Rec Center Funding, 'Dangerous' Drunken Driver Top Madison News

Accusations Fly Over Rec Center Funding Votes

Council members squabbled Monday over the wisdom of a recent vote to borrow approximately $4.1 million in short- and long-term bonds to pay off the Madison Recreation Center land and sports fields.

 

'Dangerous' Drunken Driver Hits Parked Car, Police Say

A “dangerous intoxicated driver” was arrested Wednesday after he drunkenly careened down Park Avenue, hitting curbs, signs, bushes and a parked car, police  said.

Late Councilman's 'Good Lives On' in Madison

The public service for former Madison councilman Don Links was profoundly rewarding, said the current body of councilmen and women as they commemorated the man who bravely fulfilled his elected term this past year.

Two Acting Sergeants Appointed Within Madison PD

Two resolutions recognizing Madison police department promotions were approved Monday, as a roomful of cheering residents congratulated the two officers.

Madison Lays Out Digital Welcome Mat for New Residents

A welcome message from Madison's mayor followed by useful information about garbage and recycling pickup, pet licenses, train station parking and other topics are featured on a Borough of Madison Web page for new residents.

Madison Program for Kids With Special Needs Celebrates 40 Years

A Madison organization created in the 1970s to give children with special needs an opportunity to participate in after-school activities celebrated its 40th anniversary this year.

EPOCH, which was started in 1973 by a group of parents and supporters, marked 40 years by recognizing the Madison Area YMCA, which has hosted the organization's activities since it launched, and with a proclamation from the borough.