Week of September 1, 2025
postedUpdates and Notices
The City of Madison will be closed for observation of the Labor Day Holiday. All emergency services will be open. For emergencies, please call 911.
- Emergency Water Issue: Call Madison Water Utility at 608-266-4665, 24/7.
- Sanitary Sewer Back-up: Call 608-266-4430. An emergency crew will respond to your call.
- Report a Problem: Report non-emergencies that can wait until the next City working day.
Boards, Commissions & 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.
- Common Council: The Finance Committee meeting will take place on Tuesday, September 2, at 6:30 p.m. in hybrid format. Agenda items include modifying the Police Civilian Oversight Board appointment process.
- Board of Public Works: The Board of Public Works meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 3, at 4:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include enhancing the City’s street tree protection provisions.
- Community Development Block Grant Committee: The Community Development Block Grant Committee meeting will take place on Thursday, September 4, at 5:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include authorizing the allocation of approximately $3.5 million of combined City and Federal funds among seven non-profit agencies to support the provision of homeless services and housing resources beginning in 2026.
If you would like more information about becoming a member of a City board, commission, or committee, please visit the page linked here.
Announcements & News Releases
- Connecting with Our Westside Districts: Alder Meet and Greet 2025: The Common Council invites residents to a casual meet-and-greet event to engage and network with Madison’s Westside Alders! The event, titled “Faces of Our Westside Districts: Meet and Greet Edition 2025. For more information, please visit: http://www.cityofmadison.com/meetandgreetSept10 You may have to copy and paste.
- Back to school for the K-12 population is back in session which means being aware of and observing speed limits. The City of Madison Crossing Guard Program is urging all drivers to be extra cautious as schools reopen in the coming weeks.
- On Tuesday, September 2nd, Madison Metropolitan School District kicks off the new… Cardiac on Campus, City of Madison Celebrate the Installation of Two AED Save Stations in Downtown Madison: These outdoor, climate controlled, weatherproof, freestanding towers are strategically placed in densely populated areas and house an automated external defibrillator. Please, take some time to understand how to use an AED before you find yourself in a situation where you could save someone’s life.
- New Metro Transit General Manager : Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway has appointed Jamie Acton as the next General Manager for Metro Transit.
- Madison Public Library Releases a Special Edition 150th Anniversary Library Card for NEW Cardholders in September
- Half-price Youth Fast Fare: Metro Transit’s Youth Fast Fare offers half-price fares for eligible youth, providing a convenient pay-as-you-go option for students as they head back to school.
- No Streets Division Collections or Drop-off Sites on Labor Day, September 1, 2025: The Streets Division will not perform trash, recycling, brush, or large item collection on Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. The drop-off sites will also be closed.
EVENTS
- From Council to Community: Meet your Eastside & Northside Alders!, Wednesday, September 3: Join us for an exciting event where you can connect with your local representatives in a casual setting. This in-person gathering will take place at Madison Area Technical College, giving you the opportunity to chat with your alders and learn more about their work in the community. Don't miss this chance to engage with the people who represent you and make your voice heard. We look forward to seeing you there! Please register in advance.
- Live at The Glen | The Mike Schneider Polka Band, Friday, September 5: The Mike Schneider Band(link is external) has been entertaining audiences throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, and Ohio since 1996. Since that time, Mike and his band have been nominated for 24 polka awards from five separate organizations.
Additional upcoming events can also be found on the City events calendar
Your Well-Being
With the last sips of summer approaching…it’s time to recalibrate: It’s getting darker sooner, which means less sunlight, it’s cooler and our daily routines shift. In the meantime,
Be safe & be well,
Joann
