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The Middleton Cross Plains Area School District board of education honored five students for demonstrating the attribute of adaptability, showing they are open to change, stay positive when things don’t go as planned, and find ways to grow through challenges, adjusting and moving forward with confidence. Those students were Natalie Laschinger, Nolan Mikla, Jordan Walker and Molly Marshall, all from Glacier Creek Middle School, and Charlotte Henry, from Park Elementary School.

With several alders referring to it as a generational opportunity, a City of Middleton Campus Plan not to exceed $100 million received a 7-1 approval vote May 19 from members of the Middleton Common Council.

During the same May 19 Middleton Common Council meeting that alders unanimously denied a claim, a tense exchange occurred between District 5 Alder Charles Myers and Mayor Lisa Janairo over scheduling city meetings during Jewish holidays.

The Vanguard Electric Commission approved a new shared equipment use agreement during its May 19 meeting and elected new leadership officers for the commission.

Acting on a recommendation from the Middleton Plan Commission, the Middleton Common Council agreed to leave the intersection of Lisa Lane and Parmenter Street alone to accommodate the relocation of Culver’s Frozen Custard to 3112 Parmenter St.

Madison Gas & Electric will cover the cost for the installation of two new DC Fast Electric vehicle charging stations, thanks to action taken May 5 by the Middleton Common Council.

Mazomanie Public Works Director Chris Statz updated the Mazomanie Village Board on storm damage repairs, short and long term weed treatments in Lake Marion, and the need for unexpected repairs to the poolhouse during its May 12 meeting. 

The Mazomanie Village Board approved a proposal to join the six municipalities of District 1 in purchasing the lot neighbouring the EMS headquarters on Commercial St. While the Village had previously been interested in the property for expanding the Mazomanie Fire Department, issues with the lot’s shared driveway with District 1 and a failure to reach an agreement with the current owner has kept the one-acre property vacant. 

The Wisconsin Heights School Board recognized student achievement, approved staffing changes and accepted more than $160,000 in community donations during its May 11 meeting.