 The new Middletown Library includes new computers, a community meeting room, a children's area, and much more.
I was pleased to join Middletown Mayor Byron Chapman, District 19 Councilman Anthony Piagentini, LFPL Director Lee Burchfield, Library Foundation Executive Director Chandra Gordon, and many others Monday for the grand opening of the new Middletown Library. This 5,200 square-foot facility, a $1.2 million project, contains computers, meeting spaces for all ages, and more than 25,000 books.
The library is open from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Click here for more information on the library including location and upcoming programs.
Metro Planning and Design Services (PDS) creates a weekly report of all new planning/land use applications in Louisville. These applications can include landscape plans, sign permits, variances, changes in zoning, and more. There is one District 17 case in this week's report, a request to shift a building limit line on property located on Anoka Court. The case managers for each case are listed in the report if you have any questions or comments.
Light Up Louisville returns Friday, November 26 as an in-person event. Festivities begin at 4 p.m. outside Metro Hall near the corner of Sixth and Jefferson and will include:
- Santa’s Workshop, a one-way loop with holiday crafts, cookies to decorate at home, and an opportunity to write letters to Santa and veterans
- A Holiday Market open from 4-10 p.m. offering treats, crafts, and decorations for purchase
- Live entertainment on the Light Up Louisville stage
- The Lots of Lights Parade beginning at 6:45 p.m.
- Santa Claus helping us “Light Up Louisville” around 8 p.m. followed by a fireworks show
For more information, please visit the Light Up Louisville web page.
Meadow Vale Mayor Mary Hornek was honored with the Peyton Hoge III Public Service Award at last night's annual meeting of the Jefferson County League of Cities. Mayor Hornek has served as mayor of Meadow Vale since 2012 and was a city commissioner for two years prior. My office has worked with Mayor Hornek on multiple occasions. I can tell you she cares a great deal about her city and our community and this honor is well deserved. Congratulations, Mayor Hornek!
Last night was also a reminder for me how important it is for people like Mayor Hornek to serve in these roles. Suburban city mayors and commissioners, HOA presidents and board members, condominium association board members - those who fill these roles spend countless hours (typically with little or no fanfare) doing their part to make our community clean, safe, and successful. For all of you who have served in this way or are currently serving - thank you!
The NCAA Division III Cross Country Championships will be held tomorrow at E. P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park. The women's race will begin at 11 a.m. with the men's race to follow around noon. There will be a total of 64 teams competing which will make it a little more difficult to find a place to eat tonight and mean more vehicles in the vicinity until the races are complete.
As we near Thanksgiving, MSD would like to remind everyone about the dangers that fats, oil, and grease (FOG) pose to the pipes in our homes and to our sewer system. Please take an extra minute or two to properly dispose of these items after your Thanksgiving meal. There are things you can do year-round as well to protect your own plumbing and ensure safe, clean waterways for everyone. Click here for tips and more information.
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