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Alex Harrington, Chief Meteorologist for WISC-TV (Channel 3), was a recent guest speaker at the Rotary Club of Madison West Middleton. As a farm kid, Harrington gained an understanding of the economic importance of weather to people, like his parents, who owned a 1500 acre spread near Arena, Wisconsin. However, Harrington points to The Wizard of Oz  movie and its tornado scene as first sparking his interest in all things atmospheric, beginning at age 5.

From Middleton, two high school seniors are spearheading a movement to address food insecurity in their community. Noah Duckett and Wyatt Ehrhardt, co-founders of the non-profit organization Meals that Matter, are using their passion for service and leadership to provide meals to local families in need. What began as an ambitious desire to make a global impact shifted focus after a meeting with community leaders, leading them to discover an urgent need in their own backyard.

The City of Middleton has scheduled a Nov. 6 public hearing on the 2025 Middleton City Budget following final action by the Common Council’s Finance & Personnel Committee on Tuesday, Oct. 15.

Phase two of the 38Ten Parmenter workforce housing project received approval Oct. 15 from the Middleton Common Council to use $1.5 million in tax increment financing.

The Cross Plains Lions Club is making steady progress on its community pavilion project in H.M. Zander Park, embodying the town’s vision for growth, recreation, and environmental sustainability. Situated at the heart of the village, the pavilion is designed to serve as a central hub for community life, offering a versatile space for events such as concerts, family reunions, school outings, and public gatherings.

More students this year, thanks to open enrollment

Ending in 2024, the City of Middleton’s Efficiency Navigator program completed work on 13 multi-family buildings, with 27 units or families benefiting from efficiency retrofits. In addition, four units received solar energy modeled to save $1,000 in energy costs per unit.

On October 11th, the Rotary Club had the pleasure of hosting renowned author Doug Moe as the special guest speaker. Moe, a celebrated figure in the world of biography and memoir writing, shared captivating stories from his long career of collaborating on books with various prominent figures, including sports icons, politicians, and entertainers. His talk offered a unique behind-the-scenes glimpse into the co-authoring process, highlighting both the challenges and rewards.

Two Middleton residents whose access has been hindered by an existing gravel bike path on Oct. 1 asked the City of Middleton to pave the pathway for safety and handicapped accessibility.

The fourth time was a charm for a family wanting to convert their horse barn to a dog kennel as the town board last week (OCT. 7) narrowly recommended the Conditional-Use Permit they have long sought.