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Emily Balsley (and the Brewers) Crush it, Taking Shape Groundbreaking, and More Updates

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Hi Everyone, 

Here are some fun photos from last week.  

First up, on Tuesday, August 12, I rode on a bus to see the Brewers game with what can only be called the “Emily Balsley Fan Club.” As I shared in last week’s post, Emily, my neighbor in Dudgeon-Monroe, was asked by the Brewers to design a promotional T-Shirt to be given away at the game. And, boy, did she crush it with her design. She even got to throw out the first pitch! It was a blast and, by the way, the Brewers crushed it as well, beating the Pirates 14-0! 

Emily's Fan Club

The next day was just as exciting as Madison celebrated the official groundbreaking for the "Taking Shape, Our Triangle" redevelopment project.  This five-phase, ten year project follows closely on the heels of the recently completed and very successful Bayview redevelopment project, also on the Triangle. 

The groundbreaking was well attended, and included remarks by Mayor Satya, Gov. Evers and Congressmen Mark Pocan. Here's a photo with me, the Governor, Congressman Pocan, and County Board Supervisor Chuck Erickson.

the two evers

Many of you have asked me over the years if the Governor and I are related. We are not. We share the same last name in terms of spelling, but not in pronunciation. I've teased him, that he's mis-pronouncing the family name, but he's Governor and I'm not, so there's that. 

the two evers
Image credit: Mayor Satya

At any rate, I'm deeply grateful for his service to our State and told him so on Wednesday. He's been a true fighter for Wisconsin.

Here are this week’s updates: 

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. 

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 

  • 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. I hope the WEC’s investigation can help inform best practices for election clerks around the state. [posted August 15, 2025] 
  • 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.Details:Nakoma Road will fully close to traffic from Tumalo Trail to Manitou Way. [posted August 13, 2025] 
  • 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.  During this time E. Doty Street will be restricted to… [posted August 13, 2025] 

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 

  • 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. 
  • 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.   

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. 

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

That's all for now.

Take care and stay safe,

Tag

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