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  • Hospitalized Absentee Voting Begins Today posted

    Today is the first day for hospitalized voters to have an absentee ballot delivered to them in the hospital. This process is available until 5 p.m. on Election Day.Hospitalized voters can initiate the process by appointing an agent and requesting a …

  • Road Closure Continues -- Pleasant View Rd posted

    Hoffman Construction will close Pleasant View Road, between Quarry Rd and Pleasant View Golf Course, for another day this week:Thursday, March 28, from 9:00am – 2:00pmThe times above are approximations, as the road will open sooner if work concludes…

  • Union Building Trades Job Fair at Warner Park Community Recreation Center posted

    Join District 18 Alder Charles Myadze for an opportunity to network with representatives from the union building trades on Wednesday, March 27, 5:30pm-7:30pm, at Warner Park Community Recreation Center, 1625 Northport Drive. Learn more about the…

  • Mail It Back Monday – Make Sure Your Absentee Counts posted

    The City Clerk’s Office has issued 17,499 absentee ballots for the April 2 Spring Election, with 7,660 returned to be counted.The Clerk’s Office strongly encourages absentee voters to mail back their absentee ballots today, if possible. By mailing…

  • MPD resumes using third-party service to help with mental health transportation posted

    MADISON, Wis. – The Madison Police Department will continue to use a third-party service for emergency detention transports to Winnebago Mental Health Facility.The department tested out this option during a pilot program last summer. After a program…

  • Public Test of Election Equipment Saturday posted

    The public is invited to observe the City of Madison public test of election equipment this Saturday. The City of Madison deliberately schedules the public test on the weekend to make it accessible for the community.Before each election, the Clerk’s…

  • Help Our Community Stay Prepared for Emergencies: Public Health Accepting Applications for Funding Opportunity posted

    Public Health Madison & Dane County is now accepting applications from local organizations interested in helping their community stay prepared for emergencies.

  • W Johnson St, at N Bassett St, Reduced to One Lane for Crane Removal posted

    Starting at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 30, West Johnson Street will be reduced to only one travel lane for the dismantling of the tower crane located at W Johnson Street and N Bassett Street.  Traffic will be reopened to two lanes over night from…

  • Tana Elias Selected as Madison Public Library Director posted

    MADISON, WI – Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and the Madison Public Library Board are pleased to announce the selection of Tana Elias as the new Director of Madi

  • Street Closure - Schmitt Pl and Harvey St Reconstruction posted

    Reconstruction of Schmitt Pl and Harvey St is scheduled to begin on March 27, and is expected to last until late May.Harvey St and Schmitt Pl will remain closed to thru-traffic, with local access for residents maintained during construction.

  • In-person absentee voting for the April 2 Spring Election begins today. posted

    Absentee voters need to present an acceptable photo ID for voting in Wisconsin.Voters may register or update their registration at absentee voting sites with proof of address.

  • City-Wide Youth Voices Writing Contest Returns April 1 posted

    Families can join programs designed to inspire stories during the week of Spring Break March 25-29 at Madison Public Library.

  • Want to Vote by Mail? Request Absentee Today posted

    With just two weeks remaining before the April 2 Spring Election, the City Clerk’s Office urges voters wishing to receive an absentee through the mail to submit their requests today.Madison mail is taken to Milwaukee for sorting. It can take a week…

  • Clerk’s Office Makes Changes to Better Serve Absentee Voters in Care Facilities posted

    The Madison City Clerk’s Office coordinated 54 visits to nursing homes and care facilities this week in an effort to better serve absentee voters.State law requires poll workers to bring absentee voting to absentee requestors in certain nursing…

  • Applications Open Friday, March 15 To Be The 2024 Naturalist-in-Residence at Madison Public Library posted

    Apply Friday, March 15 - Monday, April 15 to lead a 6-week nature residency in libraries and green spaces across Madison.

  • Madison Selected for “Nature Everywhere” Communities Initiative posted

    The City of Madison is proud to announce it is one of nineteen communities in the country selected to join the inaugural Nature Everywhere Communities initiative. The initiative is designed to increase equitable access to nature everywhere children…

  • Road Closure -- Pleasant View Rd posted

    Hoffman Construction will close Pleasant View Road, between Quarry Rd and Pleasant View Golf Course, for two days next week: Tuesday, March 19, from 9:00 a.m. -- 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 21, from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.The times above are…

  • Peak Hour Lane Closure — Eastbound Campus Drive posted

    Starting Monday, March 18, the travel lanes heading eastbound on Campus Drive will reduce to one lane of traffic at the east end of the street, at the Campus Drive & University Avenue traffic signal, for Bus Rapid Transit lane widening.  This…

  • Extra Round of Brush Collection Begins March 18, 2024 posted

    The Streets Division will begin an extra round of brush collection on Monday, March 18, 2024.If you wish to take advantage of the extra collection opportunity, place your brush out for pickup before 6:30am Monday, March 18, 2024. If you set brush…

  • Voter Registration “Closes” Today posted

    Wednesday, March 13, is the final day to register to vote online or by mail prior to the April 2 Spring Election.

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