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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. 

Taking up a Finance and Personnel Committee recommendation, the Middleton Common Council voted unanimously to change health insurance providers from SSM/Dean to Group Health Cooperative.

Middleton Common Council Finance and Personnel Committee members agreed with administrative recommendations to cut capitol items for the Middleton Senior Center and the Middleton Public Library as part of their Oct. 1 budget deliberations.

A recent community meeting held at the Middleton Public Library brought local leaders and residents together to address the growing issue of food insecurity in Middleton and the surrounding areas. The panel discussion, moderated by Kristen Parent of the Middleton Chamber of Commerce, featured perspectives from key community figures, all of whom are actively working to alleviate hunger.

With some reluctance, the Cross Plains Village Board last week approved a cut in sewer rates effective next year. The board also selected a site for a new outdoor swimming pool. 

A Doc and two longtime Middleton Emergency Medical Service paramedics received salutary proclamations during the Tuesday Sept. 17 Middleton Common Council meeting.

The proposed 2025 City of Middleton budget features a $1.3 million deficit between revenues and expenditures and also leans heavily on an affirmative vote in the city’s Nov. 5 Storm Water Utility Referendum.

Artificial Intelligence is “a hot topic especially in the field of education,” stated Brian Miles, director of technology services in the MCPASD, said at the school board meeting on September 23.  He said it is important that district educators and leaders discern how students, teachers and the entire district will interact with the evolving technology.  

If you want an example of what works well in Wisconsin’s educational landscape look no farther than the University of Wisconsin’s Odyssey Project. The Rotary Club of Madison West Middleton’s guest speakers on Friday were Professor Emily Auerbach, co-founder of Odyssey and Odyssey graduate Keena Atkinson.