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Phone Numbers of Interest
Metro Call: 311 or 574-5000
Air Pollution: 574-6000
Animal Services: 363-6609 or 361-1318
Economic Development: 574-4140
Planning & Design Services: 574-6230
Community Services & Revitalization: 574-4377
Public Works: 574-5810
TARC: 585-1234
PARC: 569-6222
Legal Aid: 584-1254
IPL (Code Enforcement): 574-3321
Congressman John Yarmuth: 582-5129
Solid Waste Management (SWMS): 574-3571
Metro Parks: 456-8100
Metro Police: (Non Emergency)574-7111 or 574-2111
LMPD 1st Division: 574-7167
LMPD 2nd Division: 574-2478
Anonymous Tipline:574-LMPD (5673)
Metro Safe: 572-3460 or 574-7111
Master Commissioner Jefferson Circuit Court (Foreclosure Sales): 753-4888
Councilwoman Purvis will hold a session with constituents at the following housing areas this month. From 9-12pm on October 8th at the following locations.
Councilwoman Purvis is looking for individuals who want to learn about local government and team up to develop an Advisory Board for District 5. If you are interested you can call 502-574-1105 at her office for details and information.This on a voluntary basis only. Advisory Board will start in January 2023.
CURRENT COMMITTEE OPENINGS....
PUBLIC WORKS
PARKS AND SUSTAINABILITY
GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT
PLANNING AND ZONING
PUBLIC SAFETY
BUDGET
LABOR / ECONOMICS
APPROPRIATIONS
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
INCLUSION / EQUITY
WE WANT TO IMPROVE OUR COMMUNITY AND WE WOULD LIKE YOUR HELP AND INPUT. email- alfred.johnson@louisvilleky.gov for information or interest in being on the Advisory Board. you will learn how local government works while helping to improve your community.
The Solid Waste Enforcement Team impounded three vehicles this week after they were used for illegal dumping.
The Newburg Community Center has had an ongoing issue with illegal dumping in and around their dumpster. By using surveillance cameras, Enforcement officers have been able to send many violation notices and citations to individuals who have dumped in an effort to stop this problem. On April 23, 2022 individuals dumped a trailer load of debris. A citation was issued and on September 27, 2022 their vehicle was impounded.
Vacant properties are also prone to illegal dumping. On March 20, 2022 individuals were caught on camera dumping a truck load of debris onto a vacant property at the 2300 block of W Chestnut Street. Enforcement officers issued a citation and located the vehicle at the individual's residence and proceeded with the impound on September 22, 2022.
On June 8, 2022 an individual was caught on camera dumping a mattress and box spring on the side of the road at 209 South Park Road. A citation was issued and the vehicle was impounded on September 21, 2022.
All citations include fines and fees totaling $750. Each vehicle must remain in impound for at least 72 hours and fees will also be required when the vehicle is retrieved. Many items that are illegally dumped could have been dropped off for free at the Waste Reduction Center on Meriwether Avenue or at one of our Pop-Up Drop-Off events. And even when the debris does not qualify for free disposal, the cost to dispose is as low as $60.
Thanks to the Solid Waste Enforcement Team for their hard work and efforts to keep our community clean!
Our next Pop-Up Drop-Off event will be at Metro Fleet Services, 3515 Newburg Road, on Saturday, October 29 at 10am-2pm. Louisvilleky.gov/PopUps. Please note that construction materials, household hazardous waste, unbundled yard waste and tree debris, items containing Freon, and garbage or loose debris are NOT accepted.
Paving Projects & Road Work for the week of October 3
Below is the list of Louisville Metro Public Works road safety improvement projects for the week of October 3.
Note:the schedule is subject to change due to inclement weather and/or operational factors.
Adkins Rd. from Honor Ave. to dead end
Amalfi Ave. from Honor Ave. to dead end
Beth Rd. from Denise Dr. to dead end
Cherita Rd. from Denise Dr. to dead end
Cherriville Rd. from Manslick Rd. to Amalfi Ave.
Denise Dr. from Lois Ave. to dead end
Honor Ave. from Adkins Rd. to dead end
Lois Ave. from Beth Rd. to dead end
Senator Ln. from Denise Dr. to honor Ave.
Elise Way from Shepherdsville Rd. to dead end
Additionally, our contractors plan to conduct site work and various safety improvements on:
Lonesome Hollow Rd. from Blevins Gap to dead end
Joyner Hill Rd. from Lonesome Hollow Rd. to dead end
Tidwell Rd. from Lonesome Hollow Rd. to dead end
Top Hill Rd. from Snawder Ln. to Mitchell Hill Rd.
Snawder Ln. from Jefferson Hill Rd. to dead end
Medora Rd. from Blevins Gap Rd. to Pendleton Rd.
Pendleton Rd. from Dixie Hwy. to the county line
Fegenbush Ln. from Bardstown Rd. to Fern Valley Rd.
Following completion of safety improvements of these roadways, milling and paving will take place.
Clean Collaborative Weekly Report
The Clean Collaborative Crew removed 187 bags of litter, 3 tires, and 90 other items from 124.58 curb miles and completed 7 service request. The Louisville Downtown Partnership’s Clean Collaborative Crew collected 183 pounds of litter and debris between September 19th and September 25th from their expanded area.
Since January 2022, the Clean Collaborative Crew has completed 520 service request and removed 14,968 bags of litter, 1,474 tires, and 6,220 other items from 2,890.62 curb miles. In addition, Louisville Downtown Partnership’s Clean Collaborative Crew has collected a total of 8,896 pounds from their downtown expanded area since January 2022.
To learn more about the collaborative, track the crews' progress, and find out how you can help, visit: Louisvilleky.gov/CleanLou.
Large Item Pick Up scheduled in Area K for the week of October 3
Large Items waste collection is scheduled in Area K for the week of October . Residents may begin setting out items Friday afternoon, September 30. Reminder: Construction and demolition materials are NOT accepted.
Stay informed! To receive automatic reminders of Large Items set out dates, download Recycle Coach, our waste information and calendar app at theApp Storeor on Google Play.
Watch this tutorial about finding your Large Item set out dates on the app.
Alley Action clean-up work continues in Area J the week of October 3
Alley Action work in Area J. The Alley Action Clean-up initiative follows the same rotational format as the Large Item Pick-Up events (A,B,C, etc.), but due to its more involved nature, Alley Action, may be taking place in different areas as Large Item Pick-Up on a given week. Once a given alley area has been completed, a new area will be announced in the Works Week.
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Lights, camera, SCREAM! You’re in for a monstrously fun night with the latest edition of Kentucky Science Center’s wildly successful adults-only event series. Celebrate with us this Halloweenas we explore the thematic science of horror films. Individual and group costumes are encouraged as you creep (or run for your life!) through our exhibit spaces and learn about lighting, foley, and special effects that bring those frightful flicks to life.
Add on $5 to your ticket and stay after the event to catch a late night showing of Candyman (2021) in our 4-story theater.
Reserve your tickets by midnight on Sunday, September 25th and save $5 off the $50 ticket price!
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (September 16, 2022) - Vendors wishing to participate in the LIHEAP 2022-2023 program must complete required paperwork and return the appropriate documentation. Vendor Packets can be downloaded from the louisvilleky.gov website by clicking here, or arrangements can be made to pick up in person by calling 502/574-6082.
LIHEAP, the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, is a federally funded program that provides financial assistance to help eligible, low-income households meet their home heating needs. LIHEAP vendors are defined as any business that supplies energy, such as rental facilities where utilities are included in the rent or provides home heating fuel to individuals applying for the LIHEAP program. Examples of home heating fuel include oil, kerosene, propane, bottled gas, wood, electric or natural gas.
Vendor paperwork will provide information about changes in the LIHEAP program this year and the LIHEAP staff members are happy to address any questions. Vendors who participated in the 2021-2022 program should receive a packet in the mail to update records for this year’s participation.
The Subsidy Component of LIHEAP begins Nov. 7 and ends Dec. 16, 2022 or until funds are expended. The Crisis Component will begin January 9, 2023 and will end March 31, 2023 or until funds are expended. Please contact Brandon Oneal at (502) 574-6082, or visit https://louisvilleky.gov/LIHEAP for more information.
Louisville Metro Government is committed to promoting access, equal opportunities, and the meaningful participation by minority-owned, women-owned, and disabled owned businesses in all of its procurement activity.
LIHEAP is made possible by the United States Department of Health and Human Services and is a pass-through block grant from the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, which contracts with 23 Community Action Agencies (CAK) across the state. For more information about CAK, visit https://www.capky.org/ or call 800/456-3452.
Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services (RCS) administers the local LIHEAP program for Jefferson County residents. For more information about RCS, visit our website at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/resilience-and-community-services or call 502/574-5050.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A new medical center for underserved seniors in west Louisville could begin seeing patients as soon as next summer.
The Louisville Urban League broke ground on the new medical building at its Sports and Learning Campus in west Louisville Saturday afternoon. It's part of a collaboration between the Urban League and CenterWell Senior Primary Care, a Louisville-based company that specializes in medical care focused on seniors, according to a news release.
The 24-acre building will be fully leased by CenterWell for 10 years. CenterWell is part of Humana's Primary Care Organization. It provides primary care services in areas that have been medically underserved, and strives to improve seniors access to care.
CenterWell will offer comprehensive care and services at the new location. Besides medical services, the care team there will also help patients with social and emotional aspects of their health. Staff will work to connect patients with community resources as needed.
The groundbreaking was attended by Louisville Urban League President and CEO Sadiqa Reynolds and Nwando Olayiwola, Humana SVP, Chief Health Equity Officer, as well as other local leaders.
Reynolds says the clinic is a welcome addition to the complex, which is already home to the Norton Healthcare Sports and Learning Center, the Humana Outdoor Track and Field, and a Thornton's neighborhood store.
"It is so exciting to be able to ensure that the seniors in this community have access to this healthcare," Reynolds said. "There are a lot of good changes happening in the west end of Louisville, and I'm excited that we are a part of this one."
CenterWell Senior Primary Care expects its clinic to be open and serving patients by the summer of 2023. It also has plans to open two more clinics in Louisville.
Louisville’s art scene is vibrant year round, but the return of fall each year, with its cooler weather and colorful leaves, seems to breathe new life into this thriving city by the river. We’ve highlighted a few can’t miss events happening in the coming weeks. From art fairs to art scares, we’ve got you covered. So clear your calendar, it’s fall in Louisville.
Held the first full weekend in October in historic Old Louisville, the award-winning St. James Court Art Show features 17 different artistic mediums from over 600 artists. Over 250,000 people make this an annual tradition, strolling the expansive 4-square block to admire these works of art. Dates: September 30 – October 2.
With more than 5,000 hand-carved jack o’ lanterns, many created by local artists, Jack O’ Lantern Spectacular transforms a quarter-mile trail in Louisville’s historic Iroquois Park into an organic art gallery. Open October 4 – October 31.
With so many great upcoming events this fall you don't want to miss out! Don't worry, we'll give lots more info as we get closer to the date! For now, mark your calendar and get ready for your favorite events!
CHURCHILL DOWNS- September Meet, through October 2nd.
ST. JAMES ART SHOW- September 30th through October 2nd in Historic Old Louisville.
BOWMAN FEST- October 1st and 2nd, 10am to 5pm at Bowman Field.
LOUISVILLE TACO FESTIVAL- October 1st and 2nd, 1pm at Fourth Street Live!
A TASTE OF LIFE- October 2nd, 3 to 8 pm, on Spratt Street alongside Four Pegs Smokehouse and Bar.
BELNAP FALL FESTIVAL- October7th and 8th, at the Historic Douglass Loop
ASIAN NIGHT MARKET- october7th and 8th, at Fourth Street Live!
GARVIN GATE BLUES FESTIVAL- October 8th, in Historic Old Louisville
TASTE OF LOUISVILLE- October 12th, 6pm at the Mellwood Arts Center
Wednesday, October 5, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Muhammad Ali Center, 144 North Sixth Street, you'll be able to get your flu shot, COVID vaccine, biometric screening, with plenty of exhibitors and lots of chances to win prizes when you bring an item to donate for Eastern Kentucky Flood Recovery!
Location: 3640 River Park Drive, Louisville, Ky. 40211
Saturday, October 1st from 8:30am to 3:30pm Call to schedule your appointment 502-852-6318
All insurance filed with University of Louisville Hospital, proper ID and Insurance Card required. Financial assistance for uninsured patients who qualify, ALL COVID guideline followed.
Mental health first aid is a training program that teaches members of the public how to help a person developing a mental health problem (including a substance misuse problem), experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem or in a mental health crisis. Like traditional first aid, mental health first aid does not teach people to treat or diagnose mental health or substance use conditions. Instead, the training teaches people how to offer initial support until appropriate professional help is received or until the crisis resolves
IT'S FINALLY HERE!
MHFA - Mental Health First Aid Training is back.
Dates: Training of Trainers for youth October 11-13 2022, March 7-9 2023.
Dates: Training of Trainers for adults November 8-10 2022.
Louisville, Ky. (September 15, 2022) – Louisville Metro Animal Services (LMAS) shelter is operating at maximum capacity again, creating an urgent need to reduce the kennel population. To make room for the ongoing influx of stray pets, LMAS announces WAIVED reclaim fees for unclaimed pets; and FREE adoptions for all cats, kittens, dogs, and puppies. Every dog adoption also includes a large bag of food.
In the past two weeks, LMAS has taken in 330 stray cats and dogs.
“Shelters nationwide are struggling and we really need community members to foster or adopt a dog. Maintaining our No-Kill status takes a village, and our city shelter can’t do it without you,” said Ashley Book, interim shelter director. “We’re asking owners who are searching for a missing pet to visit the shelter. If you are planning to add a new four-legged friend to your family, make Animal House Adoption Center your first stop.”
Adoption fees are waived for approved adopters, thanks to the non-profit, Friends of Metro Animal Services (FOMAS) and the Pay It Forward Free Adoptions Program.
Spay-Neuter, microchip, and vaccinations are included. Approved adopters can also foster-to-adopt eligible dogs. Adoption fees are waived but there is still a review and approval process. Jefferson County residents must also purchase a one-year renewable pet license, a requirement of the Louisville Metro Animal Ordinance. LMAS’ Animal House Adoption Center is located at 3516 Newburg Road. Walk-ins are welcome from 12-6pm daily and Fridays until 7pm.
Redemption fees are waived for unclaimed pet. Owners can claim their impounded pet Monday-Saturday from 12-6pm, at the LMAS Harshaw Family Foundation Shelter, located at 3528 Newburg Road. Redemption fees will only be waived for pet owners with no previous violations, and cover microchipping, spay-neuter, licensing and vaccination fees. Court fees will not be waived. LMAS will work with owners who have outstanding balances and want to reclaim their pet.
At the start of his administration, Mayor Greg Fischer pledged to replace the city’s only open intake shelter, which had operated for decades as a high-kill shelter. Today, with the opening of a state-of-the-art Harshaw Family Foundation Animal Shelter in 2019 and Alley Cat Advocates headquarters in 2020, all the city’s animal-related services are located on one campus on Newburg Road, where residents can adopt a pet, purchase or renew a pet license or take a stray pet. In 2017, LMAS qualified as a No Kill Shelter for time and space for the first time, achieving a 92.8% live release rate for animals that entered the shelter. LMAS’ live release rate increased to 94.99% in 2021, and it continues its status as a No Kill Shelter for time and space.
Mayor Fischer joined Gov. Andy Beshear on Tuesday to announce that Ford Motor Co. is expanding in Louisville with a $700 million investment, creating 500 full-time jobs in preparation for the manufacturing of the new Ford F-Series Super Duty truck. Watch.
“Advanced manufacturing continues to drive significant economic growth in Louisville,” the Mayor said. “Built upon a rich manufacturing history, Louisville has developed a strong foundation of support that allows us to meet manufacturers’ workforce and growth needs and prompted companies to invest more than $5.2 billion and create more than 10,000 new jobs in our city since 2014. We are excited to add today’s announcement to those numbers. Thank you to Ford for remaining committed to Louisville for nearly 110 years and continuing to invest in and grow its local operations and workforce.”
Helping our most vulnerable
Mayor Fischer and Metro Council members on Wednesday announced the city is in contract negotiations to devote about $32 million of federal American Rescue Plan dollars to five community organizations planning permanent supportive housing projects. These projects will help vulnerable residents not only with more stable housing, but also more opportunities for overall stability and productivity in their lives. Learn more.
Thank you, educators!
Also on Wednesday, the Mayor joined leaders from Jefferson County Public Schools in recognizing educators during the annual Baird Teacher Excellence Awards.
Climate action
Mayor Fischer on Monday joined the Louisville Metro Office of Advanced Planning & Sustainability and members of the local development community to celebrate the recent closure of two agreements providing more than $9.1 million in private energy efficiency loan funds for downtown developments through the city’s Energy Project Assessment District, or EPAD, Program. Learn more.
Public safety update
On a new episode of his podcast, the Mayor and Louisville Metro Police Chief Erika Shields discuss the city's efforts to address violent crime and the status of reform efforts. Listen.
Japanese Garden
Mayor Fischer today joined supporters of the Waterfront Botanical Gardens for the groundbreaking of Louisville’s first public, authentic Japanese Garden, designed by renowned landscape designer, Shiro Nakane.
Stay safe
The Mayor and Louisville Metro Public Health & Wellness leaders urge residents to stay up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccinations. Learn more at louisvilleky.gov/covid19.
New library coming
Today, the Mayor, Parkland residents and Louisville Metro Free Public Library leaders and supporters broke ground on a $2.7 million renovation and expansion project to renovate and re-open the historic Parkland branch to library service. Watch.
The Kentucky Humane Society have a new mobile veterinary clinic offer low-cost vaccinations and other services. This is a convenient and low cost way to have your pets taken care of. Here's the link for more info about the CARE-a-van: https://www.kyhumane.org/services/khs-care-a-van/
Louisville Free Public Library now offers online tutoring service for students, free with a library card
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (August 11, 2022) – It’s back to school season and the Louisville Free Public Library is excited to announce another free resource to help students in our community succeed! Brainfuse HelpNow is an online tutoring service offering access to virtual one-on-one tutoring in a range of subjects for K-12 students seven days a week. Students can chat with tutors in real-time (2-11 p.m.), get help with math problems, have papers reviewed using Brainfuse’s Writing Lab, discuss practice test results, and more. HelpNow even offers live FAFSA help and online practice tests.
Brainfuse employs more than 3,000 tutors—most are retired teachers or graduate students and all have a minimum of a 4-year degree (97% have masters degrees). To access HelpNow, simply visit LFPL.org/HomeworkHelpNow.
Need access to a computer or internet? Stop by any of our 17 area library locations today.
HelpNow and all of the Library’s Homework Help resources are free with a valid library card. To learn more, click on Homework Help on the teens or kids pages of LFPL.org. For more information, call (502) 574-1611.
Citizens that live in owner-occupied single family dwellings may request a home inspection through Metro311. The Division of Fire will send a Fire Company to perform a voluntary home fire safety inspection and install a free ten-year lithium battery operated smoke detector in the home if needed.
Note: Smoke detectors in rental properties must be provided by the property owner.
KentuckianaWorks Services include high-demand job training, one-on-one career counseling, career development workshops, career search resources, access to computers, phones and faxes for job searches.
Kentucky Career Center The Kentucky Career Center offers information on unemployment benefits & claims as well as many services for job seekers.
Louisville Urban League Assists clients, primarily African Americans and individuals of low to moderate income, prepare for and find employment. Services include counseling & placement services, training & development, pre-screening & referral services and outreach programs.
Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs This site includes information about education and training benefits available to veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Veterans Express Kentucky Career Center offices have Local Veterans Employment representatives and Disabled Veteran outreach specialists to assist veterans with their employment and training needs.
Center for Accessible Living (CAL) CAL offers training on disability issues and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), ADA compliance, building and product accessibility, reasonable accommodation certification, American Sign Language interpreters, recruitment, career development, a Job Hunt Club and much more. (See all services)
Goodwill Industries of Kentucky Goodwill provides jobs, job training, and employment counseling for people who face barriers to finding and keeping a job, including people with disabilities, recipients of public assistance, and people with limited education or work history.
Job Corps Job Corps is a free education and training program that helps young people learn a career, earn a high school diploma or GED, and find and keep a good job. For eligible youth at least 16 years of age. Â For more information, call (800) 733-JOBS where an operator will refer you to the admissions counselor closest to where you live, and mail you an information packet.
Kentucky Office for the Blind Services include: braille instruction, orientation and mobility, assistive technology, adult education, career development, life skills, personal development
Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Programs and services offered include counseling & guidance, vocational & other training services, interpreter & note taking services, rehabilitation technology, job placement and supported employment.
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