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Greetings Madison! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What does The Duncan's grand opening mean for Madison's housing scene?
  • What crucial stormwater fact do Madison engineers wish every resident knew?
  • Live near Cabot Lane? Officials need your help finding this dog

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mainly cloudy and cool, with a high of 60 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Considerable cloudiness, temps: high: 65, low: 50.
  • Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 67 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 309-Unit Waterfront Community in Madison Celebrates Grand Opening (connectcre.com) — A new 309-unit waterfront apartment community called The Duncan has just opened on Madison's isthmus at 1625 Lock Lane, offering lakeside living close to downtown. The project brings studios through three-bedrooms and townhomes, connecting residents to Tenney Park, trails, bike routes, and central Madison, and signals continued investment in local housing options.
   

2. Stormwater Expert Panel: What's one thing you wish the Madison community knew about stormwater they don't know or don't seem to understand yet? (cityofmadison.com) — Madison's Engineering Division is using Wisconsin Stormwater Awareness Week to explain how our fully separate stormwater and sanitary systems work and why residents' daily choices matter. Local engineers stress that fertilizer, salt, and other runoff from our properties flow directly into area lakes and streams, urging neighbors to hold contractors accountable and adopt cleaner practices.
   

3. Madison Health Officials Search for Biting Dog on Cabot Lane (news-usa.today) — Madison health officials are urgently trying to locate a dog involved in a recent biting incident on the 800 block of Cabot Lane on the city's east side. Residents nearby are asked to review doorbell and backyard camera footage and report any leads, so the dog's vaccination status can be checked and the victim's rabies risk properly evaluated.
   

4. Madison Police Department to create new department section (wmtv15news.com) — Madison residents can expect a major police department restructuring in early 2027, with a new Service Excellence and Outreach section focused on accountability and community connections. Existing positions will be reorganized into use-of-force, community outreach, and professional development units, while the current Community Outreach Section is dissolved and the Mental Health unit shifts under Traffic and Specialized Services.
   

5. LGBTQ+ Destinations: Madison, Wisconsin (qnotescarolinas.com) — If you live in Madison, this guide doubles as a reminder of just how many local gems are in your backyard, from Olbrich Gardens and the UW Arboretum to the new Madison Public Market. It highlights bike-friendly routes, favorite restaurants, nightlife spots, and practical tips for getting around without a car, all framed as reasons LGBTQ+ travelers should put Madison on their fall itinerary.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • ZUSI the male Tonkinese, found!
    Thank u all ! Was so hard to get thru 4 days searching. He will not get out again, (Nextdoor Sunset Village)
  • Please share & repost to help reunite this stray cat!
    Found on September 20, 2026 in Madison, WI 53719 near Lindfield Road & Muir Field Road Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to… (Nextdoor Stone Crest Estates)
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  • Packaging Coordinators, Inc. posted a job opening for Supervisor, Quality Assurance Internal Operations in Madison. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Madison here.

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