Madison Water Utility customers who haven't had new water meters installed face disconnection from water services this week, according to city officials.

City officials said customers were first contacted last year about the installation of new water meters, but some have not yet responded. Some customer's homes were posted with bright orange final disconnection notices warning that services would be cut April 16 if they fail to contact the city water utility.

Customers who didn't respond to the initial notices received in-person visits. Those who never responded have been visited more than a dozen times since last August.

The new water meter system requires the installation of indoor meters to replace outdoor meters.

Customers who receive notices are asked to call 608-266-4765 to schedule an installation appointment or complete and return an opt-out form.

Adjustments proposed for Sheboygan Avenue, Allied Drive   

Around 30 people attended a public hearing Wednesday evening to weigh in on possible changes to Madison bus routes.

The City of Madison Transit and Parking Commission listened to the comments and concerns of about 20 Madison residents. Most attendees focused on the proposed changes to bus routes 14 and 15 at Sheboygan Avenue on the west side, but others had suggestions for routes 9, 10 and 18, among others.

In the end, "30 percent will like [what's changed]; 30 percent will hate it; 30 percent won't care; 10 percent won't realize there was a change," said Transit Schedule Planner Colin Conn. "That’s just standard."

The Madison Metropolitan School District assistant superintendent?s next role will take him north this summer.

Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education at MMSD since 2011 Joe Gothard will leave Madison for Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191 to be its next superintendent, according to a news release at the Minnesota school's website.

Burnsville-Eagan-Savage district officials said Gothard?s employment is anticipated to begin July 1.