City of Madisonville
Recent News About City of Madisonville
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Spring 2024 curbside yard waste collection concludes in Madison
Madison residents are advised not to set out yard waste for curbside collection as the 2024 spring yard waste set-out dates have now passed. At the time of this report, Streets Division collection crews are still servicing neighborhoods that had a Sunday, May 12, 2024 set out date. Once these final neighborhoods have received their last pickup for the spring, the collection season will conclude and crews will transition to other duties.
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Madison housing developments secure millions from WHEDA tax credits
Several housing developers in Madison received news on Thursday that they are set to receive millions of dollars in state and federal tax credits. These funds, provided by the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), will support the addition of hundreds of new affordable rental units in the city.
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Lane reduction announced for East Washington Avenue due to paving work
Beginning Thursday, May 16, the westbound lanes of East Washington Avenue, from Rowland Ave to Wright St, will be condensed to a single travel lane. This reduction is due to concrete paving work at the intersection. High early-strength concrete will be utilized in order to reopen the lanes by 7:00 am on Monday morning, May 20.
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Madison city collaborates with stakeholders for homeownership resources fair
The City of Madison is collaborating with various community stakeholders to assist prospective homeowners in obtaining the necessary resources for their journey. The initiative aims to guide first-time buyers through the process and provide answers to their queries from reliable sources.
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Madison begins construction on PFAS treatment facility at Municipal Well 15
Madison Water Utility has commenced construction on a PFAS treatment facility for Well 15, one of its drinking water wells located on Madison’s east side. The well has been out of operation since 2019 due to PFAS contamination. Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and Water Utility General Manager Krishna Kumar led the groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction.
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South Madison Farmers' Market reintroduces food scraps recycling service
The South Madison Farmers' Market will reintroduce its food scraps recycling drop-off starting Tuesday, May 21, 2024. This service allows individuals to deposit certain types of food waste at a designated booth free of charge. The announcement marks the second of three farmers market drop-off locations planned for this year, with details about the third location to be released in due course.
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Dane County logs over 4,000 sustainable trips for significant environmental impact
Dane County residents have made a significant environmental impact by logging 4,280 car-free and car-light trips in April as part of the RoundTrip Spring Roll Challenge. This initiative led to the avoidance of over 7.1 tons of carbon dioxide emissions during Earth Month, an equivalent to recycling a garbage truck's worth of waste or charging more than a million smartphones.
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Madison Public Library hosts Full Circle Food Usage event
MADISON, WI -- The Library Takeover program at Madison Public Library is introducing a Full Circle Food Usage event, organized by a team of four local women. The event will take place at Meadowridge Library on June 8 from 11am - 3pm, offering families an opportunity to learn how to grow, blend, prepare and cook affordable, healthy and delicious food.
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City of Madison's TIF funds aid construction of hundreds of affordable apartments
Hundreds of affordable apartment units in Madison's north side are inching closer to completion, largely due to the infusion of Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) funds from the City of Madison. A development at two lots at the former Hartmeyer site on Roth Street benefited from over $6 million in city TIF money last year. This funding helped bridge a financial gap in the project and ensured that construction remained on schedule. The TIF funds were sourced from Tax Incremental District #54, a recently established entity by the city.
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Sustain Dane's Recycle Better course returns in-person on May 17, 2024
The Recycle Better course, developed by Sustain Dane in partnership with the City of Madison, is set to return on Friday, May 17, 2024. For the first time since its inception in 2021, the course will be offered in person. Over a thousand individuals have participated in this program so far.
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Madison Police Department offers active shooter survival training for public
The Madison Police Department (MPD) is extending an invitation to the public for a training session aimed at preparing individuals for active shooter situations. The upcoming Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) session is scheduled for May 30.
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Madison Arts Commission awards $101,000 in 2024 grant cycle
The Madison Arts Commission has announced the allocation of $101,000 to 57 organizations and individuals for various projects as part of its annual arts grants program. The program aims to enrich the cultural landscape of the city and is partially supported by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board, with funds originating from both the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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MG&E initiates duct bank replacement ahead of major street reconstruction
Starting from Monday, May 13, Madison Gas and Electric (MG&E) will initiate the replacement of their duct bank package on E. Doty Street. This is a preparatory step for the continuation of the Doty Street & Wilson Street reconstruction project. During this period, E. Doty Street will be reduced to one travel lane until August 16. Afterward, the closed lane will reopen and that portion of E. Doty street will be temporarily converted to two-way traffic lanes while the 100 Block of E. Wilson Street is fully closed to through traffic for reconstruction.
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Madison announces third annual Youth Poet Laureate opportunity
The Madison Arts Commission, in collaboration with Madison Poet Laureate Steven Dawson, has announced the third annual call for a Madison Youth Poet Laureate. "The next YPL will have a direct line to the future of poetry in Madison. It’s a great way to represent your city and put your finger on that pulse," said City of Madison Poet Laureate Steven Dawson.
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State Street Pedestrian Mall experiment officially commences
Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and Madison Central Improvement District Executive Director Matt Tramel have officially launched the State Street Pedestrian Mall experiment. The initiative, symbolized by a ribbon-tying ceremony on State Street, marks the cessation of non-emergency traffic on the 400-600 blocks of State Street.
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Madison Water Utility Releases Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
Madison Water Utility is announcing the release of this year’s Annual Drinking Water Quality Report. The report provides an overview of the tens of thousands of drinking water quality tests conducted in 2023. The utility is pleased to report that Madison’s drinking water continues to meet or exceed all federal and state standards for health and safety.
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Small business owners share how City of Madison resources helped them succeed
Alders from the City of Madison Common Council and members of the City’s Economic Development Committee celebrated National Small Business Week by touring local businesses that have benefited from funding through the City’s Office of Business Resources.Deputy Mayor Dr. Linda Vakunta expressed pride in the city’s support for small businesses, stating, “We are very proud of the work we do to support our small businesses, as they are critical to our community.” She emphasized the importance of small businesses in creating jobs, providing essential goods and services, and...
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Madison Water Utility Releases 2023 Annual Report
Madison Water Utility's 2023 Annual Report is now available. The report covers the calendar year 2023, including financial statements, water quality monitoring, projects, events, operations, and accomplishments from that year.According to Section 13.01(3) of the Madison General Ordinances, the Madison Water Utility Board is mandated to "issue an annual report that shall be made available to the Common Council [and general public]."The release of the annual report fulfills a regulatory obligation and provides transparency to the community regarding the utility's...
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Make your voice heard on how Madison and Dane County should spend federal HUD funds
The City of Madison benefits from funding provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for programs like the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME and Emergency Solutions (ESG) programs.
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Street Closure for Madison Night Market
The upcoming Madison Night Market on May 9th will see temporary street closures in the city. According to the announcement, portions of West Gilman Street, North Broom Street, West Mifflin Street, and North Carroll Street will be affected by the closure. The closures will be in effect from noon on Thursday, May 9th, until 1:00 am on Friday, May 10th.In addition to the May event, there are several more dates to mark on the calendar for the Madison Night Market throughout the year. The future dates for the night market are June 13th, August 8th, September 12th, and October...