Community Connections Week of August 31st, 2026

Hello District 18,

This week brings a big milestone for the northeast side, a citywide challenge worth joining, and a couple of proud moments for our young writers. Whether you're marking your calendar for a ribbon cutting, logging a new way to get to work, or just catching some live music, there is something here for you. Read on for ways to stay connected and participate.

City Services

• Try a New Way to Get Around – Join the Smart Trips Challenge. With fall routines and the new school year beginning, September is a great time to try a different way of getting around – bike, bus, carpool, or walk. The challenge is free and open to anyone age 18 or older who lives or works in Dane County, with chances to win weekly and grand prize drawings. Create a free RoundTrip account and join the 2026 Smart Trips Challenge.

Boards, Commissions & Committee Meetings

Below is a selection of meetings taking place this week. A complete list is available on the City Meeting Schedule page.

• Finance Committee | Monday, August 31 | 4:30 p.m. | Virtual

Agenda items include authorizing the Economic Development Division to administer a Williamson Street Business Stabilization Support Program, as well as transferring $28,500 from the contingent reserve to the Office of the Independent Monitor for additional staffing and services costs.

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• Plan Commission | Monday, August 31 | 5:30 p.m. | Virtual

Agenda items include development-related requests in Districts 1, 2, 3, 6, 10, 15, and 20.

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

Public Input Opportunities

• Stoughton Rd. Redesign Public Information Meeting | Thursday, September 3 | In-Person

Alder Derek Field of District 3 and Alder Sean O'Brien of District 16 are hosting an in-person public meeting on the Stoughton Rd. Redesign. City Planning and Transportation staff will provide information about the project, followed by a question-and-answer session.

Everyone belongs here.

In Community

Alder Glenn