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Common Council Unanimously Passes Elected and Appointed Official Code of Ethical Conduct
On Tuesday, January 3, 2023, the Madison Common Council adopted the Elected and Appointed Official Code of Ethical Conduct. The Code is designed to communicate the expectation that City elected and appointed officials shall treat City staff, the public, and each other equitably and with dignity at all times and is part of a broader effort to foster an inclusive and welcoming environment both on the Council and on City boards, commissions, and committees (BCCs).
Common Council Unanimously Passes Elected and Appointed Official Code of Ethical Conduct
On Tuesday, January 3, 2023, the Madison Common Council adopted the Elected and Appointed Official Code of Ethical Conduct. The Code is designed to communicate the expectation that City elected and appointed officials shall treat City staff, the public, and each other equitably and with dignity at all times and is part of a broader effort to foster an inclusive and welcoming environment both on the Council and on City boards, commissions, and committees (BCCs).
Name These Plows!: City Launches Naming Contest for Snow Removal Equipment
The City of Madison Engineering and Streets Divisions, and Wisconsin Salt Wise, ask residents to help name four pieces of snow removal equipment. Modern snow-fighting tools are designed to efficiently remove as much snow as possible from streets and sidewalks, and they can help minimize the use harmful road salt. Road salt, while a useful tool, prematurely ages infrastructure and degrades freshwater.
Reduced Service on January 2
Buses follow regular Saturday schedules on New Year's Eve. Route 80 operates regular Weekend Recess schedule. Routes 81-84 do not operate. There is no free or extended service. Sunday, January 1. Buses follow regular Sunday schedules. Route 80 operates regular Weekend Recess schedule. Routes 81-84 do not operate. Customer Service...
Reduced Service on January 2
Buses follow regular Saturday schedules on New Year's Eve. Route 80 operates regular Weekend Recess schedule. Routes 81-84 do not operate. There is no free or extended service. Sunday, January 1. Buses follow regular Sunday schedules. Route 80 operates regular Weekend Recess schedule. Routes 81-84 do not operate. Customer Service...
Several Properties Damaged From Burst Pipes and Water Leaks
Madison Fire Issues Reminders About Renters Insurance, Protecting Pipes. Recent weather events resulting in extremely cold temperatures and wind chills, followed by a warming temperatures, are leading to the discovery of burst pipes and water leaks across Madison. Over the past several days, the Madison Fire Department responded to at least 30 incidents involving significant leaks in homes, hotels, schools, and businesses.
The 2023 Neighborhood Grant Program is Now Open!
Connecting Neighbors, Supporting Businesses of Color, and Sowing the Seeds of Inclusivity. Ujamaa Business Association, a support organization for Black entrepreneurs in Madison, was able to more than double their core membership and host over 100 engagements with help from the city's Neighborhood Grant Program. Ujamaa founder and director, Tara Wilhelmi, is fulfilling a dream and goal of creating and maintaining an authentic support space for Black entrepreneurs, from aspiring to veteran business owners.
No Trash & Recycling Collection on Monday, January 2, 2023
In observance of the New Year’s Day holiday, the Streets Division will not be performing trash, recycling, large item, or other solid waste collections on Monday, January 2, 2023. Streets Division offices and drop-off sites will also be closed on this date. Trash & Recycling Collection. If your trash...
How to Have Your Christmas Tree Collected
The Streets Division provides two rounds of curbside collection for Christmas trees. The first round will begin on January 3, 2023. The second and final round begins on January 17, 2023. Both collections are weather dependent as snowstorm response takes precedence. Residents who wish to have their trees collected at...
Drop-off Sites Resume Operation Today and They Will Be Open Wednesday, December 28, 2022
The Streets Division drop-off sites at 402 South Point Rd and 4602 Sycamore Avenue have resumed operations today, December 27, 2022 following the weather and holiday related closures. The sites will be open 7:30am to 2:30pm, which is the normal winter hours for the drop-off sites. The sites will be...
Residents Given More Time To Clear Snow From Sidewalks
Due to extreme weather conditions expected to continue through Saturday, the City is extending its deadline for public sidewalk clearing. Residents and property owners will now have until noon Sunday, December 25th to clear snow accumulation. “We don’t want anyone risk getting hurt trying to avoid a fine when we’re...
All Madison Streets to be Plowed; No Snow Emergency Declared
All City of Madison of Madison streets will be plowed starting at midnight. Please choose off-street parking options tonight as fewer obstructions in the roads assists with plowing operations. Remember, if you do not park within the snow emergency zone, you must follow alternate side parking rules each night regardless of weather conditions.
Metro Schedules Reduced December 24 through December 26
On Saturday, December 24 through Sunday, December 25, Metro service ends at approximately 6:00 PM. Buses follow Saturday schedules on December 24 and Sunday schedules on December 25. Route 80 follows weekend recess schedules. Service ENDS EARLY on both dates. The majority of last trips leave between 4:15 p.m. and...
All Madison Public Libraries Closing at 2pm on Thursday, December 22 and Closed on Friday, December 23
All Madison Public Library locations are closing at 2pm on Thursday, December 22 due to extreme weather conditions and will remain closed through Monday, December 26. Libraries will reopen regularly scheduled hours on Tuesday, December 27. All library events and all community events held in Madison Public Libraries on December...
All Madison Public Libraries Closing at 2pm on Thursday, December 22 and Closed on Friday, December 23
All Madison Public Library locations are closing at 2pm on Thursday, December 22 due to extreme weather conditions and will remain closed through Monday, December 26. Libraries will reopen regularly scheduled hours on Tuesday, December 27. All library events and all community events held in Madison Public Libraries on December...
All Madison Public Libraries Closing at 2pm on Thursday, December 22
All Madison Public Libraries will close early due to predicted extreme weather conditions. All Madison Public Library locations will close early on Thursday, December 22 due to predicted extreme weather conditions. All library events and all community events held in Madison Public Libraries after 2pm will be canceled. Library customers...
City Offices Adjust Schedules for Inclement Weather
As we close out 2022 with worsening winter weather, particularly over the next two days, there will be changes in City office staffing. On Thursday, December 22, offices will close to the public at 2:00 pm. We are expecting heavy snow with increasing winds. On Friday, December 23, offices will be closed to the public all day. Increasing winds will make travel hazardous.
Bringing Their Ideas to the Library
MADISON, WI -- Library Takeover is an opportunity to support communities in making their ideas happen at the library. Three teams have been selected to host community events in library spaces next year. Every year, Madison Public Library opens its doors to three teams of 3-4 people who take their...
Trash & Recycling Collection Suspended for Friday, December 23, 2022
Make-up Collection Will Occur on Monday, December 26, 2022. Due to the extreme winds forecast for Friday and the snowstorm clean-up operations anticipated to also occur, trash and recycling collection will be suspended for Friday, December 23, 2022. Residents who have a scheduled collection day for Friday, December 23, 2022...
Streets Division Drop-off Sites Closed December 22, 2022 and December 23, 2022
Due to the inclement weather, the Streets Division drop-off sites at 402 South Point Rd and 4602 Sycamore Ave will be closed on Thursday, December 2022 and Friday, December 23, 2022. Staff assigned to drop-off site operations will instead be used in response to the snowstorm. The drop-off sites will...
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Madison is the capital of the U.S. state of Wisconsin and the seat of Dane County. As of July 1, 2019, Madison's estimated population of 259,680 The city forms the core of the Madison Metropolitan Area which includes Dane County and neighboring Iowa, Green, and Columbia counties for a population of 654,230. Madison is named for American Founding Father and President James Madison.
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