Butler-Tarkington

The official Twitter account for the Butler Tarkington Neighborhood Association.

[Butler-Tarkington @Butler_Tark]

The summer edition of the BTNA newsletter is now live! We're sticking with online only for this one but hope to have limited hard copy distribution in December. Enjoy!
https://t.co/ePnz4HzPKf

[Butler-Tarkington @Butler_Tark]

The new ONLINE edition of the BTNA newsletter is now available. We're hoping to be able to do a few hard copy versions later in the year, but for now, check out our spring issue at the link below.
https://t.co/crhTNWzkZx

[Ed Fujawa @edfujawa]

A news brief appearing in the Indianapolis Daily Journal on July 8, 1865, describes the order given by Gen. Gordon Granger, upon taking command in Texas, which asserted that slavery was abolished in that place. His order was issued June 19, 1865.

[Butler-Tarkington @Butler_Tark]

The final listening session about the potential reuse of the School 86 building is tomorrow, Wednesday, January 22 at 6 PM at Dugan Hall on Butler‘s campus. Please attend! https://t.co/B84rfBSabe

[Butler-Tarkington @Butler_Tark]

The January BTNA meeting is this Monday, January 13, at the MLK Center! Join us!

[Butler-Tarkington @Butler_Tark]

If you haven’t already, stop by to check out the rededicated marker at Westfield and Illinois.

[John Barth @votebarth]

I enjoyed the rededication ceremony for the Indiana State historical marker commemorating the Central Canal this morning. Thank you to local historian Ed Fujawa for leading the effort to bring this sign back to District 7!

[Ed Fujawa @edfujawa]

Vonnegut, born today in 1922, grew up in the 4300 block of North Illinois, in what would become the @Butler_Tark neighbrhood.

[Butler-Tarkington @Butler_Tark]

Our fall newsletter detailed @IndyGoBus route changes in the neighborhood, including the 28 bus being rerouted down Boulevard Pl. it appears there was a change since that newsletter came out, and the 28 will remain on the Illinois routing.

[Butler-Tarkington @Butler_Tark]

Volunteer opportunity! Help us fresh up the landscaping around School 43. Sign up below! https://t.co/rNwEstrQiJ

[Butler-Tarkington @Butler_Tark]

REMINDER: The deadline to register to vote is October 7. If you aren’t registered, or you would like to double check your status, check out the Indiana Voter website below.
https://t.co/Jo1x5lpQHI

[Butler-Tarkington @Butler_Tark]

Potential for heavy rain coming in midweek. Today is a good time to check your gutters and clear out any storm drains near your house.

[NWS Indianapolis @NWSIndianapolis]

The remnants of Hurricane Beryl are expected to impact Indiana late Tuesday through early Friday with heavy rain and an isolated severe weather risk. Hurricane remnants can sometimes spawn weak, short-lived tornadoes with the highest potential across the highlighted area #INwx

[Butler-Tarkington @Butler_Tark]

There is NO meeting of the BTNA tonight. We’ll see you all on August 12.

[Butler-Tarkington @Butler_Tark]

Don’t forget tonight’s May BTNA meeting. We’ll have updates from city agencies, discuss the future of School 86 and find out details about the June 1 BTNA litter clean up.

[Butler-Tarkington @Butler_Tark]

Two NIT games at Hinkle Fieldhouse tonight. There will be increased traffic in the neighborhood, so please plan accordingly.

[NIT @NITMBB]

Joining us in Hinkle Fieldhouse on Tuesday? Here's your game plan.

#NIT2024

[Butler-Tarkington @Butler_Tark]

Agenda for the next meeting of the BTNA, this Monday at 6:30 pm. Note that there will be an update re: Butler’s University House project at Sunset and Blue Ridge. #butlertarkington

[Butler-Tarkington @Butler_Tark]

Quite a few street lights are out around BT. If you spot one, take a few minutes to fill out the form on the @AESIndiana site linked below so that it can be repaired. https://t.co/by62Rbt7Zc

[Butler-Tarkington @Butler_Tark]

Agenda for Monday’s BTNA meeting. Hope to see you there!

[Butler-Tarkington @Butler_Tark]

There will be a public meeting downtown this Monday about this issue and details for attendance will be posted when they are available. Info below: 2/2 https://t.co/UwlRstfU5m

[Butler-Tarkington @Butler_Tark]

As discussed at the BTNA meeting, the city is seeking to use funds in the Midtown TIF, which provides funding for projects throughout Midtown, including BT, to purchase/pay off the Broad Ripple Family Center in BR Park. This letter details BTNA's opposition to this proposal. 1/2

[Butler-Tarkington @Butler_Tark]

Below is the agenda for Monday's BTNA meeting at 6:30 pm at the MLK Center. Hope to see you there!