Madison-This summer's heavy rainfalls have had at least one positive effect: the usual high seasonal demand for water has been blunted, and that has allowed the Madison Water Utility to keep some of its standby wells
News & Updates
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Because of Less Summer Demand, Madison Standby Water Wells Won't All be Needed
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Closure 100 Block S. Pinckney - July 15, 2008
postedOn Tuesday, July 15th, 2008, Evenaire Company Inc. will be erecting a mobile crane on the 100 block of S. Pinckney Street (between the Capitol Square and E. Doty Street). This will require the closing of S.
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City Agencies Respond to Storm
postedThe City of Madison has crews from the Engineering, Forestry, and Streets Divisions responding to problems associated with the wind and rain that battered the City on Thursday night and Friday morning.
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Metro Detours from State St. for Maxwell St. Days
postedMetro service detours from State St. Friday, July 18 - Sunday, July 20 due to Maxwell St. Days. Buses use Johnson St., Gorham St. and Wisconsin Ave. during the event.
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Closure 200 Block S. Carroll Street - July 10, 2008
postedOn Thursday, July 10th, 2008, Dawes Crane Service will be constructing a portable crane on the 200 block of S. Carroll Street (between W. Doty Street and W. Wilson Street). This will require the closing of S.
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Public Participation Plan in Place for Water Utility Facility Projects
postedMadison-After receiving Common Council approval, the Madison Water Utility has instituted a new plan for involving the public throughout the process when major facilities are constructed.
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Metro Route 5 Detours from Wingra Dr.
postedDue to a utility project, Wingra Dr. will be closed between Beld St. and Park St. starting Monday, July 7.
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Heavy Rescue Training at St. Raphael's
postedThe City of Madison Fire Department will begin two weeks of heavy rescue training on the site of St. Raphael's Cathedral, 401 E. Main St., beginning Monday, July 7.
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Increased Fireworks Enforcement Begins
postedTeams from the City of Madison Fire Department and Police Department will begin patrols Thursday, July 3, as part of an initiative to reduce the use of illegal fireworks.The move comes in response to hundreds of citizen co
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Metro Route 44 Detours from Chapel Valley Rd.
postedChapel Valley Rd. will be closed for resurfacing starting Monday July 7. Route 44 buses will detour via Triverton Pike Rd. between McKee Rd. and Brendan Ave.
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Cieslewicz Calls for Federal Support for Transit, Energy Efficiency Initiatives
postedMadison - Mayor Dave Cieslewicz today called on Congress to act quickly to pass two measures that would increase support for local transit and energy efficiency initiatives.
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New Bridge Improves Pedestrian and Bike Connections for Madison's East Side
postedMADISON ... Federal, state and local elected officials were joined today by neighborhood leaders to mark the opening of the new East Washington Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge.
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ELVER PARK FIREWORKS
postedElver Park will again host Madison's 4th of July fireworks celebration Friday evening. Some information to help you plan your day and enjoy the fireworks:
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Department Marks a Century of Professional Firefighting
postedJuly 1, 2008 marks an historic milestone for the City of Madison Fire Department. On that date 100 years ago, the City saw the birth of its first fully paid career fire department.
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Beach Closings on Lake Monona Announced
postedNEWS ADVISORY FROM PUBLIC HEALTH MADISON & DANE COUNTY