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ALDER ROUND UP 6/26

For Alder Blogs:

Public Health:

Confirmed Cases

1,446

Total Tests

72,950

Cases Ever Hospitalized

197

Deaths

32

Data Byte

 

In the past week (June 19-25), there were 400 new cases of COVID-19 in Dane County. Of those tested, 142 reported attending a gathering, party, or meeting with people from outside their household. 82 of the 400 were associated with clusters: 66 from bars, 5 from other businesses/workplaces, 3 from congregate facilities, and 8 from other clusters.

Information for Alders:

Alliant Energy Center Community Testing Site Update

  • Wednesday (6/24) 1553 people were tested and Thursday (6/25) 2200 people were tested. Thursday set a new record.
  • The total number of people who have been tested at the community test site is 30,677.
  • The community test site will now be open until August 31. Please update any information or posting you have about this date.
  • If you are a member of the media: footage of the test site is welcomed, but please coordinate your visit with the communications team.

In the news today:

ALDER ROUND UP 6/25

For Alder Blogs:

Public Health:

Confirmed Cases

1,350

Total Tests

70,954

Cases Ever Hospitalized

195

Deaths

32

There has been a steep increase in Dane County COVID-19 cases over past few days. Please see our news release for more information. We ask that residents and businesses take precautions to prevent the spread of illness.

 

English: Steep Increase in Dane County COVID-19 Cases Over Past Few Days

Spanish: Aumento Pronunciando en Los Casos de COVID-19 del Condado de Dane en Los Últimos Días

Information for Alders:

We have a special session of CCEC this evening with the Public Health Director to be in attendance.

In the news today:

  • Protest headlines:

o   State Street businesses threatened, harassed as worry escalates: https://bit.ly/31bwSNA

o   After violent Madison protest goes largely unchecked, focus shifts to lack of police response: https://bit.ly/31bwONQ

o   ATF offers $5K reward in firebombing of City-County Building: https://bit.ly/37YY7MN

  • COVID headlines:

o   Madison Mallards announce ‘Celebration of Life’ for canceled 2020 season: https://bit.ly/37YvD5A

o   UW Health Joins COVID-19 Clinical trials: https://bit.ly/2ZbooDh

o   WI DWD Launches Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation program: https://bit.ly/3eyWxUg

o   Dane County sees increase in average number of COVID cases per day: https://bit.ly/382jq00

o   DNC downsizing continues pandemic’s pummeling of hospitality sector: https://bit.ly/2ZbTefh

o   DNC moved out of Fiserv Forum, delegates told not to travel to MKE: https://bit.ly/3dCgTKN

o   WI coronavirus activity level bumped to ‘high’ as state reports 432 new cases: https://bit.ly/3ewpmkg

o   Coronavirus is affecting summer jobs for students in MKE: https://bit.ly/2Z2O8lq

MADISON SCHOOL DISTRICT REOPENING PLANS

MMSD RELEASES PRELIMINARY PLANS FOR THE REOPENING OF SCHOOLS THIS FALL

MADISON, WI – Today, the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) released to the school community the district’s preliminary plan for the reopening of schools this fall.

“The health and safety of our students has been the cornerstone of our plan development for the fall,” said Interim Superintendent, Jane Belmore. “With guidance, information and research around COVID-19 evolving very rapidly, the district’s approach to the reopening of schools will need to be flexible, nimble and with a plan that positions the district in an optimal state of readiness.”

MMSD is preparing three options for fall of the 2020/2021 school year; all virtual learning, all in-person, and a hybrid model that is a blend of both in-person and virtual. The hybrid model for MMSD’s elementary, middle and high schools could include: 

  • Students divided into two cohorts.

  • Cohort A would learn in person on Mondays and Tuesdays and would learn virtually on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

  • Cohort B would learn in person on Thursdays and Fridays and would learn virtually on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

  • In addition to virtual learning for students, Wednesdays would be used for virtual teacher professional development and planning as well as deep cleaning of the schools between cohorts.

  • Also exploring an all-virtual learning opportunity for students who may not be able to be in-person until conditions change or a vaccination is developed.

A part of MMSD’s planning work included presenting different hybrid options to focus groups of students, staff and families, and the district will continue to gather feedback from the school community through a questionnaire over the next couple weeks.

“We know there are many details yet to be worked out for the hybrid model, with childcare and transportation among them,” added Belmore  “We continue to be grateful for our community’s grace and understanding, and we thank our school community for their partnership and important feedback.”

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, MMSD has relied heavily on guidance from local and state officials, and has worked to incorporate many of those guidelines into its planning and decision making.  Recently, the Department of Instruction released guidance on the reopening of schools, and in addition the district is awaiting further guidance from Public Health – Madison & Dane County expected to be released July 6, all of which have implications on district planning.

DEMOLITION NOTIFICATION

Please be advised that Kirk Keller will be filing a demolition permit application on September 19, 2021 for Plan Commission review that calls for a commercial building located at 8150 Excelsior Dr Madison, WI 53717 to be demolished. For more information regarding this forthcoming application, you may contact the applicant, Kirk Keller, Plunkett Raysich Architects, 2310 Crossroads Drive, Suite 2000 Madison, WI 53705 at kkeller@prarch.com or (608)225-5684.

Applicant’s Comments:
Removal of existing former restaurant

MADISON METRO INCREASES NUMBER OF PEOPLE ALLOWED ON BUSES

Metro Increases Maximum Number Allowed on Buses

The maximum number of people allowed on a Metro Bus is now up to 25. Metro Transit increased the maximum number from 15 to 25 on June 19. While the number of people allowed on a bus increased, other safety measures remain in place:

  • Daily disinfectant cleanings of all buses
  • Modified Saturday service schedules
  • Suspension of fare collection
  • Boarding/exiting at the rear door of the bus

Passengers should ride for only essential trips such as to jobs, medical appointments, grocery stores and the pharmacy.

Passengers should also wear face coverings when on the bus. If a passenger forgets a face covering, or does not have one, free face coverings will soon be available on all Metro buses. If you need a face covering, contact Metro’s customer service center at 608-266-4466 or mymetrobus@cityofmadison.com.
Metro staff will be presenting its current state of operations to the City of Madison Transit Commission June 24 and asking for general guidance on how to continue to move forward.

To receive updates on Metro’s future plans to gradually return to a more normalized service, sign up for text and email alerts at mymetrobus.com/alerts.

BIKE MADISON UPDATES

Upcoming Southwest Path Closure:The Southwest Path repaving project is slated to begin on Mon, July 6 and be completed by the end of the day Fri, July 10. The repaving and closure will be from Odana Rd to Glenway St and from Commonweath Ave to S Prospect St. The connector ramps at S Prospect Ave and Harrison St will also be repaved. Please follow the marked detours.

The repaving of Packers Ave is now complete between Darwin and Tennyson. The new road markings include buffered bike lanes.

Streateries – The City of Madison now has a program that allows for the use of some street space for dining. When traveling on these streets please use caution and watch for pedestrians coming and going from the tables. Users of these spaces may not expect bicycles especially where the street is closed to motor vehicle traffic.

UPCOMING MEETINGS & PROJECT UPDATES

  • Wilson Street Corridor Study – A virtual meeting via Zoom is schedule for Mon, June 29 at 6:30pm. Please register in advance on the project page. The meeting will include a presentation and opportunity for questions and answers. The presentation and updated report are not available on the project page.

CONSTRUCTION AND EVENT UPDATES

  • Anderson St – Work has started between Wright St and Stoughton Rd. This project includes a new bike facility. More Info
  • Cottage Grove Rd from the Interstate to Sprecher Rd – Road reconstruction has started. Be aware that streets on the bike detour were just chip sealed so use caution when traveling in this area. Traffic lanes are currently moved to the north side only .Project Information
  • Schroeder Rd near Struck St – The McKenna Flood Mitigation project has moved into Phase 2 on Schroeder Rd. The Greentree-Chapel Hill Path will remain closed and at Schroeder Rd bicycles will be detoured to Rayovac Dr to reach Struck St. Please follow the marked bicycle detour.  Project Information
  • Johnson St – ATC is doing work on Johnson St between Blount St and Pak St related to the substation and are working at manholes throughout this area with short closures required where work is happening.
  • Badger State Trail and Seminole Hwy at McKee Rd – The Badger State Trail in Fitchburg closed Mon, April 27 to begin construction of a bridge over the road. Seminole Hwy will remain open but only one travel lane in each direction with no bike lane. The City of Fitchburg asks bicyclists on Seminole Hwy to follow the marked bicycle detour. More Information and Detour Map
  • Gregory St – This reconstruction project has started and is expected to last until October. Project Information
  • Toepfer, Holly, Euclid, St Clair – Work has started and the road is closed except for resident access.
  • Elizabeth St and N Ingersoll – This project will reconstruct Elizabeth St from N Ingersoll to N Few St and N Ingersoll from Sherman to Gorham. This project includes a contraflow bike lane on N Ingersoll St and other improvements. More Information
  • Capitol Square – A State of Wisconsin project from Wisconsin to W Washington is impacting the Capitol Square.
  • Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Sidewalk Replacement – Work has is expected to be completed July 9. Bike racks have been moved to new locations so please look along the Capitol Square, Doty St and Wilson St for parking. Project Information
  • Fish Hatchery Rd Reconstruction – Work is happening in the section in the City of Fitchburg. Detour at the Cannonball Path north of the beltline if traveling south from Madison. Project Information
  • Old Sauk Road between Pleasant View Rd & Pioneer Rd – This section of road will be closed starting April 1. Bicyclists will wan to use Pleasant View Rd to Blackhawk Rd to Twin Valley Rd. Motor vehicle traffic will be detoured to Pioneer Rd and Mineral Point. Bicyclists will want to continue on to Big Stone Trail to White Fox Lane to the Pioneer Park Path to return to Old Sauk Road.
  • West Towne Path extension and underpass of Gammon Rd – Avoid travel on Gammon Rd near the Beltline and West Towne Mall if possible. Access to the mall is being maintained in this area but it will be easier to use Mineral Point Rd entrances. Project Information
  • Monona’s Bridge Rd – Monona has Bridge Rd closed between Inland Way and Lake Pointe Dr. The Lake Loop will not be impacted but access to other streets will be.
  • UW Arboretum Curtis Pond Rehabilitation – Work is going on near the west entrance to the arboretum across from the Curtis Pond. New stop signs have been installed and trucks will be using the road. Please follow any signage or workers. Watch for gravel in the road.
  • Reinhndahl Park Path remains closed for the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District interceptor project. The path is anticipated to reopen late May/early June.

EVENTS

  • Protests – Please expect and respect disruptions to bicycle routes and paths as people gather to exercise their first amendment rights here in Madison. If your route is blocked, please wait respectfully or take a different route to your destination.
  • Dane County Farmer’s Market – The market has moved to Willow Island at the Alliant Energy Center and will be open Wednesdays and Fridays by pre-order. Expect higher than normal traffic on the paths in the area on these days. More Information

BEACH UPDATES

Beach Updates

Beach Alert

Water quality monitoring will be updated as beaches open. Observe water conditions before you or your pet enter the water and avoid contact with algal blooms. Per Forward Dane, a group gathering cannot be larger than 50 people (with distancing).

Beach Status

Beach Status Message
BB Clarke Open Public Health Madison & Dane County tested bacteria levels and checked for algae blooms on 6/22/2020. The results were acceptable. The shallow near-shore temperature was 74°F . Even though the results were acceptable at the time of monitoring, algae levels can change quickly depending on waves and wind. Always take a look at water conditions before you or your pet enter the water and avoid contact with algae blooms.

Swim Ropes Lifeguard
Yes No
Bernies Open Public Health Madison & Dane County tested bacteria levels and checked for algae blooms on 6/23/2020. The results were acceptable. The shallow near-shore temperature was 71°F . Even though the results were acceptable at the time of monitoring, algae levels can change quickly depending on waves and wind. Always take a look at water conditions before you or your pet enter the water and avoid contact with algae blooms.

Swim Ropes Lifeguard
Yes No
Brittingham Open Public Health Madison & Dane County tested bacteria levels and checked for algae blooms on 6/23/2020. The results were acceptable. The shallow near-shore temperature was 74°F . Even though the results were acceptable at the time of monitoring, algae levels can change quickly depending on waves and wind. Always take a look at water conditions before you or your pet enter the water and avoid contact with algae blooms.

Swim Ropes Lifeguard
No No
Esther Open Public Health Madison & Dane County tested bacteria levels and checked for algae blooms on 6/23/2020. The results were acceptable. The shallow near-shore temperature was 72°F . Even though the results were acceptable at the time of monitoring, algae levels can change quickly depending on waves and wind. Always take a look at water conditions before you or your pet enter the water and avoid contact with algae blooms.

Swim Ropes Lifeguard
Yes No
Frost Woods Open Public Health Madison & Dane County tested bacteria levels and checked for algae blooms on 6/22/2020. The results were acceptable. The shallow near-shore temperature was 75°F. Even though the results were acceptable at the time of monitoring, algae levels can change quickly depending on waves and wind. Always take a look at water conditions before you or your pet enter the water and avoid contact with algae blooms.

Swim Ropes Lifeguard
No No
Goodland County Park Open Public Health Madison & Dane County tested bacteria levels and checked for algae blooms on 6/22/2020. The results were acceptable. The shallow near-shore temperature was 75°F. Even though the results were acceptable at the time of monitoring, algae levels can change quickly depending on waves and wind. Always take a look at water conditions before you or your pet enter the water and avoid contact with algae blooms.

Swim Ropes Lifeguard
No No
Hudson Park Lake Access Point Closed The beach is closed for swimming due to blue-green algae, observed/tested on 6/25/2020. The beach will reopen when conditions are acceptable.

Swim Ropes Lifeguard
No No
James Madison Open Public Health Madison & Dane County tested bacteria levels and checked for algae blooms on 6/23/2020. The results were acceptable. The shallow near-shore temperature was 75°F . Even though the results were acceptable at the time of monitoring, algae levels can change quickly depending on waves and wind. Always take a look at water conditions before you or your pet enter the water and avoid contact with algae blooms.

Swim Ropes Lifeguard
Yes No
Lake Mendota County Park Open Public Health Madison & Dane County tested bacteria levels and checked for algae blooms on 6/23/2020. The results were acceptable. The shallow near-shore temperature was 74°F . Even though the results were acceptable at the time of monitoring, algae levels can change quickly depending on waves and wind. Always take a look at water conditions before you or your pet enter the water and avoid contact with algae blooms.

Swim Ropes Lifeguard
No No
Maple Bluff Beach Park Open Public Health Madison & Dane County tested bacteria levels and checked for algae blooms on 6/23/2020. The results were acceptable. The shallow near-shore temperature was 74°F . Even though the results were acceptable at the time of monitoring, algae levels can change quickly depending on waves and wind. Always take a look at water conditions before you or your pet enter the water and avoid contact with algae blooms.

Swim Ropes Lifeguard
No No
Marshall Closed The beach is closed for swimming due to elevated levels of bacteria tested on 6/25/2020. The beach will reopen when bacteria levels are acceptable.

Swim Ropes Lifeguard
No No
Memorial Union (Pier) Closed In response to COVID-19, Memorial Union Terrace and Memorial Union Swimming Pier are closed indefinitely by order of The University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Swim Ropes Lifeguard
No No
Olbrich Open Public Health Madison & Dane County tested bacteria levels and checked for algae blooms on 6/23/2020. The results were acceptable. The shallow near-shore temperature was 77°F. Even though the results were acceptable at the time of monitoring, algae levels can change quickly depending on waves and wind. Always take a look at water conditions before you or your pet enter the water and avoid contact with algae blooms.

Swim Ropes Lifeguard
Yes No
Olin Open Public Health Madison & Dane County tested bacteria levels and checked for algae blooms on 6/22/2020. The results were acceptable. The shallow near-shore temperature was 74°F. Even though the results were acceptable at the time of monitoring, algae levels can change quickly depending on waves and wind. Always take a look at water conditions before you or your pet enter the water and avoid contact with algae blooms.

Swim Ropes Lifeguard
No No
Schluter Open Public Health Madison & Dane County tested bacteria levels and checked for algae blooms on 6/22/2020. The results were acceptable. The shallow near-shore temperature was 75°F. Even though the results were acceptable at the time of monitoring, algae levels can change quickly depending on waves and wind. Always take a look at water conditions before you or your pet enter the water and avoid contact with algae blooms.

Swim Ropes Lifeguard
No No
Spring Harbor Open Public Health Madison & Dane County tested bacteria levels and checked for algae blooms on 6/23/2020. The results were acceptable. The shallow near-shore temperature was 72°F. Even though the results were acceptable at the time of monitoring, algae levels can change quickly depending on waves and wind. Always take a look at water conditions before you or your pet enter the water and avoid contact with algae blooms.

Swim Ropes Lifeguard
Yes No
Stewart County Park Open Public Health Madison & Dane County tested bacteria levels and checked for algae blooms on 6/24/2020. The results were acceptable. The shallow near-shore temperature was 75°F. Even though the results were acceptable at the time of monitoring, algae levels can change quickly depending on waves and wind. Always take a look at water conditions before you or your pet enter the water and avoid contact with algae blooms.

Swim Ropes Lifeguard
No No
Tenney Open Public Health Madison & Dane County tested bacteria levels and checked for algae blooms on 6/23/2020. The results were acceptable. The shallow near-shore temperature was 71°F. Even though the results were acceptable at the time of monitoring, algae levels can change quickly depending on waves and wind. Always take a look at water conditions before you or your pet enter the water and avoid contact with algae blooms.

Swim Ropes Lifeguard
Yes No
Verona Fireman’s Park Open Public Health Madison & Dane County tested bacteria levels and checked for algae blooms on 6/24/2020. The results were acceptable. The shallow near-shore temperature was 75°F. Even though the results were acceptable at the time of monitoring, algae levels can change quickly depending on waves and wind. Always take a look at water conditions before you or your pet enter the water and avoid contact with algae blooms.

Swim Ropes Lifeguard
No No
Vilas Open Public Health Madison & Dane County tested bacteria levels and checked for algae blooms on 6/23/2020. The results were acceptable. The shallow near-shore temperature was 76°F. Even though the results were acceptable at the time of monitoring, algae levels can change quickly depending on waves and wind. Always take a look at water conditions before you or your pet enter the water and avoid contact with algae blooms.

Swim Ropes Lifeguard
Yes No
Warner Open Public Health Madison & Dane County tested bacteria levels and checked for algae blooms on 6/23/2020. The results were acceptable. The shallow near-shore temperature was 74°F . Even though the results were acceptable at the time of monitoring, algae levels can change quickly depending on waves and wind. Always take a look at water conditions before you or your pet enter the water and avoid contact with algae blooms.

Swim Ropes Lifeguard
Yes No

WATER MAIN FLUSHING UPDATE

Water Main FlushingWater Main Flushing plans beginning Monday, June 29th(all flushing is daytime unless otherwise noted)

East (Area 11) — North of Milwaukee St from Stoughton Rd to E Washington Ave
West (Area 6) — University Ave to Regent St between Franklin Ave and Spooner St
West (Area 12) — East of Midvale Blvd. and South of Odana Rd.
West (Area 28) — West of the Beltline between Blackhawk Rd and Elderberry Rd. AND Between High Point Rd and Gammon Rd south of Old Sauk Rd.
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Questions: Shayne Santi, 261-9128
Flushing Information Line: 261-9178
DETAILS:
Area 11 (East):5-8 runs per day
Run ID  Run Description
11084 Stoughton Rd – Lexington Av (Mayfair to W of Stoughton)
11085 Stoughton Rd (Lexington Ave to  Larson Ct)
11086 Stoughton Rd (S of Concord to E Washington)
11087 Lexington Ave – Mayfair to E Washington
11087.2 Mayfair – Commercial (Lexington to Jacobson)
11088 Home Av – Jacobson Av (Mayfair to Commercial)
11089 Mayfair Av – Concord Av (Lexington to W of Fairmont)
11090 Fairmont Av – Concord Av (Lexington to W of Fairmont)
11090.1 Fairmont from Lexington to Commercial
11091 Jacobson Av – Lexington Av (Home to Fair Oaks)
11092 Burke Av – Christianson Av (Jacobson to Commercial)
11092.2 Burke – Fair Oaks to Christianson
11093 Christianson Av (Lexington to Commercial)
11094 Mayfair Av – Albert Ct (Concord to end)
11095 Stoughton – Concord – Rosedale (starts/ends N of Brigham)
11096 Brigham Av – Rosedale Av (Mayfair to N of Brigham)
11097 Cherry Av – Concord Av (Brigham to SW of Rosedale)
11098 Concord Av – Stoughton Rd (Mayfair to N of Brigham)
11099 Stoughton – Prairie – Mayfair – Albert Ct (Concord to end Albert)
Area 6 (West):4-6 runs per day
Run ID  Run Description
6006.1 Franklin Ave (University to Mason)
6006.2 Lynn Terrace
6007 Franklin Ave – Mason St (Regent to Shepard)
6007.2 Shepard Terrace
6007.3 Chamberlain Av – Shepard Ter (Franklin to S end Shepard)
6007.4 Van Hise Av – Shepard Ter (Franklin to S end Shepard)
6073 Barlow St
6074 Stevens St (Shepard to Quarry Park)
6008 Stevens St (Franklin to Grand)
6009 Kendall Ave (Franklin to Grand)
6010 Chamberlain Ave (Franklin to Grand)
6011 Van Hise (Grand to W end Van Hise)
6012 Mason St (Franklin to Grand)
6013 University (Franklin to Grand)
6013.1 Grand Ave (Regent to Kendall)
6014 Farley Ave – Park Place (University to Grand)
6015 Farley Ave – Park Place  (Regent to Grand)
6018 University Ave – Birge Ter (Grand to E end Birge)
6019 Chamberlain Ave – Campus Dr (University to Paunack)
6020 Paunack Place
6021.1 Walnut St – University to Gifford Pinchot,  12″ Main
6022 Kendall Ave (Grand to Chestnut)
6023 Chamberlain Ave (Grand to Chestnut)
6024 Highland  Ave – Speedway Rd (University to  S end Speedway)
6025 Van Hise Ave (Grand to Elm)
Area 12 (West):4-6 runs per day
Run ID  Run Description
10001 Midvale Blvd from Odana Rd to 930 S Midvale
10002 Midvale Blvd from 930 S Midvale to Boulder Ter
10003 West Beltline, N on Midvale Blvd to Cherokee Dr
10004 Mohawk Dr from Midvale to Whenona
10004.2 Mohawk Cir
10005 Nakoma Rd from Mohawk Dr to Whenona Dr
10006 Manitou Way and Waban Hill to Nakoma Rd
10006.2 Manitou-Waban  backyard 4″ main
10007 Mohawk Dr, Manitou Way, Wanda Pl, Whenona Dr
10007.2 Manitou Way and Wanetah Trl
10008 Mohawk (Danbury to Seminole), Seminole (Mohawk to Warwick)
10009 Whenona Dr  from Mohawk to Warwick
10010 Danbury (Mohawk to Doncaster), Doncaster (Danbury to Whenona), Whenona
10011 Doncaster From Mohawk to Whenona
10012 Warwick Way
10013 Doncaster From Danbury to Seminole
10014 Beverly Rd
10015 Whenona Dr  from Warwick to Milford
10016 Britta Parkway
10017 Crawford Dr and Helene Parkway
10018 Britta Dr
10019 De Volis Parkway  North Side
10020 De Volis Parkway  South Side
10021 Axel Ave  De Volis to Crawford
10022 Seminole Hwy  from Warwick to Sheffield
10023 W Beltline Frontage Rd from Whenona to Seminole
10024 Lumley Rd
10025 Sheffield Rd
10026 Danbury St (Beltline to Milford) and Milford Rd (Danbury to Whenona)
10027 Seminole Hwy  from Sheffield to the South End of Seminole
10028 Milford (Seminole to Danbury), Danbury (Milford to Lilac), Lilac Ln
10029 Windflower Way
10030 Daisy Dr
10031 Clover Ct
Area 28 (West):5-8 runs per day
Run ID  Run Description
28242.1 Ganser Wy –  D’Onofrio Dr (Mineral Pt to Mineral Pt)
28243 D’Onofrio Drive
28245 Radcliffe Drive
28246 Carrington Drive
28247 West Towne Way – northern extension
28248 Zor Shrine Place
28249 Mineral Point – Beltline connector loop (W side)
28250 Mineral Point – Beltline connector loop (E-central portion)
28251 Mineral Point – Beltline connector loop (E side)
28252 Widgeon Way
28253 Loon Ln – Widgeon Wy (Old Sauk to Farmington)
28254 Farmington Wy – Canvasback Cir (Old Sauk to E end Canvasback)
28255 Farmington Wy – Pintail Cir (Canvasback to N end Pintail)
28256 Farmington Wy – Harwood Cir (Pintail to S end Harwood)
28257 Whitacre Rd
28258 Oldfield Rd-Whitacre Rd
28259 Westfield Rd ( Oxwood to Colony)
28259.2 Rye Circle
28260 Westfield Rd – Walnut Grove Dr (Old Sauk to Farmington)
28261 Springwood Circle
28262 Foxboro Circle
28263 Westfield Rd – Oxwood Cir – Stonecrest Cir (Walnut Grove to Farmington)
28264 Stonecrest Cir (N tip)
28266 N Harwood Cir – S Harwood Cir
28038 Cone Flower St
28039 Bear Claw Wy (Old Sauk to SW end)
28039.2 Crown Hill
28040 Fargo Trail (Bear Claw to White Fox)
28041 Fawn Ridge Circle
28042 Fargo Trail (White Fox to Lost Meadow)
28043 White Fox Lane (Fargo to Eagle Nest)
28044 Eagle Nest Lane (White Fox to Fargo)
28045 Fargo (Lost Meadow to Whippoorwill)
28046 Lost Meadow Road (Fargo to Little Bear)
28047 Whippoorwill Way (Fargo to Little Bear)
28048 Little Bear Drive (Lost Meadow to Elderberry) Elderberry to west end
28049 Fargo Trl (Lost Meadow to Wilrich St)
28050 Elderberry Rd (Little Bear Dr to east end)
28051.1 Little Bear Dr south of Elderberry & Cobalt St
28051.2 Spirit St west of Little Bear Dr
28051.3 Cobalt St (West of Little Bear Dr)
28052 Stoneywood Blvd

MADISON ACTIVIST CALENDAR

Madison Activist Calendar from 6/26/20 – Solidarity Edition!

To post events or announcements for future listings, please contact: jepeck@wisc.edu

For an online version of this calendar, please visit: https://madinfoshop.wordpress.com/your-space/madison-activist-calendar

This calendar is brought to you by the friendly volunteer collective of the Madison Infoshop, 1202 Williamson St., Madison, WI 53703 https://madinfoshop.wordpress.com

We are a non-hierarchical freespace and activist clearinghouse that needs your support to survive and flourish. Check out our free lending library (videos, books, periodicals, zines), our other community resources (art supplies, theater props, graphix and stencils, megaphones, and button maker). We also host meetings and help organize events.

Fri. June 26ththruSat. June 27th Social Justice Center 2nd Annual Jubilee!

Last year, we hosted the first annual SJC Jubilee; a day-long event of musical performances and festivities outside the Social Justice Center. This year we intend to create the same joyous experience, but in a virtual format. During the COVID-19 crisis, artists have been among the most impacted. We are hosting the Jubilee with artists specially in mind, that means paying all performers and creating programming that celebrates Madison’s local arts scene and raises awareness for actionable ways to support local artists, venues and businesses in light of the pandemic.

During the pandemic, our organizations have been providing critical support to thousands of local families in crisis and are working tirelessly to respond to the needs of the community throughout this challenging time. We are committed to providing low-cost space and service to our member organizations, and we are committed to responding to the needs and ideas of the community. To maintain affordability for our members and continue our collaborative programs we need your help.

Let’s celebrate the creative, DIY culture that makes our community so resilient! Tune in on June 26 and 27 and help ensure the SJC can continue to be a vibrant hub of social justice organizing, collaboration and activism into the future. For more info and to donate visit the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/714898919281648/

Sat. June 27th 6:00 – 8:00 pm Letter Campaign to End Violence Against Black People – part of the virtual Sustainable Saturday Night series – led by Damita Brown, Restorative Justice Director for the Dane County Time Bank’s Restorative Justice Program. To join via Zoom, register at:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/june-ssn-letter-campaign-to-end-violence-against-black-people-tickets-110026215372

This campaign began as a response to lynching, incarceration and other forms of violence against Black people. It is a collaboration between the Transformative Action Network and Freedom Inc. Black people in Madison and beyond face a wide spectrum of violence in schools and in the wider community Precious life is lost everyday. Most recently we are reeling from the murder of George Floyd. In December of 2019 a 14 year-old was arrested at gun point at his middle school here in Dane County, it could have been him. It is up to us to make this violence unacceptable. Seventy-eight percent of the children incarcerated in Wisconsin are youth of color. Why is it acceptable for any children to be locked behind bars? We need to decriminalize Black people. We need to connect with each other’s humanity. Break the silence about this violence and the role white privilege plays in keeping it going. You can break the silence with action: Write a letter. Our goal is to write and send 2000 letters to aldermen, state representatives, county supervisors, school staff and administrators, other elected officials, editors, police, community organizations and others.

During the session you will learn more about the issue and our demands, get support getting your ideas out, hear sample letters and meet other people doing this important work to end violence. We have a set of 4 demands we want every letter to include and are keeping a tally of the letters sent so we are asking people to attend a zoom gathering to get the details. If that’s not possible, you can also write to Damita Brown at the Dane County Timebank (damita@danecountytimebank.org) to get a Co-conspirator tool kit for writing a letter and/or hosting your own Zoom letter writing session.

You can also share this event via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/s/june-ssn-letter-campaign-to-en/561346067859632/

Tues. June 30th 9:00 am When the Earth Moves! – Online Film Screening & Discussion with Tia Nelson (daughter of Gaylord Nelson), Climate Change Program Director at Outrider Foundation and Raj Shukla, executive director, River Alliance of Wisconsin. Find out about the Wisconsin Water Agenda – and how you can get involved. For more details, visit the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/267949454551735/

Wed. July 1st 4:00 pm WI DNR Virtual Public Hearing on Enbridge’s Line 5 Pipeline in northern WI!

The Public Service Commission is currently deciding whether Enbridge’s (a foreign company worth $65B) proposed new pipeline route transporting dangerous tar sands through Wisconsin waterways as a shortcut to Canada is really in the ‘public interest.”

This DNR hearing is focused on Enbridge Energy’s application for a waterway and wetland permit for the proposed reroute of the Line 5 pipeline in Ashland, Bayfield, and Iron Counties.

To attend the hearing by computer, register at: go.captimes.com/dnr-enbridge. You can also join by phone, call (301) 715- 8592 or (312) 626-6799. When prompted, enter the following passcode ID: 990 3811 0941.

Written comments on the Enbridge Live 5 Pipeline will also be accepted through July 11th, and can be sent by email todnroeeacomments@wi.gov or by USPS to: Line 5 Comments, DNR (EA/7), 101 South Webster Street, Madison, WI 53707. Comments must be submitted or postmarked by no later than July 11.

You can also sign a petition opposing Enbridge’s Line 5 Pipeline at: https://addup.sierraclub.org/campaigns/decommission-line-5

Thurs. July 2nd – Sun. July 5th 8:00 am – 12:00 Noon Silverwood County Park (771 Silver Lane near Edgerton, WI) Mushroom Log Inoculation Workshop! For more details and to register, visit: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15rlzBS6gJaMvub-K_lucEXaxpBquW-XpZ5KAMmCHeIo/edit

Tues. July 7th National Black Out Day! Our mission is to create an international community of economic solidarity and national consciousness unified around our common experience and ancestry as Emancipated Peoples of America. Info?https://www.blackoutday.org/

Tues. July 14th 8:30 am Environmental Justice in an Era of Allyship – virtual Sustainable Breakfast series, hosted by Sustain Dane. Featured speaker: August M. Ball, founder and CEO of Cream City Conservation based in Milwaukee. She will ground our time together in critical components and shared language regarding causes of environmental racism, sustained inequitable power structures and what is required to advance environmental justice. For details on accessing the webinar, please register with EventBrite at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sustainable-breakfast-series-environmental-justice-in-an-era-of-allyship-registration-92240825793?utm_campaign=3348855c89-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_10_08_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Sustain+Dane+General+List&utm_term=0_ad649dde4e-3348855c89-45540517

Some Ways to Get Involved with Ongoing Racial Justice Efforts in the greater Madison community:

Freedom Inc is working to end of violence against women, gender-non-conforming and transgender folks, and children within communities of color by challenging the root causes of violence, poverty, racism and discrimination. http://freedom-inc.org/

Freedom Youth Squad is another local organization that has pushing to getpolice out of schools, promoting other justice efforts inour schools, and creating social support and crisis support for youth of color. https://www.facebook.com/FreedomYouthSquad/

Free the 350 Bail Fund is also involved in challenging the prison industrial complex. Many people are held in jail before they receive a fair trial, simply because they can’t afford bail. Often, these are parents of color who are separated from their own kids.https://freethe350bailfund.wordpress.com/

Urban Triage seeks to empower Black families to excel and believe in their own ability to make a difference through crisis response, advocacy, psycho-education, community support services, intervention, leadership development and systems training.https://urbantriage.org/

Dane County Time Bank’s Restorative Justice project hosts a hotline to help resolve non-emergency disputes without involving the police. https://danecountytimebank.org/projects/restorative-justice

The Social Justice Center (SJC) is a busy grassroots hub for several community organizations, challenging racism and many other forms of systemic injustice. https://www.socialjusticecenter.org/

Groundwork s a group of dedicated white anti-racist activists that offer classes and resources to other white people so they can bebetter educated and organized about these issues. https://groundworkmadison.com/

COVID-19 Pandemic Gardeners – Take this Survey!

A group of researchers from the US, Australia, and Germany are conducting a survey to better understand Covid-19’s effect on why and how people are gardening this year. The study examines: 1) what motivates gardeners during the pandemic, 2) whether gardeners’ use of their gardens has changed, and 3) what additional support would be beneficial for gardeners.

Please help us reach a wide range of gardeners by sharing this survey with with gardeners you may know, and if you are a gardener yourself please take the survey. It only takes about 10-15 minutes.

The survey is also available in Spanish, Vietnamese, and German.

All gardeners are invited to participate and we will share the survey results broadly. If you would like additional information about the survey, please contact Lucy Diekmann (lodiekmann@ucanr.edu).

Take the survey: https://swinuw.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_88LTM30joDzA2hf

Toma encuesta: https://swinuw.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9GoIxrHCYUQZ1Dn

Làm khảo sát: https://swinuw.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_emHTyEWzifCLwyx

Nehmen Sie an der Umfrage teil: https://swinuw.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bJAy8QOR6ZZCGSF 

Invitation to join the Dane County Time Bank’s Transformative Action Network (TAN)!

TAN members are committed to co-conspirator abolitionist action, in line with restorative justice principles. By learning to relate effectively with racism and interrupt patterns of white supremacist culture, TAN members become allies and co-conspirators to Black and Brown community members. Using restorative justice work, TAN is helping Timebank build resilience instead of fragility, action instead of silence and solidarity instead of hierarchy. Abolitionist restorative practices become powerful tools that enhance mutuality and respect across gender, race and class lines. They lead to the kind of collaboration that can move Madison beyond anemic liberalism to real progressive alternatives. Anti-racist restorative practice among Timebankers is leading to racial justice. As James Baldwin wrote, “Any citizen of this country who figures himself as responsible – and particularly those of you who deal with the minds and hearts of young people – must be prepared to “go for broke.” As a network, we are striving to give racial justice everything we have.

For more info, visit: https://danecountytimebank.org/projects/transformative-action-network

Support Bouquets of Gratitude – Gifted to Our First Responders and COVID Care Providers in Honor of Their Essential Service!

From now to the end of June, you can purchase a custom flower bouquet, grown and designed with love and care from Hilltop CSA Farm, that we will then give away to First Responders and COVID Care Providers in our local Madison and Reedsburg/La Valle neighborhood(s).

We will plan to deliver come June when we will have an abundance of peonies and perennial flower mojo that we would love to share!

For more info, visit: https://hilltop-community-farm.square.site/product/flowers-for-first-responders-and-covid-care-providers/65?cs=true

Get Involved with the Food Justice Garden Project!

The Dane County TimeBank, Rooted, and Feed to Go are linking to grow farm-fresh produce and redistribute it to the families that are most impacted by food injustice and structural racism.

Rooted is a nonprofit agriculture production and education-focused organization, that operates Troy Farm on Madison’s Northside. Rooted’s Troy Farm will distribute $31,000 worth of vegetables this growing season to more than 60 families. TimeBank members can help make this happen.

To make this happen, Rooted’s Troy Farm has greatly ramped up production and the TimeBank has made this work the focus of our garden project this year. We need your help. Rooted is looking for Timebank members who can commit to four (4) hours of work per week working on the farm and/or helping with packaging food.

With a 4 hour per week commitment through the growing season, you can earn a box of produce weekly if you are experiencing food insecurity or you can redistribute that box to a family who needs it through Rooted’s partnerships with the local community centers. Let’s work together to grow, teach, share, and make sure everyone has fresh and healthy food to eat!

To learn more and to sign up contact: info@danecountytimebank.org or call 608-663-0400.

Support Dane County Community Defense! Mutual aid in this time of crisis is critical and Dane County Community Defenseis in need of more donations and volunteers! They need helping calling folks in need, as well as pointing them towards other resources available in the community.

For more details about this community solidarity effort and to sign up for volunteering, please visit:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQw7ptVb-w6FC1xxhEmw_uwN72BrsQMVlBWwv6hy_VG_91SBwF2QiSytoORlUNOP5l12xiw2foGMgK7/pubhtml?gid=1121011970&single=true

You can also make donations for this effort, by visiting: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/social-justice-center-inc/dane-county-mutual-aid-crisis-response-fund

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