Area Crime Updates
Here is a quick update on the recent rash of break-ins in our neighborhood and the surrounding area:

While the police have not caught the individual(s) who are responsible for the recent crimes in our neighborhood, they have stated that there have been no more additional break-ins.  The police attribute it to increased vigilance on our part including keeping garage doors and locked house doors.

Please continue to be secure-minded and report any suspicious activity to the police immediately.

They do have a suspect list that is getting shorter so hopefully they will catch those responsible soon.

Crime is on the rise!
Most of the thefts in our neighborhood are due to carelessness. Unfortunately, doors are left unlocked, garage doors are left open and valuables are left in plain sight in vehicles.

We have had cars stolen, bikes (and other items) taken from garages, valuables stolen out of cars and the list goes on and on.

Please take the time to secure your house, cars and valuables.  Good lighting also makes a difference.  Lets work together to keep our neighborhood safe and prevent Country Grove from being an attractive place for thieves!  If you notice something that doesn't look right, please don't hesitate to call the Police. 

Entrance Improvement Project
We hope you have noticed all of the landscaping work we did on our entrance at Country Grove Dr and HWY PD.

If you would like to help plan future events, please contact the Social Committee. 


About CGNA
Thank you for visiting the Country Grove Neighborhood Association (CGNA) website. Country Grove Estates is located on the southwest side of Madison, Wisconsin and consists of approximately 300 households. 

This is where you can keep up with the latest happenings in and around Country Grove. We'll try to be timely in reporting things of note, and hope to serve as a neighborhood forum and information page.

The CGNA Board works closely with the City of Madison and our elected officials to improve safety, monitor planning issues that will impact our neighborhood and address matters of neighborhood concern.

The success of our neighborhood depends on you. Get involved by becomming a Member, participating in neighborhood social events, attending meetings, joining committees and keeping in touch with us here.

We have created an online Discussion Forum. Please use this forum to express concerns, share positive news and other topics of interest with your neighbors. Registration on the Forum is required to submit or reply to a post. Click Here to visit our forum.

Neighborhood News

Upcoming Events - Mark Your Calendar!

Hibernation Celebration- February 21, 2009

Check out the latest CGNA events. Click Here.

Don't forget to close your garage door(s)
Recently, there have been several reports of items being stolen out of garages. In all cases, the garage door was open at the time of the theft. Remember to close your garage doors and lock your service door.

Although it is common for thefts to happen over night, there has been an increase of thefts during the day. Please advise your neighbors to lock their garage, car doors and house doors.

This summer, a number of people had bikes or scooters stolen from their garages, only to have them dumped in other people's yards.

While still one of the safest in the city, there has been an increase in property crimes in our neighborhood. Please remember to park your cars in the garage and close the garage door. If you must park outside, make sure to bring any valuables inside and lock your vehicles.

We need to be aware of what is happening in our neighborhood. If you see something suspicious or sense that a situation does not feel right, please do not hesitate to call the Police and report your findings.

Please Join CGNA! We want you to be a part of Country Grove. Please complete a membership form and return it along with your check for $20. Remember, only members will be included in, and receive a neighborhood directory. Join today! Click Here for the Membership Page. You can download the membership form (PDF format) here: Membership Form New to Country Grove? Please contact us if you have recently moved to Country Grove or know of someone new to our neighborhood so we can give them a proper welcome.

Pet Courtesy Appreciated Please be considerate when walking your pets within our neighborhood and on common areas. Practice responsible pet ownership and clean up any messes your precious pooch may leave behind. A simple action like this shows respect for the community, and gives a positive impression of pet owners, and pets. It shows goodwill, and is a good practice. It's also the law! Madison has a leash law. It is unlawful to allow pets of any type (including cats) to run at large in the City of Madison. Animals found at large are considered to be so with the permission of their owner. Violators can be fined up to $500 dollars.

Board Meetings Our CGNA Board meetings are usually held every other month on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm. Anyone interested is welcome to attend. Meeting dates and locations are subject to change. Please contact us to confirm the date, time and location of our next meeting.

Architectural Review Committee CGNA has an Architectural Review Committee. Homeowners wishing to make any modifications which are contrary to the neighborhood covenants must submit plans for review by the committee. Small satellite dishes do not need approval. Click here for more information

Thank you to everyone who participated in the CGNA survey!
Click here to see the results of our past survey from 2006 (Note: opens in a new browser window).

Want to Rent a Tent?
If you are interested in renting the large white tent you have seen used at some of the CGNA events, please contact us. It's perfect for graduation and open houses and holiday festivities in your very own backyard. If interested, the tent also comes with a volleyball net for further enjoyment at your gathering. The rental cost is $20 for CGNA members and $30 for non-members who are residents of Country Grove. Note: A refundable security deposit is required.

Newsletter Feedback/Submissions
The newsletter writers are dedicated to making a newsletter that represents the entire neighborhood. If you have any feedback about our newsletter or have any suggestions for future articles please let us know.

Also, if you are interested in submitting an article for the newsletter, please contact our Newsletter staff.

Thank You for Visiting CGNA Online!
We are excited about the launch of our new website and sincerely hope you have enjoyed your visit. Your suggestions and comments about our website are always welcome. For anything web related to the CGNA website, click here to contact us.