🌱 City Works To Prevent Sewer Backups + Madison Animal Adoption

Happy Saturday, Madison! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

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First, today's weather:

Cloudy. High: 32 Low: 19.

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Here are the top stories today in Madison:

1. Madison's engineering department is taking steps to help prevent sewer backups ahead of the holidays. Crews were out on Friday vacuuming pipes to ensure all the things people toss down the drain make it to the desired destination. While the city cleans the pipes it's responsible for, officials also want to remind people the sewage system is not meant to take oils, fats, and greases. (97 Seven Country WGLR)
2. If you've been hoping to add a fuzzy ball of love and affection to your family, start with these animal shelters in and around Madison for a pet to take home. If you're on a search for a lovable new companion, consider beginning at a local rescue agency like Underdog Pet Rescue Of Wisconsin Inc. (Madison Patch)
3. UW­–Madison alumna Carolyn Stanford Taylor, the former state superintendent of public instruction, is joining the leadership team of the Madison Metropolitan School District. Stanford Taylor will serve as MMSD's interim assistant superintendent for engagement, diversity, equity, and inclusion. (University of Wisconsin-Madison)

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Today in Madison:

• Holiday Lights Tour At Fitchburg Chamber Visitor & Business Bureau (All Day)
• Neighborhood Connection Holiday Meal Delivery At Village of Waunakee Community Events(All Day)
• Neighborhood Connection Holiday Wishes Gift Distribution At Village of Waunakee Community Events (All Day)

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From my notebook:

• Today, Air Wisconsin Airlines celebrates the beauty of flight and the Wright Brothers, whose ingenuity and imagination continue to inspire us to aim for the skies. (Instagram)
• Get to know Manu Raju '02, CNN's chief congressional correspondent, before the University of Wisconsin-Madison welcomes him back to campus on Sunday as their Winter 2021 Commencement keynote speaker. (Facebook)
• Fire Fighters Local 311 partnered with Goodman Community Center and Gino's Italian Deli to provide 100 pans of lasagna, sides, and winter-themed activities to Goodman families. (Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll see you around!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.