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Public art installation to debut as part of Imagination Center at Reindahl Park grand opening
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Temporary Closure of the 300 Block of W Dayton Street for Crane Operation
posted by Parking, Traffic Engineering, and TransportationOn Monday, September 28 and Tuesday, September 29, between the hours of 7:00 am and 5:00 pm, the 300 block of W Dayton Street will close to through traffic for a crane operation by Roofed Right America. Access will be maintained to all driveways and…
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W Doty Street Lane Closure on Sunday, September 27
posted by Parking, Traffic Engineering, and TransportationOn Sunday, September 27, the 10 block of W Doty Street will have a travel lane closed for a crane operation. A single travel lane will remain available during the closure. Drivers should anticipate some delays when traveling through the area. W Doty…
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Grant from Madison Community Foundation to Accelerate Police Body-Cam Deployment
posted byMadison Community Foundation will award the City a $350,000 grant to cover the software and civilian personnel costs associated with implementing the program.
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Street Closures for Cheese Fair Off the Square
posted by Parking, Traffic Engineering, and TransportationMartin Luther King Jr Boulevard will be closed on Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September 26 for the annual Cheese Fair Off the Square event.
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North and Near West Area Plans to Kick Off in November
posted by Department of Planning & Community & Economic Development and PlanningWork on Madison's next two area plans, the North Area Plan and the Near West Area Plan, is underway and you can get involved with the process with a series of kickoff events in the coming months.
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Brush Collection Extended into Fall for 2026
posted by Public Works and Streets & Urban ForestryThe Streets Division's will collect small brush piles this fall along with separated piles of leaves and yard waste. The brush piles must be kept separate from your leaves and yard waste. You must also follow all other brush collection…
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Temporary Closure of the 400 Block of W Gilman for Crane Erection
posted by Parking, Traffic Engineering, and TransportationFrom Friday, September 25 to Sunday, September 27, the 400 block of W Gilman Street will be closed to access from University Avenue and Frances Street for Findorff to erect a tower crane at the site of a private development project. Two-way…
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"Unload, Lock, and Separate": Public Health Launches Awareness Campaign for Safe Gun Storage
posted by Public Health Madison & Dane CountyPublic Health Madison & Dane County announced a new campaign urging gun owners in Dane County to practice safe gun storage at home.
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Street and Lane Closures – Mid Town Rd (westbound direction), Waldorf Blvd
posted by Parking, Traffic Engineering, and TransportationStarting Wednesday, September 23, and continuing through Wednesday, September 30, Speedway Sand and Gravel will close Mid Town Road in the westbound direction between Carns Drive and Waldorf Boulevard.
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MPD to create new section focused on organizational accountability and professional development
posted by PoliceMADISON, Wis. – The Madison Police Department is creating a new section that will focus on use of force, professional development, accountability, and transparency.The Service Excellence and Outreach Section will be added early next year and is part…
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Aberg Avenue Closure for Railroad Crossing Replacement
posted by Traffic EngineeringStarting at 8:00am on Monday September 28, the City of Madison and The Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railroad Company will be replacing the railroad crossing on Aberg Avenue between Loftsgordon Avenue and Everett Street. During this…
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Rainy Friday Night Ahead, Flood Watch Starts Saturday
posted by EngineeringThe City of Madison is monitoring conditions as rain begins to move into the Madison area starting Friday night, Sept. 18. The rain is expected to continue through the weekend, and the National Weather Service has declared a Flood Watch from 1 a.m.-…
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Street Closures for 2026 Willy Street Fair
posted by Traffic EngineeringWilliamson Street will close, between S Livingston Street and S Ingersoll Street, this weekend for the Willy Street Fair. S Paterson Street and S Brearly Street will also be closed between Williamson Street and the Capital City Trail.
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Enjoy the Vibrancy of Downtown Madison with Your Downtown Alders
posted by Common CouncilThe Common Council invites you to an evening of networking with the alders representing Madison's downtown districts. Join us for the third annual Downtown Alders Meet & Greet on Tuesday, September 29, from 6 PM to 8 PM. This special event is…
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mk zariel named City of Madison’s 2026-27 Youth Poet Laureate
posted by PlanningThe Madison Arts Commission has named mk zariel (pronouns: it/its) as Madison's fifth Youth Poet Laureate.
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Celebrate National Voter Registration Day!
posted by Clerk's OfficeThe Clerk's Office is celebrating National Voter Registration Day, September 15, with a week of voter registration drives throughout Madison.
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Celebrate Madison’s Parks at the 9th Annual Picnic in the Park
posted by ParksMadison Parks Foundation invites the community to its 9th Annual Picnic in the Park, a beloved fundraising tradition returning on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Warner Park Community Recreation Center (WPCRC), 1625 Northport Dr. Tickets are still…
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Roots Cause Sanitary Sewer Overflow, City Teamwork Leads to Fast Cleanup
posted by EngineeringAn area on the east side of the City of Madison is clean after 500 gallons of sewage overflowed Thursday morning. A resident reported a Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) at 7:57 a.m., Sept. 10, 2026, on the 600 block of Acewood Blvd. Wastewater…
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Secure Drop Boxes Are Now Open
posted by Clerk's OfficeMadison's secure ballot drop boxes are now open for the November 3, 2026 election.