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Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of August 10, 2026

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Updates and Notices

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 at the Meeting Schedule page.

If you would like more information about becoming a member of the City board, commission, or committee, please visit the page linked here.

Announcements and News Releases

  • Lane Closure for Bridge Repair – W Badger Road: On Tuesday, August 11th at 7:00am, Zenith Tech will close a lane on W Badger Road in order to conduct repairs on the roadway bridge over the railroad. Two-way traffic will be maintained at all times on W Badger Road with the use of a temporary… [posted August 7, 2026]
  • N Sherman Avenue Closure for Railroad Crossing Replacement: Beginning at 5:00 am on Monday, August 17, Wisconsin and Southern Railroad will close N Sherman Avenue just north of Oxford Place to replace the railroad crossing. The closure is expected to last approximately 14 days, with the roadway scheduled to… [posted August 7, 2026]
  • Aug. 6 update from Chief Patterson: I continue to check in with the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) daily. As of Thursday night, there is no new information to share. I will keep doing these daily check-ins and share anything I am able with our… [posted August 7, 2026]
  • Temporary Milwaukee Street Closure - August 10 and August 12 On Monday, August 10 and Wednesday, August 12, between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm, Milwaukee Street between Fair Oaks Avenue and Walter Street will be closed to through traffic by Integrity Grading and Excavation for utility installation for a private… [posted August 6, 2026]
  • Road Closure – Pleasant View Road: Starting on Monday, August 10 at 6:00 pm, Parisi Construction will close a section of Pleasant View Road overnight, from Mansion Hill Drive to Junction Road, to continue progress on the Hill Valley project. This closure is expected to last 12 hours… [posted August 5, 2026]
  • News Conference with Mayor Rhodes-Conway and City Officials: The City of Madison has also published a FAQ page to address common inquiries that have been received from the public. [posted August 5, 2026]
  • Update: Collecting Belongings at Demetral Park: Those wishing to retrieve personal belongings that were collected at Williamson and Baldwin Streets can do so at the parking lot of Demetral Park. [posted August 4, 2026]
  • Statement on the Ongoing Investigation into the Police Killing of Corey Ruiz on July 22, 2026: The Office of the Independent Police Monitor has released an official statement and FAQ page on the ongoing investigation of the officer-involved shooting of Corey Ruiz. Evidence related to the killing of Corey Ruiz was requested from MPD and denied… [posted August 4, 2026]
  • Video Message from Mayor Rhodes-Conway: This morning, the City of Madison opened the intersection of Williamson and Baldwin. Our goal was to clear the barricades, preserve personal belongings and memorial materials, and open the street up to normal traffic. [posted August 4, 2026]
  • Williamson Street has Reopened: The recent closure of Williamson Street and South Baldwin Street was reopened at 9:00am on Tuesday, August 4.  City barricades and signage have been removed from the area. Please be mindful of an increased pedestrian presence. [posted August 4, 2026]
  • Community Update from Mayor Rhodes-Conway (August 3) : Please join us in finding long-term solutions. That starts with removing the barricades, taking down the tents, and ending the occupation. [posted August 3, 2026]

Please visit the City news webpage to find additional news and announcements and to subscribe to receive notification of news releases as they are posted.

Events

Parks Alive Dates!

Parks Alive builds stronger neighborhoods and connects neighbors to their parks through fun, family-friendly activities, music and free food. Events are held in parks across the city and throughout the summer. Connect with your neighbors and engage with your community at a Parks Alive event near you! Events start at 5:00 p.m.

Interested in volunteering for Parks Alive? Volunteers Welcome! Learn more and register online!

Movie in the Park Dates!

Additional upcoming events can also be found on the City events calendar.

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Alder Bill Tishler

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