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The City of Madison Common Council will host a focused discussion titled “Love Our Lakes: City Strategies to Maintain and Improve Lake Health.” This conversation will highlight both ongoing and future initiatives to protect, restore, and enhance the…

The City of Madison’s Common Council has approved nearly $14 million from the Affordable Housing Fund to support the creation of approximately 425 new rental homes across the City, with more than 260 of those offering permanent affordability.

The City of Madison Common Council approved two more housing-focused ordinances during its December 9 meeting, capping off a year of impactful policy changes to make it easier to build more homes across Madison.

The Streets Division drop-off sites at 4602 Sycamore Avenue and 402 South Point Road are now on winter hours.The winter hours began on Friday, December 5, 2025. The last day for winter hours is Friday, April 10, 2026.  Expanded hours return on…

The City of Madison is proud to present a new set of trading cards featuring our named snowplowing fleet. The cards are available for free at any Madison Public Library location and from the Streets Division offices while supplies last.

A reminder for home and business owners to make sure your water pipes are protected from freezing or bursting this winter.

The Streets Division drop-off sites are changing to winter hours soon.The final day for expanded hours at the South Point and Sycamore drop-off sites is Thursday, December 4, 2025.The South Point and Sycamore sites begin winter hours on Friday,…

City staff are proud to announce that 85% of required commercial buildings are in compliance with the program.

Starting Sunday, December 7, Metro will implement several route, schedule, and stop adjustments, including the closure of the South Transfer Point.

The award was created by the Common Council to honor Madison residents who exemplify Erlanger’s model of fairness, openness, and civility in public discourse. 

The declared snow emergency continues tonight (1:00am to 7:00am, 12/1/25). Our crews will continue to plow the roads overnight.More information about the snowplowing response can be found on the Snow Plowing Update.

Guaranteed curbside leaf collection has been suspended for the season.The next curbside leaf pickup residents can expect will be the spring of 2026.  Springtime yard waste set out dates for your home will be posted to our website early next…

The City of Madison has declared the first Snow Emergency of the season. This officially activates alternate side parking enforcement until March 15, 2026.

All Madison Public Library locations will close at 1pm today due to inclement weather.

All Streets Division drop-off sites will be closed on Saturday, November 29, 2025, and Sunday, November 30, 2025.The drop-off sites will be closed due to the significant snowstorm expected on November 29, 2025 and cleanup efforts to follow on…

As a reminder, if you own your home, it is your responsibility to keep any sidewalks along the property clear.

The Hero’s Journey process is rooted in community participation. Through the survey, community members are encouraged to reflect and respond to what makes the Madison-area music scene unique.

Envision Downtown Madison is a strategic partnership between the City of Madison and Downtown Madison, Inc. (DMI) that will provide a vision for the future of downtown.

This significant investment allows Metro Transit to retire some of the oldest vehicles in its fleet.

The Police Civilian Oversight Board wishes to announce the hiring of the Interim Independent Monitor, Aeiramique “Meeka” Glass.  The Interim Independent Monitor is charged with assisting the PCOB in developing a robust public engagement process…