Welcome to Hawthorne 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: Cassandra Garcia, 709 N Fair Oaks Av, Madison, WI 53714, (H)608-358-7450, olicato@gmail.com
Diane Calhoun, 3413 Concord Av, Madison, WI 53714, (H)608-441-0848, (Mobile) 608-219-0363, diane43@tds.net

Neighborhood Association Meetings
Neighborhood Association Meeting: Place: East Madison Community Center
Address: 8 Straubel Court
Date: Second Tuesday of the Month
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Please contact neighborhood association to confirm meeting date, location, and time.

Profile, Statistics and Indicators
Neighborhood Description: The purpose of the Hawthorne Neighborhood Association is to promote a spirit of camaraderie among the residents of the area, to provide opportunities for cooperation among these residents in projects which are in the interest of the community, and to provide one voice in expressing ideas and opinion on matters which affect the citizens of this community. The Hawthorne Neighborhood Association supports and invites members from all walks of life, and strives to engage a diversified neighborhood council.
Neighborhood Boundaries: Graceland Avenue on the north, North Stoughton Road/Highway 51 on the east, Highway 30 on the south, and North Fair Oaks Avenue and Wright Street on the 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: -Hawthorne NA, with support from the EINPC and the East Madison Community Center, hosted a World Cafe to talk about neighborhood safety and to come up with some proactive solutions to keep our neighborhood safe (2008).

-Worked with the City of Madison Department of Planning & Community & Economic Development to prepare a mid-range neighborhood plan. The Carpenter-Ridgeway-Sycamore-Truax Neighborhood Plan was adopted on June 5, 2001.
Neighborhood Events: Annual Picnic
Places of Interest: East Madison Community Center, Hawthorne Elementary School and Playground (and Gazebo)

Neighborhood Communications
Newsletter: Hawthorne Neighborhood News
Cassandra Garcia, 709 N Fair Oaks Av, Madison, WI 53714, (H)608-358-7450, olicato@gmail.com
Web Page: http://hawthorneneighborhood.wordpress.com

Plans and Publications
City Plans: -East Washington Avenue BUILD Plan (February 5, 2008)
http://www.cityofmadison.com/planning/BUILD/Capitol%20Gateway%20CorrPlan%207-30-08.pdf

-East Washington Avenue BUILD Plan Project Website
http://www.cityofmadison.com/planning/BUILD/index.html

-Carpenter-Ridgeway-Sycamore-Truax Neighborhood Plan (June 5, 2001)
http://www.cityofmadison.com/planning/ndp/carpenter.pdf
Publications: -Marquette Elementary & O'Keeffe Middle School Traffic Safety Brochure, 2009-2010
http://www.publichealthmdc.com/family/safetyAndInjuryPrevention/SchoolTrafficSafety.cfm
Historic Districts:
TIF Districts:
Urban Design Districts: Urban Design District 5: Madison General Ordinance Chapter 33.24(12)
http://www.municode.com/Resources/gateway.asp?pid=50000&sid=49

Governmental Officials
Madison Alderperson: Joseph Clausius, Aldermanic District 17 - Ward 15
Joseph Clausius, Aldermanic District 17 - Ward 21
Dane County Supervisor: Tom Stoebig, Supervisory District 17 - Ward 15
Paul Rusk, Supervisory District 12 - Ward 21
State Representative: Mark Pocan, Assembly District 78 - Ward 15
Mark Pocan, Assembly District 78 - Ward 21
State Senator: Fred Risser, Senate District 26 - Ward 15
Fred Risser, Senate District 26 - Ward 21

Facilities and Services:
Community Centers East Madison Community Center (8 Straubel Court)
Community Gardens:
Fire Stations: Fire Station #8 (3945 Lien Road)
Library: Hawthorne Branch (2707 East Washington Avenue)
Neighborhood Resource Team:
Parks and Open Space:
(Map)
Brigham Park, Hawthorne Elementary School Playground and Open Space, MATC Athletic Compex
Police Districts: North District, Capt. Cameron McLay, 2033 Londonderry Dr, Neighborhood Officers, Newsletter
East District, Capt. Tom Snyder, 211 S Carroll St., Neighborhood Officers, Newsletter
Polling Place: Ward 15, National Guard Armory, 1402 Wright St
Ward 21, National Guard Armory, 1402 Wright St
Public Art:
Public Schools: Elementary School Attendance Area 12
Hawthorne Elementary School (3344 Concord Ave)
Middle School Attendance Area 228
Sherman Middle School (1610 Ruskin St)
High School Attendance Area 141
East High School (2222 E Washington Ave)