Monthly Archives: June 2010

Here is some more news from around the South Shore …

• South Milwaukee Man Organizing a Canada Day Celebration (Journal Sentinel)
• Mother of Six Found Dead (Journal Sentinel)
• Support for the Drexel Interchange (Bay View Compass)
• Cudahy Approves Increase in Liquor Licenses (Journal Sentinel)
• 2 Oak Creek Officers Cleared in Shooting Death of Suspect (Journal Sentinel)
• Trial Ordered for Former Cudahy Student in Overdose Death (Journal Sentinel)

By now, most of the 4th District should have seen a copy of the summer newsletter Dave Bartoshevich and I put together … and the invitation to join us for a 4th District town hall meeting on Saturday, June 12.

You can access a PDF of the newsletter here. It contains updates on a few 4th District public works projects and a quick guide to some South Milwaukee summer events, among other news and information. It also has details on the upcoming town hall meeting at City Hall, 2424 15th Avenue, where we’ll be discussing a number of topics and taking questions.

We hope to see you there.

As your aldermen, we are committed to keeping our 4^th District residents informed on key issues and to giving you an opportunity to voice your opinions. This blog, the newsletter and these biannual meetings deliver on that promise.

Just three more months to go …

The ongoing improvements to 15th Avenue between College and Rawson Avenues will be complete by August 30. That’s according to a letter sent to area property owners this week by City Engineer Kyle Vandercar.

Three phases are planned:

• May 20 to June 11: North of Oak Creek Parkway to College Avenue
• June 14 to July 11: Intersection of 15th Avenue and Oak Creek Parkway
• July 25 to August 30: North of Rawson to Oak Creek Parkway

Of course, the plans may change due to weather, change orders or other circumstances, but this is good news because it means work should be done in time for the start of the 2010-11 school year.

Keep in mind that connecting streets will be closed during construction phases, and traffic will need to use other routes. Please be patient during this time … and keep your eye on the prize (a great new road through the 4th District).

If you have any additional 15th Avenue construction questions, contact Chad Bigler at OTIE at 414-856-1345. You may also reach Kyle at 414-762-2222, ext. 136.

Here are some other items of note from the South Shore …

• Discussing School Funding with State Rep. Brett Davis
• City Won’t Use Eminent Domain to Acquire Farmland
• Rail Ideas Await Their Fate in Milwaukee
• KRM Opponents Question Cost, Ridership Figures
• Dog Park Construction Commences