Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of December 8, 2025

Boards, Commissions, and Committee Meetings

Note: This is not a complete list of meetings for this upcoming week. All meetings and their details are available on the Meeting Schedule page.

• Common Council: The Common Council meeting will take place on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in hybrid format. Agenda items include amending the Zoning Code to create a housing type called “Cottage Courts.”
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• Board of Park Commissioners: The Board of Park Commissioners meeting will take place on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include updates on the Southeast and the Southwest Area Plans.
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For more information on joining the City's board, commission, or committee, please visit the linked page.

Events

• City of Madison Economic Development Strategy Public Workshop - Thursday, December 11. 2025: The City of Madison, in partnership with EQT By Design and 4th Economy, is holding a public workshop to engage community members in shaping the city's economic development plan.
• Holiday Fantasy in Lights: Lighted holiday-themed displays set in beautiful Olin Park. Drive through from dusk until 10:00 p.m. to enjoy this magical light show for free. Lights are on from Saturday, November 15, 2025, through Monday, January 5, 2026.

Please visit the City events calendar for the complete list of upcoming events.

Announcements

• Make Sure Your Home is Winter Ready: A reminder for home and business owners to make sure your water pipes are protected from freezing or bursting this winter.
• Madison Completes the Second Year of the Building Energy Savings Program: City staff are proud to announce that 85% of required commercial buildings are in compliance with the program.
• Metro Transit December Service Updates: Starting Sunday, December 7, 2025, Metro will implement several route, schedule, and stop adjustments, including the closure of the South Transfer Point.
• Jeffrey Clay Erlanger Civility in Public Discourse Award Winner is Eve Galanter: The award was created by the Common Council to honor Madison residents who exemplify Erlanger’s model of fairness, openness, and civility in public discourse.

Please visit the City's news webpage for additional news and announcements, and subscribe to receive notifications of news releases as they are posted.