Local government news, brush collection, International Day of Peace, 414 E Washington Ave project and MMSD referenda propaganda.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT NEWS
This can also be found on the home page – updated multiple times per day.
City of Madison
- Madison Mayor Rhodes-Conway discusses COVID-19 issues, prevention efforts – Channel3000.com
- Madison yard waste collection schedule changing – WKOW
- Madison ‘Streatery’ program extended until April 2021 – WKOW
- How to attend Hammersley virtual meeting – Alder Zachary Henak
- 4604 Hammersley Neighborhood Meeting-Development – Alder Zachary Henak
- Brand New Yard Waste Collection Schedule & Final Round of Brush – Alder Patrick Heck
- Brand New Yard Waste Collection Schedule, Final Round of Brush Collection – Alder Keith Furman
- The New Yard Waste Schedule Begins October 11, 2020 – Alder Syed Abbas
- Madison: What will the Council talk about tonight? 9/15/20 – Forwardlookout.com
- PHMDC, Madison Police to step up enforcement on bars and restaurants – Madison 365
- MPD Costs to Pepper Spray and Tear Gas Protesters over 3 days = $$18,619 – forewardlookout.com
- Announcing the Brand New Yard Waste Collection Schedule for 2020 – City of Madison
- Public Health partnering with Madison Police to increase health order compliance – Channel3000.com
- Local elected officials divided over MPD, Madison mayor’s leadership – Badger Herald
- Voter Registration Questions Answered – City of Madison
Mo’ Meetings
| Meeting: | Traffic Calming Subcommittee |
| Date: | Thursday, Sep. 17, 2020 at 5:00 pm |
| Location: | Madison, WI |
| Meeting: | Building Code, Fire Code, Conveyance Code and Licensing Board Canceled |
| Date: | Tuesday, Sep. 15, 2020 at 12:15 pm |
| Location: | Madison, WI |
| Meeting: | Greater Madison Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Citizen Advisory Committee |
| Date: | Wednesday, Sep. 16, 2020 at 5:30 pm |
| Location: | Madison, WI |
| Meeting: | Homeless Services Consortium Board of Directors |
| Date: | Friday, Sep. 18, 2020 at 11:00 am |
| Location: | Madison, WI |
| Meeting: | Board of Assessors |
| Date: | Wednesday, Sep. 16, 2020 at 9:00 am |
| Location: | Madison Municipal Building 210 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Room 153 Madison, WI 53703 |
Dane County
- Public Health Urges School Leadership to Continue Providing Grades 3-12 Virtually – Dane County
- University, County disagree on next steps for semester – Channel3000.com
- Dane County health officials urge virtual learning; file motion in state Supreme Court case – Channel3000.com
- Dane County health department urges schools to keep virtual format despite order injunction – WKOW
- Report Airport Noise – Safe Skies Clean Water
- New technology to convert cow manure into clean water in Dane County – Cap Times
- Dane County Cuts Ribbon on Cutting-Edge Technology that Turns Cow Manure into Drinkable Water – Dane County
- Dane County Executive Parisi holds ribbon-cutting on technology that turns local cow manure into drinkable water – Channel3000.com
- Black man detained by Monona police files federal lawsuit – WKOW
Madison Area Schools
K-12
Higher Ed
- UW-Madison threatens ‘more drastic action’ as experts say COVID-19 outbreak impacting broader community – State Journal
- Online petition calls for UW student fee reimbursement following shift to all online learning – Badger Herald
- UW considers later tuition refund deadline, sees minimal housing cancellations – Cap Times
- Spring academic calendar changed – Campus News
- Chancellor Blank: Update on COVID-19 response – Campus News
And More . . .
- Monday, 9/14/20 Daily Round Up – Forwardlookout.com (podcast)
- Sept. 15 dubbed “Neil Heinen Day” in Madison – Channel3000.com
MMSD PRESS RELEASE ON FACEBOOK LIVE EVENT
MMSD to Host Facebook Live Event for Discuss on the Referendum and East High School
First in a Series to Discuss the Proposed Referendum’s Impact on Specific Schools
MADISON, WI – Madison Metropolitan School District will be holding a virtual interactive discussion with the community, Wednesday, September 16, at 5:00 p.m., to discuss the proposed referundum’s impact on Madison East High School.
This will be the first in a series of Facebook Live events, to be held over the next few weeks, with focused discussion on specific madison schools as they relate to the referendum.
Who: Madison Metropolitan School District and Community
What: East High School and Referendum Discussion
When: Wednesday (tomorrow), September 16 – 5:00 p.m.
Where: MMSD Facebook Live
Overview
Built in 1922, East High School is a unique, historic building beloved by our eastside community. As a neighborhood gathering place, East is a source of pride. The building’s facade and architecture hold beauty, but as a facility meant to engage young minds, spark innovation, and deliver our vision of student-centered instructional design, East High School is in desperate need of significant renovations.
Much-needed renovations to East and Madison’s other three comprehensive high schools are just one part of “2020 Future-Ready Referenda,” on the November ballot.
MMSD Facebook Link
https://www.facebook.com/
414 E. WASHINGTON PROJECT IS BACK!
MADISON YARD WASTE COLLECTIONS
The new yard waste schedule begins October 11, 2020
The Streets Division will be using a brand new leaf collection schedule for the fall of 2020.
Madison residents will have assigned days when you should set leaves to the curb for collection.
The new system will begin the week of October 11, 2020.
The yard waste collection schedule to learn when to set out your leaves will be available by October 1, 2020 on the Streets Division’s website.
All Collection Rules Remain the Same
Do not place yard waste into the street.
Placing yard waste into the street creates a nutrient-rich runoff that goes into the storm drains that lead to our lakes, causing algae blooms other problems. Protect our lakes PDF , and keep our streets leaf-free.
When the collection season is underway, you can pile leaves and yard waste loose on the terrace, or place the material into bags.
If bagging yard waste, compostable paper leaf bags are preferred. All bags should be kept open at the top so crews can identify what is inside.
More information about how to set leaves out for pickup can be found on the Streets Division’s website.
Drop-off Sites Hours Remain Limited – Expect Lines for Entry
The drop-off sites at 1501 W. Badger Rd, 4602 Sycamore Ave, and 402 South Point Rd are open to accept yard waste. The sites are open 7:30am to 2:50pm Monday to Friday, and 9:00am to 4:00pm on Saturdays.
The number of vehicles allowed into the unloading area at the sites is limited to help social distancing and the overall safety of the facilities.
Due to the limited hours and restrictions on the number of people unloading at a single time, you are likely to encounter a long line when trying to unload material at the drop-off sites – so please remember to pack your patience along with the materials you need to recycle or dispose.
Visit the Streets Division’s website for more information about the drop-off sites.
Why was the leaf collection system changed?
Due to the budget hole caused by the pandemic, the Streets Division was unable to hire the usual number of seasonal employees. This is also why the drop-off site hours have been reduced this year.
Fewer employees will mean crews collecting leaves will be smaller. Smaller crews means collection speed will be slower. And slower collection means fewer opportunities to have leaves picked up at the curb. Crews will also need to be sure to practice social distancing while pulling leaves from the terraces, which is also likely to slow crews down.
The new schedule is an effort to deploy personnel strategically and provide residents with the exact date when to set their leaves out for pickup so no one misses their curbside collection opportunities.
Additional Information
For additional information regarding yard waste collection or other Streets Division services, please visit our website, www.cityofmadison.com/streets.
40TH INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE
Celebrate the 40th International Day of Peace – Monday, September 21st – 9 or 10am – 5pm
An Invitation from Kenosha Food Pantry Churches!
Peace Caravans will drive to Kenosha and engage in community clean-up projects & voter engagement work. We will then share an outdoor supper with Kenosha residents.
Caravan Send-off Gatherings:
West Caravan:
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Madison – Hawthorne Public Library – 2707 E. Washington Ave. – 9:00 am
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Janesville – 2900 Deerfield Dr. – 10:00 am
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Delavan – Tower Park – 117 Park Pl. – 10:45 am
Lakeshore Caravan:
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Milwaukee – Parking Lot at 633 S. Hawley Rd. – 10:00 am
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Racine – 1-94 & Hwy 20 (Exit 333) Petro Station- 11:00 am
Supplies will be available to help decorate your car or windows.
*** Caravans will arrive at Grace Lutheran Church – 2006 60th St. in Kenosha at about noon.***
We will update the Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/
Please share this Facebook event with your Facebook communities.
Portions of this event will be available to view on Facebook Live. Go to “Building Unity” on Facebook.
Safe distancing and mask wearing will be required. Wear weather appropriate clothing to work in and if you can, bring work gloves. Bring your own lunch and water bottle if you can. Snacks and refreshments will also be available. Non-perishable food or cash donations to the food pantries will be appreciated.
*** Rain Date: One week later – September 28th – Same time schedule.
If your group would like to officially endorse and promote this event, please write toBuildingUnityWi@gmail.com.
