It was a cool, crisp Halloween evening, and the Cambridge Woods bike path was illuminated by jack-o-lanterns, guiding a parade of lions, princesses and firemen through the woods to the
CWNA HALLOWEEN NATURE WALK AND BONFIRE
November 3rd, 2007Neighborhood Traffic Calming & Traffic Circles
October 18th, 2007Traffic circles along with other traffic calming elements have been in place in the Cambridge Woods Neighborhood since 1999. They were first installed as part of regular road reconstruction to help address cut-through traffic and speeds from the two adjacent high volume arterials. Installation of calming elements during regular road construction lessens the fiscal impacts of installation. This brief document is an attempt to respond to some of the frequent concerns and questions that arise concerning traffic circles in the neighborhood and how residents can optimize their existence.
A Gorgeous Day for the Fall Rummage
October 17th, 2007The day couldn’t have been more beautiful. We had thirteen families participating. The Boat House corner of Cambridge and Hampshire was the definate “hotspot” with a grand array of things for sale as well as wonderful hospitality from the neighbors holding the sales. Enjoy a few photos from the day in the picture gallery.
CWNA Rummage Sale Coming Up!
September 21st, 2007Our last neighborhood rummage was so successful many people have asked if we can do another one. The answer is YES! If we get enough people who have rummage to sell – we will do it!
Working around block parties and such other neighborhood fun, the date has been set for Sunday, September 30th from
CWNA will provide signage and put an ad in the Journal Sentinel.
Rummage
Sunday, September 30th
Leslie J
AAA Slow Down Campaign Press Conference
September 18th, 2007
Dear neighbors:
I just want to share my appreciation to all that showed up to the AAA Slow Down Campaign Press Conference this past week. There was a good show of neighbors who came out on very short notice. The 5th District Captain and staff was there along with Alderman D’Amato and Council President Willie Hines, and AAA spokesperson.
Some highlights and suggestions heard:
1. A motorist was ticketed for squealing tires from a stop at Locust and Cambridge just prior to the event.
2. In addition to the recent signing of a Pedestrian Ahead sign, the Stop Bar on the road at the same location was re-stripped.
Other suggestions:
1. Stencil a LOOK sign on the sidewalk on the norhwest corner of Locust & Cambridge.
2. Replace the b&w Yield to Pedestrians sign with newer colored sign.
3. Stripe the perimeter of the (fried-egg) traffic circle at Cambridge and Kenwood so motorist see it.
4. Finish filling and planting the traffic circle at Bartlett & Linnwood.
To conclude, we can set examples to others so….Slow Down, Save Fuel, and Be Safe!
Peter McMullen, CWNA President
September General Meeting
September 11th, 2007Tuesday, September 18th Read the flyer
7- 8:30 pm
Urban Ecology Center
Community Room
Panelists will respond to your questions about reckless driving, speeding, crimes committed by outsiders, robberies, vandalism, bike path access and drinking/drug use in our neighborhood.
- Raymond Robakowski, District 5 Community Liaison Officer, MPD
- Oscar Perez, Neighborhood and Local Government Relations Liaison, and Neighborhood Relations, UWM
- Art Koch, detective sergeant of the UWM Police Dept.
- Gerry Broderick, County Supervisor
Crime and traffic issues are of great concern to members of the CWNA and we will learn how to better protect our homes and families.
Coordinated by the CWNA Safety Team. Facilitated by Chris Breihan.
CWNA River Bridge Crossings Survey
September 11th, 2007Please read a summary and comments of the 2007 CWNA River Bridge Crossings Survey.
Notes from the CWNA President
September 4th, 2007Read the July / August edition of the CWNA notes. You you can also find past CWNA notes on the Archives page.
Behind every dark cloud, there really is a silver lining!
July 18th, 2007When our son’s rocking horse was stolen, we were angry, disheartened and felt somewhat vulnerable. We e-mailed a rather brusque-sounding message to neighbors, and to city and UWM officials. And although we didn’t find our missing rocking horse, what we did get back was a very good feeling.
Neighborhood contacts and officials expressed an interest in helping; and immediately got the ball rolling. Neighbors (including some student neighbors) e-mailed us or stopped as they walked by expressing dismay and condolences.
One invited us to a horse farm to let our son meet some real horses – he LOVED it. One came over with a small rocking zebra. One neighborhood family spotted a similar style rocking horse at a yard sale, mentioned our loss, and the family having the yard sale gave it to our son freely!
We have a newfound regard and good feeling for our neighborhood. We want to pass it on.
Thank you all!
The White Family
Notes from the CWNA President
July 17th, 2007Read the May / June edition of the CWNA notes. You you can also find past CWNA notes on the Archives page