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Month: December 2018

August rainfall caused citywide flooding, but high lake levels threaten more
Environment

August rainfall caused citywide flooding, but high lake levels threaten more

December 31, 2018December 31, 2018

In late August, significant rainfall pummeled Madison, causing flooding throughout the city, damaging infrastructure and private residences, and costing the city millions of dollars.

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Hmong holiday lunch offers chance to celebrate community
City Life

Hmong holiday lunch offers chance to celebrate community

December 20, 2018

Members of Madison’s Hmong community are hosting a lunch for residents to celebrate the holidays together on Friday.

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Nonprofit News
Volunteers endure rain during Madison Parks’ cleanup challenge, while officials brace for ice damage due to high lake levels
Environment

Volunteers endure rain during Madison Parks’ cleanup challenge, while officials brace for ice damage due to high lake levels

December 14, 2018December 14, 2018

Madison residents braved rainy and wet conditions in early November to take part in the Flood Clean-up Challenge hosted by the City of Madison Parks

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December 2018 Backyard Heroes
City Life

December 2018 Backyard Heroes

December 11, 2018December 11, 2018

Community Shares, a partner of Madison Commons, recognizes two volunteers each month. The volunteers come from Community Shares’ member groups and are selected for their

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Community Shares, Nonprofit News
City Engineering plans to track flood damage with new website
City Life Environment

City Engineering plans to track flood damage with new website

December 10, 2018

The City of Madison recently launched a new website to report storm-related problems following the historic flooding in late August.

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Madison school board use new procedures to govern public comments in November meeting
Education

Madison school board use new procedures to govern public comments in November meeting

December 2, 2018

New procedures for public comments at Madison Metropolitan School District board meetings were used last month following criticism from community members who allege their voices

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