a private lands biologist/KDFWR veterinarian near you.
Rabies Exposure: If you think you or your domestic animal has been exposed to rabies via a bite or exposure of broken skin or mucous membranes by a raccoon, skunk, fox, coyote or bat, please contact your local county public health department.
Citizens mistakenly think that Louisville Metro Animal Service handles wildlife-related issues. So, the next time you have a wildlife issue, don't make that mistake; contact the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife.
Have you ever noticed a sign such as the one to the left near your neighborhood? Have you heard of a zoning change planned close to you and wondered how it all worked? The information below helps explain the process, including how you can get involved should you choose to do so. Underlined items are opportunities for public participation. The timeline below represents the minimum amount of time to complete the rezoning process. Various factors often increase the amount of time needed.
Day 1 - a pre-application is submitted by the applicant. A case manager from Metro Planning & Design Services is assigned at this point.
Day 17 - agency comments are sent to the applicant. About a dozen agencies participate including MSD, Metro Planning & Design Services, and Public Works/KYTC.
Day 27 - a neighborhood meeting is held to inform residents of the proposal and get feedback. Notification goes to first and second tier property owners as well as anyone signed up for electronic notices for the particular council district. This is still before a formal application has been submitted, so some details may still be unknown.
Day 28 - the formal application is filed.
Day 44 - agency comments are sent to the applicant. All comments must be addressed before proceeding to the public hearing.
Day 59 - the Land Development & Transportation Committee (LD&T) meeting is held. This committee is tasked with reviewing technical matters associated with the proposal such as drainage, sewer/utility capacity, traffic, etc. This committee does not address "character" issues or whether the plan is in keeping with the comprehensive plan. A 14-day notice is required to the same people notified regarding the neighborhood meeting.
Day 78 - the public hearing is held by the Planning Commission. Meetings are typically held the first and third Thursday of the month. An 18-day notice is required this time. In addition, signs (like the one above) are to be posted on the site in question and a legal ad is required to run in the newspaper. Comments can be submitted to the case manager or made in person at the hearing. The Planning Commission reviews the information and makes a recommendation on the proposed rezoning.
Day 92 - the public hearing minutes are approved and transmitted to the appropriate legislative body for final approval. In most cases, this is the Louisville Metro Council. However, several suburban cities such as Anchorage, Lyndon, and Middletown have zoning authority over cases within their boundaries. For more information, please visit Metro Planning & Design's page on zoning changes.
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Concerned about being prepared as you age, or how to pay for care if you need it? The Woman's Club of St. Matthews will host an Estate Planning & Senior Issues presentation on August 26th, 2019, 10:30 a.m., at the St. Matthews Community Center, 310 Ten Pin Lane. This presentation by elder law attorney, Ms. Misty Clark Vantrease, will cover legal documents that everyone needs as they age, such as Powers of Attorney, Health Care Surrogates, Living Wills, and Wills. In addition, concerns about long-term care will be addressed, such as how to get the care you want, where you want it, and how to pay for it. This includes government programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and private sources of pay.
Mr. Tim Holland with Remax Associates will be there to talk about the challenges and strategies of selling the family home. For more information contact http://wcsm.org/contact/.
Registration for the 2019 Brightside & Passport Health Plan Fall Community-Wide Cleanup will open Monday, September 2nd!
We encourage all residents to take part in the 2019 Brightside & Passport Health Plan Fall Community-Wide Cleanup on Saturday, October 19th . The event is a great service opportunity for boy/girl scouts, sports teams, faith groups and community organizations. It could also be a corporate team bonding opportunity!
Cleanups are an integral part of Brightside's mission and without the help of volunteer groups, and many other volunteers throughout the year, Brightside could not achieve their goals of a cleaner, greener Louisville.
Neighborhoods can hold their own cleanups at any point throughout the year and we can provide gloves and bags for each Neighborhood Cleanup. We will work with Solid Waste Management to have the collected litter bags picked up. Give us a call at (502) 574-2613 or register online about two weeks prior to your event to schedule your cleanup and for information about getting supplies.
Thanks to each and every volunteer who supports the Brightside & Passport Health Plan Community-Wide Cleanup, for your time and dedication – we can’t do it without you!
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 Don’t miss the chance to see our Forest Giants in a Giant Forest lit up to glow under the night sky.
Join us on August 24, 6:23 p.m. – 10:23 p.m., as Lake Nevin comes alive with spontaneous art, drum circles, light sculptures and musical performances from renowned artists along with hands-on art and science activities. Food trucks, beer and wine vendors and the mud play zone attract visitors of all ages.
Bernheim members FREE; non-member adults (ages 16+) $10 per person; non-member youth (ages 5-15) $5 per person; children (4 and under) free.
August 31st is National Eat Outside Day.
So, pack up a lunch, head on over to your local park and commune with nature while you eat your meal under the sun.
Here's a few more ways to celebrate National Eat Outside Day:
- Grill outside in the yard or take a portable grill to the park.
- If you usually have lunch at your desk at work, what about going out for your lunch break and having your meal under the sun?
- Support a local restaurant.
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Come with friends and family to Waterfront Park to enjoy a free Healthy Hometown event at this year's Subway Fresh Fit Hike, Bike and Paddle!
The Subway Fresh Fit Hike, Bike & Paddle takes place at Waterfront Park's Great Lawn. The hike and bike starts on the Great Lawn at E. Witherspoon Street. Paddlers will put in at the University of Louisville boat ramp next to the Community Boathouse off River Road. (1321 River Rd, Louisville, KY 40206).
Whether you and your family are novice or expert, the Subway Fresh Fit Hike Bike and Paddle offers something for all skill levels. More than 12,000 people participate in this event twice a year, with activities beginning on the Great Lawn in Waterfront Park starting at 8AM. Fitness demonstrations hosted by professional instructors leading Yoga, Tia Chi and Zumba will be followed by the Hike, Bike or Paddle events. The Hike offers three routes from the Great Lawn to the Big Four Bridge, with options to walk the bridge to Jeffersonville, return to the Great Lawn or continue to the Louisville Community Boathouse, with all but the bridge option dog friendly; or a NEW 14 mile closed course Bike ride beginning downtown and traveling through historic Louisville! Or get your Paddle on the Ohio River, starting at the Harbor Lawn in Waterfront Park. If you don’t own a canoe or Kayak you can rent one by going online and reserving at Louisville Kayak Company.
Free T-shirts available while supplies last to the first 2500 participants. Additional giveaways can be found by visiting one of the 50 booths, including gift cards from Subway. You can also register for a Kayak and bicycle giveaway courtesy of Neil Huffman Subaru or register on-line for a kayak giveaway through Academy Sports.
Water stops are located along the route. Bring your own water bottles for this Go Green Event and fill them at the Louisville Water Company Fill Stations with cold Louisville Pure Tap.
7:30 a.m. - Boat Drop Off until 9 a.m.
(Parking & Drop-off at University of Louisville Rowing Center located at 1321 River Rd.)
8:00 a.m. - Fitness Activities Start
Tai Chi, Yoga, Pickleball
8:30 a.m. - Vendor Booths Open
8:30 a.m. - Zumba (Main Stage)
9:25 a.m. - Mayor Greg Fischer Welcome
10:00 a.m. - Hikers, Bikers, Paddlers Start
To view interactive route maps, a full schedule and for more information, visit here.
The Louisville Zoo is celebrating 50 years as your community Zoo. As part of the festivities, and to extend the celebration into the community, the Zoo is “popping up” in your neighborhood!
Join on us Friday, September 6, 2019, 6 – 9 p.m., for some fun games, to meet one of our new mascots for a fun selfie, and enter to win Zoo ticket packs so you can come and celebrate with more fun here at the Zoo!
Middletown Family Fun Festival & Craft Show
11803 Old Shelbyville Rd.
Middletown, KY 40243
For the week of Sunday August 11th to Saturday August 17th
Theft from Automobile - There were a total of nine thefts from autos which was a decrease from the previous week (14). In one of the thefts, force was used, three were by unknown means and five were left unlocked. Please remember to lock your vehicles and take your valuables out of your car.
Auto Theft - There were three reported auto thefts for the week which was a decrease from the previous week (6). All three thefts were by unknown means.
Burglary - There were four reported burglaries this reporting period, which was an increase from the previous week (3). Two were residential and two were businesses. The method of entry is as follows: One was unlocked and force was used in three.
There were no reported Robberies for the reporting period
The phone number 502-574-LMPD was established to create a partnership between the LMPD and the community to prevent and control crime in your neighborhoods. If you are aware of a crime or wanted person in your community, you are encouraged to call 502-574-LMPD. You can call 574-LMPD (5673) or toll free 866-649-4479, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When leaving information, you can remain anonymous or leave contact information for follow up opportunities. Report-a-Tip-Crime |
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There is a lot of information out there about recycling that can be confusing and even seem conflicting. Here are local answers to some of the most frequently asked questions:
Where does our recycling go?
To a Materials Recovery Facility (or MRF, pronounced “merf”). Jefferson County’s household recyclables go to one of two MRFs – WestRock Recycling or Rumpke Waste & Recycling. If yours is picked up by Rumpke trucks, then it goes to Rumpke. All the other trucks, including Louisville Metro’s, take recycling to WestRock. At the recycling facility, the items are sorted, baled, and sent to manufacturers for further processing. Our material stays in the US.
What can I recycle in my curbside bin?
Generally speaking, you can recycle paper, cartons, cardboard, plastic containers, glass bottles and jars, and metal containers. WestRock and Rumpke have a few differences in their accepted items lists, though. If Rumpke trucks collect recycling in your neighborhood, follow their guidelines. Otherwise, use this flyer. For more details, use the Recycle Coach app. Review guidelines and use the What Goes Where? search tool.
What should NOT go in my recycling bin?
There are some items that just don't belong. The reasons vary: some unacceptable items are dangerous for the workers who handle the material, some can damage the equipment at the sorting facility, and some things (like food and liquids) can decrease the value of the accepted items. Never put these items in your curbside recycling bin or drop-off recycling dumpster:
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Plastic grocery bags - take them to a grocery store to recycle. And it's best not to bag your recyclables. If you have an open top bin and need to contain your items, make sure the bag is see-through. But loose is always better!
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Food or liquid - containers should be EMPTY. They don't have to be squeaky clean. Give containers a quick rinse if it's hard to get them empty. Some grease on pizza boxes is okay!
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Styrofoam - we don't have the equipment necessary to recycle Styrofoam. Avoid Styrofoam takeout containers if you can!
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Batteries or electronics - alkaline batteries are safe for trash disposal, rechargeable batteries should be recycled.
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Scrap metal - take to a metal recycling facility.
Does the recycling symbol and number on the bottom of plastic containers mean they're recyclable?
No, the number indicates the type of plastic it is. Some facilities accept plastic based on their numbers and some facilities accept plastic based on their shape. WestRock accepts plastic #1-7 (but remember those Styrofoam containers and plastic grocery bags? They have a number and they're not accepted!) Rumpke is a bottle only program. They only want plastic bottles and jugs that have a small mouth and wider base.
What about lids and labels?
Leave plastic lids on plastic containers and crush the container if you can.
Remove metal lids from glass bottles and jars, then recycle separately.
Remove plastic lids from paper cartons before recycling. (The lids probably won't make it through the sorting process, so they can be trashed. Unless you know of a school saving them for the Bench for Caps program.)
Just leave labels on plastic bottles, soup cans, etc.
What if I have more questions?
Check out the Recycle Coach app for more detailed information. Follow Karen Maynard's Know Waste Wednesday trivia posts on Nextdoor! You can see past questions and answers on our website. And you can always send her a message with your specific questions.
Ludic
Definition: Of or relating to play or playfulness; showing spontaneous and undirected playfulness.
Used in a sentence: At its best, the show is a tribute to the ludic impulse that many of us carelessly abandoned back on the elementary school playground.
“The best defense against being hurt is to feel good about yourself. The way in which
a person responds to you says more about them, than about you.”
~ Brenda Shoshanna
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NOTICE: All Metro Council meetings are broadcast live on Metro TV, Spectrum Cable Channel 184 and U-verse Channel 99. The meetings are also available online at the Metro Council home page at http://louisvilleky.gov/government/metro-council/metro-council-clerk by clicking on the “Watch Meetings Online” button.
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