Neighborhood Meeting for 4933 W Pages Ln. in District 14

Center For Neighborhoods is now accepting applications for the Fall 2023 Neighborhood Institute!

The Neighborhood Institute is a leadership education program designed to equip neighborhood leaders with the skills and resources needed to initiate positive change in the community through their neighborhood, homeowner, and condo associations. Classes meet every Tuesday, 6:00 - 8:00pm at Center For Neighborhoods Offices (1126 Berry Blvd. Suite 300), for 11 consecutive weeks (August 8th, 2023 – October 24th, 2023), followed by a Graduation Celebration. Dinner is provided each week. There is no charge to attend, but space is limited, and advance registration is required. Applications will be accepted through 5:00pm on August 4, 2023.

The Lucille Leggett Neighborhood Institute Spring 2023 is open to all neighborhoods, Metro Council Districts, and the whole community.

To apply for the 12-week program, contact Ja’mel Armstrong at 502-589-0343 or jamela@centerforneighborhoods.org. You can also apply online at www.centerforneighborhoods.org.

Virtual Town Hall: Foster Care in Kentucky August 14, 2023 12:00pm - 1:00pm  Public invited to give input on foster care system at virtual town hall meetings Let your VOICE be heard! The public is invited to attend virtual town hall meetings to discuss ways to improve outcomes for Kentucky children and families involved in the foster care system. The meetings will take place August 14th, 17th, 21st, and 23rd. Come prepared to voice your concerns regarding the foster care system and how communities can better support families. Last summer, Thriving Families, Safer Children began offering visioning sessions and regional action planning sessions focused on child abuse prevention and supporting safe, healthy families.  That is when many Kentuckians first learned about the Thriving Families, Safer Children initiative.  Thriving Families, Safer Children is a collaborative effort working to elevate the voice of those with lived experience and local community partners to work together to promote child and family well-being, equity, and positive outcomes for children and families.  These August Town Hall meetings will focus on lessons learned from Thriving Families, Safer Children’s regional action planning sessions. What needs have been identified to support safe, healthy families?  What are the barriers that families face trying to remain intact and protecting their children?  What are possible solutions to help keep children safe and prevent child abuse and neglect?  Have trends been identified to help keep children safe without having to enter foster care?  What impact can this have for children already in foster care?  We would like to hear from you and learn your responses to these questions. The meeting will allot time for open discussion. Community input is vital to identifying needs in your local area. Due to confidentiality, specific cases will not be discussed. Findings from the meetings will be reported to the Kentucky Citizen Foster Care Review Board and will be included in the CFCRB’s annual recommendations to the Supreme Court, governor and legislature. Regional meetings are among the reforms called for in House Bill 1, the adoption and foster care legislation passed in 2018 to improve outcomes for children in out-of-home care. See the latest CFCRB annual report at this link:  2022 CFCRB Annual Report. For more information, contact the CFCRB at cfcrb@kycourts.net.  Registration Participants can attend the Town Hall for their location via ZOOM. Registration is required.  Participants will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom meeting link one-week prior to the Town Hall.

HEADLINES

Tick exposure occurs year-round but is more common in the warmer months of the year from April to September. The three most common tickborne illnesses in Jefferson County include ehrlichiosis, Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) and Lyme disease.

People with ehrlichiosis will often have fever, chills, headache, muscle aches, and sometimes an upset stomach. RMSF is a bacterial disease spread through the bite of an infected tick. Most people who get sick with RMSF will have a fever, headache, and rash. RMSF can be deadly if not treated early with the right antibiotic.

People with Lyme disease usually get an expanding red rash that sometimes resembles a bullseye. If left untreated, the infection can spread and cause rashes in other parts of the body. Some people may develop nerve problems, arthritis, or other disorders. But even if Lyme disease isn’t caught until later stages, most people fully recover after treatment with antibiotics.

To protect you and your family from tickborne illness, remember to treat gear and clothing with repellents before going outdoors. Once you have completed outdoor activities, check your body and any pets for ticks. Shower or bathe as soon as possible and wash and dry clothing at high heat.

The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness (LMPHW) has a "Spot a Tick and Share Program." If you find a tick, please fill out this form. LMPHW will identify the type of tick and also test the tick for diseases, including Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Lyme and ehrlichiosis.

How to remove a tick:

• Follow these steps to learn how to safely remove a tick.
• Safely remove it and place it in an air-tight container. Plastic Ziplock baggies are not an acceptable container.
• Add in rubbing alcohol or hand sanitizer to the container, enough to fully cover the tick.
• Label the container with your name and contact information and drop off the tick with a completed submission form to our office at 400 E. Gray St., Louisville, Ky, 40202.

For more information about ticks, please visit our Mosquito and Tick Control website.

LMPD Public Review of Policy

The LMPD is committed to engaging the public when revising their policies. The LMPD seeks feedback from the public. Below is the process the Department has implemented to ensure a deliberate and thoughtful process when revising policies.

Process

• Policies that have been revised each quarter will be posted for review and public comment.
• Changes that have been made to the previous policy will be highlighted.
• Comments will be reviewed and considered by appropriate personnel and leadership during the next policy review process.

General Order for the policies listed individually below:

General Order # 23-003 May 2023 SOP Updates

https://www.louisville-police.org/882/LMPD-Public-Review-of-Policy

If you or someone you know may be considering suicide, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. For TTY users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988.https://988lifeline.org/

There are less than three weeks left of the Louisville Free Public Library’s annual Summer Reading Program—sponsored by the Library Foundation—and that’s plenty of time to read and win this summer! Kids and teens who complete the program will receive some amazing prizes, including a backpack (kids) or sling shoulder bag (teens) and passes to local attractions and sporting events like the Kentucky Science Center, Frazier History Museum, Squire Boone Caverns, Louisville Bats, Racing Louisville FC, and select UofL sports. In addition, all completers will receive coupons good for these sweet treats: a Fazoli’s lemon ice, an Ehrler’s ice cream cone, a Raising Cane’s lemonade, and a cookie from Georgia’s Sweet Potato Pie Co.

Everyone who completes Summer Reading will be automatically entered for a chance to win one of our Grand Prize drawings. Grand prizes for kids and teens include: tickets to Kentucky Kingdom, the Louisville Zoo, UofL football, or Kentucky Opera’s “Hansel and Gretel”; arcade, bowling, and laser tag at Main Event; a $25 Carmichael’s gift card; or a 1-month community-wide membership to the YMCA! Teens who complete will also be entered for a chance to win a JBL Bluetooth speaker or Nintendo Switch. Kids also have a chance to win tickets for dinner and a performance of Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in a Play, courtesy of Derby Dinner Playhouse.

The Summer Reading Program is FREE and runs through August 5. This Louisville tradition encourages more than 40,000 children and teens to read for fun over the summer - and that means more of our children are going back to school better prepared to learn. Children and teens can register online at LFPL.org/SummerReading or stop by any Louisville Free Public Library location. So what are you waiting for? Finish reading and start winning today.

For more information on the Library and its resources, visit LFPL.org or call 574-1611.

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Project Location: 4515 E Pages Lane

Project Description: Waverly Hills. A minor subdivision plat to shift property lines on 175.66 acres in the R-4, OR-3, C-2, C-M, and M-2 zoning districts.

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Project Location: 7201 Greenwood Road

Project Description:  RaceTrac Greenbelt Hwy. Landscape plan for a RaceTrac fuel station/market.

Below is a map of part of District 12 where Louisville Water will be installing new meters.  The above postcard will be mailed to customers prior to the work.  For more information on the program you can go to https://louisvillewater.com/map-featured-projects/meter-upgrade-project/        

Santa and Mrs. Claus Bring Winter Fun to the Louisville Zoo Santa and Mrs. Claus are planning a summertime visit to bring some wintery fun to the Louisville Zoo July 22 and 23, 2023 from 10:00am - 1:00pm. Santa’s Summer Safari is free with Zoo admission or Zoo membership. The Zoo’s holiday summer fun will include games, crafts, wintery animal enrichment and, of course, the opportunity to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus! This is the second year for Santa’s off-season visit and is certain to be a new Zoo tradition.  The full schedule of activities will be made available soon at louisvillezoo.org/santa.

Riverport Reconstruction and Paving

The contractor has delayed the start of this reconstruction work until Thursday, July 20. Below is a schedule for the work.  The weekend work is anticipated to begin at 8:00pm and those roadways will be closed. We will provide any updates to the schedule as they are provided. 

The Office for Aging and Disabled Citizens is pleased to announce the newest edition of the OADC Resource Guide.  The updated resources guide will connect aging and disabled citizens, along with their caregivers, to a variety of service providers, government agencies and non-profit organizations in the city of Louisville.  To View or Print the Updated Resource Guide, Click HERE

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Are you interested in improving the health and wellness of all residents of our city?  If the answer is yes, Public Health and Wellness invites you to be a part of a dedicated team. Please apply today.

For more information, please email LMPHWCareers@louisvilleky.gov. 

The Louisville Division of Fire is now hiring for the position of Fire Recruit. Click here to apply!

The Deadline to apply is August 11th, 2023.

You can find more information about the position, benefits and hiring process here: Become a Firefighter

Below please find MSD's recently posted positions. For position descriptions, pay information, and to apply please visit their website: http://www.louisvillemsd.org/Careers Application Programmer Analyst II/III   Revenue & Collections Manager   Process Technician Trainee Assistant Director - Facilities

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