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08/14/2026

Join us Tuesday, August 18, at 5:30 PM for the City Council meeting.

The agenda includes three ordinances on second reading and final reading. The first is an ordinance amending the City’s Employee Handbook to adopt a Spousal Carve-Out Policy for future hires. The other two ordinances concern the Super-Voluntary annexation of property into the City of Madison. One would annex approximately 23.16 acres, to be known as Madison Woods, while the other would annex approximately 80.54 acres, known as Koehler Farms.

View the full agenda at madison-in.gov/meetings.

Can’t attend in person? Watch the meeting live on the City of Madison’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/

08/13/2026

UPDATE: The Madison-Milton Bridge is now open.

Bridge Closure Notice: Please be aware that the Madison-Milton Bridge is temporarily closed due to an issue involving a barge. An update will be shared as soon as there is an estimated reopening time. Please plan accordingly and expect delays.

08/12/2026

Yesterday, we had the opportunity to welcome mayors from across Southeastern Indiana to Madison for the Southeastern Indiana Mayors Roundtable, hosted by Accelerate Indiana Municipalities (AIM).

This year’s roundtable was held at Hunter Hall at Crystal Beach, giving local leaders a chance to gather in one of Madison’s historic and much-loved community spaces while sharing ideas, experiences, and the challenges facing our communities.

During the roundtable, attendees also heard from Joseph R. Robb and Dave Bear of the Big Oaks Conservation Society about the importance of preserving public access to Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge. Big Oaks is a tremendous regional resource, providing opportunities for recreation, conservation, education and connection to the outdoors across nearly 50,000 acres in Jefferson, Jennings and Ripley Counties.

Mayor Bob Courtney asked the mayors in attendance to join him in continuing to advocate for public access to Big Oaks by signing a petition in support of preserving public access to the refuge. All 10 mayors in attendance joined Mayor Courtney in signing the petition, showing strong regional support for protecting this important public resource for future generations.

These roundtables are a great opportunity for local leaders to learn from one another, discuss new developments and work together on ways to strengthen our communities and our region.

We’re grateful to Aim Indiana for bringing leaders together and proud to host right here in Madison.

08/07/2026

Today, on National Purple Heart Day, Mayor Bob Courtney had the honor of attending a special Purple Heart ceremony at Jewel Place to recognize World War II Veteran Glenn Fisher for his extraordinary service to our country.

Glenn enlisted in the Army at the young age of 16 and in September of 1944 was sent overseas, where he served on the front lines in the Netherlands. In 1945, he was wounded in combat and lost two of his best friends. After being hospitalized for two weeks, he was able to go home in January 1946.

His commitment to service continued long after the war. Glenn was selected to serve as President Harry Truman’s official honor guard, is a recipient of the French Legion of Honor medal, and has served as a board member of Honor Flight Bluegrass.

For decades, Glenn also sought the Purple Heart he had earned in 1945. He first inquired about the award in 1981, only to be told his records had been burned. When he tried again in 2010, he received the same answer. Then, last February, Glenn made it his goal to receive his Purple Heart before his 100th birthday.

That goal became a reality on July 1, when Glenn was officially presented with his Purple Heart — just over three months before his 100th birthday. However, many of his fellow residents at Jewel Place were unable to attend the ceremony.

Today’s special local ceremony gave Glenn’s friends, fellow residents, and community members the opportunity to gather and celebrate his service and sacrifice.

As part of today’s recognition, Mayor Courtney presented Glenn with a Key to the City of Madison and a flag flown over our City, small tokens of our gratitude for a lifetime of service to our country.

Thank you, Glenn, for your courage, sacrifice, and dedication. It was an honor to recognize you here in Madison and celebrate this well-deserved recognition with the community.

08/05/2026

Happy Back-to-School Week, Madison! 📚✏️

As students head back to the classroom tomorrow, I want to wish all of our students, teachers, staff, and families a wonderful school year ahead.

As we get back into the school-year routine, please allow for extra time in your commute, stop for school buses, slow down in school zones, and watch for students as they make their way to and from school. Let’s all do our part to help make it a safe and successful start to the school year!

08/03/2026

Join us in showing Hallmark what makes our City so special!

Hallmark is inviting communities to share the traditions, memories and people that make their hometowns special during the holidays, and we’d love your help telling the story of what makes Madison merry year after year.

Maybe it’s the annual Light Up Merry Madison ceremony or our A Very Merry Madison Christmas Parade and Celebration, strolling down Main Street past the wreaths and twinkling lights while the storefronts are decked out for the holidays, or a favorite Madison holiday memory from years past that still makes you smile today.

We have until August 10 to share our stories, so let’s make sure Hallmark knows just how special Christmas in Merry Madison can be!

Share your Madison holiday story here: https://merriestchristmastownscontest.hallmarkchannel.com/

Just when you thought Christmas in July was over...

Hallmark is inviting communities to share the traditions, memories, and people that make their town special during the holidays.

Now it's Madison's turn.

If Madison has ever been part of your Christmas story or favorite holiday memory, we'd love for you to consider sharing your own experience. Whether it's a family tradition, a favorite event, a cherished local shop, a volunteer experience, or a memory made here, your authentic story is what matters most.

Help us show Hallmark what makes Merry Madison, Indiana so special.

🔗 Share your story here: https://bit.ly/MerriestChristmasTownContest

07/31/2026

Join us Tuesday, August 4, at 5:30 PM for the City Council meeting.

The agenda includes a resolution for an interlocal agreement between the City of Madison, Jefferson County, and Madison Township to approve joint infrastructure and improvement projects, as well as a resolution to transfer appropriated funds between existing 2026 budget line items.

One ordinance will be heard on first reading: an ordinance amending the City’s Employee Handbook to adopt a Spousal Carve-Out Policy for future hires.

The meeting will also include a public hearing on two ordinances on second and final reading regarding the Super-Voluntary annexation of property into the City of Madison. One would annex approximately 23.16 acres, to be known as Madison Woods, and the other would annex approximately 80.54 acres, known as Koehler Farms.

Lastly, the Communications Department will provide an overview of the City’s newly launched website.

View the full agenda at madison-in.gov/meetings.

Can’t attend in person? Watch the meeting live on the City of Madison’s YouTube channel.

07/30/2026

Today is National Intern Day, and we’re taking a moment to recognize the students who have been helping keep Madison on the Move this summer!

We’re grateful to have Taylor and Lilly working alongside our city team and bringing their skills, energy and fresh perspectives to the work we do every day.

𝐓𝐚𝐲𝐥𝐨𝐫 is a law student at the University of Louisville and has been working closely with Mayor Courtney on policy research while also assisting the City Attorney.

𝐋𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐲, a sophomore at Western Kentucky University, has been working with Madison Parks & Recreation to support athletic and aquatic programs, assist with events and games, and help connect the community with programs happening throughout the summer.

We appreciate all the work Taylor and Lilly have put in this summer. We’re glad to have them on the team!

07/29/2026

Today at 10:30 AM, the City of Madison will launch its newly redesigned website.

The City’s website address will remain the same — madison-in.gov — but visitors will see a new look, improved navigation, and new features designed to make it easier to find information and stay connected with city services, meetings, projects, and updates.

Built on the CivicPlus platform, the redesigned website includes enhanced search functionality, subscription options for updates and notifications, and improved access to public information.

As we transition to the new platform, you may experience brief periods of downtime. We appreciate your patience as staff completes the migration and continues refining content over the coming days.

To learn more about the new website and its features, tune in to the City Council meeting on Tuesday, August 4, where the City’s communications team will provide an overview of the new site.