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The Tosa Baseball League announced that it donated the funds necessary to complete the renovation of two fields at Underwood Elementary School in Wauwatosa. With a proud tradition of over 45 years of teaching kids the fundamentals of baseball in a positive and fun environment that emphasizes sportsmanship between players, coaches, umpires, and families, the organization felt that efforts to reclaim a 60’ softball field and a 90’ baseball field were overdue. “Jim Hoefgen, the Tosa Baseball League president, contacted me and asked how the league could make a reinvestment in the community,” said Michael Wick, CPRP, Recreation Director...

Commissioner Cole will be accepting the Lifetime Achievement Award from Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful (KGMB) on November 2. The honor comes for his outstanding contributions to environmental excellence, and will be presented by KGMB Executive Director Joe Wilson at the 2017 IDEAL Awards Gala. “The KGMB board selected Preston Cole for this award based on his lifetime contributions to the greening of the state of Wisconsin,” said Executive Director Wilson. “He has been instrumental on the local, state and national level in the pursuit of enhancing the urban tree canopies and the direction of our conservation and preservation of...

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Waukesha Mayor Shawn Reilly announced a historic agreement in which Milwaukee will provide Waukesha with Lake Michigan water in compliance with the Great Lakes Compact. This financially and environmentally sustainable agreement will strengthen the regional economy while delivering direct health benefits to Waukesha and Milwaukee residents. Through the agreement, Waukesha will pay the Milwaukee Water Works for water service and also provide a one-time payment to the City of Milwaukee which will be used for the replacement of lead service lines. “I am pleased we have reached this historic agreement that remains true to...

A new analysis also shows that the project would remove more than fifty homes from the floodplain area. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is awarding more than $2 million in grants to the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) to remove the dilapidated Estabrook Dam on the Milwaukee River, an effort that will help reduce the risk of flooding for more than 50 homes. “There’s absolutely no question that removal is the best option financially and for reducing the threat of flooding for dozens of homeowners. It’s great to see that state and federal partners agree with this...

Milwaukee World Festival, Inc., and the Summerfest Foundation, Inc., announced that the Summerfest Rock ‘n Sole Run, presented by BMO Harris Bank, will not return for 2018. The race began in 2011 and drew thousands of runners along the lakefront, ending at Henry Maier Festival Park. The Rock ‘n Sole Run featured a half marathon, quarter marathon, and 5k routes, in addition to a Kids Run To Read, for children ages 3-10, in partnership with SHARP Literacy, Inc. “We took a closer look at our events and charitable involvement and made the decision to discontinue the Summerfest Rock ‘n...

The National Association of Social Workers – Wisconsin Chapter presented State Representative Jonathan Brostoff with the 2017 Public Service Award at its annual awards ceremony luncheon on October 24. NASW WI selected Representative Brostoff for the award because of his strong advocacy at the Wisconsin State Legislature on behalf of mental health issues, vulnerable populations, the Milwaukee community and the social work profession. Representative Brostoff is also recognized for his ability to develop relationships with his colleague in the Majority party. Elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2015, Representative Brostoff has been a strong advocate and ally for...