Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of September 28

Hi Everyone,

Here are this week's updates:

• Brush and Yard Waste: Look up your set out dates for brush and yard waste collection. Separate yard waste from brush when you put it on the curb. 

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. 

• President's Workgroup on Madison Police Department Use of Deadly Force, De-Escalation and Body-Worn Cameras Policies and Procedures: The President's Workgroup on Madison Police Department Use of Deadly Force, De-Escalation and Body-Worn Cameras Policies and Procedures meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 30, at 5:00 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include Madison Police Department's draft body-worn camera policy. 
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If you would like more information about becoming a member of the City board, commission, or committee, please visit the page linked here. 

Public Information Meetings (PIMs) 

• Madison LakeWay Public Art Project Design Presentations, Thursday, October 1: The City of Madison and the Madison LakeWay Public Art Ad Hoc Selection Committee are holding a public meeting for the finalists to present their design proposals. 
• Euclid Ave and Birch Ave Reconstruction, Thursday, October 1: Details on the project design, construction schedule, residential impacts, and special assessments will be discussed.  The presentation will be posted on this website for anyone unable to attend. 

Announcements and News Releases 

• Public art installation to debut as part of Imagination Center at Reindahl Park grand opening: The Passage of Being was selected by the Madison Arts Commission in partnership with the Parks Division and Madison Public Library through a robust public engagement process. [posted September 25, 2026] 
• Grant from Madison Community Foundation to Accelerate Police Body-Cam Deployment: Madison Community Foundation will award the City a $350,000 grant to cover the software and civilian personnel costs associated with implementing the program. [posted September 24, 2026] 
• North and Near West Area Plans to Kick Off in November: Work on Madison's next two area plans, the North Area Plan and the Near West Area Plan, is underway and you can get involved with the process with a series of kickoff events in the coming months. [posted September 24, 2026] 
• Brush Collection Extended into Fall for 2026: The Streets Division's will collect small brush piles this fall along with separated piles of leaves and yard waste. The brush piles must be kept separate from your leaves and yard waste. You must also follow all other brush collection… [posted September 24, 2026] 
• "Unload, Lock, and Separate": Public Health Launches Awareness Campaign for Safe Gun Storage(external): Public Health Madison & Dane County announced a new campaign urging gun owners in Dane County to practice safe gun storage at home. [posted September 22, 2026] 
• MPD to create new section focused on organizational accountability and professional development: MADISON, Wis. – The Madison Police Department is creating a new section that will focus on use of force, professional development, accountability, and transparency. The Service Excellence and Outreach Section will be added early next year and is part… [posted September 21, 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 

• Fall Home Maintenance, Tuesday, September 29: Is your home ready for winter's chill? Don't wait until the first snowstorm to discover a leaky roof or a frozen pipe! This Fall Home Maintenance class will empower you to proactively prepare your home for the harsh winter months, saving you money and headaches down the road. 
• Framing Our Future: Downtown Alders Meet & Greet, Tuesday, September 29: Come join us in person for a casual and fun Meet & Greet with the Downtown Alders! This is your chance to chat, share ideas, and get to know the folks shaping our community's future. 
• Fall Fun Series, Wednesday, September 30: Come for Ballet Folklorico Mexico and lessons in mountain biking, frisbee and social dance! A light dinner will be offered as well. Spanish interpretation provided. 
• Volunteer Workday | Owen Conservation Park, Wednesday, September 30: Join the Friends of Owen Conservation Park for a hands-on stewardship opportunity focused on removing invasive Porcelain berry. Porcelain berry is an aggressive vine that grows quickly and smothers other vegetation, severely decreasing diversity and number of native plants.  
• Envision Downtown Madison Open House #3, Thursday, October 1: Join us Thursday, October 1, 2026, for Envision Downtown Madison's third public open house. Learn about potential public and private sector initiatives and ideas that could advance Big Moves and keep downtown Madison a thriving place, as well as the draft land use framework to guide future developments. 
• Bird & Nature Adventures | Tenney Park, Saturday, October 3: Seeing the Small Stuff ~ Join Naturalist Julie Melton for a fun family friendly stroll to enjoy nature in early fall at beautiful Tenney Park by Lake Mendota. 
• Bird & Nature Adventures | Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park, Sunday, October 4: Weather Wisdom ~ Join UW Atmospheric Science emeritus professor Steve Ackerman for a free fun family friendly stroll on easy paths at Cherokee Marsh.  Enjoy early fall in the woodlands, prairies and marsh while learning fascinating facts about weather and climate change. 

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

That's all for now.

Take care and stay safe,

Tag