District 5 Blog

Only about 1/3 of your property taxes are going to the City of Madison, with more than 1/2 going to MMSD schools; Program for seniors to help pay property taxes. Find out how your taxes help protect our lakes on Tuesday. Other events &…

Please ensure all sidewalks are clear of snow by noon Monday. Former District 5 Alder Eve Galanter wins Erlanger Award. Be aware of Metro Route J schedule changes. Regent Neighborhood Association Celebration Wednesday. Lots of Events &…

Please check where to park during the snow emergency. Plows will be on the main arteries all day, but won't plow side streets until the storm ends. Libraries closing at 1pm today. Join the Envision Downtown kickoff on Tuesday. Other events abound!

I wish you and yours a joyous and restful Thanksgiving holiday. Note the City also observes Ho-Chunk day on Friday, November 28, so all City offices will be closed. Thursday trash pickups will occur Wednesday; Friday pickups the following Monday.

It's lung cancer awareness month - get screened and check your house for radon. Neighborhood association meetings this week. Parents' night out at West. Well 12 reconstruction public meeting Thursday. Events & Announcements!

Please be aware of road closures for Sunday's marathon. Join the neighborhood meeting on the planned infill development at Woodland Reserve on Monday. N Franklin road reconstruction is complete! Black film festival this week, and other great stuff.

You asked for it, and you got it! There will be a second neighborhood meeting regarding the planned expansion of the Woodland Reserve complex on Monday, November 10 at 5:30pm via Zoom.

As SNAP (Food Share) benefits are in flux, know where to go for food resources, or give if you are able. Lots of ways to get involved in updating the urban design process. Water rates may increase. Crime levels are dropping. Events &…

Lots of Halloween festivities in the neighborhood today. Set out teal pumpkins if you're offering allergy-friendly items. Southeast Area Plan public meetings. Events and announcements.

Know your leaf set out dates. Public information event on Vilas Park plans this Wednesday. Join Alder Guequierre on Tuesday to talk about the Odana Road corridor, and Alder Madison on Friday for a community dinner. Announcements and Events abound!