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Absentee Voting Hours Memorial Day Weekend
City of Madison voters may cast an absentee ballot in the City Clerk's Office at the following times this weekend: • 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturday May 26 • Noon - 4 p.m., Sunday, May 27 • 9 a.m. - Noon, Memorial Day - Monday, May 28 …
MADISON MARATHON
On Saturday night May 26, 2012 between 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm, the Madison Marathon 10K Run will be taking place. Expect delays in the West Downtown/Campus area especially around W. Washington Ave. On Sunday May 27, 2012, between 7:00 am …
Madison Beaches Opening Up for Memorial Day Weekend
Looking for a way to beat the heat this weekend? Madison beaches will be open for those looking to keep cool this hot Memorial Day weekend. The four regional Madison Park public beaches will provide lifeguard services. Friday - Sunday, …
From Toothache to Health Crisis
Oral health problems have a huge impact on overall health. Untreated tooth decay and gum disease are not only painful, but are also associated with diabetes, heart disease, stroke and low birth weight babies. The Oral Health Coalition of …
Hot, Windy Conditions Lead to Mulch Fire Epidemic
City of Madison firefighters responded to 10 outside fires yesterday, many of them fanned by high winds yesterday afternoon. Eight of those fires occurred between 2 and 7 p.m. Most of those involved smoldering mulch. In several cases, …
Ride the Drive-Downtown- Sunday, June 3, 10a.m. - 3p.m.
The City of Madison and Madison Parks are pleased to host Ride the Drive, presented by Trek, on Sunday, June 3 from 10am-3pm. Ride the Drive is a community event that transforms some of Madison's streets into a public promenade. During …
Metro Follows Holiday Schedules on Monday, May 28
Due to the Memorial Day Holiday on Monday, May 28, Metro buses follow holiday schedules on the following routes: 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 13, 16, 18, 20, 21, 22, 30, 32, 36, 40, 50, 51, 59, 63, 67 and 68 These are the only routes that …
Metro Standing Paratransit Rides Canceled on Monday, May 28 Due to Memorial Day Holiday
Due to the Memorial Day holiday, STANDING Metro paratransit rides will be canceled on Monday, May 28. Paratransit customers need to book a casual ride to travel on this date. Metro's customer service center will be open on Memorial …
Metro Detours from Portions of Downtown Area on Sunday, May 27 Due to Madison Marathon
Metro buses detour from portions of the downtown area on Sunday, May 27 from the start of service until approximately 1:30 PM. For more information, contact the Metro customer service center at (608) 266-4466 or …
Metro Detours from Downtown Area on Saturday, May 26 Due to Madison Marathon Twilight Run
Metro buses detour from the entire downtown area including the Capitol Square and State St. on Saturday, May 26 starting at 3:10 PM due to the Madison Marathon Twilight Run. For more information, contact the Metro customer service …
CITY HIGHLIGHTS
Holiday Schedule Holidays: Offices closed Monday, May 28
 City of Madison administrative offices are closed on Monday, May 28. City offices will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, May 29. All emergency services will be open, please call 911. You may also use Report a Problem to report non-emergency issues.
VotingClerk's Office Extended Hours for Absentee Voting
You may vote absentee in the Clerk's Office (210 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Room 103): Mon 5/21 - Fri 5/25, 8am - 7pm; Sat 5/26, 8am - 2pm (enter Wilson St); Sun 5/27, Noon - 4pm (enter Wilson St); Mon 5/28 (Memorial Day), 9am - Noon (enter Wilson St); Tues 5/29 - Fri 6/1, 8am - 7pm. You may vote at your polling location on Election Day: Tues 6/5, 7am - 8pm.
Bike PathConstruction will affect the Southwest Bike Path near Orchard Street
On May 21, construction will begin at the intersection of N. Orchard St and Spring St. This construction will require closure of the bike path and a detour of bike traffic twice during construction. The detour route will be on N. Randall Ave, W. Dayton St and N. Mills St.
Ride the Drive Ride the Drive
A Madison favorite returns this year for TWO events: June 3 Downtown and August 12 on the Northside. Ride the Drive is a community event that opens Madison's signature streets to bikers, walkers, rollerbladers, and those out to share in the experience and fun atmosphere.
Reverend. James C. WrightReverend James C. Wright Human Rights Award
The Equal Opportunities Commission and the Equal Opportunities Division are proud to announce Colleen Butler is the winner of the 2012 Reverend James C. Wright Human Rights Award. This 17th annual award will be presented at the June 19, 2012 Common Council meeting.
WHAT'S NEW ON THE SITE
City of Madison Legislative Information Center
The City has launched an upgrade to the Legislative Information Center; a web-based portal which enables the public to access legislation, agenda, and minutes, and search on topics of interest.
Building Inspection Building Inspection Website
Learn about Property Standards & Conditions, and educate yourself on new ordinances such as beekeeping and raising chickens in Madison.
City of Madison Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center 2011 Annual Report
This report compares Monona Terrace's 2011 performance in contrast to 2009 and 2010.
City of Madison Madison's new Secondhand Ordinance takes effect on Feb. 1, 2012
This new law requires that secondhand dealers, including secondhand jewelry dealers and pawnbrokers report the purchase of secondhand goods, on a daily basis, through an electronic reporting system. Learn about the changes to the ordinance & review the FAQs.
Real-Time Parking Data now Available on the Web or from a Mobile Device Real-Time Parking Data now Available on the Web or from a Mobile Device
The City of Madison Parking Utility is launching a new application that will give motorists the ability to access real-time parking availability data for six of their downtown facilities on the web or from a mobile phone.
Concealed Carry Concealed Carry
The State of Wisconsin passed the 2011 Wisconsin Act 35 which is the new concealed carry law that goes into effect on November 1, 2011. While this law changes gun regulations in the State of Wisconsin, there are still restrictions on allowing concealed weapons in City of Madison-owned, occupied and controlled buildings.
Downtown Plan City of Madison Downtown Plan
The Downtown Plan will be introduced to the Common Council on November 15, 2011. It will be referred to a variety of City boards, commission and committees for their recommendations.
City of Madison Logo 2012 Adopted Operating & Capital Budget
The City of Madison 2012 Adopted Operating & Capital Budgets are available online.
Common Council New Common Council Website
Check out the new Common Council website. Stay informed with district email lists, alder blogs, calendars and resources for your district.
Judge Doyle Square Judge Doyle Square
The future Judge Doyle Square will include the redevelopment of both Block 88 and Block 105. The redevelopment will include underground parking on both blocks, connected under Pinckney Street.
Review the New Zoning Map Zoning Code Rewrite Website
This site provides important information about the project including the purpose of the project, project schedule, list of meetings and other public events, meeting summaries, reports, presentations, code documents and maps, staff contact information and much more.
Cultural Plan Cultural Plan
The Madison Cultural Plan will explore the arts, history, and the sciences and will include exploration of the work of individual artists and creative workers as well as institutions in both the commercial and nonprofit sectors.
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