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  • Cieslewicz Statement on Metro Manager Catherine Debo

    Madison – Mayor Dave Cieslewicz made the following statement today regarding Madison Metro manager Catherine Debo: “I am grateful for the many contributions Catherine Debo has made to the success of Madison Metro. Under her tenure, ridership has…

  • Ice Rinks & Ski Trails - March 8, 2006

    All of the outdoor ice rinks are closed for the season. The ski trails are currently open, but in poor condition. With the rain in the forecast, the trails may also close for the season later this week.Links

  • Madison Marks 150 Year Anniversary of City Charter Taking Effect

    Cieslewicz, Sesquicentennial Commission Look Ahead to April Festivities. Madison – Mayor Dave Cieslewicz and members of the Sesquicentennial Commission today marked the 150th anniversary of the City of Madison’s charter taking effect. The charter…

  • ROUTES 6, 14, 15, 25, 56 & 57 DETOUR: E. Washington Construction

    Starts late March Due to construction on East Washington, Routes 6, 14, 15, 25, 56 and 57 buses will require closures and relocations of bus stops between Dickinson and Fourth Street. When Stage 2 of construction begins on the north side of East…

  • ROUTE 29 DETOUR: E. Washington Construction

    Starts Monday March 6 Due to construction on First Street & East Washington Avenue Route 29 buses will detour via Johnson Street and Baldwin Street. Catch detoured buses on East Washington Avenue at Ingersoll Street, or on Johnson St. at…

  • Closure of 100 block of South Pinckney Street

    J.H. Findorff & Son Construction will be erecting a mobile crane on the 100 block of S. Pinckney St. This will require the closure of the 100 block of S. Pinckney Street from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 7; Wednesday, March 8; and…

  • Food Safety Awards event to be held March 8 at Olbrich Gardens

    Madison – The Madison Department of Public Health (MDPH) will honor businesses that have gone the extra food-safety mile to protect the health of their patrons at a recognition event on Wednesday, March 8, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. at the Evjue Commons in…

  • Cross-country ski trails closed

    Due to deteriorating snow conditions, the cross-country ski trails in the City of Madison parks are closed. As a reminder, the outdoor ice rinks are closed for the season.Links

  • WEST WASHINGTON AVE RAILROAD CROSSING CLOSURE

    The 600 block of West Washington Avenue between Bedford Street and Proudfit Street will be closed Saturday, March 4, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. so that subcontractors for the Wisconsin Southern Railroad Company can install railroad barrier…

  • CLOSURE OF EDGEWOOD AVENUE

    Beginning on Monday, March 6, 2006, and continuing thru August 2006, Edgewood Avenue will be closed between Fox Avenue and Commonwealth Avenue to allow for the replacement of the Edgewood Avenue bridge. The Southwest Bike/Pedestrian Path will also…

  • Mayor's Statement on Passage of the Civil Unions and Marriage Ban

    Madison – Mayor Dave Cieslewicz made the following statement today regarding the passage of Senate Joint Resolution 53, the Civil Unions and Marriage Ban amendment to the constitution: “The Republican Legislature has had their say, now it is time…

  • All Outdoor Ice Rinks Closed for the season

    All of the city of Madison's outdoor ice rinks are closed for the season. The outdoor ice rink season typically ends mid to late February. The cross-country ski trails will remain open as long as sufficent snow remains on the ground.Links

  • Closure of 100 block South Pinckney Street

    On Wednesday, March 1, 2006, J. H. Findorff & Son Construction will be erecting a mobile crane in the 100 block of South Pinckney Street. This will require the closing of South Pinckney Street from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1…

  • Ice Rink and Ski Trail Update - February 24

    Tenney and Vilas Park ice rinks will be open for skating this weekend. Vilas Park has skating only at the figure-skating rink. The lagoon and hockey rink are closed. Tenney Park has several areas that are unsafe and are barricaded. Both Tenney…

  • New Appliance Fees Begin Monday March 6th

    The City of Madison is expanding the list of items subject to collection fees. Starting Monday March 6th Madison residents will have to pay a $15 fee to dispose of old televisions, computer monitors, computer CPU’s, lawn mowers, snow throwers,…

  • Cieslewicz Announces Youth Court Program for Allied Drive Area

    Madison – Mayor Dave Cieslewicz announced today that an innovative Youth Court program will be coming to the Allied Drive neighborhood in March. The program is targeted at juvenile offenders between the ages of 12 and 16 years old who have pled…

  • Ice Skating and Ski Trail Update - Feb. 21

    The ski trails are groomed and open at the following locations: Odana Golf Course, Elver Park, Owen Conservation Park, S.Cherokee Marsh, Monona Golf Course, and Turville Woods. A ski pass is required only at Elver Park and Odana Golf Course. The…

  • CLOSURE OF 100 BLOCK OF SOUTH PINCKNEY ST

    On Monday, February 20 and Wednesday, February 22, J.H. Findorff & Son Construction will be erecting a mobile crane on the 100 block of S. Pinckney St. This will require the closing of S. Pinckney St. during the following times: 6 A.M. to 3:00…

  • Ski Trail and Ice Rink Update - February 17

    The ski trails at Odana Golf Course and Elver Park were groomed for both ski and skate skiing. The trails will be re-groomed again Sunday morning. Ski Rental will be available at both Elver Park and Odana Golf Course on Saturday and Sunday. The…

  • MADISON SUSPENDS REFUSE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION

    The City of Madison has suspended refuse and recycling collection for the remainder of Thursday February 16th. Collection was halted due to the heavy volume of snow that was falling in the city. “It was too dangerous to keep our crews on the…

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