As leaves begin to fall, consider adopting a storm drain! The McFarland Volunteer program and Department of Public Works have teamed up with Dane County's Ripple Effects in initiatives to help keep our lakes, rivers, and streams clean from leaves and debris.

Reminder: Fall brush chipping curbside pickup begins the week of October 24th. All brush should be curbside by 6 a.m. on Monday of the collection week, as the contractor will only make a single pass through each zone.

A congratulations are in order to the McFarland Police Department for their Climate Champion Award! The Department is recognized as an Emerging 2022 Champion (Fleet Operations) for purchasing their first battery electric police vehicle for their fleet. 

Get involved in local government! We're in need of residents to serve on the following:

• Board of Review
• Community Development Authority (CDA)
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee
• Landmarks Commission
• Plan Commission
• Public Safety Committee

Learn more and apply online to get involved!

The month of October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. As an initiative by the McFarland Police Department, please consider donating to the purple bins located at the McFarland Municipal Center, E.D. Locke Public Library, and One Community Bank - McFarland throughout the month. All items must be new, unused, and in original packaging. Most supplies will be donated to Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS) of Madison. Some items will be reserved at the McFarland Police Department for victims/families in immediate need.

Make a Plan: In-office absentee voting begins in the Clerk's office on Tuesday, October 25th beginning at 6 a.m. Thank you to our clerks for the extended office hours to vote for the next two weeks!

Make it Count: All voters will need to show a valid photo ID during in-person absentee voting to be provided a ballot. 

Monday, October 24th: Public Works and Utilities Committee at 6 p.m.

Municipal Center Community Room | Zoom Invitation

Monday, October 24th: Police and Fire Commission at 7 p.m.

Municipal Center Conference Room C | View Agenda

Tuesday, October 25th: Village Board at 7 p.m. - Public Hearing: 2023 Budget

Municipal Center Community Room | Zoom Invitation

Thursday, October 27th: Special Village Board at 6 p.m. - 2023 Budget

Municipal Center Community Room | Zoom Invitation

Tuesday, November 1st: School District/Village Board Joint Planning Committee at 4 p.m.

Municipal Center Community Room | Zoom Invitation

Tuesday, November 1st: Parks and Recreation Committee at 6:30 p.m.

Municipal Center Community Room | Zoom Invitation

Wednesday, November 2nd: Public Safety Committee at 6:30 p.m.

Municipal Center Community Room | Zoom Invitation | Member Vacancy

Thursday, November 3rd: Special Village Board at 6 p.m. - 2023 Budget

Municipal Center Community Room | Zoom Invitation

McFarland Cable (WMCF) is your place to catch all community media content and more! Upcoming notable programming you don't want to miss:

13 Nights of Halloween

• Starting October 19th, tune in every night at 9 p.m. for some Halloween horror ...if you dare!
• Movies such as Night of the Living Dead, Horror Express, and House on Haunted Hill. Check out the full spooky schedule.

Senior Film Friday's

• Friday, October 28th - "The Last Man on Earth" (1964) at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
• Tune in to enjoy film classics twice a month. Showings will be broadcast at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. beginning with a McFarland Senior Services news flash, followed by the featured film. Tune in at TDS Cable Channel 1009, Spectrum Cable Channel 982 or online at www.mcfarlandcablechannel.com. This month’s theme: Vincent Price Film Fest.

During election season, please be mindful when placing signs in the Village.

More information in Village Ordinance Section 8-494.

Check out McFarland Recreation, Aquatic, and Play's (MRAP) current program guide.

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