New Football Coach Hired; Police Arrest Log; School System Among the Best: Madison News

There was plenty of news across your town over the past week. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here’s a roundup of some of the top stories. Contribute your own content to Patch by signing up for an account and clicking the “Post on Patch” button at the top right of the site.

• Madison Police Arrests Include Assault Charges

All of the information is provided by the Police Department and all charges are allegations at this time.

• Daniel Hand High School Hires New Head Football Coach: Report

The new coach said Hand's football program is one of the best in the state.

• Madison Ranked Among Top 15 School Districts in Connecticut in 2017

Data compiler Niche.com recently released its 2017 list of the best school districts in Connecticut.

• Children’s Author Clare Pernice at R.J. Julia Booksellers January 28

Bring your little ones (3+) to Madison's R.J. Julia's circus-themed, 'Small Events for Small People' on 1/28, 10:30 with Clare Pernice. Fun!

• Madison Zoning Commission Sets Planning Priorities for 2017
• Agency Blasts State's Cuts to Madison's Education Funding

Town officials were informed recently that the amount of money they receive from the state for education costs is being cut.

• Madison Historical Society to Host Acclaimed Author at its Frederick Lee Lectures

lecture series, educational, author visit, children's non fiction books