Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of April 20th

• Reporting Tree Damage: With this severe weather this past week, it is a good time to remind everyone how to report issues with trees along the road. If there is a tree emergency – such as a tree falling and blocking the road – call 911 or at least call 608-255-2345. Dane County Dispatchers will get ahold of our on-call arborists to respond to the emergency. If there is a less severe situation, you can certainly use the report-a-problem to let us know about other concerns.

Boards, Commissions, and Committee Meetings

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

• Common Council: The Common Council meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 21st, at 12:00 p.m. in hybrid format. Agenda items include honoring the service of outgoing alders, swearing in newly elected and returning alders, and electing the Common Council President and Vice President.
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• Common Council: The Common Council meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 21st, at 6:30 p.m. in hybrid format. Agenda items include revising several sections of the ordinances related to the work of the Office of the Independent Police Monitor and the Police Civilian Oversight Board.
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• Board of Public Works: The Board of Public Works meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 22nd, at 4:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include approving the roadway geometry for Regent Street, as well as approving public works projects in District 14 and District 16. 
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For more information on joining the City's board, commission, or committee, please visit the linked page.

Events

• Wisconsin Virtual TB Summit - Tuesday, April 21st: Join local, state, and national tuberculosis experts as they share their work to understand and improve care for people diagnosed with TB in our community. 
• Volunteer at The Glen - Saturday, April 25th: We seek passionate individuals and groups committed to giving back to the community and connecting with the City of Madison golf courses. Gain experience, foster personal growth, and build relationships within the community.  
• Vaccine Clinic: Sugar Creek Elementary School - Saturday, April 25th: All vaccines are free for eligible individuals. Children six months and older who lack insurance, are under 19, and are either Alaskan Native or American Indian, as well as those with BadgerCare or most other types of insurance, can receive vaccinations at no cost.
• Bird & Nature Adventures: Edna Taylor - Saturday, April 25th: Do You Hear a Frog? ~ Join Naturalist Doug Davis for a free guided family friendly walk on the beautiful nature trails along the prairies, woodlands, and ponds at Aldo Leopold Nature Center and Edna Taylor Conservation Park.
• Earth Day Challenge - Saturday, April 25th: Celebrate Earth Day with your neighbors and friends by volunteering to clean up your local park! Join this community-wide volunteer effort to help make a difference. Accept the Earth Day Challenge with Madison Parks!
• Save Soil Walkathon - Saturday, April 25th: Join the Save Soil Walkathon to raise awareness about protecting and restoring soil. 
• Bird & Nature Festival 2026 - Sunday, April 26th: The 2026 Bird & Nature Festival is a free, family-friendly event celebrating Madison Bird City, Arbor Day and Earth Day.  See live birds by Open Door Bird Sanctuary and visit nature displays throughout the day.

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

Announcements

• Watch Out for Scammers, Storm Cleanup, and More Severe Weather: The recent severe storms in Madison caused considerable damage to many homes and vehicles this week.
• Draft AAA Bike Network Plan: The City of Madison is updating its All Ages and Abilities Bike Network Plan. The plan will provide a long-term vision for the development of a network of paths and low-stress on-street bikeways for biking and micromobility.
• Mural Naming Contest: The Madison Senior Center is excited to ask the community to help name their new mural!

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