🎶 We're delighted to welcome the Wisconsin State Music Conference back this week! Our halls are alive with creativity, collaboration and inspiration as music educators from across the state gather to connect and share their passion for music and teaching. 🎵

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to Monona Terrace. Tickets are still available to discover the music of Queen and The Beatles or Coldplay & Imagine Dragons on Saturday, Nov. 1. feverup.com/en/madison/can…

INNOVATION IN ACTION! MWU is now incorporating well profiling--a process of collecting water quality and flow data at various depths within a well. This diagnostic technique is used to optimize well operations, reduce treatment costs, and avoid the expense of drilling new wells.

Submit nominations for the annual Jeffrey Clay Erlanger Civility in Public Discourse Award. Learn more about Jeff and the award, including criteria for nominations, here: ow.ly/6a5c50XkuYj

Packers Avenue to Reopen Friday, October 31 The railroad crossing work will complete this afternoon. However, Packers Avenue will remain closed overnight to allow newly placed asphalt to properly cool. Contractors will begin reopening at 6:30am on Friday, Oct 31.

Today: Friday, October 31, Nakoma Road will fully re-open to traffic, from Tumalo Trail to Manitou Way, by the end of the day. Utility work will resume with a full closure on a portion of Manitou Way, near Nakoma Road, and last for approximately 3 weeks. cityofmadison.com/engineering/pr…

From Monday, November 3 until Friday, November 7, RG Huston will close N 7th Street, between E Washington Avenue and E Mifflin Street, for utility installation. Local access will be maintained via two-way traffic from E Mifflin Street.

Spice up your leaf piles with this season’s jack-o-lanterns. Streets Division crews will collect pumpkins, hay, corn stalks along with your leaves and other yard waste. Learn more here: cityofmadison.com/news/2025-11-0…

Beginning with the 2025-2026 winter season, the City will test a delayed enforcement model and expand public education efforts to help residents better understand parking requirements and improve compliance. Learn more: cityofmadison.pulse.ly/ubw4ocmrlx

Starting Tuesday, November 4 at 7pm, left turns will be closed from John Nolen Drive to Broom Street to facilitate a storm sewer crossing install. The work will be completed and the lane reopened by 6am on Wednesday morning. Learn more about the project: cityofmadison.com/engineering/pr…

There's no election in Madison today, so you can rest easy. 🗳️ But yesterday was Election Hero Day! Celebrate by signing up to be one of the real heroes next time: our 2026 poll workers! 👉cityofmadison.com/eo #MadisonVotes

Work began Mon, 11/3 on W Gorham St, between N Broom St and N Bassett St, and will last until approximately Friday, 11/21. Expect lane closures & vehicle travel lane shifts to accommodate utility installation & concrete pavement Full news release: cityofmadison.com/news/2025-11-0…

Housing Tracker Update! In October, we saw nearly 250 net new homes added to Madison's housing market, and more than half of those are City-supported affordable homes for those making $54,540 or less. Learn more and dig into the data: cityofmadison.com/HousingTracker

From Monday, November 10 until Tuesday, November 11, Perry Street will be closed between Jonathon Drive & Stewart Street by Homburg Contractors for utility installation. The detour route will be Syene Road. Local access will be maintained on the closed segment of Perry Street.

Several streets throughout downtown Madison will be closed for the Madison Marathon on Sunday, November 9th. Races all begin at 7:00am with the last runner finishing by 1:30pm. Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead if traveling around the race route. cityofmadison.com/news/2025-11-0…

Feedback wanted! The Planning Division is exploring a potential update to the Urban Design Code, and we know lots of people have opinions on how buildings look. Share your thoughts in our survey and learn more about the project here: cityofmadison.com/dpced/planning…

The City of Madison is seeking to gauge interest in utilizing city-owned land for market and community garden spaces, looking to understand if growers and community food systems organizations have interest in expanding gardens. Take the survey at surveymonkey.com/r/WRX5V5N

Happy Veterans' Day! Thank you to all who served!

In recognition of World Day of Remembrance on Nov16, the City of Madison has installed a memorial to remember victims of traffic fatalities. It will be on display in Olbrich Park near the intersection of Atwood & Walter thru the weekend. Read more here: cityofmadison.com/news/2025-11-1…

Your Fare Acts Like a 2-Hour Pass! 💳🚍 Be sure to tap the same physical card or the same virtual wallet card every time you ride to receive your automatic 2-hour transfer for your connecting ride. Learn more at MyMetroBus.com/CreditCards