🌱 City Xmas Tree Collection + Snowplows Deployed, Expect Delays

Madison WI

28 December, 2021

8:20 PM

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Happy Wednesday, people of Madison! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note. First, today's weather: Mostly cloudy and cold. High: 24 Low: 17. Here are the top stories in Madison today: Crews in Madison will be collecting Christmas trees over the next few weeks for proper disposal. The City of Beloit Public Works Department will conduct tree pick-ups from Jan. 3-14, 2022. Beloit residents should have their trees placed on their curbs by 6 a.m. on their regularly scheduled collection day. All trees must be clear of stands, bags, and any decorations. (WMTV - NBC15)The Streets Division announced on Tuesday afternoon that the snowplows are out in Madison. Officials expect the trucks will stay out throughout the night. Crews will be salting and plowing routes until the storm lets up. Even with the road relief, Streets Division officials said Tuesday's evening commute may be difficult. Heavier bursts of snow are expected, and streets will still be slippery. (Channel3000.com - WISC-TV3)A Madison couple is celebrating their 75th wedding anniversary between Christmas and the New Year. Dec. 28, 2021, marks the monumental moment for Al and Sparrow Senty. One of their children, Donna, tells NBC15 that they met in Jones Beach, New York, where Sparrow was working as a hostess when Al was on leave from serving in the U.S. Navy. (WMTV - NBC15) Today's Madison Daily is brought to you in part by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. Today in Madison: NYE Fizzing Fireworks Experiment At Fitchburg Public Library Kids Events (9:00 AM) From my notebook: A dog named Lucky was found dumped in a parking lot in Texas, spending the first few months of his life fighting fleas and mange, which made him lose almost all of his fur; and suffered the effects of extreme starvation. With the help of Pets Going Places, Lucky came to Fetch and is now a happy healthy dog, but has been waiting for over two years now for his forever home. (Facebook) This past spring when Devin Herricks, 11, of Cashton set about to write an essay about soybeans in his fourth-grade class, he thought it was an average homework assignment. Little did he know, his essay would ultimately land on the desk of President Joe Biden. (Instagram)Madison Children's Museum: "Due to heavy snow accumulation and melting/refreezing temperatures this afternoon, Madison Children's Museum closed at 2:30 p.m. yesterday but will honor any unused purchased tickets for a future visit. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Ring In the New Year With 15 Percent Off Beautiful Blooms From FTD! (December 31) Taxes In Retirement Webinar (January 4) Add your event Loving the Madison Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new update. — Sean Peek About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.