Give Streets a wave during their work to keep our neighborhoods clean; Please fill out Midvale Blvd survey; Neighborhood association meetings this week; Announcements and Events

Hello neighbors,

Reminder: Traffic Engineering has opened a survey about what residents want to see happen when Midvale Blvd from Mineral Point Rd to University Ave is resurfaced next year. This resurfacing project is part of the normal process of resurfacing our streets as road conditions deteriorate with typical wear and tear. Resurfacing helps to extend the life of our roads between major, more expensive reconstruction projects. Please note we are asking for your address as part of the survey so staff can assess responses based on who lives on the street vs. who uses the street for transportation purposes. The three options are shown on the project page, if you would like to review those before responding to the survey. We highly recommend forwarding the survey to residents who live on Midvale Blvd and nearby streets, and local biking enthusiasts, in the event they are not subscribed to these emails. It’s important to note that no matter what, there will be significant pedestrian improvements crossing Midvale Blvd implemented as part of this project. The survey closes September 2. The project will come before the Transportation Commission on September 10.

Updates and Notices

Goodman Pool: The Goodman Pool is open daily, weather permitting, through Sunday, August 24.

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.

• Landmarks Commission: The Landmarks Commission meeting will take place on Monday, August 18, at 5:00 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include requests or reviews in Districts 2, 6, and 12.
  • Meeting Details
  • Meeting Agenda
  • Register for Public Comment
  • Watch Online

If you would like more information about becoming a member of a City board, commission, or committee, please visit the page linked here.

Announcements and News Releases

• Be prepared for weekend storms: Residents are advised to stay up to date with the forecast and be aware that flash flooding could cause streets to become impassable.
• Visiting Artist Zak Foster Confronts Family History in "Southern White Amnesia" Exhibition at Central Library: Textile Exhibition Traces Journey from Denial to Accountability Through Civil War Documents and Dream Work.
• Street Closure – W Badger Road (Westbound) and N Rusk Avenue (Southbound): On Monday, August 18th, starting at 7:00am, S&L Underground will close parts of W Badger Road and N Rusk Avenue in order to reconstruct the roadway and build a new shared-use path.
• Wisconsin Election Commission Orders for the City of Madison Clerk’s Office: The City of Madison is committed to administering transparent and accurate elections. We appreciate the Wisconsin Election Commission considering our input and amending its orders to reflect that feedback. We hope the WEC’s investigation can help inform best practices for election clerks around the state. 
• Taking Shape: Ground broken on transformational Triangle redevelopment: The City of Madison and the Community Development Authority (CDA) are celebrating the start of construction on a project that is years in the making, hosting a groundbreaking ceremony for the “Taking Shape, Our Triangle” redevelopment downtown.
• Transportation Transformation on Wilson Street Corridor: Celebrate Completion with City Ribbon Cutting Aug. 20: The City of Madison Engineering Division would like to invite the community to join the city for a ribbon cutting, 9 a.m., Aug. 20, 2025, at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd and Wilson Street.
• Date Change - Nakoma Road Project Update: Due to water main protection and recent weather patterns, the Nakoma Road project start date has been pushed by a week to Wednesday, August 27.
• East Doty Street One-Day Paving Monday, August 18: Starting at 7:00am on Monday, August 18, Wolf Paving will begin repairing failing asphalt on E. Doty Street, from Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard through the Pinckney Street intersection.
• Update - Nakoma Road Sidewalk Project: Starting Wednesday, August 20th, Nakoma Road will fully close to traffic from Tumalo Trail to Manitou Way.

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

• Monday Mornings at The Glen, Monday, August 18, 2025 (This event occurs on multiple dates): Enjoy The Glen for a stroll, nature, workout or leashed dog walk from sunrise to 8:00 am. Tee times resume at hole #1 at 8:00am. Visitors should be alert for golf balls and golfers while exiting the course.
• Regent Neighborhood Association meeting, August 19, 6-7:15pm, the InnTowner.
• Live @ Lake Vista: Mark Croft Duo (Singer Songwriter),Wednesday, August 20: Mark Croft is a multi-award-winning singer/songwriter and acoustic guitarist who has always been unafraid to break the genre barriers. Croft takes inspiration from a variety of musical styles and blends them into his own Roots, Rock & Americana-based approach to songwriting, infusing soulful performances with infectious rhythms and unforgettable melodies.
• Cyclocross Practice Night, Wednesday, August 20: In partnership with CORP (Capital Off Road Pathfinders), we offer practice courses in select parks for one designated evening in the late summer and early fall.
• Sunset Village Neighborhood Association meeting, August 21, 6pm, Sequoya Library.
• Live at The Glen | Tom Innis ~ Acoustic Guitar, Friday, August 22: Looking for a night that will take you back to the good ole’ days?  Then come out, sit back, and relax as Tom Innis(link is external) brings to you new takes on Rock, Blues, and Americana classics.
• Volunteer at The Glen, Saturday, August 23 (This event occurs on multiple dates): Every month, we offer chances for people to volunteer at The Glen Golf Park. You can help make the park look beautiful by working on the land, managing it, and restoring areas that need attention.
• Bird & Nature Adventures | Edna Taylor, Saturday, August 23: Transitioning to Autumn ~ Join Master Naturalist Sean Gere to explore easy nature trails on this free family friendly walk.  Enjoy learning about the seasonal changes when wildflowers, trees and animals are enjoying the bounty of summer and start preparing for autumn and colder months.  
• Save the date: The 5th annual Madison GNG is just around the corner! This year it will be on Sunday, September 7 from noon to 4 pm in Brittingham Park. Sponsored by DMNA, VNA, Greenbush, Bay Creek, Monona Bay, Triangle, and Bayview neighborhoods, local businesses, organizations and individual donors, this free event promises fun and exciting activities for all ages, including bouncy slides, a climbing wall, food trucks, a scavenger hunt, circus activities, educational tables, dance and music, and more. Kids who pre-register will get a gift bag. Register here: Madison GNG

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.

• Parks Alive at Galaxy Park, Monday, August 18
• Parks Alive at Sandburg Park, Tuesday, August 19
• Parks Alive at Hammersley Park, Wednesday, August 20

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

Best wishes,

Regina Vidaver