Madison considers a $10 fee to dispose/recycle mattresses

The City of Madison is considering implementing a program that will recycle the 10,000+ mattress that are disposed of each year. To help offset the cost of this program, the city would like to collect $10 per mattress, much like the current program for discarded appliances. They are hoping to have the program [...]

Mifflin Street Party or bust?

This year will certainly be an eventful year for the annual Mifflin Street Block Party. Question is: will it be eventful for its success or its failure? The City of Madison officials and police department have cancelled support for the event. Of course there will be significant presence on Mifflin Street this [...]

link here for Wisconsin rental tax forms

HERE is a link to the Wisconsin Department of Revenue web site and the 2012 rent certificate.

finally, a real snow storm!

It’s been two years since Madison experienced a snow storm with 12-16 inches as predicted. That’s two years I have been meeting people new to Madison who say “the winter here really isn’t that bad, I was expecting worse”…well WORSE is here. Be sure to follow snow emergency parking rules, details HERE

link to City of Madison poll locations

THIS link will direct you to the official City of Madison poll location finder. Simply enter your address information, and the correct poll will be identified.

Madison apartment vacancy rate continues to decline

Despite several significant multifamily housing projects offering additional apartments to Madison renters, the vacancy rate continues to decline and is approaching the 2% level.
Madison Gas and Electric publishes statistics derived from their internal data of gas/electric meters that are either turned off or changed into the owners name.
current survey HERE
The Isthmus (specifically zip code 53703) [...]

welcome to Moving Day!

Yes, it’s that exciting (sarcasm) day when thousands of downtown residents move out of their apartments, stay the night on a friends porch or in a moving van, then on Aug. 15th move into their new place. If you have any moving pics, send them to :
madisonapartments@gmail.com and I’ll post them up.

link to landlord supplied voter registration forms

HERE is a link to a PDF copy of the required landlord provided City of Madison voter registration hand out. A recent city ordinance requires property owners to give out this form in print to new residents. It is suggested that landlords collect a signature from new residents stating they have received the [...]

August move in/out - contact MG&E now

Madison Gas and Electric (MG&E) will have tens of thousands of service orders for August with the large majority for August 14th and 15th. Now is the best time to contact MG&E for setting up your account to ensure you will have electric and gas service when you move in.  608-252-7222 or LINK

this weekend: Fun, Food and Fashion

Yes, it’s Maxwell Street Days! Friday through Sunday State Street will be transformed into an outdoor marketplace. Shop til you drop. There will be dozens food stands, clothing shops and gift stores showcasing their merchandise, often at discounted prices.
Hours:
Friday 7/20, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday 7/21, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Sunday, 7/22: [...]