Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of December 23, 2024

In the D19

• Trash & Recycling Collection Schedule for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 2024: There will be no Streets Division collections performed on both Tuesday, December 24, 2024, and Wednesday, December 25, 2024 in observance of the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day holidays. The drop-off sites will also be closed on these two days. Below… [posted December 19, 2024]
• Keep sidewalks safe: Reminder of City of Madison sidewalk shoveling and salt use ordinances: As winter weather approaches, the City of Madison’s Building Inspection Division would like to remind everyone about the City’s ordinances for sidewalk clearing and salt usage. [posted December 19, 2024]
• Find Your Neighborhood Organization: Thanks to the collaborative efforts of City IT and Planning GIS specialists, the Planning Division has launched a revamped Neighborhood Organizations website featuring an interactive map. This updated platform makes it easier for City staff to manage neighborhood contact information and enhance communication. The  interactive map highlights active neighborhood organizations throughout Madison. Simply click on a neighborhood shape to access detailed information about association contacts, meetings, and newsletters. Explore the new site and discover how we're improving connections within our community!
• Skyview Park Playground Improvement Project: The second neighborhood meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 30th @ 6pm. Parks staff will present three equipment options based on the information gathered during the workshop for attendees to consider. Meeting registration information is available on the project website, located here. We anticipate construction will occur in the fall of 2025, pending the results of public works bidding. I’m including the representatives for the Skyview Terrace, Highlands Community, and Old Middleton Greenway neighborhood associations in this project update.

Updates and Notices

City Offices are closed on December 24 and 25: Administrative offices are closed on December 24 and 25, 2024 for Christmas. Emergency services will be open; please call 911. Use Report a Problem for non-emergencies.

Resources for the Madison Community: Madison stands with the families of Abundant Life community. This page is dedicated to connecting victims and the broader community to resources and accurate information about the tragic events that happened on December 16.

Boards, Commissions, and Committee Meetings

There are currently no Boards, Commissions, and Committee meetings scheduled for this upcoming week. All meetings and their details can be found at the Meeting Schedule page.

If you would like more information about becoming a member of a City board, commission, or committee, please visit the page linked here.

Announcements and News Releases

• Abundant Life Christian School Shooting: Facts and Questions Page: MADISON, Wis. -- The Madison Police Department is committed to transparency and will continue to release information that can be used to improve public safety. This must be balanced, however, with our commitment to the victims and survivors of the…[posted December 18, 2024]
• Read, Play, Write, and Create at Madison Public Library this Winter Break with WE READ: MADISON, WI – Beginning Monday, December 16, kids and families can visit any Madison Public Library location and find new play materials, reading buddies, scavenger hunts, and more thanks to the Winter WE READ campaign designed to keep kids reading, playing, writing and creating all winter long. [posted December 17, 2024]
• Madison police, other agencies respond to school shooting: MADISON, Wis. — The Madison Police Department responded to a mass shooting at Abundant Life Christian School on Monday morning. Officers were dispatched to the school, which is located on the city's east side, at 10:57 a.m. They arrived to find… [posted December 17, 2024]
• Dec. 17 Autumn Ridge Path Ribbon Cutting Cancelled: The 12/17/2024 Autumn Ridge Path Ribbon Cutting is cancelled. A new date and release will be sent out if rescheduled. Original press release:https://www.cityofmadison.com/news/2024-12-09/city-invites-public-to-ce… [posted December 16, 2024]
• Statement on Abundant Life School Shooting: The City of Madison is confirming an active shooter incident at Abundant Life Christian School. At this time, there is no danger to the community, and we are in the process of supporting victims and their families. Multiple victims have been… [posted December 16, 2024]

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

• Bird & Nature Adventures | Edna Taylor, Saturday, December 28: 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. Walk will begin at the Aldo Leopold Nature Center, 330 Femrite Drive. Meet outside at the Children's Shack. Co-sponsored by Madison Parks, and Aldo Leopold Nature Center . No registration is required. No pets are allowed.
• Holiday Fantasy in Lights at Olin Park, November 9th through December 31, 2024: Lighted holiday themed displays set in beautiful Olin Park. Drive through anytime Dusk until Dawn to enjoy this magical light show for free, brought to you by The Electric Group.

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