In response to a question by this newsletter about flaking, cracking and crumbling stones at the downtown Stone Horse Green plaza (pictured), the City of Middleton's Director of Planning and Community Development, Abby Attoun, has provided the following explanation: "I had checked with the landscape architecture firm about this question as well. They responded that natural stone can have some spalling when exposed to the elements, which is where loosely formed stone areas at the surface might break up and come loose. The stone approved for this project is a high-quality Dolomitic limestone that passed the requirements in the specifications through lab testing as part of the submittal process. [Their] firm is continuing to monitor this and any stones that are structurally or significantly damaged can be replaced. It is common for natural stone to have pockets that fill with water and when frozen can crack and it is not indicative of poor quality of installation. Any stone that has structural deficiencies will be replaced under warranty."
Roman Candle space to become Mexican?
It looks like the location of the recently closed Roman Candle in downtown Middleton might become home to a new Mexican restaurant: The agenda of tonight's License and Ordinance Committee includes an application for a liquor license by Fresco La Casa de las Fajitas, dba Fresco Fajita House.