District 19 Blog

Hello everyone, I hope you are enjoying the cooler weather. He's an update on news and events in District 19. University Avenue stage 3 The University Avenue construction project moves to stage 3 on Monday morning (7/9/12). During stage 3,…

At the end of 2011, the city more than doubled the size of tiny Merrill Springs Park, expanding the historic lakeshore gem from about 1/4 acre to a little more than half an acre. In addition to providing more breathing room, the acquisition…

Last week the Council okayed a liquor license renewal with a number of conditions for Little Manhattan on Odana Road. Since opening in February, Little Manhattan, a karaoke and pool bar, has had several troubling incidents:

I'm pretty sure I don't have to remind anyone to vote on Tuesday. But I do have some last-minute guidelines and recommendations.

ATC is about to start construction of "Segment D" of their Rockdale-Middleton transmission line. Segment D runs from along the Beltline from Verona Road to Highway 14. As I'm sure you've noticed, construction is well underway on the segments…

The information below is from the Madison Water Utility. For Immediate Release: May 16, 2012 For More Information Contact: Gail Gawenda, Water Utility PIO 266-9129 Water Outage Tuesday Evening on West Side

I hear that the water service has been restored. If you still have no water and you can't reach the water utility emergency number (266-4665) please call me at 695-5709. Thanks again for your patience.

There is currently a widespread problem in the Spring Harbor area with no water or low pressure. There is no need to call; crews are already working on the problem (and the emergency line is overwhelmed anyway). Thank you for your patience.

I probably don't have to remind you that there's an election on Tuesday, but I did want to share a few quick updates.

Just a quick reminder that Stage 2 of the University Avenue reconstruction project begins right on schedule, this coming Monday 4/23. Starting Sunday, all traffic will be shifted to the north side (normally westbound) lanes of University Avenue…