The utility markings in the 700 blk of S. Jackson are for a neighbor who is going to be doing some yard work. The sidewalk cuttings, utility markings and new pipe being done in the area of Grignon to Eliza and Webster to Van Buren are for three different projects. The first is for WPS who are putting in new gas lines and services. This may necessitate some sidewalks being damaged. The second is that in anticipation of that, city contractors are going through that area to prep and repair damaged sidewalk from this event and look for other areas of sidewalk that need replacing. The third is TDS is installing a fiber optic connection to a Residence in the area of Van Buren and Grignon.

On another note, the scheduled reconstruction of Van Buren St. from Grignon to Porlier has been set back at least one year. The reconstruction of Porlier between Van Buren and Webster and Webster between E. Mason and Grignon is still set to start sometime after the Bellin Run.

Submitted by Bill Galvin Alderman - District 4

Please read the attached letter from Georgia Pacific regarding upgrades to their plant. Georgia Pacific is located across the river from the Astor Neighborhood.

Hello Astor Neighbors,

Bellin Health is sponsoring a FREE concert in Astor park on Saturday June 4th from 5 - 8 p.m. for the residents of Astor in recognition of the 40th anniversary of the Bellin Run. The event will be promoted through the Astor Neighborhood Association and the Astor East River Neighborhood Associations. Read the flyer.

Bellin Foodservice will sell brats, burgers, hot dogs, chips, water and soda, but please do not bring alcoholic beverages, as they are not allowed in the park. Acoustic guitarist Chase Maxwell will open from 5-6 p.m., followed by Big Mouth & the Power Tool Horns from 6-8 p.m.

Come dance and relax and have a good time. Great time to meet many of your neighbors.

Hope to see you there!

Regards,

Ron Dehn

Join Aldo Leopold Community School at the Sting Cancer Walk 5K. Read the Flyer.