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DNR Delays on Lead Poisoning Issue
State officials fail to update lead testing guidance in wake of Flint crisis.
Dec 4th, 2016 by Cara Lombardo and Dee J. Hall
Department of Public Works Services for the November 24-27 Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend
No parking meter enforcement on Thursday, November 24.
Nov 22nd, 2016 by City of Milwaukee Deptartment of Public Works
City’s Lead Water Lines At Issue
Activist group demands more action, replacing all service lines could cost more than $700 million.
Oct 20th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
Concerns Over Lead In Drinking Water
Freshwater for Life Action Coalition calls for a moratorium on partial lead service line replacements.
Sep 19th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
Action Needed on Lead in Drinking Water
City and DNR officials agree on need, Barrett says current approach just a “band-aid.”
Sep 8th, 2016 by Dee J. Hall
State Drags Feet On Lead-Tainted Water
Its program underfunds Milwaukee while pushing for upgrades that residents can't afford.
May 3rd, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
State Program Targets Aging Lead Pipes
DNR will lead $11.8 million program using federal EPA funds.
Apr 28th, 2016 by Dee J. Hall
City Still Faces Lead Paint Poisonings
Its 20-year-old program made great strides, but diminishing national funds now limit its scope.
Apr 14th, 2016 by Wyatt Massey
$6.5 Million in Streetcar Savings
Agreement with We Energies reduces utility relocation costs.
Feb 26th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Madison Replaced All Lead Pipes
Nation's first city to do so, at cost of $19.4 million, can Milwaukee follow suit?
Feb 3rd, 2016 by Silke Schmidt
BID Sells Streetcar-Related Development
Downtown BID guide shows business support, sells vacant land along streetcar route.
Jan 15th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Winners and Losers in Archdiocese’s Bankruptcy
Big losers were clergy abuse victims. Other losers were We Energies, its ratepayers and Messmer H.S.
Dec 9th, 2015 by Marie Rohde
Monica’s on Astor Replaced Former Bordello
It's a cozy, unique bar in building that goes back to 1850s. But about that racy history...
Dec 8th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Pennsylvania Company Wins Streetcar Contract
Brookville Equipment wins city bid over 3 companies, will charge $18.6 million for 4 streetcar vehicles.
Nov 13th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Streetcar Construction Starts in October
On-going engineering work continues to save millions of dollars. And anti-streetcar group has given up trying to stop the starter line.
Jul 10th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Charlie Sykes’ Private Island
His surprisingly modest Mequon Cape Cod is surrounded by and benefits from all kinds of publicly-funded, socialistic services.
Jan 29th, 2015 by Michael Horne
What Is Milwaukee Water Commons?
The recently-formed grassroots group, which looks to make sure all citizens benefit from Milwaukee's water resources, holds a fundraiser.
Jan 25th, 2015 by Michael Horne
City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Schedules Over the Christmas Holiday
City of Milwaukee government offices will be closed Wednesday, December 24th and Thursday, December 25th for the Christmas holiday.
Dec 19th, 2014 by City of Milwaukee
Infrastructure Improvements at Milwaukee’s Linnwood Water Treatment Plant
Water safe to consume and use during construction as filtration and disinfection processes remain in place
Oct 27th, 2014 by Milwaukee Water Works
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
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
27 Different Drugs Found in Lake Michigan
Milwaukee water safe but MMSD official says capturing pharmaceuticals is going to be challenge.
Sep 11th, 2013 by Brian Bienkowski
Forest Home Library Closed on Tuesday, August 6th
Scheduled Water Maintenance Will Shut off Water for Day
Aug 5th, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Library
Department of Public Works Services For the July 4-7, 2013 Holiday Day Weekend
Service announcement
Jul 1st, 2013 by City of Milwaukee
Milwaukee Leads The Way on Water Testing
After the cryptosporidium crisis city became a national leader, whose system tests for more than 500 chemicals.
May 22nd, 2013 by Marion Ceraso
Journal Sentinel Story Doesn’t Hold Water
Story slams Milwaukee water utility though it’s actually cheaper than others in the region.
Mar 26th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
New City Program Conserves Water
Innovative new company helps city create website where homeowners and businesses can track, manage and reduce their water usage.
Jan 31st, 2013 by Edgar Mendez
One big cavity in Journal Sentinel PolitiFact piece on fluoride
When Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Jim Nelson asked me this question in an email during his lead up to today’s PolitiFact Wisconsin article, I knew the truth COULD be the victim in a faulty verdict by our city’s “Judge and Jury” news media outlet.
Jul 9th, 2012 by Ald. Jim Bohl
Water for Jobs Application Approved by City Committee
At the January 6th, 2010 Public Works Committee meeting the first step was taken towards creating a special water rate that could be given to businesses in return for job creation within the City of Milwaukee.
Jan 7th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Close the Libraries? Lease the Water Works?
Massive layoffs, extended furloughs, service cuts, significant tax and fee increases all are possibilities in the next year for the City of Milwaukee. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but with the gap in the pension fund, a decline in the assessed value of property in the city, and a likely decline in state shared revenue the fiscal picture for the City of Milwaukee doesn't look so bright. At today's Common Council meeting the debate around a snow and ice fee increase and the furloughing of city employees were brought about by this startling economic outlook for the City of Milwaukee.
Jun 16th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Common Council Retains Five Member Firefighter Crews
The most notably items on the agenda were the Common Council's actions regarding Mayor Barrett's vetoes.
Nov 26th, 2008 by Dave Reid
Public Works Committee Holds Water Deal
Jeffrey Mantes the Commissioner of Public Works presented the progress of the City Hall Restoration Project. He pointed out that after two and a half years the project is meeting or exceeding the EBE, RPP and apprenticeship goals laid out for the project. Additionally he indicated that the project is targeted to be substantially complete by Thanksgiving 2008. Representatives from SEWRPC presented A Regional Broadband Telecommunications Plan which indicated SEWRPC’s belief that universal high speed broadband in necessary for continued growth within Southeast Wisconsin. SEWRPC set a goal of developing 20 megabit universal access throughout the region and discussed a wireless demonstration project that Kenosha is currently testing. The well presented need and existence of the demonstration project prompted Alderman Robert Bauman to ask the SEWRPC representatives to “march right down to the mayor’s office and set up an appointment”. Two resolutions regarding water sales to neighboring communities pointed out what regional cooperation does and doesn’t look like. First up was resolution 071313 which would of renewed a contract between the City of Milwaukee and the Village of Menomonee Falls for the purchase of water. During the discussion of this contract renewal it was pointed out by Alderman Robert Bauman that an amendment allowing the Village of Menomonee Falls to remove a legal constraint on selling water to neighboring communities without the City of Milwaukee Water Works approval was “giving a benefit for no consideration”. Despite contract terms limiting the amount of water the Village of Menomonee Falls can acquire from the City of Milwaukee Water Works, this amendment would of been a first step in opening the door for the Village of Menomonee Falls to begin selling water to communities outside of the basin. The committee held this resolution as it appeared that this small change in the contract had the potential impact of encouraging sprawl and further decentralizing the region. The second resolution, 071314, was a request by the Village of Elm Grove for the City of Milwaukee Water Works to explore the possibility of selling water to the Village of Elm Grove. Neil Palmer the Village of Elm Grove President suggested they would purchase water at wholesale or even at retail prices. Further he made it clear he would support the City of Milwaukee in a variety regional issue including improved mass transit within the region. This resolution was enthusiastically approved by the committee and will move on to the full Common Council for approval.
Jan 26th, 2008 by Dave Reid
Broadband Quote of the Week
"Well, if I was a consumer I would say, "Why in the hell is the United States No. 13 and heading south in broadband deployment?"
Apr 4th, 2005 by Michael Horne
