Fitchburg Star

10/10/2025

This week, the State Assembly held a floor session to vote on a series of bills related to housing.

This week, the State Assembly held a floor session to vote on a series of bills related to housing. Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement:

10/10/2025

A budget is more than a financial document — it is a roadmap for Fitchburg’s future. Every fall, I am tasked with presenting a budget to the Common Council and city taxpayers that reflects not only numbers but also the values and priorities of our f…

A budget is more than a financial document — it is a roadmap for Fitchburg’s future. Every fall, I am tasked with presenting a budget to the Common Council and city taxpayers that reflects not only numbers but also the values and priorities of our fast-growing city.

10/10/2025

Every fall, Fitchburg’s neighborhoods come alive with the colors of changing leaves, brilliant reds, yellows, and oranges that remind us why we love living here. But when those leaves drop, where they go next makes a big difference to our environmen…

Every fall, Fitchburg’s neighborhoods come alive with the colors of changing leaves, brilliant reds, yellows, and oranges that remind us why we love living here. But when those leaves drop, where they go next makes a big difference to our environment.

10/10/2025

Dane County will award $25,279,999 in 2025 to help bring six affordable housing projects to reality, County Executive Melissa Agard announced last week.

10/10/2025

Fitchburg is celebrating another milestone in its commitment to recreation and community wellness with the recent expansion of pickleball facilities at McGaw Park.

10/09/2025

One million residents.

One million residents. Our region's experts predict Greater Madison’s population will reach one million residents by 2050. This is not some distant future for a different generation. This is a reality on our immediate horizon.

10/09/2025

Fitchburg Community calendar: Oct. 11 - Nov. 12

10/09/2025

My name is Taylor Soule and I am the proud new owner of Serenity Glow Skin Studio, which I opened Sept. 8. I moved to Oregon, when I was just four years old. I want to share my story with as many people as possible, so I figured why not share it wit…

My name is Taylor Soule and I am the proud new owner of Serenity Glow Skin Studio, which I opened Sept. 8. I moved to Oregon, when I was just four years old. I want to share my story with as many people as possible, so I figured why not share it with you!

10/06/2025

The Dane County community came together in a wave of purple pride and determination for this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Fueled by the energy and generosity of more than 1,300 walkers, the event is expected to raise more than $300,000.

10/03/2025

This week, the federal government shut down after failing to pass a budget by the Oct. 1 deadline.

This week, the federal government shut down after failing to pass a budget by the Oct. 1 deadline. Representative Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement:

10/01/2025

On Wednesday, Oct. 1, Dane County Executive Melissa Agard introduced her 2026 Executive Budget, a plan that closes a $31 million structural deficit while maintaining high-quality services for residents without any layoffs.

10/01/2025

Dane County Executive Melissa Agard announced on Wednesday, Oct. 1 that she will go to the Oct. 23 county board meeting to lay out her plan to implement a hiring freeze, citing both the disruption in Washington and Dane County’s own significant budg…

Dane County Executive Melissa Agard announced on Wednesday, Oct. 1 that she will go to the Oct. 23 county board meeting to lay out her plan to implement a hiring freeze, citing both the disruption in Washington and Dane County’s own significant budget challenges.