Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of November 9, 2026

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In the D19

  • Scheduled Leaf Collection Ends in November: Make sure you know when you are scheduled to put out your leaves and yard waste for pickup.  Get the set out dates for your home on our website or by calling us at either 608-266-4681 or 608-246-4532.
  • Bird & Nature Adventures | Owen, Saturday, November 14: Nature Photography ~ Join naturalists Sylvia Marek and Kathy Henning for a guided walk to enjoy changing colors and native plants going to seed and learn about nature photography. Join them for a brief discussion of nature photography and November phenology followed by a photo walk around Owen.
Owen Nov 14 BNA Event
Image credit: Madison Parks Department

Updates and Notices

  • Sign Up for Schedule Update Emails: You can be the first to know if weather forces leaf schedule changes or if it will allow for an extra pickup.   Sign up to get Brush & Yard Waste Schedule Updates. When you sign up for this, you will get an email alert about schedule changes for these services.
  • Public Health Offices Closed, Wednesday, November 11, for the Veteran's Day holiday.

Boards, Commissions, and 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 the City board, commission, or committee, please visit the page linked here.

Public Information Meeting (PIM's)

  • Learn What's Next for Pathways to 2050: The Greater Madison Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) works with 36 communities across Dane County to plan for the region's transportation needs and help direct millions of dollars in federal funding to local transportation projects. Right now, the MPO is updating Pathways to 2050, the region's long-range transportation plan. The plan will help guide transportation priorities and investments over the next 20–30 years, including roads, public transit, biking, and walking.

Over the summer, the MPO gathered feedback from community members through surveys, focus groups, and community events. Now, they're hosting virtual public meetings to share what they heard, how that feedback is helping shape the plan, and what's coming next. Join one of two upcoming virtual public meetings:

To request interpretation, translation or a disability-related accommodation at no cost to you, contact 608-266-4635 or  NearWestPlan@cityofmadison.com

  • North Area Kick Off Meeting: Join us for a  North Area kickoff meeting! There will be two virtual sessions and one in-person open house so you can learn more, ask questions, and share your thoughts. Also see our recent addition to the website, a  North Area StoryMap!
    • Virtual Meeting #1 - Monday, November 9, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. 
    • In-Person Open House - Monday November 16, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.  
      • Warner Park Community Recreation Center, 1625 Northport Drive.
      • Stop by, explore the information at your own pace, and hear a short presentation at 6:45 p.m. 
    • Virtual Meeting #2 - Tuesday, November 17, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.  

To request interpretation, translation or a disability-related accommodation at no cost to you, contact 608-266-4635 or  NorthPlan@cityofmadison.com.

Not coming to a meeting? Share your thoughts on the Near West Area Plan -  Your Ideas Map.

  • Evergreen, Ohio, Center, Willard, Elmside Reconstruction, Monday, November 9: The City is planning to reconstruct Evergreen Ave (Oakridge Ave to Center Ave), Ohio Ave (Willard Ave to Center Ave), Center Ave (Dunning St to Hudson Ave), Willard Ave (Evergreen Ave to Ohio Ave), and Elmside Blvd (Lakeland Ave to Oakridge Ave). A public information meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., Nov. 9, 2026, via Zoom. Registration prior is required.

Announcements and News Releases

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 Fall!

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 fall. Connect with your neighbors and engage with your community at a Parks Alive event near you! 

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

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