The City of Madison is happy to partner with Downtown Madison Inc. for a new program called Adopt a Block. The Adopt a Block Program is a partnership opportunity for community groups, businesses, and the City of Madison to make downtown Madison clean, beautiful, and inviting for everyone who lives in or is visiting Madison. […]

The way we communicate with each other continually evolves. Take this newsletter, for example. When Capitol Neighborhoods, Inc. was founded in 1984, a periodic paper newsletter, delivered by mail to each member, was the predominant form of communication among businesses, non-profit organizations, and other groups. Now, 30 years later, the effectiveness of this form of […]

Artisan Dental has begun the first and only oral care products recycling program in the Dane County area, helping to keep toothbrushes, toothpaste tubes, floss containers and mouthwash containers out of landfills. The Artisan Dental Recycling Program participates with the Tom’s of Maine Natural Care Brigade®, and TerraCycle®. The program also earns money for charity, […]

Brrr! Winter came early this year, and chased inside by a polar-flavored wind, Mendota Rowing Club (MRC)’s indoor activities have begun in earnest. Located in historic Bernard’s Boathouse in James Madison Park, the all-ages member organization stores boats, meets, and trains there, year-round. MRC continues its mission of providing rowing opportunities to the community by […]

Madison Water Utility first in state to launch “ultimate conservation tool” How much water do you use watering your lawn? How about doing laundry or taking a shower? Madison Water Utility customer service representative Pam Mousely says there used to be just one way to find out. “You could go down (in the basement), read your […]

With the coming of another Winter, my 56th on this earth, I’m already remembering this past spring and summer as one of the best any gardener could have wished for. After a record breaking long winter last year, this past spring brought a beautiful show of Daff odils, Scilla, Tulips, Allium, Bleeding Hearts and Blue […]

Earlier this year, my husband Scott and I adopted Hercules from a dog rescue organization. It has been a couple of winters since our previous dog passed away and we long ago gave away our dog accessories. We were unprepared for the early snow and cold this November. We’ll have to get Hercules some dog […]

Long summer days spent enjoying Dane County’s lakes may feel like a distant memory, but fall is budget season for the county and our lakes are front and center in my 2015 budget. My 2015 budget puts more than $10 million into targeted measures and collaborations in the fight against lake-polluting phosphorus so we can […]

I am pleased to let you know that Madison property owners will soon have the option of paying their taxes over four installments. By off ering taxpayers more than the typical two installments, beginning in December, Madison joins most of the larger communities in the state, such as Kenosha, Racine, La Crosse, and most of […]