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pdf map for Ride the Drive route

2009-08-27T09:15:00.000-05:00

Click HERE for map and access points

info on Ride the Drive event

2009-08-27T09:07:00.001-05:00

This Sunday, August 30, the City of Madison is hosting a Ride the Drive event. from the web site:

When:	Sunday, August 30, 2009 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
What:	Ride the Drive turns a variety of Madison’s signature streets (John Nolen Drive, East Washington Avenue and the Capitol Square) into a public promenade that is closed to motorized vehicles for the duration of the event. Ride the Drive is free and open to the public.
Who:	Co-chaired by Mayor Dave Cieslewicz and John Burke of Trek Bicycles.
Where:	Ride the Drive is a 6-mile loop from John Nolen Drive to East Washington and around the Capitol Square.
Why:	To allow bikers, runners, skaters, walkers and even families with strollers to enjoy six miles of Madison streets normally reserved for motor vehicle use To establish Madison as one of America’s most bicycle-friendly cities To bring the community of Madison together for a fun, community-affirming event To invite Madisonians to consider adding non-motorized means of travel to their daily lives To bring Madison residents downtown to patronize stores, boutiques and restaurants To invite people to discover neighborhoods in a safe, family-oriented way To point out the vital role roadways play in recreation, transportation and the overall health and welfare of our community To enable citizens to see the city from a whole new perspective and pace

more blog posts will be coming on this event

residential parking permit info

2009-08-25T11:43:00.003-05:00

If you need a residential parking sticker, take a copy of your lease agreement to the city municipal building to apply for the permit. LINK
cost is $21 for 1 year

Welcome all new residents

2009-08-15T09:03:00.003-05:00

Welcome home!
We had work crews cleaning, shampooing, painting and fixing - well into the night last night. All apartments are ready for the new residents to make their new apartment into a home.

reminder: all parking stalls are rented, please do not park in a stall you are not paying for, the ticket and tow is expensive.

from CNN: Student diet 101

2009-08-13T08:03:00.001-05:00

I found this article kind of funny and also informative, so I thought I'd pass it along.
Link to ARTICLE pizza, milk, mold and water - it's covered.

cable TV active at 507 W. Wilson Street

2009-08-10T11:30:00.000-05:00

Charter Communications has activated the cable TV service in all apartments for a few weeks as a trail period. Enjoy!
call 1-800-581-0081 for additional services

neighborhood meeting August 5th

2009-08-03T10:37:00.002-05:00

Wednesday August 5th at 7pm there is a neighborhood meeting regarding a proposed mixed use development project at S. Hamilton Street, S. Henry Street and W. Wilson Street.

The meeting location is 333 W. Main Street.

Maxwell Street days this weekend

2009-07-14T13:45:00.002-05:00

This weekend is the famous Maxwell Street days on State Street.
If you've never been to Maxwell Street days, it's quite an event.
LINK
There are great bargains, food vendors and entertainment. The weather forecast looks great, so get to State Street and shop til you drop!

free bike - well sort of

2009-07-09T16:37:00.001-05:00

Budget bike shop on Regent offers Madison residents free RED bikes to use for the summer months, simply supply a credit card as a deposit.
see LINK for more details

fireworks tomorrow night at Elver Park

2009-07-02T08:08:00.002-05:00

Friday afternoon and into the evening, there will be entertainment and a fireworks show at Elver Park. Read HERE for more details

recycle plastic grocery bags - coming our way

2009-06-17T07:57:00.002-05:00

Scheduled to begin Sept. 1st, the program will require City of Madison residents to recycle those plastic bags by dropping them off at approved sites. See article for more detail.

info in rental office

2009-06-10T14:34:00.002-05:00

Just a reminder: in the rental office I have many common forms you may need. For example, residential parking applications, mail hold, mail forward, metro bus system maps, MG&E service application, and more.

As usual if you need change for the laundry machines, send a fax, need postage, etc., just stop by.

120 S. Bassett residents:

2009-05-29T08:10:00.000-05:00

Last week a new coin op washer and dryer was installed. Let me know if you have any problems.

This weekend enjoy Festa Italia

2009-05-27T09:31:00.001-05:00

LINK to the details of the fest schedule and activities. Weather looks promising, so have fun and eat some Italian cousine!

Parking spot available- now

2009-05-21T08:19:00.001-05:00

There is a parking spot available in the front parking lot. It rents for $60/month. Available for summer only or for a year. Please contact the rental office if you are interested. Tom

Congratulations Graduates!

2009-05-18T13:53:00.002-05:00

To all those who graduated this past week, congratulations on earning your degree. Be proud of your accomplishment and I wish you success in your professional endeavors.

May 9: car show on State Street

2009-05-08T08:36:00.001-05:00

Tomorrow from 10am til 3pm there will a car show on State Street. Brochure. Over 150 classic cars will be on display.

Tomorrow is a FREE electroincs drop off day

2009-05-08T08:34:00.000-05:00

Dane County is having an electronics drop off at the Alliant Energy Center, and is accepting many electronics for free. See details HERE

today is Cinco de Mayo

2009-05-05T08:14:00.001-05:00

Cinco de Mayo today. There are lots of celebrations and activities to celebrate the fifth day of May.

Mifflin Street block party this weekend

2009-05-01T08:22:00.003-05:00

The block party even has it's own Wikipedia entry. Weather looks promising for a dry day.
This year will be the block party will be sponsored by DCNY Promotions.

introducing: SHARE box

2009-04-22T12:24:00.003-05:00

I’d like to try a new recycling – sharing project, here at the Derr Apartments.

I put a container down in the laundry room, and labeled it “SHARE”
If you have a magazine, book, map, catalog, etc., that you are no longer using and you think another resident in the building might like to read it: remove mailing labels and place the material in the SHARE box.
Feel free to browse the SHARE box for items other residents have passed along. I will try to monitor the materials and keep them fresh and current.
This is NOT a disposal box. Please no newspapers, junk mail, etc. Mail order catalogs are fine, but let’s not fill this container with Chinese food menus, Isthmus Newspapers, etc.

If you have any suggestions, please let me know.

Tom

today is EARTHDAY

2009-04-22T08:24:00.002-05:00

from THIS webs site:
Earth Day is a time to celebrate gains we have made and create new visions to accelerate environmental progress. Earth Day is a time to unite around new actions. Earth Day and every day is a time to act to protect our planet.

There are many ways to be involved in Earth Day and to preserve our planet. Please spend some time today to learn ways we can all make a difference for years to come.

City of Madison - water flushing schedule

2009-04-21T11:41:00.003-05:00

I have posted a noticed I received from the city water department, on the front entry door.

HERE is a link to the map and flushing schedule. Check back on the blog, I will post new information as soon as I receive it. THis flushing is an annual maintenance that is done by the water department. It may results in discolored water for a few minutes; simply run the water tap til clear.
Tom

warm weather is almost here

2009-04-14T08:46:00.002-05:00

Yes, they are predicting the 60's by Thursday. Time to open the windows and let the fresh air in.

VOTE tomorrow

2009-04-06T08:02:00.003-05:00

Sample ballot

our polling location is at the Doyle Administration Building; 545 W. Dayton Street. Polling hours are from 7:00am to 8:00pm.