City of Madisonville
Recent News About City of Madisonville
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Metro Transit seeks community input for transit development plan
Metro Transit and the Greater Madison Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) are asking community members to complete a 12-question survey regarding their experience using the current bus system.
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Madison police mentor next generation of female law enforcement officers
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin college students participated in an interactive training session with police mentors as part of the University of Wisconsin Women in Criminal Justice Mentoring Program. The initiative aims to empower women entering the criminal justice industry.
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Lake Vista Café reopens for 2024 season with diverse menu options
Lake Vista Café has reopened for the 2024 season, offering casual gourmet fare, drinks, and expansive views of Lake Monona and downtown Madison. Located on the rooftop of the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, the café provides a scenic dining experience.
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Storm aftermath leaves multiple road blockages across Madison
Several roads throughout Madison remain blocked by fallen trees and other storm debris this morning as clean-up efforts continue following the severe storms of May 21, 2024.
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Madison approves sale of Rethke Avenue, Tree Lane properties to Cinnaire Solutions
The City of Madison Common Council approved the sale of the apartment buildings at 715 Rethke Avenue and 7933 Tree Lane to Cinnaire Solutions, a non-profit housing developer with offices in Madison. The council's decision on Tuesday night facilitates the transfer of these properties.
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Madison Police Department hosts annual awards ceremony
MADISON, Wis. – The Madison Police Department is hosting its annual Awards Ceremony this week to honor officers, professional staff, and community members for their bravery and commitment to public safety. The event will take place Wednesday evening at the Monona Terrace.
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Traffic changes announced for University Ave during flood mitigation project
Starting on Tuesday, May 28, University Avenue, from Capital Avenue to Heim Avenue, will experience several traffic pattern changes due to the ongoing flood mitigation and restoration project for the Mendota-Grassman Greenway. Most stages of the project will reduce both directions to one lane on University Avenue. Authorities urge travelers to exercise caution and pay attention to changing traffic control measures throughout the project's duration.
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Madison Fire honored as 'Heart Safe Community' by IAFC
The Madison Fire Department has been named a 'Heart Safe Community' by the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC). This national award, granted by the IAFC and the PulsePoint Foundation, is given to only two fire departments in the United States for their efforts in improving cardiac arrest survival rates. Madison won in the "large community" category.
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City of Madison seeks public input on Northeast Area Plan draft
The City of Madison is inviting the community to provide feedback during a series of events later this month on the upcoming Public Review DRAFT of the Northeast Area Plan.
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Madison police engage with community at 2024 Leopold Tito Fest
MADISON, Wis. – Officers from the Madison Police Department participated in the 2024 Leopold Tito Fest, engaging with hundreds of families who attended the event. The annual festivity, hosted by Aldo Leopold Elementary School every spring, provides a day of activities for students and their families.
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White House hosts national offices focused on preventing gun violence
On May 22, staff from Public Health Madison & Dane County will join other members of the National Offices of Violence Prevention Network (NOVPN) at an event hosted by the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention. The event will focus on community violence intervention and collaborative efforts to build an ecosystem of Offices of Violence Prevention (OVPs) aimed at enhancing community safety.
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Recycling inspections to start; contaminated carts won't be collected
Streets Division crews will soon begin inspecting recycling carts at the curb for non-recyclable items. Staff will work ahead of collection crews during recycling weeks in random neighborhoods, lifting cart lids to check for contaminants.
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City of Madison announces suspension of collections for Memorial Day
The City of Madison Streets Division has announced that there will be no recycling, trash, brush, or large item collections on Monday, May 27, 2024, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. The Streets Division drop-off sites will also remain closed on this day.
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Dylan Brogan appointed as new Communications Manager for City of Madison
Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway has recently announced the appointment of Dylan Brogan as Communications Manager for the City of Madison. This newly established civil service position, sanctioned by the Common Council in the 2024 operating budget, is designed to enhance and support the city's ongoing public outreach efforts. It also aims to improve resident engagement and awareness regarding local government activities.
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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.
