Brookhaven News, Updates and Resources The Brookhaven Blast Brookhaven News, Updates and Resources CITY OF BROOKHAVEN NEWS ‘Mondays With Madeleine’ virtual town hall to feature Chamblee City Councilwoman Karen Lupton The public is invited to join District 3 Councilwoman Madeleine Simmons for the February 2022 edition of her “Mondays With Madeleine” town hall. City of Chamblee District 3 City Councilwoman Karen Lupton will join the meeting to discuss common city initiatives. This month’s town hall will be held Monday, Feb. 28, from 6 to 7 p.m. via video conference, and will be broadcast on Facebook Live on the City’s Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/BrookhavenGAgov and on Zoom. More info here. Park Bond News: Murphey Candler Park North Boardwalk The City of Brookhaven's contractor mobilized this week to begin work on the boardwalk to be located at the north end of Murphey Candler Lake as part of the Parks Bond Capital Improvement Program. The wood boardwalk will be elevated above the water to provide access across the wetlands for observing nature in the area, while using a top-down method of construction will minimize impact to the lake. All trails in the area will remain open. Gravel placed on the trails for access will be removed when the project is complete to revert back to the natural surface trails. Construction is expected to be complete by the end of summer. Plans for the boardwalk can be seen here, and the boardwalk will be similar to the above pictures. Brookhaven's MLK Day program rescheduled for Feb. 26 Brookhaven’s MLK Day Dinner and Program has been rescheduled for Saturday, Feb. 26, at noon at the Brookhaven MARTA station parking lot, 1268 Apple Valley Road NE. Tickets purchased for the Jan. 17 event will be good for the Feb. 26 date. Tickets are sold out. For refund information, contact Brookhaven Parks & Recreation at 404-637-0542. City Council renews sponsorship of Front Yard Tree Program Back by popular demand, Brookhaven is once again partnering with Trees Atlanta to sponsor the Front Yard Tree Program. In this partnership, Trees Atlanta will plant up to 40 trees (max. 2 per household) in the front yards of Brookhaven residents. Homeowners can choose one of six varieties of oak; Tupelo, River birch, Tulip poplar, American sycamore or Bald cypress, all between six and eight feet in height. Trees Atlanta will plant the tree and provide the initial mulching and watering and include a two-year replacement guarantee. More information here. UPCOMING CITY EVENTS & MEETINGS 2022 Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival: March 26-27 The City of Brookhaven announces the 2022 Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival, taking place Saturday and Sunday, March 26-27, at Blackburn Park, 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Road in Brookhaven. Admission is free. Joan Jett and the Blackhearts are the Saturday, March 26, concert headliner, while Anderson East headlines on Sunday, March 27. Also taking the stage Saturday are Howie Day, Dumpstaphunk, Mike Kinnebrew, and Kaylin Amaro. Drivin N Cryin, Morgan Wade, and Brendan Abernathy join the Sunday lineup. A detailed schedule will be announced later. More info on the music lineup here. This year’s festival will also bring back favorites such as the Artists’ Market, Kidz Zone, Pet World, Classic Car Show, and food trucks. The Brookhaven Cherry Blossom 5K will take place on Saturday, March 19. For more information about the Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival, visit www.BrookCherryFest.org, and Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @BrookCherryFest. Next City Council Meeting: Tuesday, March 1 The Brookhaven City Council's next regular meeting will be held Tuesday, March 1, at 7 p.m. Click here for updated information regarding public access. Brookhaven hosting virtual public forum for Dresden Drive improvements Join the City of Brookhaven for a virtual public forum for the Dresden Drive Intersection Improvement Analysis on Thursday, March 3, from 7 to 8 p.m. Following an initial virtual forum on July 13, 2021, and an open house at City Hall on Sept. 29, 2021, the information presented during this meeting is part of a revised approach to the project after receiving feedback from the community. More info and meeting access here. Registration open for Brookhaven volleyball, kickball Registration closes on March 9 at 8 p.m. ROAD CLOSURES & TRAFFIC ALERTS PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS Food pantry open at Latin American Association To receive food or make a contribution you must make an appointment. Those interested can call the LAA at 404-639-1839. Learn more about the City of Brookhaven's Stormwater Division projects and initiatives here. AROUND TOWN Youth soccer camps offered at Oglethorpe University campus Celebrating our 20th anniversary this summer, Future Stars is the camp where your son or daughter can have fun, meet new friends and improve their skills in an environment that is both safe and challenging. Held on the beautiful campus of Oglethorpe University, we offer half- and full-d