Community Connection Week of June 8th 2026

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Hello, neighbors! 

 "If one really wishes to know how justice is administered in a country, one does not question the policeman, the lawyers, the judges, or the protected members of the middle class. One goes to the unprotected - those, precisely, who need the law's protection the most! - and listens to their testimony. James Baldwin

Updates and Notices

Dive Into Summer: Your Goodman Pool Checklist

Goodman Pool opens on Thursday, June 11! This year, everyone 3 years old and up visiting the pool must complete a Pool Waiver before entering. Scholarships are available for season passes. See the Goodman Pool Checklist for more information.

Madison Students Ride Free This Summer with Youth Bus Pass Program

Every young person living in Madison -- from entering 6th graders through graduating high school students -- is eligible for a free bus pass this summer. A great resource for families across the district!

Path Update: John Nolen Drive Reconstruction

The North Shore Drive path will be closed between Bedford Street and John Nolen Drive. Path users will be rerouted to the newly built path on the northwest side of John Nolen Drive. Plan your route accordingly!

Boards, Commissions, and Committee Meetings

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

Meeting Schedule

 Common Council

Tuesday, June 9 | 6:30 p.m. | Hybrid format

Agenda items include honoring resolutions for Juneteenth and Pride Month, as well as approving roadway geometry for Regent Street.

Meeting Details

Meeting Agenda

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 Plan Commission

Thursday, June 11 | 5:00 p.m. | Room 215, Madison Municipal Building, 215 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd

Agenda items include an update on the data center moratorium.

Meeting Details

Meeting Agenda

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Interested in serving on a City board, commission, or committee? Learn more and apply here.

 Public Input Opportunities

City Budget Engagement | Public Facilities & Services

Thursday, June 11 | Time varies | See link for details

The City is holding budget engagement sessions across Madison. This session focuses on Public Facilities and Services. It is a real opportunity to share your voice on how our city resources are used -- I encourage you to attend!

 

News Releases

  • MPD summer traffic safety initiative underway

    MADISON, Wis. — In an effort to reduce speeding and dangerous driving, the Madison Police Department is once again launching a summer traffic safety initiative.The proactive safety program will run now until Sept. 1, 2026. As in past years, officers…

  • Meet the Finalists for the Madison LakeWay SkyLine Public Art Project

    The City of Madison and the Madison LakeWay Partners are inviting four finalists to propose designs for public art for the Madison LakeWay SkyLine.

  • Partnerships key in making arrest in 2023 homicide case where suspect fled country 

    A Madison man accused of killing his wife and fleeing the country in 2023 is now in custody at the Dane County Jail.Jose de Jesus Duenas-Quinonez, 40, was booked into the Dane County Jail on first-degree intentional homicide charges on Tuesday. He…

  • Free Fun Weekend in Madison Parks

    The City of Madison Parks and Dane County Parks are offering permit-free days on Saturday and Sunday, June 6 and 7, 2026. No permit is required to try out a disc golf course, bring your dog to a park or access the lakes.Disc Golf A daily or…

  • Council President Sabrina Madison Honors Next Generation of Black Excellence

    In honor of Juneteenth, Common Council President Sabrina Madison is highlighting youth leaders during the Common Council's annual Juneteenth recognition. It's a great opportunity to celebrate five young leaders and two adult leaders from Madison for…

Upcoming Events

  1. Tenney Park
    402 N. Thornton Ave.
  2. Meadoowood Park
    5810 Thrush Ln,
  3. Penn Park
    2101 Fisher St
  4. Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center
    1 John Nolen Drive
  5. Junction Ridge Park
    8502 Elderberry Rd
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Alder Carmella Glenn

District 18, Council Vice President
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