🌱 PFAS Filtration System + Biergarten Opens This Week At Olbrich Park

Happy Tuesday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know going on in Madison today.

First, today's weather:

Times of sun and clouds. High: 48 Low: 39.

Here are the top three stories in Madison today:

1. Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway wants to purchase a $425,000 system designed to filter PFAS chemicals out of a Madison well. The filter will reportedly filter the "forever chemicals" out of the city's drinking water. The purchase will be through a no-bid contract to meet the October deadline for state grants. (WTMJ)
2. The Madison Police Department has arrested Jesse J. Ortega for allegedly injuring another man with a baseball bat outside of a clinic. The incident occurred in the 3100 block of E. Washington Ave on Saturday morning. Staff called the department after the two men were seen fighting outside the building. (WMTV – NBC15)
3. Madison's Biergarten will open at Olbrich Park this Thursday. Guests will have the opportunity to order brats, beer, and various goods until 10:00 p.m. Tables will be spaced six feet apart in order to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the community. (WMTV – NBC15)

From our sponsor:

Today’s newsletter is brought to you in part by Ring, a Patch Brand Partner. Getting some spring cleaning tasks done? Why not refresh your home's security, too. Secure windows, doors, and more with up to $80 off on select Alarm Pro Kits. Don’t wait, offers end 5/1 at 9 p.m. PST.

Today in Madison:

• Outdoor Playgroup! At The Monona Public Library (9:30 AM)
• Preschool Storytime At The Middleton Public Library Children's Events (9:30 AM)
• We Read on the Spot At The Sequoya Branch Library (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Madison shares plans to upgrade the city's buses using federal funding. Watch the recording of the conference to learn more. (Facebook)
• Arts Wisconsin reminds the community that Randy is presenting about the city's artistic and creative economy. The presentation is today at 10:00 a.m. (Facebook)
• Madison Museum of Contemporary Art highlights the work of Nia Wilson. Wilson is a featured artist in the 2022 Wisconsin Triennial "Ain't I A Woman?" exhibition. (Facebook)

Loving the Madison Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved:

• Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe
• Get your local business listed in front of readers

That's it for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— 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.