Announcements
Discounted Vouchers available for Town of Middleton Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Event
at Dane County Clean Sweep- March 31st- April 5th
Do you have unwanted cleaning chemicals, mercury thermometers, paints, stains, other household hazardous waste or small electronics that you're looking to dispose of? The Town of Middleton is excited to partner with Dane County Clean Sweep and the Madison Area Municipal Stormwater Partnership to offer our residents an opportunity to safely dispose of household hazardous waste for only $5. This event is open to residents of the Town of Middleton only. 125 discounted $5 online vouchers for household hazardous waste disposal are available (normally $15/vehicle).
Vouchers must be obtained in advance and redeemed at the Dane County Clean Sweep Facility anytime during open business hours*, Monday, March 31st-Saturday, April 5th. Limit one per household. *Clean Sweep Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7:15 am-3:15 pm, Sat. 8 am-10:45 am, closed Sunday. Small electronics and up to one TV, computer monitor or microwave will also be accepted at this event (normally $15/TV or computer monitor and $10/microwave). For a full list of items accepted at the event, or to purchase a voucher visit: https://Town-of-Middleton-hhw-event.eventbrite.com
Can’t make the Town of Middleton event? Dane County residents can dispose of household hazardous waste year-round at the Dane County Clean Sweep Facility during open hours (disposal fees apply). Do your part to keep hazardous substances out of our storm drains and waterways by properly disposing of household hazardous waste. Household hazardous waste should not be placed in curbside trash or recycling bins and should never be stored or disposed of outside. Abandoning hazardous wastes, even from households, is a State and Federal offense.
Questions? Please contact Kevin Belida at Belida.Kevin@danecounty.gov or (608)598-9002.
Spring Election - April 1, 2025
Poll Hours 7AM to 8PM
In-person Absentee Voting begins March 18 through March 28. Click HERE for hours and information.
ELECTION INFORMATION (INCLUDING ABSENTEE VOTING / VOTER REGISTRATION)
2025 Property Revaluation, Open Book & Board of Review Information
Trout Days - May 1-3, 2025
Don't miss the Creekside Music Fest - a free outdoor live music event starting at 11 am on Saturday, 5/3!
Sponsored by the Cross Plains Lions Club, Chamber of Commerce, and the Town of Middleton
For a complete event schedule visit: https://www.crossplainstroutdays.com
Out-of-area visitors lodging information in the Town of Middleton available here: https://www.crossplainstroutdays.com/lodging
Negotiations with the City of Middleton for a Boundary Plan & Agreement
The Town Board of the Town of Middleton and the City of Middleton Common Council Negotiation Committee for Cooperative Plan with Town of Middleton begun the negotiation process for a Boundary Plan & Agreement on August 22, 2024. For information related to the negotiations, which includes agenda/minutes and documents click HERE.
Morey Airport Updates
Town of Middleton Letter to City of Middleton Council regarding USGS Water Study 1/6/2025
USGS C29 Water Study (published 12/17/2024)
C29 Lead Field Report - Trinity Consultants 9/15/2022
C29 Lead Modeling Report - Trinity Consultants 3/18/2022
Childhood Lead Exposure and Mental Health
Towns of Middleton and Springfield Letter to City of Middleton regarding zoning hearing 11/14/2023
US EPA Final Endangerment Finding for Leaded Avgas
City of Middleton proposed new zoning ordinance with respect to the proposed new Airport Zoning District (proposed section 10.02.53) and proposed new text of the Airport Height Limit Overlay Zoning District (proposed section 10.02.83) may be view HERE.
The FAA wants to hear from you regarding aircraft overflight noise by 9/29/23
The Town of Middleton electronically submitted its comments to the FAA on 9/6/23. The Town's comments on Docket Number FAA-2023-0855 (this docket number must be referenced on all comments) are available below:
Town of Middleton Comments on FAA-2023-0855
MAPS
City of Middleton Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Town 3-Mile Radius
Reporting Health Concerns or Problems Caused by
Environmental Lead Exposure
To report or discuss concerns regarding adverse health effects from exposure to airborne, leaded aviation gas emissions from Morey Airport aircraft overflights, please contact:
Public Health Madison & Dane County, Environmental Health Phone Number: 608/242-6515
There is no safe level of lead in humans, particularly children with developing brains:
https://publichealthmdc.com/documents/Lead_Summary_Report.pdf
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/lead/sources.htm
Morey Airport produces 32% of airborne lead emissions in Dane County. Dane County has the second highest airborne lead emissions of all 72 counties in Wisconsin (WI DNR).
Primary prevention is key. Breathable airborne lead is one of the most dangerous ways to be exposed to lead. "...[The body absorbs higher levels of lead when it is breathed-in. Within our bodies, lead is absorbed and stored in our bones, blood, and tissues. It does not stay there permanently, rather it is stored there as a source of continual internal exposure." https://www.cdc.gov/lead-prevention/prevention/index.html
Miranda Study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3230438/
Zahran Study and Related Information: https://news.sccgov.org/newsroom/reid-hillview-airport-airborne-lead-study
City of Middleton Morey Airport Master Plan documents can be found here
Environmental Setting
Appendix H
Runway 10/28 alternatives
Runway 01/19 alternatives
Hangar development alternatives
How to Report Morey Airport Airplane Noise, Low Altitude and Overflight Concerns
You can report concerns about the City of Middleton, Morey Airport Airplane or Helicopter Noise, Low Altitude, Overflights or other Safety Concerns by calling (608) 836-6473 or by reporting your concerns online here.
Resident Info
SNOW REMOVAL
Road safety is the Town of Middleton Public Works Department’s primary concern during the winter months. The Public Works Department treats the pavement and removes snow whenever road conditions call for these services. Our drivers work extended hours to ensure safe and effective snow removal. This does NOT mean bare drive pavement should be expected after each snowfall or ice storm. Furthermore, this does NOT mean the roads will be free of ice and snow.
A few helpful suggestions (more tips may be found HERE):
- When standing in your driveway facing the road, remove snow to the left of your driveway entrance. This will help prevent snow from being plowed back into your drive.
- The only way to avoid extra shoveling is to wait until the Town Crew has gone by and/or have done their final clean-up on the road.
Important Reminders from Pellitteri
Tipped Over Carts: We are experiencing a high volume of carts being tipped over prior to our trucks arriving. Drivers are not able to collect carts that are knocked over and cannot get out at every stop to upright them. If you can, please set the carts upright prior to our arrival so they can be serviced.Cart Placement: To help with plowing efforts and help prevent tipped over carts, please place your carts on the terrace or in your driveway, not in the road, and not on top of snowbanks. You may need to shovel out an area for your carts. Please keep carts 4 feet away from each other and any other obstructions to prevent them from being tipped over during service, or not serviced at all.
Timing: Collection times may be different, either earlier or later than usual. Please make sure your carts are out by your community’s designated time (7 a.m. for Town of Middleton residents).
Notifications: Download the Pellitteri Waste Systems mobile app at www.pellitteri.com/recycleright for updates on weather delays or cancellations or sign up for email alerts at www.pellitteri.com. Future weather updates can also be found at www.pellitteri.com/weather.