Community Connection Week of May4th,2026

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Hello, District 18 This week brings important opportunities for civic participation, community celebration, and connection. Whether it's attending a board meeting, joining a public input session, or learning about your city—there are many ways to stay engaged and help shape our neighborhood. Read on for this week's highlights.

Getting Ready for Spring

Spring Yard Waste Pickup Starts

If you're raking leaves and clearing winter debris, don't miss your pickup day. Check the Streets Division website to find when to put out your yard waste.

Recycle Better Class

Think you know how to recycle? Learn from experts and help your neighbors do it right. Sign up for the Recycle Better class with Sustain Dane—classes start next week and spots are filling up fast.

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.

Your Voice Matters: Public Input Opportunities

Community feedback shapes our city's future. These sessions invite you to share ideas about parks, public spaces, and neighborhood priorities.

News Releases

  • No questions asked: Drug Take Back Day offers free medication disposal

    Madison, Wis. –  The Madison Police Department is encouraging people to safely dispose of unneeded and unused prescription drugs during the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.There are collection sites across Wisconsin on Saturday,…

  • Public Test of Election Equipment

    The public is invited to observe the City of Madison test of DS200 tabulators on Saturday, October 24. 

  • Common Council President Sabrina Madison on Engaging in a Restorative Justice Process

    In late July, I shared that Common Council Chief of Staff would reach out to the restorative justice facilitators recommended by the National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (NACOLE) to arrange an initial consultation.

  • Urban Forestry Planting 1,000 Trees in Fall 2026

    Urban Forestry's fall planting season begins today, Monday, October 19, 2026.Crews will be planting approximately 1,000 trees from 35 different species. The trees will be placed in the right of way space along streets throughout the entire City of…

  • MPD to offer free active shooter response training

    MADISON, Wis. – The Madison Police Department is offering a training designed to save lives in an active shooter situation.The next session of the Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) will be held on Nov. 9.  The training is free…

Upcoming Events

  1. –
    Aldo Leopold Nature Center
    330 Femrite Drive
  2. –
    Owen Conservation Park
    6021 Old Sauk Rd
  3. –
    Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center
    1 John Nolen Drive
    Virtual event
  4. –
    Warner Park Community Recreation Center
    1625 Northport Drive
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    Warner Park Community Recreation Center
    1625 Northport Drive
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