Residents closely examined the information boards and peppered MMSD with questions about its sewer project, yet it was clear that a parallel but entirely different project was on the mind many of the residents: Schoonmaker Creek.
At issue is whether a building that eventually would house tax-exempt functions could be taxed while under construction. Children’s Hospital says no. Wauwatosa says yes.
Phillips cited some of what he sees as the big issues expected to come before the council in the coming years, from renovations to the City Hall complex to a plan to address flooding and erosion of Schoonmaker Creek.
"This foundational leadership role is focused on building momentum, strengthening connections, and bringing our district’s vision to life," the business improvement district said in inviting applications for the position.
The district will end its contract with the before- and after-school care provider effective June 11, and administrators already are lining up interviews with new companies interested in providing those services for families, starting with summer programming.
The Wauwatosa School District notified families of the decision in an April 24 email, which did not provide details of the allegations but said the conduct “does not align with our district’s expectations for student care and supervision."
The hat worn by school graduate Scott Pearson in the original production of "A Chorus Line" is on display for all who plan to visit the school's theater this weekend for "A SpongeBob Musical."
The building originally was home to a two-story Hasenmiller’s Rexall Drug Store until 1962, then the Chinese Pagoda until it closed in 2024. What comes next is a local mystery.
As the 12 newly elected members of the Common Council prepare to take their seats April 28, Tosa Forward News is reporting on Scott Small's experience to offer insight into the hurdles a candidate must clear to be elected.
Editor David Paulsen provides an explanation for why some of this news website's stories about City of Wauwatosa government may not be as complete as readers deserve, while city staff maintain an policy excluding the website from routine cooperation.
The city opened its newest park to great fanfare in 2025, offering the rare green space with recreational options for west-side residents. Now it is considering an agreement with MMSD to help improve how the southeast corner handles stormwater.
A city arborist told the Noltes that this American elm is the largest on record in Wauwatosa. Their block is "going to look completely different," Jodi Nolte said, when the city finishes removing it due to threat of "catastrophic damage."
