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Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of July 28, 2025

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In the D19

  • Water Main Flushing: Flushing of water mains continues in District 19 next week between University Avenue and Lake Mendota in the Spring Harbor Neighborhood.
  • Resident Input to Southwest Area Plan: There are more opportunities coming up in the next couple of weeks to help shape the future of the Southwest Area Plan:
    • Parks Alive Allied Park, 2370 Revival Ridge - August 4, 5-7 pm
    • Meadowood National Night Out - Meadowood Park, 5800 Thrush Ln. - August 5, 4-7:30 pm
    • Parks Alive Meadowood Park, 5800 Thrush Ln. - August 6, 5-7 p.m
  • Removing Racial Covenants: This is a reminder. Racially restrictive deed covenants were common in District 19 for property developed as late as the 1960s. Dane County has organized a process to help property owners remove discriminatory racially restrictive covenants from their property. Learn more about this project at: https://danecountyplanning.com/Prejudice-in-Places. The County researched which properties have covenants on their property that prevent ownership or use based upon a person’s race. There is an interactive map to help you learn if your property has these restrictions and the County will help property owners navigate the process to remove these discriminatory covenants. They have also developed a traveling exhibit to tell the story. Learn more about this history and how you can help correct the resulting social injustice.
  • Free Electronics Recycling: All electronics are accepted for free at the Streets Division drop-off sites from Madison residents. Televisions, computers, printers, cell phones, cords, and on and on.  It’s all free.  You just have to bring it to a drop-off site.  Don’t put electronics in the carts.
  • 2025 Recyclopedias Now Available:  Paper copies of the 2025 Recyclopedia can be picked up at your local library location or requested to be mailed to your home by contacting the Streets Division.
  • Protect Trees from Weed Killer: Recently,  Urban Forestry published a release reminding people to be mindful about how they spray herbicides around trees. Urban Forestry has seen trees showing the telltale signs of damage from chemical sprays.  When it comes to weed management, you can pull them. If you need to use chemical agents, you can choose granular ones that will not spray or mist onto the leaves of trees. And if you absolutely must use liquid weed killers, use them as directed.  Also, if you are hiring lawn care professionals, make sure they are  certified in the use of herbicides and using the material as directed so it is not overapplied.
  • Free Mulch Now at Sycamore and South Point; No More Free Mulch at Olin Avenue:  You can get small quantities of mulch for free from the South Point Rd drop-off site and from the Sycamore dog park parking lot area.  Olin Avenue does not have free mulch for residents.  It was moved due to a construction project at this location.

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.

If you would like more information about becoming a member of a City board, commission, or committee, please visit the page linked here.

Public Information Meetings (PIMs)

  • Public Input Meeting - Midtown Commons Park, Tuesday, July 29: The community is invited to a virtual public meeting to help guide the future of Midtown Commons Park, located at 1310 Waldorf Blvd. Midtown Commons Park is expanding to include ~8.2 acres of additional park green space. Community members are invited to review existing park uses and provide their thoughts on desired park amenities in the expansion area.
  • Public Input Meeting - Kenneth Newville Park, Thursday, July 31: Newville Park neighbors are invited to the park for a community input meeting on Thursday, July 31, starting at 6:00pm. Parks staff will be sharing potential amenities and layout options for a new development plan for Kenneth Newville Park. We’re seeking community feedback to help prioritize features and ensure the plan reflects local needs and preferences.

Announcements and News Releases

  • MPD recognizes National Deflection Week: Madison, Wis. – The Madison Police Department is pleased to announce its involvement in National Deflection Week and the efforts being done to help those experiencing substance use disorders in the community. [posted July 23, 2025]
  • August Moving Days: Your Time Starts Now: The annual August Moving Days for downtown Madison will soon get underway. Thousands of Madisonians will be changing homes within the moving days area during the first few weeks of August.  And if you are moving, you have many tasks… [posted July 23, 2025]
  • Ribbon Cutting Set for the Jeff Erlanger Sprayground at Rennebohm Park: Neighbors and community members are invited to join the Madison Parks Foundation and City leaders in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1:00pm on Tuesday, July 29, for the new sprayground at Rennebohm Park, 115 North Eau Claire Avenue, 53705. [posted July 23, 2025]

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

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

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