Welcome to Country Grove Neighborhood Association

Last update Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Neighborhood Contacts || Neighborhood Association Meetings || Profile, Statistics and Indicators || Neighborhood Communications || Plans and Publications || Governmental Officials || Facilities and Services ||

Neighborhood Contacts

Neighborhood Contact Person:

Mike Friedenreich, 7306 Southern Oak Pl, Madison, WI 53719, (H)608-848-8296, (W) 608-280-9000 ext 13, friedenreich@tds.net
Mitch Kite, 3718 Woodstone Dr, Madison, WI 53719, (H)608-848-7733, (W) 608-824-2975, kite@chorus.net

Neighborhood Association Meetings

Neighborhood Association Meeting:

Place: Varies, contact officers for specific meeting
Address:
Date: Once Every Quarter
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Please contact neighborhood association to confirm meeting date, location, and time.

Profile, Statistics and Indicators

Neighborhood Description:	Country Grove Estates is located on the southwest side of Madison. Our neighborhood consists of approximately 300 households. Two-story, split-level, and ranch homes were built in the late 1990s. Our neighborhood is young: new families with young children enjoy the convenience of the neighborhood parks and close proximity to Chavez Elementary School. Conveniently located on the far west side of Madison, Country Grove Estates offers protected green spaces and walkways and an ecologically friendly waterway.
Neighborhood Boundaries:	McKee Road on the north, Tanglewood Drive (both sides) and East Pass (west side only) on the east, Country Grove Drive to the south and west
Neighborhood Statistics Indicators:	The Neighborhood Indicators Project is a demonstration of key characteristics and various indicators that relate to the quality of life in Madison at the neighborhood level. Basic neighborhood information as well as housing, public safety, health and family well-being, economic, and transportation indicators by neighborhood is available.
Recent Accomplishments:	- Social Events: July 4th parade, reestablished Summer picnic and Monster Bash at Chavez is popular -Developed new membership drive - time frame to be in the Fall vs. winter (membership not mandatory so this is key to our membership success) - Realigned Block Captains responsibilities - Completed neighborhood survey to determine what is important to them - Have established By-Laws (2004) - Neighborhood communication (newsletter and website) - Speed bumps and islands installed in 2010 Future: - Establish neighborhood beautification committee (upkeep of entrances and islands) - Have new alderman periodically participate in our board meetings - Improve membership through communication and personal contact by block captains - Improve communication with the new addition of a facebook page - Review alternative options for newsletter distribution and communication
Neighborhood Events:	Red, Bike & Blue Parade, Garage Sale, Hibernation Celebration, Neighborhood Picnic, Summer Picnic, October Halloween Party, December Home Decorating Contest
Places of Interest:	Chavez Elementary School, Country Grove Park, Ice Age Ridge Park

Neighborhood Communications

Newsletter:	Country Grove Neighborhood Newsletter Sue Golden, 7218 Countrywood Ln, Madison, WI 53719, (H)608-845-5269, suegolden_cgna@yahoo.com
Web Page:	http://www.countrygrove.org

Plans and Publications

City Plans:	Cross Country Neighborhood Development Plan (January 1993, Amended October 6, 1998)
Publications:	-Chavez Elementary Traffic Safety Brochure, 2008-2009 http://www.publichealthmdc.com/family/safetyAndInjuryPrevention/SchoolTrafficSafety.cfm
Historic Districts:
TIF Districts:
Urban Design Districts:

Governmental Officials

Madison Alderperson:	Steve King, Aldermanic District 7 - Ward 98
Dane County Supervisor:	Melanie Hampton, Supervisory District 14 - Ward 98
State Representative:	Mark Pocan, Assembly District 78 - Ward 98
State Senator:	Fred Risser, Senate District 26 - Ward 98

Facilities and Services:

Community Centers
Community Gardens:
Fire Stations:	Fire Station #7 (1810 McKenna Blvd)
Library:	Meadowridge Branch (5740 Raymond Road), Sequoya Branch (513 South Midvale Boulevard)
Neighborhood Resource Team:
Parks and Open Space: (Map)	Country Grove Park
Police Districts:	West District, Capt. Jay Lengfeld, 1710 McKenna Blvd., Neighborhood Officers, Newsletter
Polling Place:	Ward 98, Chavez Elementary, 3502 Maple Grove Dr
Public Art:
Public Schools:	Elementary School Attendance Area 52 Chavez Elementary School (3502 Maple Grove Dr) Middle School Attendance Area 225 Toki Middle School (5606 Russett Rd) High School Attendance Area 145 Memorial High School (201 S Gammon Rd)

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