Atwood Update, Backyard Chickens, Maple Syrup Fest - D15 Update 3/12/23

Chicken Limit

On Monday, the Plan Commission will take up a proposal to raise the maximum number of chickens that can be kept from four to ten. I’m a sponsor of this change that would permit families to keep a moderate sized flock, more capable of producing eggs for personal consumption.

There are currently no limits on the number of other pets that can be kept in the city and existing city ordinances already in place to enforce any nuisance or unsanitary conditions would remain unchanged. You can find the details and sign up to provide comments at the meeting here. 

BRT Construction Public Information Meeting

On Tuesday at 6p, Metro Transit will hold a public information meeting to talk about construction related to its Bus Rapid Transit project. More details and registration can be found here.

ECA Meeting

The Eastmorland Community Association will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday at Pinney Library at 7p.

Maple Syrup Fest

On Saturday, come celebrate spring with the Maple Syrup Fest at the Aldo Leopold Nature Center! This family-friendly event offers a blend of indoor and outdoor activities found nowhere else in Dane County. Visitors will learn how to tap trees for sap and can enjoy free samples of maple syrup and maple cream. More details here

In the News

• Public Health Announces Closure of COVID Testing Clinic

• City Enacts New Development Bonus for Affordable Housing Downtown

• Madison Unanimously Adopts New Building Energy Savings Program

• Agreement Finalized on Grocery Store in South Madison

• City of Madison 2023 Utility Box Art Program Call For Entries

• City of Madison Prepares to Sue Kia and Hyundai for Failure to Prevent Car Thefts with Standard Anti-Theft Technology

• The City of Madison is currently accepting applications for its AASPIRE internship.

• The City of Madison Needs More Crossing Guards

• City of Madison Complete Meeting Schedule

• City of Madison Calendar of Events

District 15 Public Works Projects

(You can find a map of current public works projects in District 15 here. You can find a map of future road projects here.)

• Atwood Avenue/Olbrich Path - construction begins late February 2023

• Davies St., Dempsey Rd. Reconstruction

• Hudson, Miller, Willard, Center, Sommers Reconstruction

• Starkweather Creek Watershed Flood Study

• East Isthmus & Yahara River Watershed Study

• Garver Office/Olbrich Cottage Repointing

Save the Date

• 3/20 - Information session at Monona Bakery & Eatery regarding application to serve beer and alcohol on premises

• 3/20 - LENA Meeting w/D15 alder candidates

• 3/21 - Common Council meeting

• 3/21 - In-Person Absentee Voting (through 4/2)

• 3/23 - District 15 Alder Forum hosted by SASYNA

• 4/4 - Spring election - WI Supreme Court, Madison Mayor

• 4/18 - First Common Council meeting of new term

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