Madison Morning Brief, Oct. 23: Selectmen advance seawall, sidewalk projects

From Madison News

• Beach Commission weighs Surf Club ornament fundraiser Madison's Beach and Recreation Commission considered a commemorative Surf Club ornament fundraiser with artist Jamie Dietz, while reviewing accessibility input on the Surf Club Master Plan survey, set to close October 18, and planning a broader 2027 recreation survey.Madison News
• Bike-pedestrian panel seeks volunteers for 2027 safety push Madison's Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee is seeking volunteers to fill three open seats as it begins planning 2027 safety initiatives, following the town's September Vision Zero recognition from the state.Madison News
• ACCA reviews scaled-back Mill Road housing plan Madison's Advisory Committee on Community Appearance held an informal review of a revised 14-unit Mill Road development, down from 18 originally proposed units, with added home spacing and landscaping buffers.Madison News
• Selectmen address Surf Club seawall, sidewalk projects Madison selectmen took up emergency seawall repairs at the Surf Club and reviewed five active sidewalk improvement projects slated for spring 2027 construction, as the town also marked completion of its new Emergency Operations Center and fire station addition.Madison News

Happening Sat, Oct 24

• 9:30 a.m.: Library hosts Itty Bitty Meetup for toddlers Saturday Scranton Library's Itty Bitty Meetup for parents, caregivers, and young children runs 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 24, with toys and activities for toddlers and preschoolers.Scranton Library
• Patch previews witch trial play, muralist talk, bats Madison Patch's weekend guide highlights North Madison Congregational's staging of 'The Witch Tryal' Saturday, a Friday history happy hour with muralist Patrick Ganino, and a Meigs Point program on bats.Madison Patch

Madison on Fri, Oct 23

• Library podcast interviews Madison realtor Anne Marie Pagli Scranton Library's podcast released Episode 14 on October 23, with host Thia interviewing Madison real estate agent Anne Marie Pagli.Scranton Library
• BrightPath early learning center listed for sale The Madison BrightPath early learning center on Durham Road is for sale, Madison Patch reports.Madison Patch
• Seven Madison homes hold open houses this weekend Seven Madison homes will hold open houses Oct. 24-25, priced from $125,000 to $2,215,000, including a Dud's Village beach cottage, Madison Patch reports.Madison Patch

Coming up

• Tue, Oct 27: Elementary schools dismiss early for conferences Oct 27-28 Madison's PreK-5 elementary schools will dismiss students early on October 27 and 28 for parent-teacher conferences, according to the district calendar.Madison Public Schools
• Tue, Oct 27, 5:00 p.m.: Three Board of Education panels meet Tuesday evening Madison's Board of Education Finance Committee, Policy Committee, and full Board meet back-to-back on October 27 at Town Campus (A) and via Zoom, starting at 5 p.m.Madison Public Schools
• Thu, Oct 29: No school October 29 for staff training day Madison Public Schools will be closed October 29 for staff professional development, with no classes held that day.Madison Public Schools

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