President's Day Schedule
City Hall will be closed on Monday, February 15, 2010 in observance of the President's Day holiday.
All Trash and Recycling pickup will be delayed by one day.
Mayor Creates Senior Advisory Council
Mayor Tim Armstrong recently announced the formation of the Madison Area Senior Advisory Council (MASAC), as a result of recommendations made by SKC. SKC is a firm who conducted a study of the current Madison Senior Center for the City last fall. The membership of the council was chosen from a list of recommended agencies that the firm suggested be represented.
The MASAC held its first meeting on Monday, February 1 at the Madison Senior Center. The next meeting is scheduled to take place on March 8 at noon at the Salvation Army, 331 East Main Street in Madison. For more information on the council, please contact Jenny Eggenspiller at 265-8300.
Berry Elected Madison City Council President
At the beginning of each calendar year, the Madison City Council elects a member to serve as President. This year, Councilman Rick Berry, who represents Madison’s second council district was elected to serve as President.
" It has been a great honor to serve our beautiful city these past two years as councilman of the second district. It goes without saying that to serve as council president is an even greater honor and one which I take very seriously. I will do all I can to do right by the citizens, the mayor and the council of Madison."
Berry is a Democrat who is in his first term as a member of the Madison City Council.
Madison Police Department Receives Generous Gift of a New Canine
Madison Police Chief John Wallace recently announced the addition of a new member to the police force. Thanks to the generosity of Mr. John Morgan, the City of Madison will now be patrolled by two canines instead of just one.
"This is truly a gift to the entire community", commented Chief Wallace. Mr. Morgan donated the canine is memory of his late wife, Sarah Morgan, who passed away in 2009. Mrs. Morgan loved animals, and the City of Madison is honored to receive this donation in her memory.
Important Information About Census 2010
In March of this year, each household will receive the 2010 Census form. The form consists of just ten short questions, and you will be provided with a postage-paid envelope to return the form in. If you do not return the form by mail, it is likely that you will by visited by a census taker, who will ask you the same questions that are on the form.
Why is it important that you complete the form and mail back? Because communities like Madison receive federal dollars based on things like their census. Census information also affects the redistricting for the U.S. House of Representatives. For more information on the 2010 Census, click here.
City Hopes to Continue Movies in Bicentennial Park: Seeking Sponsorships from Community
Last summer, Madison residents enjoyed Bicentennial Park in a variety of ways. One of those included an event new to the community. The Mayor's Movies in the Park was an idea born out of the community's involvement and response to the bicentennial celebration. "We wanted to continue the momentum of local gatherings, and this became a true community owned event," commented Jenny Eggenspiller, Director of Community Development and Outreach for the city.
The city hopes to continue the events this summer, and would like to expand the series to include six movies. However, due to budget cuts the city was not able to include the events in the budget for 2010. The events will not be continued without the support of the community. The city is soliciting sponsorships for either individual movies or the entire series, according to Eggenspiller.
For more information on sponsorship, contact Jenny Eggenspiller at 265-8300 or by email at development@madison-in.gov.
Compost Stickers Available Now
The 2010 compost stickers are now available for purchase. Stickers are $20 each and can be purchased at the City Water Department located in City Hall.
View Milton Madison Bridge Project Brochure
Printed copies are available at City Hall.
