City of Madisonville
Recent News About City of Madisonville
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Madison Public Library seeks presenters for Teejop & Beyond Program; apply by July 15
Madison Public Library is accepting applications for the Teejop & Beyond program from June 17 to July 15, 2024. Native individuals residing in Wisconsin are invited to apply to present during this annual celebration of Native nations, scheduled from October to December at the library.
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Metro adjusts services for Juneteenth holiday
Due to the Juneteenth holiday, Metro will operate on a Saturday schedule on Wednesday, June 19. The Saturday service will be available on Routes A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, L, O, P, R, and S.
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Madison promotes homeownership through various city programs
The City of Madison is dedicated to making homeownership achievable and sustainable for residents, as part of the city’s commitment toward better access to safe, secure, and affordable housing for all.
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Public invited to celebrate new civil rights artwork at employment center
New artwork depicting scenes from the Civil Rights Era, created by an artist known as "The Artist," was recently installed on the grounds of the Southwest Madison Employment Center at 1233 McKenna Blvd.
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City of Madison announces Juneteenth service changes
There will be no recycling, trash, brush, or large item collections performed by the City of Madison Streets Division on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. The Streets Division drop-off sites will also be closed.
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Madison transitions parking permit holders to electronic billing
The City of Madison Parking Division will transition current permit holders and new applicants to electronic billing invoices starting this summer. This new system aims to reduce paper use and offer additional payment options, including electronic monthly payments and scheduled recurring automatic payments. Traditional payment methods such as in-office or by mail will still be available.
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Madison ranks second in U.S. for pedestrian safety
Madison has been ranked the second safest city for pedestrians among the largest 101 metropolitan areas in the United States, according to the Dangerous by Design 2024 report from Smart Growth America and the National Complete Streets Coalition.
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Community celebrates new playground at Oak Park Heights
Oak Park Heights Park, commonly referred to as Piper Park by local residents, recently unveiled a new playground under its canopy of mature trees. The community is invited to join city leaders, including Madison Alder Bill Tishler, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, June 10 at 11 am.
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Mayor addresses recent surge in Madison gun violence
Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway addressed the community following a series of gun violence incidents over the weekend. The mayor expressed concern over the involvement of young people in these events and emphasized the need for the community to reject complacency regarding such violence.
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Annual book sale by Friends of Madison Public Library slated for June
The annual Friends of Madison Public Library BIG Book Sale is scheduled for Saturday, June 29, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will take place at the Madison Public Library Service & Support Center located at 1301 W. Badger Road in Madison, regardless of weather conditions. Proceeds from the sale will benefit Madison Public Libraries.
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Goodman Pool opens Friday with free admission for first 500 kids
The Irwin A. and Robert D. Goodman Pool will open for the 2024 season on Friday, June 7. Thanks to the generosity of Goodman's Jewelers, the first 500 children will receive free admission starting at noon. John and Catherine Hayes, owners of Goodman’s Jewelers, continue this annual tradition in honor of Irwin and Robert Goodman.
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Madison introduces $0.45 convenience fee for Park Smarter app payments
Effective July 1, 2024, a convenience fee of $0.45 will be added to each Park Smarter mobile payment transaction in Madison. This fee can be avoided by paying for parking directly at the meter using a credit card, debit card, or coins.
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Farmland purchase enables housing development and park expansion in Madison
More than 130 acres of farmland on the City of Madison’s far west side will be redeveloped to bring hundreds of new homes, new street connections, more parkland, and stormwater improvements after a land sale was finalized this week.
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Madison announces key bikeway improvements for summer 2024
The Bikeways contract aims to address small improvements and repairs within the City of Madison's bike network. Planners and residents have identified three projects as crucial for enhancing bike accessibility, safety, and comfort.
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Dane County issues alert following spike in drug overdoses
Public Health Madison & Dane County has issued an Overdose Spike Alert due to a recent surge in drug overdoses and reports of unusual symptoms following drug use. The alert is based on data from hospitals and EMS providers. In the last 48 hours, at least ten individuals received treatment at local hospitals for suspected opioid overdoses in Dane County, a number exceeding the usual rates in the community.
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Alex Booker named 2024 naturalist-in-residence at Madison Public Library
Alex Booker announced as the 2024 naturalist-in-residence for Madison Public Library
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MPD officers, firefighters engage with students at career event
MADISON, Wis. – Local police officers and firefighters engaged with elementary school students this week to discuss their careers.
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Madison police join torch relay for Special Olympics Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – Officers with the Madison Police Department participated in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Wisconsin. The torch is en route to Whitewater, where hundreds of athletes will compete in the 2024 Summer Games this weekend.
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King Street outbound lane closure scheduled for June 5
Outbound King Street, between E. Main Street and E. Doty Street, will close on Wednesday, June 5 from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. This closure is to facilitate construction related to the E. Doty Street Reconstruction Project. Inbound King Street will operate as normal. Commuters are advised to use alternative routes.
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City provides guidelines on using burlap for spongy moth protection
As of June 7, 2024, free burlap is no longer available. The supply has been taken. Burlap can be purchased from hardware and fabric stores. For additional information on protecting trees from spongy moths, visit the spongy moth website.