Media Digest November 17th 2017

Top story

The final city budget is out, and it comes with changes to police staffing, police body cameras, and the public market.

Education

Hate and bias incidents are increasing in schools. A Waunakee class is fostering a love of nature and conservation. It’s Sunday school…. On Saturday… for students at one Madison synagogue.

Development

Madison is a booming town, and that means a bigger need for construction jobs. But, the developer for a multi-million construction site at MATC has pulled out of a project. Though the popular Brennan’s markets are closed, a newly developed Watt’s Road site will open as Brennan’s Cellars.

Community

Dane County will sell the natural gas from manure and landfills, instead of making electritiy with it as it does now. Former Madison Fire Chief Ed Durkin is remembered for his connections to the community. He was 88. Along the Southwest Commuter path receive a warm greeting from a fellow resident, even on brick mornings.