City of Madison firefighters responded to four outside fires yesterday, and with the holiday weekend just ahead, the Department offers these reminders regarding outdoor burning:
News & Updates
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Outside Fires a Concern for the Holiday Weekend
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Statement from Madison Parks concerning the accident at James Madison Park
postedEarlier this afternoon a young woman was injured at James Madison Park by a city truck driven a Madison Parks employee. The employee was delivering bark mulch for a maintenance project.
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MFD Fire Chief to Speak at Fire Sprinkler Summit
postedCity of Madison Fire Chief Steve Davis will be among the speakers at a daylong summit to educate homeowners, home builders, and fire service professionals on the benefits of residential fire sprinklers.
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Firefighter/Paramedic Retires from MFD after 27 Years
postedThe City of Madison Fire Department will say goodbye today to a 27-year veteran of the Department.
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Residents to Notice New Look of City's Legislative Information Center Website
postedIn 2005 the City of Madison launched the Legislative Information Center, a web-based portal, enabling the public to access legislation, agenda and minutes online and the ability to do full-text search on topics of interest
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Fire Engulfs Home, Resident Alerted by Smoke Alarm
postedThe resident at 118 Leon Street heard her smoke alarm sounding and saw a 'glow'. She called 911 to report the fire and left her home.
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EMS Week 2012
postedNational EMS Week, observed May 20-26, 2012, is an opportunity to recognize the trained professionals who deliver pre-hospital emergency medical care.
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No Refuse or Recycling Collection on Monday 5/28, Memorial Day
postedThere will be no refuse or recycling collection on Monday May 28th because of the Memorial Day holiday. The yard waste drop off sites will also be closed on Monday.
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Getting the Lead Out
postedThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has lowered the threshold for lead poisoning in blood.
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Closure of N. Orchard Street, Spring Street and Capital Court
postedBeginning Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 7:00 am, N.
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TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT SAFETY TEAM UPDATE
postedThe Madison Police Department's Traffic Enforcement Safety Team (T.E.S.T.), in addition to other enforcement efforts, will be specifically addressing traffic violations this week in the following areas:
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2012 Reverend James C. Wright Human Rights Award
postedThe Equal Opportunities Commission and the Equal Opportunities Division are proud to announce Colleen Butler is the winner of the 2012 Reverend James C. Wright Human Rights Award.
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WisconSUN Solar Project Completed
postedThe City of Madison will announce the completion of the WisconSUN Solar Project on May 21st at 11:30am at Union Cab, 2458 Pennsylvania Ave. Speaking at the event will be:
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Closure 200 Block N. Lake Street, starting 5/21/12
postedOn Monday, May 21, 2012, Robinson Brothers Environmental will be removing the pedestrian bridge spanning the 200 block on N. Lake Street. This will require the closing of the 200 block of N.
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Clerk's Office Extended Hours for Absentee Voting
postedAbsentee voting in the City Clerk's Office begins Monday, May 21.