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Week of June 15, 2026

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District Niners,

  • The Juneteenth flag will be raised at the state capital on Saturday, June 20th between 12:00 PM-12:40 PM at the East Main St. side of the capital.  And, on Friday, the official holiday, city, state and federal offices (except emergency services) will be closed. 
  • Recent stormy weather presented many neighborhoods with up-rooted trees, fallen treen limbs and other assorted debris.  Streets Division is very much aware and will be making their regularly scheduled brush collection in addition to storm debris.  Your patience is requested. Move debris to the terrace and away from the street.
  • The next budget session at Vel Phillips Memorial High School has been rescheduled for July, 16th.  Updates to follow closer to the scheduled date.

Boards, Commissions & 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)

Announcements & News Releases

  • If your travels take you through the Mineral Pt. Midvale Blvd to University Avenue corridor, please note:  A section of Midvale Boulevard will be restricted to one Lane in each direction.      Expect delays for resurfacing that will begin on July 6th.  And yes, there will be supplies and weather-related hiccups that will delay completion of the project.      Plan for alternative routes. 
  • Vision Zero Madison Releases New Progress Report: The City of Madison released the 2023-2024 Vision Zero Madison Progress Report, providing an update on the community's efforts to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries on Madison streets while creating safer travel for all road users.
  • Congrats Buckets! Police equine Buckets earned his badge during special ceremony: The Madison Police Department celebrated the newest member of the mounted police patrol unit. Buckets, a Clydesdale standing at 17 hands and one good looking equine, was honored during a private badge ceremony earlier this month alongside the students of Blessed Sacrament School.
  • Alder Badri Lankella (District 7) will continue his virtual learning sessions on Wednesday, June 17, from 12 PM to 1 PM. He will be joined by Aeiramique Glass, the Interim Independent Police Monitor.
  • Westbound W. Dayton Street Closed for Sanitary Sewer Work from June 15 to July 17: Starting at 8:00am on Monday June 15, R.G Huston will be performing sanitary replacement on a segment of W. Dayton Street, from N. Frances Street to N. Lake Street.  During this stage of construction, westbound W. Dayton Street will be closed. If your travels take place in that area, consider alternative travel plans.
  • As a Community, We Can Prevent Traffic Fatalities in Madison: We need our whole community to be part of the solution by educating ourselves and each other about the dangers of speeding and reckless driving.  Curb your appetite for speeding.  A speeder's “I'm sorry" or his/her thoughts and prayers for the family and the deceased is so disingenuous!
  • City of Madison Mourns the Loss of Michael Johnson: Michael's generosity and inspiring work have made Madison a better place. On Friday (June 19th) High Point Church, 7702 Old Sauk Rd) will host a Life & Legacy Celebration at 12:00 PM.
  • Road Closure – Valley View Rd: Starting on Monday, June 15, Parisi Construction will close a section of Valley View Road, from Tall Pines Way to White Sky Pass, to continue progress on the 1000 Oaks project. This full excavation closure is expected to last seven weeks.
  • 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

Parks Alive Dates!

Parks Alive builds stronger neighborhoods and connects neighbors to their parks through fun, family-friendly activities, music and free food. Events are held in parks across the city and throughout the summer. Connect with your neighbors and engage with your community at a Parks Alive event near you! Events start at 5:00 p.m.

Interested in volunteering for Parks Alive? Volunteers Welcome! Learn more and register online!

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

Your well-being

Yes, it's stressful out there.  Just remember that a good old fashioned gut-bucket laugh until you cry can boost your mood and is good for your mental health; that it takes more facial muscles to frown than it does to smile.  So, go ahead and activate your smile and remember, once you are over the hill, you pick up speed.

Until next time,

Joann

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Alder Joann Pritchett

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