VanChaMasShe Neighborhood Association

VNA Meeting 2.15.12

kgredman — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 01:38:15 +0000

Attendance: Darcy Diedrich, Braden Kerwin, Cricket Redman

Meeting Notes:

Neighborhood Plan Comittee reviewed plan and agreed that they are against formal gathering place at base of intersection of shepherd terrace and Van Hise. Three of the four property owners that neighbor this intersection are against this initiative. VNA supports use of picnic tables within Hoyt Park that are steps away

New Election Laws in Place for February 21 Election

Dale Bengston — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:56:24 +0000

Election Procedures/Polling Places New election laws will be fully implemented for the February 21 Primary Election.

State law now requires voters to present identification when voting. The law is very specific about which forms of ID will be accepted:

Wisconsin driver’s license expiring 11/2/10 or later Wisconsin DOT-issued photo ID card expiring 11/2/10 or later U.S. passport expiring 11/2/10 or

Still Recruiting Election Officials for 2/21 Primary

Dale Bengston — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 20:13:20 +0000

The City Clerk’s Office still has many Election Official vacancies to fill for the February 21 Primary Election.

If you know any Madison residents who may be interested in working at polls, please encourage them to sign up online at http://www.cityofmadison.com/election/pollWorkers/apply.cfm.

Election Officials are paid $11.82 an hour. There are three shifts available:

AM Shift (6

Fun in Madison Parks

Dale Bengston — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:38:52 +0000

Due to warm weather conditions, all of the Madison Parks ice rinks, ski trails and sledding hills are closed. If conditions allow later this winter, staff will try to re-open the facilities. For updates, please visit http://www.cityofmadison.com/parks/seasonal/winter/ If you are bummed that this winter just hasn’t panned out so far for winter sports – cheer up because

Is Your Vehicle Locked at Night?

Dale Bengston — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:07:39 +0000

Within the last couple of days an officer working our night shift followed two sets of prints through the snow in the Country Grove neighborhood…it appeared as though two suspects checked at least 100 cars for unlocked doors. A citizen living in this neighborhood also reported seeing the same thing in another area. While we have asked our night shift

Tenney Park Shelter Commemorative Tiles on Sale now!

Dale Bengston — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:37:11 +0000

Valentine’s Day is tomorrow so if you really want to make a lasting impression, consider an inscribed tile with the just the right words to express your feelings. It would be a wonderful way to remember someone special.

If you missed out on the original fund raising effort, you have another opportunity. There is limited space. Tile donations will

Madison Parks on Facebook & Twitter

Dale Bengston — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:32:41 +0000

Madison Parks is launching its social media pages! Follow Madison Parks (@playmadison) on Twitter and “like” Madison Parks on Facebook for information on park events, Goodman Pool, Golf Courses, Warner Park Community Recreation Center and general fun!

Keep an eye out on our Facebook page and Twitter feeds for upcoming opportunities to win free passes to

Draft 2035 Regional Transportation Plan Update

Dale Bengston — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:30:00 +0000

The Draft 2035 Regional Transportation Plan Update: Madison Metropolitan Area & Dane County is available for review and comment. The draft report has been posted on the MPO’s website at http://www.madisonareampo.org/planning/regionalplan.cfm.

A public hearing on the Draft 2035 Regional Transportation Plan Update has been scheduled for Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. before the Madison Area Transportation

MAC Grants Workshop

Dale Bengston — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:24:58 +0000

Madison Arts Commission Announces Arts Grants Workshop for Local Artists and Community Organizations

The City of Madison distributes funds to Madison artists and non-profit organizations through the Madison Arts Commission’s annual grant programs. Project Grants provide up to $3,000 for performances, exhibitions or events that enrich the cultural lives of Madison citizens. ArtWORKS! Grants provide up to $5,000 for neighborhood

Green Madison – What’s New in 2012

Dale Bengston — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:10:54 +0000

Green Madison would like to thank all of the Neighborhood Associations for your support during 2011. With your help, 764 residents have expressed interest in Green Madison, 313 have already completed the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Assessment, 75 are obtaining bids or performing work and 67 have already completed their energy efficiency upgrades! We need your help again during