Due to the ongoing pandemic and Dane County public health orders, SMNA will not have our bimonthly meeting on Monday September 14th.
Fingers crossed that we can have the meeting on Monday November 9th!
Due to the ongoing pandemic and Dane County public health orders, SMNA will not have our bimonthly meeting on Monday September 14th.
Fingers crossed that we can have the meeting on Monday November 9th!
ANNUAL MADISON COMPOST BIN AND RAIN BARREL SALE RETURNS ON SATURDAY OCTOBER 10TH
After a one-year hiatus, the annual Madison compost and rain barrel sale is back at a new location. This year’s sale will be held at the Garver Feed Mill on Saturday, October 10th. The new location provides easy, contactless pick-up and experts will be on hand to answer questions.
When it comes to easy, cost-effective ways to lessen your impact on the planet, rain barrels and compost bins provide an eco one-two for your home! Harvesting rainwater for your plants saves money and reduces stormwater run-off into local waterways.
It is estimated that our urban communities contribute about 30% of the total phosphorus that enter in lakes Mendota, Monona, Waubesa, Kegonsa, and Wingra from runoff. And rather than sending more stuff to the landfill, compost bins will help you create nutrient rich soil by turning yard waste and food scraps into organic fuel for the garden.
Compost bins and 50 and 100 gallon rain barrels with diverters are available at discounted prices. Pre-orders before Oct 2nd receive an additional $10 off. Supplies are limited and due to COVID restrictions, pre-ordering is strongly recommended. For more information visit http://www.cityofmadison.com/streets/compost/CompostBinSale.cfm
USEFUL LINKS TO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pre-ordering information https://www.cityofmadison.com/streets/compost/CompostBinSale.cfm
Link to Facebook event announcement – https://www.facebook.com/events/612321003004442/
MadiSUN is a program sponsored by the City of Madison to make going solar easy and affordable.
Since 2016, the MadiSUN Group Buy Program has helped homeowners across the area install solar-electric systems on their rooftops. Nearly 150 households have gone solar thanks to the program’s simplicity, reduced price, and customer service.
MadiSUN also offers incentives for business, nonprofits, and affordable housing providers.
Check out madisunsolar.com to learn more about how to go solar!
-The MadiSUN Team
Join Bryan Johnson, Recycling Coordinator, City of Madison for a zoom presentation on what can and cannot be recycled and the future of recycling.
When: May 15, 2020 12:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Topic: What’s Going on With Recycling?
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kxdNExfgQeeLU__0j9EEWg
For more information or questions, contact:
Bryan Johnson
City of Madison Streets Division
Recycling Coordinator/Public Information Officer
Office: 608-267-2626
BJohnson2@cityofmadison.com
Due to current social distancing restrictions and other COVID-19 related cautions, Stone Meadows Neighborhood Association is suspending public meetings and events until September 2020.
Events effected are:
The Next SMNA scheduled meeting will be in September (9/14/2020)
SMNA has also suspended our membership drive for the 2020-21 year. We will hope to engage for this drive later in the summer months if we are cleared to do so.
Please continue to monitor SMNA.org for more information.
Thank You and Be Safe!
The City of Madison Planning Division is continuing digital engagement for the Greater East Towne and Odana Area Plan with a series of virtual brown bags and evening engagements – see schedule below. This follows up on Mall Madness PDF , a tournament style bracket used to better understand the public’s thoughts and preferences PDF about how these areas could transform in the coming years.
The weekly series of virtual brown bags and evening engagements will discuss different aspects of plan development. The first week’s engagements will focus on issues associated with malls and large commercial areas. It will also provide an opportunity to discuss how Covid19 presents new challenges for these areas. The second week will highlight mall redevelopment examples from around the country, and how those efforts activated stagnant, dead or declining commercial areas. Subsequent weeks will take an in depth look at the Greater East Towne and Odana Area Plan boundaries and the unique issues and opportunities present.
These webinars will use Zoom and are accessible via computer, smart phone or phone (audio only). Advance registration is required. Sign up here to participate.
Schedule of Virtual Brown Bags and Evening Engagements:
City of Madison Planning Division Contacts:
Odana Area Plan: Ben Zellers – bzellers@cityofmadison.com; Rebecca Cnare – rcnare@cityofmadison.com; Dan McAuliffe – dmcauliffe@cityofmadison.com; Linda Horvath – lhorvath@cityofmadison.com
The City of Madison has changed many polling locations due to COVID-19.
City of Madison voters are able to use the polling place data map created by the City of Madison Planning Division. The map can be found at https://bit.ly/3dIjOTJ .
All polling places have also been updated on the MyVote Wisconsin website. By visiting myvote.wi.gov , voters can confirm their polling place and view a sample ballot.
This content is accurate as of March 6, 2020. For the most up to date information about coronavirus, see the Public Health Madison & Dane County website.
While your chances of getting sick from coronavirus (COVID-19) in Wisconsin are low right now, this is the time to prepare for widespread illness in the future. This is a new virus, and with that comes some anxiety, but sticking to basic public health prevention practices is very effective in helping us all stay healthy.
By preparing ourselves for the possibility of coronavirus spreading, we can:
When we all pull together as a community to prepare for widespread illness, we protect ourselves, our families, those who are more vulnerable, and those providing services and care to us. Stay tuned as this situation progresses by following us on social media (@publichealthmdc), checking our regularly updated website (publichealthmdc.com/coronavirus), and calling our information line (608) 243-0587.
Contact: Suzy Baldwin, Director of Programming
Phone: (608) 232-1510
Email: suzy@monroestreetarts.org
Construction Commencement
Friday, March 6, 2020
3:00 – 5:00 PM
1732 West Lawn Ave.
Monroe Street Arts Center is proud to announce their construction commencement! Come to 1732 West Lawn Ave (on the corner of Monroe Street and West Lawn Avenue across from Trader Joe’s and Orange Tree Imports) on Friday, March 6, 2020 from 3:00 – 5:00 PM to help MSAC kick off this momentous occasion! Attendees are encouraged to come and write their well wishes in chalk on the concrete base of the space before the building begins. Hear from Executive Director, Monica Wahlberg and Board President, Julia Kerr about MSAC’s commitment to building Madison’s creative future!
Monroe Street Arts Center began a capital campaign in the fall of 2019 and continues to raise funds to move to a new space in the historic Dudgeon-Monroe district. Any artist will tell you the importance of space: to imagine, discover, and create. Since opening their doors in 1997, Monroe Street Arts Center has dedicated itself to providing those spaces throughout Madison. Over the last 22 years MSAC has brought art in all its forms to make our city a better place. This new location will have the space and resources to expand programming, classes, and outreach with collaborative partners from all corners of the city. MSAC appreciates many key donors who have already given to make this growth opportunity happen, such as Diane Ballweg, Madison Community Foundation, and the Comer Family Foundation. Fundraising continues in order to move into the space and create a fund for our scholarship and outreach programs. MSAC will continue to be a pipeline for many other youth arts programs throughout Madison. For more information, visit monroestreetarts.org.