Welcome to Country Grove Neighborhood Association

Last update Wednesday, January 13, 2010


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: Second Tuesday of Every Other Month starting with February
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Please contact neighborhood association to confirm meeting date, location, and time.

Profile, Statistics and Indicators
Neighborhood Description:
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)
- Successful approval for speed humps and islands in neighborhood (planned for 2010 install)

Future:
- Establish neighborhood beautification committee (upkeep of entrances and islands)
- Have new alderman periodically participate in our board meetings
- Develop plan and apply for neighborhood grants
- Improve membership through communication and personal contact by block captains
Neighborhood Events: 4th of July Parade, Garage Sale, Hibernation Celebration, Summer Picnic, October Halloween Party, December Home Decorating Contest
Places of Interest: Chavez Elementary School, Country Grove Park

Neighborhood Communications
Newsletter: Country Grove Neighborhood Newsletter
Alicia Lundal, 7322 Westbourne St, Madison, WI 53719, (H)608-848-2006, asl2kids@hotmail.com
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)
http://www.cityofmadison.com/planning/ndp/Cross%20Counry%20NDP%20WEB.pdf
Publications: -Chavez Elementary Traffic Safety Brochure, 2008-2009
http://www.publichealthmdc.com/family/safetyAndInjuryPrevention/SchoolTrafficSafety.cfm

Cross Country Neighborhood Development Plan (1992)
Historic Districts:
TIF Districts:
Urban Design Districts:

Governmental Officials
Madison Alderperson: Steve King, Aldermanic District 7 - Ward 92
Dane County Supervisor: Melanie Hampton, Supervisory District 14 - Ward 92
State Representative: Terese Berceau, Assembly District 76 - Ward 92
State Senator: Fred Risser, Senate District 26 - Ward 92

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 92, Chavez Elementary School, 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)