District 5 Blog

The City is closely coordinating with emergency management personnel, local law enforcement, and the organizations directly serving our community. Join Regent Street construction project meeting Monday. Friends of Hoyt Park sledding event…

Multiple community resources provided. MLK Day observed Monday, January 19. Public Information Meeting on Virginia Terrace reconstruction January 21. Lots of events and announcements.

Plan Commission will discussing two items in our District tomorrow: Woodland Reserve, and WIMR addition. Upcoming meetings on road reconstruction projects on Virginia Terrace and Regent Street. Reservoir Park tree removals. Announcements &…

Virginia Terrace and surrounding streets will be reconstructed this summer. There will be a public information meeting on January 21 to discuss it. The Woodland Reserve infill project comes to Plan Commission on January 12. Lots of birding events!

The Council discussion on how City staff contribute to the health of our lakes was illuminating - watch the video at your leisure. Note your trash set out dates for the holiday weeks. A few events and announcements. Happy holidays!

Only about 1/3 of your property taxes are going to the City of Madison, with more than 1/2 going to MMSD schools; Program for seniors to help pay property taxes. Find out how your taxes help protect our lakes on Tuesday. Other events &…

Please ensure all sidewalks are clear of snow by noon Monday. Former District 5 Alder Eve Galanter wins Erlanger Award. Be aware of Metro Route J schedule changes. Regent Neighborhood Association Celebration Wednesday. Lots of Events &…

Please check where to park during the snow emergency. Plows will be on the main arteries all day, but won't plow side streets until the storm ends. Libraries closing at 1pm today. Join the Envision Downtown kickoff on Tuesday. Other events abound!

I wish you and yours a joyous and restful Thanksgiving holiday. Note the City also observes Ho-Chunk day on Friday, November 28, so all City offices will be closed. Thursday trash pickups will occur Wednesday; Friday pickups the following Monday.

It's lung cancer awareness month - get screened and check your house for radon. Neighborhood association meetings this week. Parents' night out at West. Well 12 reconstruction public meeting Thursday. Events & Announcements!