District 5 Blog

Dear neighbors,I have been struggling to figure out what to say. No words can bring back Corey Ruiz. No words can ease the grief of his family and friends. The pain and anger in our community is palpable. We are hurting. I am hurting.…

The first public information meeting on the S. Franklin Ave reconstruction project is TOMORROW. An elderly neighbor is seeing a boarder. Midvale lane closures start this week. Large work orders down 7/23-27. Events & announcements galore!

Please keep all signs off your terrace, including "20 is plenty" and "slow down" signs. 113 Ely Place lot division appeal will come to Council 8/4. Camp Randall concert 7/19 - expect impacts to neighborhood. Lots of events & announcements!

Thanks to all who volunteered to make the July 4th events such a success! Midvale Blvd. patching work has been pushed out to start the week of 7/20. Many upcoming events at The Glen Golf Park. Parks Alive events across the city with movies and more!

Please be aware of construction updates impacting Midvale Blvd, Virginia Terrace, and S. Franklin. Lots of fun 4th of July happenings and other events!

PD rezoning and budget engagement meetings happening this week. Check out public art options for the LakeWay. Lots of concerts and park happenings - it's the best of summer!

Public Information Meeting on sanitary sewer replacements on Glenway Tuesday, 5:30pm. Friends of Hoyt Park events 6/18 & 6/20. Make Music Madison is June 21. Set out your storm debris on your terrace. Events & announcements abound.

Landmarks commission is meeting tomorrow to consider two items in our district. Free summer bus passes for MMSD students. Join our budget engagement meeting Thursday! Parks Alive events starting. Many additional events and announcements.

Patching and safety improvements on Midvale Blvd work to begin 6/15. Mike Pressman will be honored for his 30 years of volunteerism 6/2. Budget engagement sessions begin this week. Data center update meeting 6/3. New John Nolen Dr. closures and more!

Happy Memorial Day! Water main flushing this week. Register for upcoming budget meetings June 2, 11, & 24. Rep. Pocan town hall Thursday at the Labor Temple. Events & Announcements galore!