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Madison Transportation Commission meets on November 18
The Transportation Commission of Madison will meet on November 18, 2026, at 5:00 PM in a virtual format.
Disability Rights Commission meets virtually on November 19
The Disability Rights Commission of Madison will meet virtually on November 19 at 5:00 PM.
Madison Arts Commission meets on November 17
The Madison Arts Commission of Madison will meet on November 17, 2026 at 5:30 PM in a virtual format.
Madison Board of public works meets on November 18
The Board of Public Works of Madison will meet on November 18, 2026, at 4:30 PM at a Virtual Meeting.
Madison opens new regional bus terminal on N lake Street
Operations are beginning soon at Madison's new State Street Regional Bus Terminal, located on N. Lake Street.
Madison Plan Commission meets on November 16
The Plan Commission of Madison will meet on Monday, November 16, 2026 at 5:30 PM at Virtual Meeting.
Madison cancels John Nolen Drive overnight closure
John Nolen Drive in Madison will remain open to traffic on Thursday, November 19, into Friday, November 20.
Madison launches safe Nights network for holiday season
The City of Madison's Impaired Driving Reduction program has launched the Safe Nights Network, offering city-wide ride share vouchers on certain holidays.
Madison Planners Discuss downtown design Challenges at Wright design Event
City planners will discuss past and present design challenges of an evolving downtown at the Wright Design Series lecture on Monday, November 16, at 6:00 p.m.
Madison finalizes food cart review results for next year
The City of Madison has completed its annual review of food carts in the Mall/Concourse Vending Area.
John Nolen Drive causeway closes overnight on Thursday, November 19
John Nolen Drive will fully close along the causeway overnight on Thursday, November 19, into Friday, November 20.
Madison marathon closes downtown streets Sunday
Downtown streets in Madison will be closed for the Madison Marathon races this weekend.
Madison Appoints Rebecca Kemble as Interim independent Police Monitor
The City of Madison's Police Civilian Oversight Board has appointed Rebecca Kemble as Interim Independent Police Monitor.
Madison Equal Opportunities Commission meets on November 12
The Equal Opportunities Commission of Madison will meet on November 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM in a virtual format.
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