City of St. Matthews, KY-Government

Please consider helping St. Matthews Area Ministries with their back to school supply drive.

St. MAM School Supply Drive - City of St Matthews Back to school time can be hard on people’s wallets.  St. Matthews Area Ministries is hosting a Back to School Supply Drive until Aug 1. Consider picking up a few items next time you are shopping to help some local school children ease back into the semester. 

Besides our celebration of independence, July has brought us another Outstanding Neighbor. Norwood "Woody" and Jean Miller. He is always saying hi to the neighbors, sitting on his front steps to play with neighbors' kids. Tries to connect needy people and organizations by asking for help from neighbors. Deeply cares about kindness to others. They are both genuinely authentic people who smile and wish well for everyone. They will look out for neighbors' homes when they are on vacation. Randomly drops flowers from his garden, small gifts and trinkets that she crochets, etc. Woody and Jean have lived in their Fairlawn home since 1986 and always try to meet and get to know each of their neighbors.

Do you have an outstanding neighbor, nominate them here. https://www.stmatthewsky.gov/outstanding-neighbor/

The St. Matthews Independence Day 5k will be held tomorrow, July fourth, beginning at 8 a.m. at the St. Matthews Baptist Church on Grandview Ave. The course, through St. Matthews neighborhoods will include, Grandview, Warner, Hycliffe, St. Germaine, Broadfields, Prince William, Thompson, Hillsboro, and Macon Avenues. The race will end back at the church. All proceeds from the race benefit St. Matthews Baptist Church’s Love 40207 program and St. Matthews Area Ministries (St. MAM) which provide services and emergency assistance to families in need. There will be post-race awards, prizes, food, and vendor booths. Everyone is invited. Please adjust your travel route during this time period to avoid delays. For a map of the course, visit.

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Springlee 4th of July Parade
The Annual Springlee Fourth of July parade will take place, weather permitting, at 11 a.m. tomorrow. Everyone is invited. The parade will begin at the American Flagpole between Gloucester and Plymouth. It will continue up Sherrin Ave, right on to Alton Road, right on Meridan, and a final right on Springhill. The parade will end the 4100 block of Springhill for refreshments and fun. Come join in, dress in patriotic red, white, and blue. Decorate your bikes, tricycles, strollers, skateboards, and pets. Bring a snack to share. Water provided. If you have any questions, please text Kim at 502-554-7904. Please adjust your travel route during this time period to avoid delays.

The City of St. Matthews has been notified by Louisville Metro Public Works that they will be closing North Hubbards Lane, between Westport Road and Brownsboro Road, for paving, on Thursday, June 27, and Friday, June 28. Please adjust your travel route to avoid any delays during this time period.

The St. Matthews 5K is nearly upon us. As you may know, a portion of the proceeds from the race benefits St. MAM programs.

Fourteen individuals are required for course monitoring. Organizers are a few volunteers shy of this requirement. If anyone would like to donate a couple of hours to help monitor, you may do so by signing up on the website below. Find the portion listed as Course Monitoring and add your name.

Thank you in advance for considering this.

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Please place your trash and recycling materials on the curbside the night before your scheduled collection day. This week, to beat the heat and maintain our exceptional service, Rumpke collection times may be earlier than usual.

Remember the storms over Memorial Day weekend, without this Outstanding Neighbor someone would be missing their dogs. Immediately after the storms, Kent was out clearing sticks and branches that had fallen in the street. During this time, he rescued two dogs which had gotten out of their yard and were running in the street. He was able to return them safely to their dog sitter. Thank you, Kent!

Mom and Son Team Launch the Rain Stop Project to Serve TARC Passengers in St. Matthews

In a heartwarming display of community spirit and ingenuity, a mother and son duo have developed a community service initiative called the Rain Stop Project. This project, spearheaded by Jena Walker and her son Ethan, a rising junior at Trinity High School, aims to provide shelter for TARC passengers caught in the rain.

Over the past five years, Jena and Ethan have been diligently collecting gently used umbrellas. Their efforts have culminated in the creation of umbrella houses, which are now installed at three uncovered TARC stops in St. Matthews. These umbrella houses, fabricated with the help of local craftsman Troy Meidinger who transformed donated traffic drums into protective structures, offer a convenient and thoughtful solution for passengers during unexpected downpours.

The Rain Stop Project has been a collaborative effort, working closely with TARC and the Council Members of the City of St. Matthews to secure placement approval. The project has also enjoyed robust support from local businesses such as Rainbow Blossom stores, YMCA, Southeast Christian Church, HighNote, and Highway Safety Services, Inc. Their contributions have been invaluable in bringing this vision to life.

The agreement between the Rain Stop Project and TARC is to maintain these umbrella houses for one year. After this period, the hope is that a local business will step in to continue the tradition of donating umbrellas, ensuring that TARC passengers will always have access to this thoughtful resource. There are currently 3 locations. 2 of the stops are on Thierman Lane, and the other stop is on Dupont Circle.

The inspiration for the Rain Stop Project began years ago when Jena Walker attended a Metro United Way event and learned about the challenges faced by public transportation users. This insight sparked the idea, which has since grown into a full-fledged community initiative thanks to the dedication of Jena, Ethan, and their supportive partners.

Folks interested in donating new and gently used compact umbrellas to The Rain Stop Project can drop them off at Rainbow Blossom in St Matthews - 3738 Lexington Rd. There will be collection bins there in August and September.

For more information about the Rain Stop Project or to find out how you can contribute, please contact Jena Walker at [email protected] or 502-558-9868.

About the Rain Stop Project:
The Rain Stop Project is a community service initiative focused on providing gently used umbrellas for passengers at uncovered TARC stops. Founded by Jena Walker and her son Ethan, the project aims to enhance the public transportation experience and foster community spirit through practical support and local collaboration.

CSX Closing Thierman Lane Crossing June 18

CSX has notified the City that the Thierman Lane railroad crossing will be closed for repair on June 18. The crossing is expected to remain closed for several days. Please adjust your travel route to avoid any delays during this time period.

CSX Closing Masonic Home Crossing June 17

CSX has notified the City that the Masonic Home railroad crossing will be closed for repair on June 17. The crossing is expected to remain closed for several days. Access to the Masonic Home Property during this closure will be through Washington Square. Please adjust your travel route to avoid any delays during this time period.

CSX Closes Hubbards Lane Crossing
June 10, 2024: CSX has just notified the City that the Hubbards Lane railroad crossing is closed effective immediately to through traffic for repairs. The crossing is expected to remain closed for 1 week. Please adjust your travel route to avoid any delays during this time period.

Join your friends and neighbors on June 22 at the St. Matthews Street Festival from noon until 10 PM. The festival will take place on Frankfort Avenue between Lexington Rd. and Bauer Ave.

St. Matthews Street Festival June 22 - City of St Matthews On Saturday June 22, from noon until 10 PM all are welcome to enjoy a street festival with food, vendors, a Kidzone, live music and much more.  The event will take place on Frankfort Avenue between Lexington Rd and Bauer Ave.  Swing by with family and friends for summer fun right in your backyard....

Notice from Louisville Metro Government Division of Transportation:
The Cannons Lane New Sidewalk project will begin construction on June 10, 2024. As part of the construction process, the southbound lane of Cannons Lane (from Willis Ave. to Wi******er Road) will be detoured to Willis Ave., to Breckenridge Lane, to Wi******er Road and back to Cannons Lane at Wi******er. The northbound lane will remain open at a reduced speed (Posted speed signs will be reduced to 25 mph from 35 mph). The detour will remain in effect for the duration of the project.

With Independence Day just a month away, don't forget to register for the St. Matthews Independence Day 5K. It's a fun event and proceeds will go towards St. MAM's and Love 40207 which service our community in need. Follow the link for more information and how to register.

St. Matthews Independence Day 5K - City of St Matthews Mark your calendars, the St. Matthews Independence Day 5k is back for 2024!!  This race has its origins back to the late 1970’s in what was then called the St. Matthews Baptist Church Pavement Pounder. In the mid 80’s the race became known as the VBS 5K and was part of the church’s Great Park...

Storm Debris Disposal
All St. Matthews residents can dispose of recent storm debris by placing the debris at the street edge of their property. Do not place on street pavement. It is not necessary to notify city hall. Works crews have completed the first pick-up sweep of the city and will be making a second pick-up sweep in the coming days. Place any storm debris, of any size, at street edge if you would like it to be picked up. If you wish to take your debris to the Metro Louisville disposal location at 595 N. Hubbards Lane, the hours are 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Monday thru Friday, and 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Saturday.

Notice of Schedule Change by CSX.
CSX Railroad has advised that they have closed the St. Matthews Avenue crossing, effective immediately, and expect it to remain closed, to through traffic, until Thursday, May 30. Please adjust your travel route to avoid any delays during this time period.

Reminder, with the Memorial Day holiday falling on a Monday next week, trash pickup will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week.

Notice of Schedule Change by CSX.
Clover Lane Railroad Crossing Open.
St. Matthews Ave Railroad Crossing Closure May 23
Be aware that CSX will be closing the railroad crossing at St. Matthews Avenue to all through traffic on Thursday, May 23 to make repairs to the tracks. The crossing is expected to be closed for 3 consecutive days. Please make adjustments to your travel routes to avoid delays during this time period.

Be aware that CSX will be closing the railroad crossing at Clover Lane to all through traffic on Thursday, May 23 to make repairs to the tracks. The crossing is expected to be closed for 3 consecutive days. Please make adjustments to your travel routes to avoid delays during this time period.

A Midsummers Night’s Dream by Ky Shakespeare, and sponsored by the City of St. Matthews, was presented on Wednesday, May 15, at the Waldorf School of Louisville gym. The original performance date of May 5 was suddenly cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances by the production company. All those who attended the May 15th performance were delighted.

St. Matthews Avenue Railroad Closure May 21

Be aware that CSX will be closing the railroad crossing at St. Matthews Avenue to all through traffic on Tuesday, May 21 to make repairs to the tracks. The crossing is expected to be closed for 3 consecutive days. Please make adjustments to your travel routes to avoid delays during this time period.

Meet your May Outstanding Neighbor! Dr. Eileen Haeberle is an integral part of our neighborhood. She is one of those people that will stop and talk to you in the middle of the street and strike up a great conversation and friendship. There are many people like that but Eileen definitely stands out as someone that cares . Eileen has a heart for older animals and in their new home being remodeled just two blocks from Grandview, she’s creating a separate space for these older doggies. Eileen is a staple of Saint Matthews. She is a dentist near Dupont, she grew up around this area and her husband and she are well-known on Grandview as wonderful people. They are real people. They are wonderful friends of mine and it really stuck out to me when I learned of this neighbor award that Eileen is deserving. She is the type of person that would definitely cook a meal for you, donate or help with something for you or help with anything that’s needed. She has a wonderful heart and I feel like people like her should be recognized.

The City of St. Matthew is sponsoring a free performance of the Kentucky Shakespeare in the Park production of A Midsummers Night’s Dream, tomorrow, Wednesday, May 15, at 6:30 p.m. at Waldorf School of Louisville, 3110 Rock Creek Drive, 40207. This will be a free performance inside the building, so come with your family and friends and enjoy the evening with Shakespeare.

The City of St. Matthews is hosting the Kentucky Shakespeare in the Park production of, A Midsummer Night’s Dream on Sunday, May 5, at 2 p.m., on the front lawn of City Hall, 3940 Grandview Ave. Bring your lawn chair or blanket to enjoy this free performance. Should inclement weather occur, the performance will be held inside of The Arterburn, in Community Park, 310 Ten Pin Lane. We look forward to seeing you there.

Questions about how to appeal your Property Valuation? A meeting will be held on May 7 at City Hall. Visit https://www.stmatthewsky.gov/pva-appeals-meeting-may-7/ for details.

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The Property Valuation Administration will be holding an Appeals Meeting on Tuesday, May 7, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m at the St. Matthews City Hall, 3940 Grandview Ave, in the Noland Room, first floor administration entrance.

PVA Appeals Meeting May 7 - City of St Matthews The Property Valuation Administration will be holding an Appeals Meeting on Tuesday, May 7, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m at the St. Matthews City Hall, 3940 Grandview Ave, in the Noland Room, first floor administration entrance.  Persons attending can file their assessment appeal or receive help in doing s...

Property Value Assessments are being mailed the last week of April. Everyone has the right to appeal. PVA staff will be available in person from April 30-May 16 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 AM until 4 PM at the St. Matthews Library for anyone who would like appeal assistance.

Attention all rental property owners: The Louisville Metro Department of Codes & Regulations Rental Registry is now in effect for all rental properties in the city, including St. Matthews. If you are the owner of a rental property, please visit this link for the requirements.

Registration of Rental Properties Required - City of St Matthews The Louisville Metro Department of Codes & Regulations (this includes St. Matthews rental property) has initiated their new Rental Registry program and your action is required. Property owners must register all their rental units with the city and pay a fee ranging from $25 to $250; failure to regis...

Last night, April 12, City Hall was lit in support for Donate Life Kentucky's work with organ donation.

City Hall Lit for Donate Life Kentucky - City of St Matthews Last evening, Friday, April 12, the City of St. Matthews lit up the City Hall building, 3940 Grandview Avenue in support of Donate Life Kentucky’s continuing work to promote Organ and Tissue donation. Approximately 1,000 Kentuckians are currently on the waiting list for lifesaving organ transplant...