🌱 The PFAS + Biergarten filtration system opens this week at Olbrich Park
Happy Tuesday neighbours! Here’s everything you need to know about Madison today.
First, today’s weather forecast:
Sunny and cloudy weather. Top: 48 Bottom: 39.
Here are the top three stories in Madison today:
- Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway wants to buy a $425,000 system designed to filter PFAS chemicals out of a Madison well. The filter would filter “forever chemicals” from the city’s drinking water. The purchase will be through a non-tender contract to meet the October deadline for state grants. (WTMJ)
- The Madison Police Department arrested Jesse J. Ortega for allegedly injuring another man with a baseball bat outside a clinic. The incident happened 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)
- Madison’s Biergarten will open in Olbrich Park this Thursday. Guests will have the opportunity to order kids, beer and various products until 10:00 p.m. Tables will be spaced six feet apart to help curb the spread of COVID-19 in the community. (WMTV-NBC15)
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Today in Madison:
- Outdoor playgroup! At the Monona Public Library (9:30 a.m.)
- Preschool story time At Middleton Public Library Children’s Events (9:30 a.m.)
- We read on the spot At the Sequoya Branch Library (10:00 a.m.)
From my notebook:
- The City of Madison shares plans to upgrade city buses with federal funding. Watch the conference recording to learn more. (Facebook)
- Arts Wisconsin reminds the community that Randy showcases the arts and creative economy of the city. The presentation is today at 10:00 a.m. (Facebook)
- The Madison Museum of Contemporary Art highlights the work of Nia Wilson. Wilson is a featured artist in the 2022 Wisconsin Triennial “Ain’t IA Woman?” exposure. (Facebook)
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That’s all for today. See you 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 writer, editor, SEO specialist and marketing manager for various digital media companies. He is currently co-owner and operator of content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.
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