This Week's Calendar

Take a look at this week's calendar for the Town of Madison 

MONDAY, December 4

• 7:00 p.m. Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency

TUESDAY, December 5

• 8:00 a.m. Board of Selectmen
• 7:00 p.m. Beach & Recreation Commission
• 7:00 p.m. Bicycle &a...

First Selectwoman's Community Update

Small Business Saturday and Santa Comes to Town

Small Business Saturday comes to Madison on Saturday, November 25th. Businesses along Boston Post Road and Wall Street will be all decked out for the holidays. There will be something for everyone with hayrid...

Thanksgiving Morning Road Closures - Turkey Trot

The Madison Turkey Trot is held annually on Thanksgiving Day. The road race will require road closures and traffic disruptions. Please be aware the Boston Post Road between Jannas Lane and Durham Road (Route 79) will be closed from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m....

Campus Cares

The employees of the Town of Madison and Madison Public Schools Central Office celebrated Thanksgiving together on Thursday, November 16, 2023. Creative employees continued the long-time tradition of crafting and donating table centerpieces which are raff...

Thanksgiving Safety Tips

The National Fire Protection Association^® (NFPA^®) urges added caution when cooking on Thanksgiving Day, by far the leading day of the year for home cooking fires. In 2021, an estimated 1,160 home cooking fires were reported to U.S...

First Selectwoman's Community Update

Veterans Day

This Saturday, November 11th at 11:00 a.m. the Town, in coordination with local veterans organizations, will be holding Madison’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony at the monuments on the Town Green. All are welcome to attend this commemo...

Strategic Plan Public Informational Meeting

The Town of Madison will be holding a Public Informational Meeting on Monday, November 13th at 6:00 p.m., at Town Campus, Room A, and remote via Zoom to discuss a draft of the Town’s Strategic Plan. This draft plan is a result of community feedb...

Municipal Election Final Results

Public Meetings on the Senior Tax Relief Ordinance Proposed Revisions

The town will be holding two public meetings to discuss and solicit feedback from residents on the proposed revisions to the Tax Abatement & Freeze Program for Certain Elderly and/or Totally Disabled Homeowners Ordinance. Town staff, the Board of Sele...

First Selectwoman's Community Update

2023 Municipal Elections

Election Day is Tuesday, November 7th. Please read the important information below.  Absentee Ballots are available in the Town Clerk’s office through November 6th.  You can obtain an Absentee Ballot App...

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

PROCLAMATION

Breast Cancer Awareness Month, October 2023

WHEREAS, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to raise awareness of this complex disease and fund research into its causes, treatment, and cure. Since 1985, individuals, busine...

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

PROCLAMATION

Domestic Violence Awareness Month, October 2023

WHEREAS, the family is the foundation of a safe and healthy community.  It is a goal of this administration for our communities to be safe, and;

WHEREAS, the problem of domestic violence a...

First Selectwoman's Community Update

Bauer Park Harvest Festival

Tomorrow, October 14th from 11 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. the Town will be hosting a great fall tradition - the Bauer Park Harvest Festival at Bauer Park on Copse Road at the intersection with Hunter's Trail. This is a free, fam...

Madison Awarded $401K STEAP Grant

Madison Awarded $401K STEAP Grant for the Town Campus Gym Floor 

The Town of Madison is pleased to announce the recent award of a $401,600 from the 2023 Small Town Economic Recovery Assistance Program (STEAP) to assist the Town in making improveme...

First Selectwoman's Community Update

As we enter a weekend filled with lots of outdoor activities, please be aware that Hurricane Lee is expected to remain far off the coast of Connecticut but may result in some strong winds, moderate rain and minor coastal flooding. Please plan accordingly....

Eversource TRRP Program

I am pleased to announce some important modifications to Eversource's tree removal policy relating to the Transmission Right of Way Reliability Program (TRRP). If you are a resident impacted by TRRP, please refer to the revised policy highlighted...

Public Hearing Notice

LEGAL NOTICE - TOWN OF MADISON - PUBLIC HEARING

The legal voters of the Town of Madison are hereby warned and notified that the town will conduct a Public Hearing on Monday, September 18, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in Room A at Madison Town Campus, 8 Campus Drive a...

First Selectwoman's Community Update

End of Summer Season

As we enter the Labor Day Weekend, the Town can no longer fully staff our beach facilities, including lifeguards, due to our summer staff returning to school. Please be mindful when attending our beaches, especially with children, that...

First Selectwoman's Community Update

End of Summer Season

As we wind down the last days of August, I want to remind residents that we are approaching the end of our summer season at our Town beaches. Many of our summer staff will begin to return to school, and the Town may no longer be able t...

Utility Pole Removal Begins in Downtown Madison

August 9, 2023 - The Town of Madison is pleased to announce that the construction work relating to the removal of the overhead wires and utility poles for selected properties on the south side of Boston Post Road downtown has begun

First Selectwoman's Community Update

While we continue to experience extreme hot weather throughout the summer months, the Town will continue to activate cooling centers for residents to escape the heat when necessary. Please visit the Town website for more information on cooling center loca...

Meet Madison's Top Dog

Meet Tutti, Madison’s #1 Dog!

Congratulations goes out to Tutti, a delightful 7-year-old English Bulldog. She was born in Georgia and spent her early life producing puppies. She was retired from her breeder duties and ended up in a Boxer Rescue i...

First Selectwoman's Community Update

While we continue to experience extreme hot weather throughout the summer months, the Town will continue to activate cooling centers for residents to escape the heat when necessary. Please visit the Town website for more information on cooling center loca...

Madison Community Update

Cooling Center at the Senior Center Open Tonight until 8 p.m.

The Town of Madison’s Cooling Center will be open until 8 p.m. tonight at the Madison Senior Center at 29 Bradley Road. We are in the final day of a 3-day heat wave spreading across the state. H...

Community Update

Strategic Plan Survey Extended to July 7th

Please note that the deadline for the Town’s  Strategic Plan Survey has been extended to July 7, 2023.   Your voice is a very important part of the Town’s strategic planning process which was lau...

First Selectwoman's Community Update

High School Graduation A special congratulations to the Daniel Hand Class of 2023! The Board of Education will be conducting a graduation ceremony Friday, June 16^th on the Town Green starting at 6 p.m.  I want to applaud this amazing group of you...

In-person Strategic Plan Opportunities

The town needs your feedback for the Strategic Plan! Here are two important ways you can give us your feedback!

1. Attend the Community Visioning Session on Tuesday, June 6th from 6 to 8 pm at the Madison Senior Center Cafe. Refreshments wil...

Community Visioning Session, Madison Strategic Plan

We encourage residents to attend our Strategic Plan Community Visioning Session on Tuesday, June 6th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Madison Senior Center. 

Come share your thoughts, ideas, and suggestions on ways to preserve and improve Madison&...

First Selectwoman's Community Update

Memorial Day Weekend Parade

The Town, in partnership with the American Legion and VFW, will be honoring our fallen veterans this Monday, May 29th, with our Memorial Day Parade followed by a remembrance ceremony on the Town Green. The Parade will step off a...

Budget Referendum Final Results

The Town and the Madison Public Schools budgets have both passed.

First Selectwoman's Community Update

Town Strategic Plan SurveyWe are very excited to announce the launch of our Strategic Plan Survey! Your voice is a very important part of this strategic planning process, and your unique perspective and feedback will help shape the future of the Town of M...

Congressman Courtney Visits Madison

May 2, 2023 - Congressman Joe Courtney toured some of Madison's latest projects with town officials.

First Selectwoman Peggy Lyons, Congressman Joe Courtney, Beach & Recreation Director Austin Hall and Salt Meadow Park Chair Alex Wetmore toure...

Community Update

Green-up, Clean-up Day ??Madison’s Annual Green Up, Clean Up Day is tomorrow, Saturday, April 29^th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. rain or shine. This community event has been helping to resolve the problem of roadside litter for many years now. Che...

First Selectwoman's Community Update

Cannabis SurveyThe Town is soliciting feedback from voters on the issue of cannabis regulation in our Town. The survey is open to residents who will be eligible to purchase cannabis in the next year, and can be found on our website.  Paper copies...

First Selectwoman's Community Update

Town Strategic Plan 

 April begins a town-wide initiative to develop a 10-year strategic plan. A strategic plan will establish Madison’s overall, long-term vision for the future, serve as a roadmap to meet community goals and ob...

First Selectwoman's Community Update

Summer 2023 

As we start to enjoy the signs of spring, the Town is getting ready for the 2023 summer beach season. Registration is now open for most summer camps and programs. Please visit the Beach & Recreation website for more information on...

First Selectwoman's Community Update

New! Town of Madison App

The Town is now offering many ways to receive information about important activities and events. The Town recently launched a new MadisonCT mobile app to make it easier to access public services and find information about town even...

Public Help Requested in Identifying Bank Robbery Suspect

Press Release

On Friday, Feb 24, 2023 at approximately 10:48 hours, the Madison Police Department responded to a report of a bank robbery at the Essex Savings Bank located at 99 Durham Road in the Town of Madison, Connecticut.  Investigators from ...

Police Department - Accreditation Portal for Public Comment

Accreditation Public Comment Portal – NEW

The purpose of this public portal is to receive comments regarding both the Madison Police Department and the Madison Emergency Communications Center compliance with CALEA standards, engagement in the service commu...

Eversource Scheduled Maintenance Tree Trimming Plan

Eversource 2023 Tree Trimming Plan

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First Selectwoman's Community Update

Fire at the E.C. Scranton Accessory Building

As many of you are aware, on the evening of February 13th there was a structure fire on the second floor of an accessory building being renovated by the E. C. Scranton Library.  We are so grateful for t...

First Selectwoman's Community Update

Warming Center Open this Weekend

Due to the severe cold weather forecast for this weekend, the Madison Senior Center, located at 29 Bradley Road, will be open as a Warming Center for Madison residents on the following schedule:

• Friday, February 3rd: 8:30 a....

Madison Awarded $1 million of federal funding to improve the Town’s Emergency Shelter

The Town of Madison is pleased to announce the recent award of a $1 million from the federal Community Project Funding program to assist the Town in upgrading its emergency shelter facility. Funding for this grant was approved as part of the Fiscal 2023 C...

Results of the Academy Community Center Survey

Thank you to all who participated in the Academy Community Center Advisory Committee.  

View the results of the survey. 

Read on...

First Selectwoman's Community Update

Annual Town Meeting

Please join the Board of Selectmen on Wednesday, February 1 at 6:00 p.m. in person at the Madison Town Campus or via zoom for the Annual Town Meeting. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the state of the Town, review the Five Year...

Revaluation 2023

The Town of Madison has contracted with Vision Government Solutions, Inc. to complete the town-wide revaluation of all real property effective for the October 1, 2023 Grand List as required by State Statute.

Data Collectors from Vision will be conducting v...

National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

January 9th, National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day serves as a reminder that we appreciate - every day - our men and women who protect and serve our wonderful town of Madison. Thank you Madison Police!

January is National Radon Action Month

FREE radon in air test kits are available in limited quantities while supplies last at the Madison Health Department.  

You can’t see, smell or taste radon, but it could be present at a dangerous level in your home. Radon is the leading ...

First Selectwoman's Community Update

Noreen Kokoruda

I want to acknowledge the recent passing of Board of Selectmen member and former State Representative Noreen Kokoruda on December 21, 2022. An ardent public servant until her final days, Noreen leaves a lasting legacy of compassion, service...

New Office Hours

Effective January 1, 2023 the Town Hall will have new Public Hours of Operation:

Monday – Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 

Friday: 8:30 a.m. – noon 

Approved by the Board of Selectmen on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. 

Read on...

Storm Update - Warming / Charging Center

Good afternoon, this is First Selectwoman Peggy Lyons with an update on the impact of the winter storm.  

Currently, the Town has less than 200 customers without power and Eversource is informing us that Town wide restoration is expected by 6 p.m....

Board of Selectmen Member Noreen Kokoruda

It is with great sadness that I announce today the recent passing of Madison Board of Selectmen member and former State Representative Noreen Kokoruda. Right up until her final days, Noreen was a dedicated public servant who loved this town dearly, servin...

Storm Message

Good evening, this is First Selectwoman Peggy Lyons with important information relating to a powerful winter storm event expected to impact Madison over the next few days.  

Unfortunately, as we enter a very busy time of year, a powerful storm tom...

First Selectwoman's Community Update

Academy Community Center Survey

Please take a moment to have your voice heard about the potential future programming at the Academy Community Center. The Town’s Academy Community Center Advisory Committee is conducting a survey of Town residents ...

Press Release

TOWN OF MADISON, CONNECTICUT

PRESS RELEASE

On Tuesday, December 13th the Town of Madison sold $8,200,000 in one-year bond anticipation notes through a competitive bid process.  The notes were purchased by Jefferies LLC at an effective rate of 2.772...

Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

We are very proud to announce that the Town of Madison has again been awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the U.S. and Canada (GFOA).  Our Finance Director...

Campus Cares

The employees of the Town of Madison and Madison Public Schools Central Office celebrated Thanksgiving together on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Creative employees continued the tradition of crafting and donating table centerpieces. The centerpieces are ra...

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee Newsletter

May Bike Safety Rodeo 

To celebrate National Bike Month in May, BPAC sponsored a Bike Safety Rodeo for 3-8 year olds.  The Senior Center grounds and large parking areas were transformed into 6 safety stations, ranging from helmet and bike...

2020-2021 BPAC Newsletter

New trail to Ryerson is celebrated along with National Walk to School Day 

In the Summer of 2021, BPAC initiated an effort to bring together the Town, Schools, and Madison Land Trust to allow biking or walking to Ryerson and Brown Schools from Sum...

Summary 2019 BPAC Newsletter

Greetings from Madison’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.

It’s amazing how much and now fast our world has changed, but also uplifting to see how many individuals, businesses and groups in Madison have reached out to help othe...

Summary 2018 BPAC Newsletter

Scarecrows and Bike/Walk Safety Education

If you are walking, biking or driving past the Post Office, you will notice two scarecrows occupying the corner there, created by the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) for the Chamber of Commerce&...

Seaplane Charter Service

Best Place to See a Movie: Madison Art Cinemas, Madison

Best Independent Bookstore: R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

Jacques Pépin’s Guide to Madison, Connecticut

Madison Adopts Tax Incentive Program for Business Growth

Kindergarten Class Earns an Ice Cream Treat

Connecticut Economic Development Assoc. Recognizes Municipalities' Best Practices Policies

Madison, Conn.: A Welcoming Town With Long Stretches of Beach

Gun Violence Proclamation

June 3, 2022 is proclaimed Gun Violence Awareness Day in Madison.

State of the Town Presentation

Slideshow from the State of the Town on February 10, 2022

Tax Payment Reminder

The first installment of tax on the 2022 Grand List was due July 1, 2023. The last day to pay the July 1, 2023 installment without penalty is August 1, 2023 (US Postmark). Payments not bearing a US Postmark must be received by 4:30 p.m. on August 1, 2023 ...

Notice from the Tax Collector

The first installment of tax on the 2022 Grand List was due July 1, 2023. The last day to pay the July 1, 2023 installment without penalty is August 1, 2023 (US Postmark). Payments not bearing a US Postmark must be received by 4:30pm on August 1, 2023 to ...

2022 Grand List Tax Bills

The 2022 Grand List tax bills were mailed on June 21, 2023. The tax office is accepting payments in person along with the Tax Payment Drop Box which is located on the exterior wall of the Tax Collector’s Office. Tax bills are also viewable and p...