Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of September 22, 2025 

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Updates and Notices 

Trash, Recycling, & Brush: Collection schedules for trash and recycling, brush, and yard waste. 

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

 

  • Housing Policy Committee: The Housing Policy Committee meeting will take place on Thursday, September 25, at 4:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include allowing accessory dwelling units to have two units. 

 

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Public Information Meetings (PIMs) 

  • John Nolen Drive Reconstruction Project, Monday, September 22: The John Nolen Drive Reconstruction project (E Lakeside St to S Broom St) is anticipated to start construction in early-October 2025. In advance of this significant project, the project team will be hosting a public information meeting at 6:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, via Zoom. Registration prior is required. 
  • Warner Park and Cherokee Marsh Watershed Study, Tuesday, September 23: The City of Madison is conducting a watershed study in the Warner Park and Cherokee Marsh watershed and the drainage model of existing flooding conditions is complete. A public information meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., Sept. 23, 2025, via Zoom. Registration prior is required. 

Announcements and News Releases 

  • In Memory of Retired Madison Police Horse Xander 1999 – 2025: Xander was a large Missouri Fox Trotter with a thick black coat that was perfect for warming your hands, petting and hugging.   However, his most defining characteristic was his personality; he was a smart, curious and energetic horse who… [posted September 18, 2025] 
  • Street Closures for Willy Street Fair: Williamson Street will close, between S Livingston Street and S Ingersoll Street, this weekend for the Willy Street Fair. S Paterson Street and S Brearly Street will also be closed between Williamson Street and the Capital City Trail. [posted September 17, 2025] 
  • Road Closure — Mid Town Road: Starting Wednesday, September 17th at 7:00am, Parisi Construction will close Mid Town Road, between the Marty Road/Mid Town Road intersection to the S Gammon/Mid Town Road intersection, to facilitate a City of Madison water main installation…  [posted September 15, 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 

  • Deaf President Now! Film Screening, Wednesday, September 24: Join us for a screening and discussion of Deaf President Now! A student-led protest at Gallaudet University led to the appointment of the university’s first Deaf president, Dr. I. King Jordan, marking a turning point in the fight for Deaf rights. 
  • Lake Wingra Community Bike Ride, Sunday, September 28: Come explore Madison’s hidden gem by joining neighbors and friends for a community event around the 6.5-mile Lake Wingra Loop. Whether you bike, run, or walk, the loop offers an urban oasis filled with natural beauty, cultural landmarks, and neighborhood character. The route circles Lake Wingra, passing through the Vilas, Dudgeon-Monroe, Nakoma, Arboretum, and Greenbush neighborhoods.   

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

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Alder Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford

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