It's lung cancer awareness month - get screened and check your house for radon. Neighborhood association meetings this week. Parents' night out at West, and more!
postedHello neighbors,
November is lung cancer awareness month. Lung cancer takes more lives than breast, prostate, and colon cancers combined. But there are steps you can take to protect yourself:
- If you smoke, get the help you need to quit. It can take up to 10 attempts to finally break free, but it can be done!
- If you smoke now, or smoked until up to 15 years ago, talk with your doctor about getting a low dose chest CT scan. This is the only cancer screening that not only saves lives from the disease it was intended to, but also reduces “all cause” mortality, as it can pick up other issues, such as with the heart and lungs.
- Test your home for radon. In our area, nearly 50% of the homes have tested higher than 4pCiL of radon – above the EPA actionable limit. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among people who don’t smoke, and is synergistic with tobacco exposure for those who do, so everyone can reduce their lung cancer risk by reducing radon exposure.
- A radon mitigation system usually costs between $1500-$2000, and low-income households may be eligible for assistance.
Updates and Notices
Holiday Fantasy in Lights, Saturday, November 15, through Monday, January 5, 2026: Lighted holiday-themed displays set in beautiful Olin Park. Drive through from dusk until 10:00pm to enjoy this magical light show for free, brought to you by The Electric Group.
Yard Waste Collection: Look up your set out dates for leaf and yard waste collection.
Public Information Meetings (PIMs)
- Public Information Meeting - Well 12 Reconstruction, Thursday, November 20: Madison Water Utility will be hosting a public information meeting for the Well 12 Reconstruction Project on November 20, 2025, at 7:00 PM at 4020 Mineral Point Road. All members of the public are welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be provided.
Announcements and News Releases
- City of Madison marks World Day of Remembrance for road traffic victims : In recognition of World Day of Remembrance on November 16th, the City of Madison has installed a memorial to remember the victims of traffic fatalities.
- City of Madison adopts 2026 Budget: The 2026 City Budget has the lowest tax rate in at least 40 years.
- City of Madison Interested in Expanding Market and Community Gardening : The City of Madison is seeking to gauge interest in utilizing city-owned land for market and community garden spaces.
- Meet the Finalists for the State Street Campus Garage/Hawthorne Court Public Art Project: The City of Madison is inviting three finalists to propose designs for public art in the new State Street Campus Garage and adjacent Hawthorne Court.
- The Environmental Impact Analysis for the WIMR East Wedge project is now available.
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
- Regent Neighborhood Association, General Membership Meeting, Monday, November 17, 6 – 8 PM, Quaker Friends Meeting House, 1704 Roberts Court.
- 6:00 PM - Guided solar and geothermal tour of the Meeting House
- 6:30 PM – Keynote Speaker – Heather Bailey, City of Madison Preservation Planner
- 7:30 PM – RNA Board Meeting, Refreshments
- 8:00 PM – Adjournment
- Building the Southeast’s Future: A Community Conversation w/ Alder Sean O'Brien, Monday, November 17: Come join us for a lively discussion with Alder O'Brien about the future of the Southeast community. This event will be held at City of Madison Fire Station 14, where we will talk about the plan to shape the physical aspects of our community, such as land use, housing, transit, streets, bike paths, and other community facilities. Don't miss this opportunity to have your voice heard and make a difference in our community!
- Downtown Dialogue: Meet Your Downtown Alders, Tuesday, November 18: Join us at the Madison Senior Center for a special event where you can meet and chat with your downtown alders! This is a fantastic opportunity to share your thoughts, concerns, and ideas directly with the representatives who serve you. The event invites residents, business owners, and community members to engage directly with their elected officials. Let’s foster meaningful conversations about the heart of Madison and explore how we can collaborate to improve our community. Don't miss this chance to connect with your local leaders! Please register in advance.
- Sunset Village Neighborhood Association general meeting, November 19, 6:45pm, Sequoya library. The Sunset Village Neighborhood Association is seeking volunteers to step up as co-presidents for this important community organization.
- Conservation Workday, Thursday, November 20 (This event occurs on multiple dates): Work off-trail alongside expert volunteers from the Friends of Cherokee Marsh, using hand loppers to help cut invasive brush to make room for native wildflowers, grasses, trees, and shrubs.
- Conservation Volunteer Workday, Saturday, November 15 (This event occurs on multiple dates): We invite volunteers to help make a difference in the health of our local environment by joining us for invasive species removal. These hands-on conservation efforts are essential in restoring native ecosystems and ensuring the vitality of our natural spaces.
- WIAA Football, November 20-21 at Camp Randall. Please be aware of increased activity and parking pressures in the neighborhood during these dates.
- Badgers play Illinois, November 22, 6:30pm kickoff.
- Bird & Nature Adventures | Edna Taylor, Saturday, November 22 (This event occurs on multiple dates): Join a naturalist for an easy, family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way.
- Parents Night Out, November 22, 5:30-8pm. Bring your K-6th grade kiddos to spend the evening with West varsity athletes and adults. Pizza will be provided. $35/child, cash or venmo at the door.
- Shine on Madison. Downtown Tree Lighting Ceremony, Saturday, November 22, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. (tree lighting ceremony 5:00 p.m.), Lisa Link Peace Park, 452 State Street. Enjoy free coffee, hot chocolate and cookies (while supplies last), the Don’s Home Furniture S’mores Lounge, a special visit by Santa Claus, performances by the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra (WYSO) Brass Ensemble, and more!
Additional upcoming events can also be found on the City events calendar.
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.
- Finance Committee: The Finance Committee meeting will take place on Monday, November 17, at 4:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include approving the 2026 Urban Forestry and Resource Recovery special charges.
- Plan Commission: The Plan Commission meeting will take place on Monday, November 17, at 5:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include development-related requests in Districts 4, 6, 10, 11, and 15.
- Housing Policy Committee: The Housing Policy Committee meeting will take place on Tuesday, November 18, at 4:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include allowing four dwelling units to be permitted throughout the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Overlay District and prohibiting car washes, automobile sales and rentals, and standalone surface parking lot facilities as principal land uses within the TOD Overlay District.
- Transportation Commission: The Transportation Commission meeting will take place on Wednesday, November 19, at 5:00 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include prohibiting car washes, automobile sales and rentals, and standalone surface parking lot facilities as principal land uses within the Transit Oriented Development Overlay District.
- Disability Rights Commission: The Disability Rights Commission meeting will take place on Thursday, November 20, at 5:00 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include adopting the updated Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan.
If you would like more information about becoming a member of a City board, commission, or committee, please visit the page linked here.
Take care,
Regina Vidaver
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