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Dear Neighbor,
As much as we all hoped COVID-19 would be a peripheral concern for this holiday season, we are certainly not out of the woods yet. However, it is very encouraging to know that vaccines work - and may work against the latest variant, Omicron. Please get vaccinated, boosted, and follow guidance even when that guidance is inconvenient. It really does save lives.
There are several holiday events still happening in our City and around our district. Please keep the health and safety of yourself and your family close at mind as well as that of your neighbors when you celebrate the season.
Have a good weekend,
 Brent T. Ackerson
26th District Councilman
The Annual Light Up St. Matthews is scheduled for Saturday, December 4, from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. This holiday event features musical entertainment, letters to Santa, pictures with Santa, train rides, ice skating, activities for the kids, and fun for the entire family. Free cookies and hot chocolate are available for everyone to enjoy. No matter the weather, most activities are held under a big tent. The event concludes at 6:00 p.m. when the switch is thrown and Brown Park “Lights Up” with thousands and thousands of colorful holiday lights.
The event is held at Brown Park in St. Matthews, located at the corner of Kresge Way and Browns Lane, next to Baptist Health Hospital. Free parking for the event is at the Baptist Health Louisville doctors building, 4007 Kresge Way, directly across from the hospital with easy access to the park via a signaled crosswalk.
Get a great start to the holiday season with family, neighbors and friends, and best of all, … it’s FREE!
This event is held rain or shine. For more information, please visit https://www.stmatthewschamber.com/light-up/
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The Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services is accepting appointments for the annual Fall Subsidy Component of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) now through December 10, 2021, or until funds are depleted.
During LIHEAP Subsidy, individuals or families in Jefferson County at or below 150% of the federal poverty guidelines who are responsible for home energy cost, whether directly or as an undesignated portion of rent, are eligible for assistance. Residents can apply regardless of the status of their utility bills.
The Subsidy component provides households a one-time benefit based on income levels and housing category. Payments are be made directly to the heating vendor (i.e. LG&E).
Appointments are required in advance to apply.
For more descriptions about the drop box locations, income eligibility and other instructions, call the automated LIHEAP information line at 991-8391 or visit louisvilleky.cascheduler.com. Residents may also visit louisvilleky.gov/LIHEAP for more details.
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Conditional Use Permit- Tate and Smith Investments Short Term Rental
Property Address: 2703 Summerfield Dr. Louisville, KY 40220
A neighborhood meeting is required by Louisville Metro Planning and Design Services to present the proposed request to adjoining property owners and interested parties. Because of the ongoing pandemic and social distancing during public gatherings we will be meeting via Zoom.
MEETING DATE December 13th at 6:30 Zoom Link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81755917311
If you are unable to attend the Zoom meeting and have comments or would like to speak with us directly please contact us at:
Applicant /Primary Contact: Neech Yates 502-208-8536
Louisville Metro Planning and Design Services Contact Information:
Jon Crumbie 502-574-5158 jon.crumbie@louisville.gov
444 South Fifth Street, Suite 300 Louisville, Ky 40202
Any plans for this project are available to the public on the Planning and Design Services Online Customer Service Portal With PDS assigned Case Number. The Case Number assigned for the project is 21-CUPPA-0173. Please Contact Jon Crumbie for an update on the filing. The link to the PDS portal is https://aca-louisville.accela.com/jcmg/Default.aspx
Click the “search’ tab, then click “planning Applications,enter case number in “record number” box, click “record info tab.”
Kentuckians can now enroll until January 15. Free help is available to Kentuckians during this Open Enrollment Period.
Like nearly all the council districts, we tended to move south and east from the 2010 borders. What follows is a summary of the changes by district:
NEIGHBORHOODS LEAVING DISTRICT 26
From District 26 to District 7
- The Mall and most of the Fairmeade subdivision.
From District 26 to District 8:
- The City of Wellington
- Farmington area
- Gardiner Lane
- Bowman Field area
- JCC/Shalom Tower
- Big Spring Gardens
- Brookfield Manor
- Bon Air Estates
From District 26 to District 9:
- Broadfields
- Williamsburg Estates (part)
- The City of St. Matthews (part)
From District 26 to District 10:
- Canaan Christian Church area
- St. Martha Catholic Church
- Midlane Estates
- Klondike Acres
- Breckenridge Estates (west of Breckenridge Lane)
NEIGHBORHOODS JOINING DISTRICT 26
From District 11 to District 26
- Breckenridge Estates (east of Breckenridge Lane)
- Hunsinger Estates
- Bradford Grove
- Hill Creek Park
- Watterson Heights
- Ridgehurst Place
- Hurstbourne Woods
- Greenhurst
- Westwood Farms
- Brookhollow
- Bristol Oaks
- the City of Houston Acres
- the City of Jeffersontown (parts)
- Stony Farm
- Spring Lake Farm
- Watterson Acres
- Park Laureate
- Arbor Pointe
From District 18 to District 26:
- the City of Cambridge west of McMahan Boulevard
- the City of Lincolnshire.
From District 22 to District 26
- Governour’s Square
- Fern Hill
- Hurstbrook
Please share this with those people and organizations you know in the neighborhoods and areas mentioned above.
The Center for Neighborhoods put together a tool to see how your address moved or didn't move during redistricting. Click here to learn more!
Maj. Robinson has asked us to relay the following warnings to all neighbors in our District:
Please be very careful when starting your car in the morning or leaving it running at any time during the day. Far too many car thefts happen because citizens have left the car running as they warm it up before work or run into a store for "just a minute".
There is no "safe" time to leave an automobile unattended. Always lock your car or truck when you leave it. Never leave the motor running with the keys inside.
-LMPD Sixth Division
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There are multiple ways for people to dispose of leaves this fall. Mowing over leaves to mulch them back into your lawn is a great option for reducing waste. Mulching not only returns vital nutrients to the soil, but experts say that it can help your grass grow even better the following year! Never blow leaves into the street!
In the Urban Services District, the following items are accepted in yard waste collection:
- Leaves, twigs, straw, pine needles
- Shrubbery trimmings
- Branches and tree trimmings - must be less than 2 inches in diameter and less than 4 feet long
- Wood ash
- Seasonal items: Pumpkins and gourds free of decoration other than coloring, Christmas trees
Acceptable items may be tied into bundles or placed in durable metal or plastic containers, with 30-40 gallon capacity and handles, or paper yard waste bags, none weighing more than 60 pounds. Yard waste in plastic bags is not permitted and will not be collected.
Leaf Drop-Off Sites
The Metro Public Works free leaf drop-off sites will be open Tuesday-Saturdays, now through December 11. Only loose leaves will be accepted. Containers used to bring leaves to the drop-off sites must be taken back by residents.
Locations and hours:
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Public Works East District Operations Center, 595 North Hubbards Lane, Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
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Public Works Yard, 10500 Lower River Road (enter from Bethany Lane), Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
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Waste Reduction Center, 636 Meriwether Avenue, Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Louisville Metro LG&E Assistance is available for eligible residents who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more.
If you're behind on your Louisville Water Company or Louisville MSD bill due to the pandemic, assistance is available! Apply at https://louisvillewater.com/CovidFunds or visit your local community ministry. Call 211 to locate your nearest ministry. Read more.
The Louisville Zoo’s Kroger Wild Winter Days run now through February 28, 2022, with discounted winter admission and a Dare to Care food drive.
The Zoo is proud to team up with Kroger and Dare to Care again to help struggling families in our community. Guests who bring at least one canned food item per person may purchase tickets at the Zoo windows for $9.50 per adult and $6.50 per child/senior ticket.
To date, the Zoo has collected nearly 25,000 pounds of food thanks to the generosity of its guests. That is the weight of two African elephants like Mikki.
The discount is available at the gate only, not valid for online purchases. The offer is not valid for special fee-based programs, for prepaid groups, field trips or with other discounts. No refunds will be provided for tickets prepaid in advanced or purchase online. Multiple cans are appreciated but only one discount per admission; additional cans do not provide additional discounts.
Some of Dare to Care Food Bank’s most needed items are canned meats like tuna, as well as canned fruit, beans, peanut butter, soup, rice, cereal, fruit juice, pasta and canned vegetables. Please avoid glass containers. More details are available at www.louisvillezoo.org/wildwinterdays.
The Zoo is open daily year-round. Fall/winter hours continue through March 20, 2022, 10 a.m. ─ 4 p.m. (stay until 5 p.m.). The Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
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Staring this month, LFPL will no longer charge fined for overdue items. Louisville officially joins library systems across the country who recognize that fines do not ensure the return of borrowed materials but merely create a barrier to library services that disproportionately affects people who need access the most.
Click here for more information.
We are having in-person meetings of Louisville Metro Council and with individuals and groups in our office. We are still exercising an abundance of caution and following all CDC and Louisville Metro Health Department guidelines. Please call the office or email any requests. Thank you for your cooperation. |
