Madison Morning Brief, Oct. 24: Beach commission considers ornament fundraiser for Surf Club

From Madison News

• Beach commission considers ornament fundraiser for Surf Club Madison's Beach and Recreation Commission considered a commemorative ornament fundraiser for the Surf Club, with proceeds split toward the recreation department, as members also weighed accessibility concerns raised in a resident's letter and discussed timing of a broader recreation survey planned for early 2027.Madison News
• Economic panel weighs Salt Meadow Farms, Academy hotel letter Madison's Economic Development Commission weighed recommending the proposed Salt Meadow Farms development, pitched at roughly $379,000 in annual taxes, to Planning and Zoning pending a decision on the town's 500-foot clustered-housing rule, and discussed promoting the Academy hotel project ahead of a town poll.Madison News
• Appearance panel reviews revised Mill Road housing plan Madison's Advisory Committee on Community Appearance informally reviewed a revised Mill Road development now at 14 units, down from 18, with increased home spacing and natural meadow buffers. Vice Chair John Cunningham recused himself over his role as the project's landscape designer.Madison News
• Selectmen take up seawall and sidewalk funding Madison selectmen considered emergency seawall repairs and several sidewalk improvement projects, as First Selectwoman Peggy Lyons reported completion of the town's new Emergency Operations Center and fire station addition. Town Engineer Robert Russo detailed five active sidewalk projects targeted for spring 2027 construction.Madison News

Happening Sun, Oct 25

• Jay Day Fall Family Festival set for Sunday Jay Day, a Fall Family Festival, is scheduled for Sunday, October 25, according to the Madison Patch events calendar.Madison Patch

Madison on Sat, Oct 24

• Library podcast features Madison realtor Anne Marie Pagli Scranton Library's podcast released a new episode in which host Thia interviews Madison real estate agent Anne Marie Pagli about the local market.Scranton Library
• BrightPath early learning center listed for sale Madison Patch reports the Madison BrightPath early learning center on Durham Road is for sale.Madison Patch
• Hand football remains unbeaten after win over Shelton Patch AM reports Daniel Hand High School's football team remained unbeaten following what it called a statement win over Shelton.Madison Patch

Coming up

• Sat, Oct 24: Weekend guide covers Witch Tryal, muralist talk, bats Madison Patch's weekend guide notes North Madison Congregational stages 'The Witch Tryal' Saturday, muralist Patrick Ganino holds a history happy hour Friday, and Meigs Point offers a program on bats.Madison Patch
• Sat, Oct 24: Seven Madison homes host open houses this weekend Patch reports 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
• Tue, Oct 27, 5:00 p.m.: BOE Finance Committee meets Tuesday Madison's Board of Education Finance Committee meets Tuesday, October 27, at 5 p.m. at Town Campus (A) and via Zoom.Madison Public Schools
• Tue, Oct 27, 6:00 p.m.: BOE Policy Committee meets Tuesday Madison's Board of Education Policy Committee meets Tuesday, October 27, at 6 p.m. at Town Campus (A) and via Zoom.Madison Public Schools
• Tue, Oct 27, 7:00 p.m.: Board of Education meets Tuesday night Madison's Board of Education holds its regular meeting Tuesday, October 27, at 7 p.m. at Town Campus (A) and via Zoom.Madison Public Schools
• Wed, Oct 28: Elementary schools dismiss early for conferences Madison's PreK-5 schools have an early dismissal Wednesday, October 28, for elementary parent-teacher conferences.Madison Public Schools
• Thu, Oct 29: No school Thursday for staff training Madison students have no school Thursday, October 29, for staff professional development.Madison Public Schools

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