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Milwaukee Water Works – Update on water main breaks advisory
On Saturday, May 17, 2014, the Milwaukee Water Works (MWW) identified a leak on an 84-inch water main located outside the Texas Avenue Pumping Station.
May 19th, 2014 by City of Milwaukee
Mayor Tom Barrett Welcomes New Pothole Workers
Transitional Jobs Program participants begin their on-the-job training with DPW
May 16th, 2014 by City of Milwaukee
Meeting reminder from Alderman Nik Kovac
Alderman Nik Kovac invites you to attend a 3rd District town hall meeting from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. TONIGHT, April 30 in the library at Riverside University High School.
Apr 30th, 2014 by Nik Kovac
Mayor Tom Barrett to Participate in Project Clean & Green with Department of Public Works Sanitation Crew
Mayor to help pick up unwanted bulky items and promote using Self-Help Centers
Apr 17th, 2014 by City of Milwaukee
City of Milwaukee Announces 2014 Project Clean & Green Program Dates
Citywide clean-up effort runs April 14-June 4, 2014
Apr 7th, 2014 by City of Milwaukee
Mayor Tom Barrett’s 2014 State of the City Address
Milwaukee February 24, 2014 As Prepared for Delivery
Feb 24th, 2014 by Tom Barrett
Public Works Committee to again discuss pedal tavern legislation
Uber ride-sharing file, pothole policies/procedures and energy production measure also on tap for Wednesday’s meeting
Feb 18th, 2014 by Ald. Bob Bauman
Under new configuration, Finance and Personnel Committee will continue precedent of fiscal responsibility
I would like to thank Common Council President Michael Murphy for entrusting me with the responsibility of chairing the City of Milwaukee’s Finance and Personnel Committee.
Feb 14th, 2014 by Nik Kovac
Milwaukee Repertory Theater Welcomes New Board Members
Milwaukee Repertory Theater is pleased to announce that Cecilia Gilbert, W. Randall McKennie, Gregory C. Oberland, Harry Richard Quadracci Ewens, PhD and Ed Seaberg have recently joined The Rep’s Board of Trustees.
Jan 30th, 2014 by Milwaukee Repertory Theater
Report details special event permit data, including scofflaws
The newly released Special Event Permit Office 2013 Report issued by the Department of Public Works shows the city took in $436,360 in fees last year.
Jan 23rd, 2014 by Ald. Bob Bauman
City of Milwaukee New Virtual Night Parking Permits On Sale Beginning December 20
Overnight parkers may buy their 2014 annual or 4-month permits this Friday
Dec 19th, 2013 by City of Milwaukee
Cold Weather Advice: Prevent Water Pipes and Water Meters from Freezing
Cold Weather Advice: Prevent Water Pipes and Water Meters from Freezing
Dec 12th, 2013 by City of Milwaukee
Alderman Donovan to Mayor Barrett: “What is happening with the streetcar project?”
Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan December 3, 2013
Dec 3rd, 2013 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Milwaukee Gets Ready to Cut Ribbon on First Parklet in City
Public Invited to Grand Opening of ‘Curbside Dining Deck’ Today
Aug 23rd, 2013 by East Side BID
North 27th Street Construction Project Begins August 21, 2013
Project expected to be completed by December 2013
Aug 20th, 2013 by City of Milwaukee
Milwaukee Gets Ready to Cut Ribbon on First Parklet in City
Public Invited to Grand Opening of ‘Curbside Dining Deck’ Aug. 23rd
Aug 19th, 2013 by East Side BID
Tall Grass/Noxious Weeds Ordinance Change Now in Effect in the City of Milwaukee
Amended City Ordinance 80-17-2 & 80-17-6 took effect August 10
Aug 12th, 2013 by City of Milwaukee
Intersection of North Water Street and East Clybourn Street to Be Repaved
Project takes place Thursday morning, July 25th, 2013
Jul 24th, 2013 by City of Milwaukee
Department of Public Works Services For the July 4-7, 2013 Holiday Day Weekend
Service announcement
Jul 1st, 2013 by City of Milwaukee
Celebrate Bike to Work Week with Mayor Tom Barrett, Alderpersons, and The Wisconsin Bike Federation
Bike to Work Week is May 13-18, 2013
May 10th, 2013 by City of Milwaukee
Proposal to lift cap on city taxicab permits, improve taxi service to get Thursday committee hearing
A proposed city ordinance introduced by Alderman Robert J. Bauman seeking to repeal the city’s cap on issuing new public passenger vehicle permits and to establish new requirements aimed at improving taxicab services in the city will be discussed TOMORROW (Thursday, April 18) during a public hearing before the Common Council’s Public Safety Committee.
Apr 17th, 2013 by Ald. Bob Bauman
City of Milwaukee Announces 2013 Project Clean & Green Program Dates
Citywide clean-up effort runs April 15-June 4, 2013
Apr 11th, 2013 by City of Milwaukee
Milwaukee Jobs Act components get boost from Council
The Common Council has approved changes that will make it easier for groups and businesses to help implement key components of the Milwaukee Jobs Act, which could help put dozens of city residents in new jobs this summer.
Apr 9th, 2013 by Ald. Ashanti Hamilton
Consumer voices sought on proposal to lift cap on city taxicab permits
Public hearing continues on Friday, March 8 at City Hall
Mar 6th, 2013 by Ald. Bob Bauman
The City of Milwaukee Declares a Snow Emergency
City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Commissioner of Public Works Ghassan Korban has declared a snow emergency effective from 5:00 P.M. Wednesday, February 27 until 5:00 A.M. Thursday, February 28 to facilitate effective curb-to-curb plowing on main arterials. During a snow emergency: Night parking regulations go into effect from 11 PM to 6 AM (instead of 2AM to 6AM) No parking is allowed on arterials, bus lines, or thru-highways from 11PM to 6AM No parking on the side of residential streets signed “No Parking During Snow Emergency” or “No Parking from December 1st to March 1st” or “No Parking Anytime”. Posted signs for other parking restrictions must be obeyed, specifically the “4 inch rule” sign Comply with the alternate side street parking on other residential streets. Vehicles parked on streets designated as “Snow Route Tow Away Zones” will be ticketed and towed when a snow emergency is declared. Citizens are urged to follow these restrictions to allow for the most effective and complete plowing of City streets. If your car is towed, the City’s Tow Lot will extend its customer service and telephone inquiry hours to 7 AM to 7 PM on Thursday, February 28. Normal hours – 8 AM to 6 PM – will resume on Friday, March 1. Milwaukee Public Schools has designated playgrounds available for off street parking during snow emergencies from 7PM to 7AM. To see a list of designated MPS playgrounds and citywide parking regulations, residents can go to www.milwaukee.gov/mpw – click on the “More on all City Parking Regulations” link and scroll down to MPS Parking for Snow Emergencies. Residents can also call the City Call Center at 286-CITY (2489).
Feb 27th, 2013 by City of Milwaukee Deptartment of Public Works
Proposal to lift cap on city taxicab permits gets Friday hearing
Measure also calls for more frequent vehicle inspections, vehicle upgrades
Feb 5th, 2013 by Ald. Bob Bauman
Sewerage District to fund more than half of private lateral repair costs
Sewerage District to fund more than half of private lateral repair costs
Nov 27th, 2012 by Willie Wade
Celebrate the 99th Annual City/County Christmas Tree Lighting
Mayor Tom Barrett, County Executive Chris Abele, and Ald. Ashanti Hamilton at Red Arrow Park
Nov 19th, 2012 by Tom Barrett
Rake Your Leaves into the Street Beginning October 1st
City of Milwaukee residents may start raking leaves into the curb lanes starting Monday, October 1st.
Oct 1st, 2012 by City of Milwaukee
Residents invited to Housing Resource Fair
The event is taking place Saturday, Sept. 22 at the Department of Public Works field facility at 3850 N. 35th St. from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Sep 14th, 2012 by Press Release
Youth Council awards $100,000 for Milwaukee youth programs
The City of Milwaukee Youth Council has allocated $100,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to six agencies that will use the money for initiatives ranging from health improvement and job skills training, to planting community gardens and preparing Milwaukee youth for college.
Aug 18th, 2012 by City of Milwaukee Youth Council
Milwaukee Recreation Keeps it Cool
On weekdays when the temperature is predicted to be above 85 degrees (or when the city issues a heat advisory), the Milwaukee Department of Public Works attaches industrial-strength sprinklers to the fire hydrants at seven Milwaukee Recreation playgrounds.
Jul 16th, 2012 by Milwaukee Common Council
Public deserves updates on City Hall repair investigation
While the chair of the Public Works Committee seems to be pre-occupied with doing all he can to keep alive possible options for preserving the crumbling Sydney Hih (an eyesore of a building), he is ignoring issues with our beloved National Historic Landmark – City Hall.
Jul 11th, 2012 by Joe Dudzik
Council paves way for Bay View art bus shelter
The Common Council today accepted a bequest from the estate of a former Department of Public Works (DPW) employee, paving the way for a portion of the money to be used to construct the Art Stop bus shelter at the triangle where S. Kinnickinnic Ave., E. Lincoln Ave. and S. Howell Ave. meet in Bay View.
Jul 6th, 2012 by Ald. Tony Zielinski
N. Port Washington Ave./Rd. Reconstruction Underway
Work is underway on the reconstruction of N. Port Washington Ave./Rd. from N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. to W. Olive St., according to Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs.
Jul 3rd, 2012 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Town Hall meeting tomorrow night at La Follette School
Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs will host a 6th District town hall meeting tomorrow night (Wednesday, June 27) that will include discussions about city services.
Jun 26th, 2012 by Ald. Milele Coggs
