City of Madisonville
Recent News About City of Madisonville
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Hospitalized Absentee Voting Begins Today
"Today marks the beginning of the absentee voting process for hospitalized voters, allowing them to participate in elections from their hospital rooms. The initiative, which runs until 5 p.m. on Election Day, aims to ensure that every eligible voter has the opportunity to cast their ballot.To kickstart the process, hospitalized voters are required to appoint an agent who will facilitate the absentee voting procedure. The agent must present their ID along with a copy of the voter's ID to the Clerk’s Office. In cases where voter registration is necessary, the agent will...
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Road Closure Continues -- Pleasant View Rd
Hoffman Construction will close Pleasant View Road, between Quarry Rd and Pleasant View Golf Course, for another day this week on Thursday, March 28, from 9:00am – 2:00pm. The closure is necessary to facilitate the construction of a pedestrian bridge that will connect the City of Middleton’s path to Pleasant View Rd. This closure will impact local traffic and pedestrian/bicycle access in the area, as mentioned by the construction company.The City of Madison project page provides further information on the ongoing developments regarding Pleasant View Road.
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Street Closure For Construction — Hammersley Rd
Capitol Underground will commence phase 2 of the Hammersley Rd project from Gilbert Rd to the W Beltline Frontage Rd on Monday, April 1st at 7:00 am. The project includes the replacement of underground utilities, reconstruction of the roadway, and the construction of a multi-use path. Hammersley Rd will be closed to thru traffic at the project limits, with local access for residents maintained. The contractor will first focus on the section of Hammersley Rd between Reetz and the W Beltline Frontage Rd, aiming to complete it by the end of June to allow for reopening. The...
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Mail It Back Monday – Make Sure Your Absentee Counts
The City Clerk’s Office has issued 17,499 absentee ballots for the April 2 Spring Election, with 7,660 returned to be counted.The Clerk’s Office strongly encourages absentee voters to mail back their absentee ballots today, if possible. By mailing your absentee ballot today, March 25, you give the U.S. Postal Service a week to deliver it."I know that voting by mail is a very popular way to make sure your vote counts," said Mayor Rhodes-Conway. "Please make sure you return the ballot in time to be counted before the polls close on election day though."Absentee ballots...
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Union Building Trades Job Fair Offers Opportunities for Career Growth and Benefits
District 18 Alder Charles Myadze is inviting individuals to a job fair aimed at connecting them with representatives from the union building trades. The event is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, March 27, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the Warner Park Community Recreation Center located at 1625 Northport Drive.According to Alder Myadze, the union building trades offer a diverse array of career paths, ranging from carpentry and plumbing to electrical work and more. Each of these fields provides distinct opportunities for personal growth and job satisfaction. In his words,...
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MPD Resumes Using Third-Party Service for Mental Health Transportation
Madison, Wis. – The Madison Police Department has announced the resumption of its use of a third-party service for emergency detention transports to Winnebago Mental Health Facility. The decision comes after a successful pilot program last summer and subsequent approvals and reviews.MPD Captain Shannon Blackamore explained, "An emergency detention transport is time-consuming. It took two officers out of our community for several hours." The department found several benefits in using a transport service and is pleased that the service was finalized before the upcoming busy...
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Public Test of Election Equipment in Madison Scheduled for Saturday
Madison, Mar 22 2024 - The public is invited to observe the City of Madison public test of election equipment this Saturday. The City of Madison deliberately schedules the public test on the weekend to make it accessible for the community.Before each election, the Clerk’s Office conducts thorough testing of its DS200 tabulators to verify that votes will be tallied accurately on Election Day. After testing each machine, Clerk’s Office personnel secure the ballot box and scanner with tamper-evident seals that contain unique serial numbers. The serial numbers are documented...
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W Johnson St, at N Bassett St, Reduced to One Lane for Crane Removal
West Johnson Street will be reduced to only one travel lane for the dismantling of the tower crane located at W Johnson Street and N Bassett Street," starting at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 30," said city officials. Traffic will be reopened to two lanes overnight from Saturday to Sunday and then reduced to only one lane again at 7:00 a.m. Sunday, March 31 until project completion at 5:30 p.m. the same day.
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Help Our Community Stay Prepared for Emergencies: Public Health Accepting Applications for Funding Opportunity
Public Health Madison & Dane County is now accepting applications from local organizations interested in helping their community stay prepared for emergencies. The agency announced that $70,000 in funding is available through a Community Response and Preparedness Grant provided by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The funds will be distributed to five agencies with the aim of enhancing community readiness in times of crisis.According to Public Health Madison & Dane County, the funding is intended to assist local organizations in preparing for emergencies and...
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Tana Elias Selected as Madison Public Library Director
MADISON, WI – Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and the Madison Public Library Board have announced the appointment of Tana Elias as the new Director of Madison Public Library. Elias, currently serving as the Digital Services and Marketing Manager at the library, brings a wealth of experience and dedication to her new role.Alyssa Kenney, the Board President, expressed confidence in Elias, stating, "Tana Elias has been a dedicated member of the library team for over twenty years, and her deep understanding of our community and strong commitment to our vision and the essential role...
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Street Closure - Schmitt Pl and Harvey St Reconstruction
The reconstruction of Schmitt Place and Harvey Street is set to commence on March 27, with an anticipated completion date in late May. The project will result in the closure of the mentioned streets, as confirmed by the announcement made on March 21, 2024.According to the statement released, "Schmitt Pl and Harvey St is scheduled to begin on March 27, and is expected to last until late May." During this period, Harvey Street and Schmitt Place will be off-limits to through-traffic. However, provisions will be made to ensure local access for residents while the construction...
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Early In-Person Absentee Voting Begins for April 2 Spring Election in Wisconsin
In-person absentee voting for the April 2 Spring Election has commenced in Wisconsin, with various locations available for voters to cast their ballots ahead of the election day. Absentee voters are reminded to bring along an acceptable photo ID for voting in Wisconsin.Mayor Rhodes-Conway highlighted the convenience of utilizing local public libraries for early in-person absentee voting, stating, “It’s easy, you can avoid lines at the polls on election day, and you can even check out a book while you’re there!”The City Clerk’s Office has provided a list of times and...
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Madison Selected for “Nature Everywhere” Communities Initiative
The City of Madison is proud to announce it is one of nineteen communities in the country selected to join the inaugural Nature Everywhere Communities initiative.
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City-Wide Youth Voices Writing Contest Returns April 1
Madison Public Library, in collaboration with Forward Madison FC and the Wisconsin Book Festival, is set to host the We Read Youth Voices Writing Contest once again this spring. The contest, supported by the Madison Public Library Foundation, aims to provide young, local writers with a platform to share their unique stories."We are honored to be partnering with the Madison Public Library to host the We Read Youth Voices Writing Contest and give young, local writers a platform to share their unique stories. We look forward to celebrating this year's writers and building a...
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Road Closure -- Pleasant View Rd
Hoffman Construction will close Pleasant View Road, between Quarry Rd and Pleasant View Golf Course, for two days next week:
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Extra Round of Brush Collection Begins March 18, 2024
The Streets Division will begin an extra round of brush collection on Monday, March 18, 2024.
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Absentee Ballots are in the Mail
The Madison City Clerk’s Office has mailed absentee ballots to 13,162 voters for the April 2 Spring Election.
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Street Closure - Hudson, Miller, Willard, Center and Sommers Ave Reconstruction
Starting on Monday, March 18th, R. G. Huston Company Inc. will begin phase 2 of construction on Hudson, Miller, Willard, Center, and Sommers Avenues.
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Meagan Tuttle Appointed Madison Planning Division Director
Mayor Rhodes-Conway announced today the appointment of Meagan Tuttle as the Director of the City’s Planning Division.
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Segoe Rd and Sheboygan Ave Reconstruction
Reconstruction of Segoe Rd and Sheboygan Ave is scheduled to begin on March 20th, and is expected to last until late-August, 2024.