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🌱 Patch AM: How new approvals will reshape downtown Madison streets, sidewalks and housing

Also check out Italian Festival 2026 on the Madison Patch calendar

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Hey hey Madison! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How new approvals will reshape downtown Madison streets, sidewalks and housing
  • State plans big fix for a key Boston Post Road retaining wall

Also on today's calendar: Italian Festival 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 81, low: 65.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Madison P&Z Approves Downtown, Sidewalk Projects And 4-Unit Apartment Building (patch.com) — Madison's Planning and Zoning Commission has approved a new four‑unit apartment building on Durham Road plus major downtown and sidewalk upgrades along Boston Post Road, Britton Lane, and West Wharf Road, all taking effect September 3. Commissioners added conditions to protect key trees, historic character, and pedestrian safety, while continuing hearings on an 18‑home Mill Road development and a Bailey Creek bridge replacement.
   

• CTDOT Plans to Rehabilitate Retaining Wall on Route 1 in Madison (ct.gov) — State transportation officials are planning a full rehabilitation of a retaining wall along Route 1 (Boston Post Road) in Madison, with design work expected to finish in 2028 and construction targeted for 2029. CTDOT is asking Madison residents to share questions or concerns now to help shape the project before final approvals and permitting are completed.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Clinton

  • Clinton Council Seeks More Landfill Oversight Bids, Reviews Waterside Lane Bridge Project (patch.com)

Ok Madison! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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