There are several potholes marked in Red in this picture I submitted. Since it is an unofficial route for South high school students, there are several potholes and dangerous asphalt damage in this street. The size of the red marks shows the size of the pot hole damage. Please consider the whole street paving soon!
There is a large pothole just south of Maxwell and and High St.
Potholes across from 2511 E Second Street (Cynthia circle Apartments) between the intersection with Woodscrest and College Mall Rd. On the side of the red wall.
The City of Bloomington Street Department uses excessive amounts of salt during minor snowfall. This morning salt is being put down on streets that are completely clear, that still have plenty of salt remaining from what was spread yesterday afternoon. The salt ends up in PILES on the street. This is harmful to the environment, damaging to motor vehicles, and a waste of money and resources. The city could consider use of sand, which is less destructive. If using salt, please consider using much less and spreading it more judiciously. It will still do the job.
Weird question? We were out of town and my daughter put both bins out for collection. She came back the next day and recycle bin (yellow top) was missing. None of my neighbors know otherwise. How can I get a new bin? Thanks.
This week we discovered years of text messages related to prostitution on a relative's mobile phone. He is elderly and transitioning to a care home, the texts were found while getting things in order. Many were very recent (within days). The texts were related specifically to the owners of Indiana-based Asian massage parlors. The bother or close relative of the owner of a massage parlor busted in Columbus, IN owns a similar place, Lemongrass Foot Spa, 104 S Pete Ellis Dr, Bloomington, IN 47408: https://fox59.com/news/columbus-police-shut-down-massage-parlor-after-serving-warrant-for-alleged-prostitution/ Like the Columbus location, the establishment changed its name after operating under the same name as the Columbus location. Prior reviews online make clear that the business was a front for prostitution as the reviewers described the services in terms that would be generally understood to be "Happy Endings." In addition to prostitution, many of the women seem to participate in activities that border on, or may actually be, elder abuse, fraud (specifically address fraud), and theft. Based on what we've seen in the text messages, we believe some may also be here illegally. Obviously, I cannot say with certainty that crimes are currently being committed - but, that's where an investigation is needed. And, this is a where-there's-smoke-there's-fire situation. I've implored the people who've discovered this to turn it over to assist in an investigation, but it is a sensitive matter for the family. I do hope that this information is taken seriously and that some inquiry can be made to ensure any illegalities are addressed.
Reference: U Report #199670 Per Raye Anne Cox, "12/16/2024 08:58:33 Closed by Raye Ann Cox The vehicle will receive a pink tow warning today, if not moved in 3 days, it will be towed on Thursday (12/19/24) morning. This is the process we must follow per the City Ordinance for Parking Services." The VW Scirocco is still parked outside my house at 404 E 1st Street. Please tell me when it will be removed. Per Ms. Cox, it was scheduled to be towed on DEC 19th; this has not occurred. The vehicle has been here since the Thanksgiving holiday.
DEAD Possum (3 or 4 days now) on grass between the multi-use pathway and High Street between Arden and Queens Way. Thursday when first reported it was in High St (quite large), Friday when next reported it had been moved by the buzzards to partly on the pathway. Today someone has used a long stick (if you are looking to finally pick it up, you will see it next to the long stick) to move it away from where the children view it as they walk to school. Is there nothing in the City's ordinances to speed up having dead animals picked up? This seems like a health hazard and it quite loathsome to see.
There is a dead possum on High Street between Arden and Queens Way. Last time I called Animal Control concerning a similar issue no one came to assist, so I am hopeful that this is a better way to get this addressed.
is the City still involved in leaf collection?