Week of September 22, 2026

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District Niners,

Fall begins on September 22nd which means that the last sip and the last gasp of summer is closer than you think.  Or is it?

 

Updates & Notices

  • The beltline to Highpoint Rd. stormwater tunneling project previously scheduled for spring 2027 has been cancelled.  Resurfacing in (the same area) will be completed in 2027. 
  • Request for adding a left turn signal (N. Pleasant View at Old Sauk Rd.) continue to be a work in progress.  The wiring is in place.  However, digging down and tunneling under the pole to connect the wiring for remote control of the left turn signal is at a standstill.
  • Hispanic Heritage Month 2026: In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15-October 15, Madison Public Library will host a series of events highlighting the achievements and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans and celebrating Hispanic and Latino American culture. Throughout the rest of the year, upcoming events in Spanish or about Latinx culture and resources in Spanish will also appear on their “Hispanic Heritage Month 2026" website.

Boards, Commissions, and Committee Meetings

  • Common Council: The Common Council meeting will take place on Tuesday, September 22, at 6:30 p.m. in hybrid format. Agenda items include the Chief of Police's Quarterly Report.
  • President's Workgroup on Madison Police Department Use of Deadly Force, De-Escalation and Body-Worn Cameras Policies and Procedures: The President's Workgroup on Madison Police Department Use of Deadly Force, De-Escalation and Body-Worn Cameras Policies and Procedures meeting will take place on Friday, September 25, at 5:00 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include an introductory 

Public Information Meetings (PIMs)

  • For the golfers out there: Public Meeting Open House - Odana Hills Golf Course, Thursday, September 24 (held virtually and in-person): The Parks Division is hosting an open house style public information meeting at the existing clubhouse to share preliminary building and site concepts and seek feedback from residents.   

Announcements and News Releases

  • If your travels take you in and around Aberg, please note that 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.  Plan for closure and detours.
  • Interested in the events and happenings on the Eastside?  Enjoy the Vibrancy of Downtown Madison with Your Downtown Alders: The 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. 
  • mk zariel named City of Madison's 2026-27 Youth Poet Laureate: The Madison Arts Commission has named mk zariel (pronouns: it/its) as Madison's fifth Youth Poet LaureatePlease 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

  • Introduction to Bumble Bee Photography and Identification, Monday, September 21: Bumblebees are active well into the fall and this is a great time of year to observe them and the fall-blooming plants like goldenrods and asters that they pollinate. 
  • Volunteer Workday | Seed Collection, Thursday, September 24: Join Madison Parks at Prairie Ridge Conservation Park for a large-scale seed collection event. Volunteers will help support the City's ecological restoration efforts by collecting 
  • Imagination Center at Reindahl Park Ribbon Cutting, Friday, September 25: Celebrate the opening day of the Imagination Center at Reindahl Park(external) with a ribbon cutting ceremony from 3:00 - 4:00pm.
  • Volunteer at The Glen, Saturday, September 26: We seek passionate individuals and groups committed to giving back to the community and connecting with the City of Madison golf courses. Gain experience, foster personal growth, and build relationships within the community. 
  • Bird & Nature Adventures | Edna Taylor, Saturday, September 26: Join a naturalist for an easy, family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way.
  • Volunteer Workday | Planting, Saturday, September 26: Help improve Madison Parks by assisting with a general planting workday at Junction Ridge Park. Volunteers will help install native plants, flowers, shrubs, or other vegetation depending on the project. 

Your well-being

September is Fall Prevention month.  Did you know that most bone-breaking falls happen at home?  Do you know what to do during and after a fall to help minimize your risk of injury or the start of a short- or long-term disability?  Did you know that Wisconsin ranks # 1 in falls?   Becoming proactive is the first step and can lead to miles of well-being tomorrow.

Until next time,

Joann

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