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May 2017 News Releases

Director of Housing and Neighborhood Development Doris Sims to Host Farmers’ Market Saturday

The public is invited to join Housing and Neighborhood Development (HAND) Director Doris Sims as she hosts...

Mayor Hamilton and Bloomington Fire Department Award Civilian Lifesaving Award

Today Mayor John Hamilton awarded Bloomington resident Jeremy Moore the Civilian Lifesaving Award...

City Departments Request Budget Reversions, Share in Savings

City Departments Request Budget Reversions, Share in Savings

City department heads saved approximately $3 million in 2016 by delivering services efficiently and not spending every appropriated dollar.

Mayor Hamilton Joins Parking Enforcement Officer for Downtown Tour

Mayor John Hamilton will join Parking Enforcement Officer Susan McCarter for a walking exploration of downtown Bloomington, starting at 4 p.m. today.

Mayor Hamilton Joins Parking Enforcement Officer for Downtown Tour

Bloomington Parks and Recreation to Demolish Former Wee Willie’s Building

City of Bloomington Volunteer Network Launches Summer of Service Program

The City of Bloomington Volunteer Network has issued a challenge to Bloomington and Monroe County high school students to make this summer a “Summer of Service” (SOS).

City Parks and Recreation Announces Partnership with Centerstone for Park Maintenance

Mayor John Hamilton and city staff shared details about the new program at a press conference May 25.

City of Bloomington Volunteer Network Launches Summer of Service Program

Animal Shelter Closed Sunday and Monday of Holiday Weekend

City Parks and Recreation Announces Partnership with Centerstone for Park Maintenance

Parks and Recreation Announces Partnership with Centerstone for Park Maintenance

City Files Lawsuit Challenging Constitutionality of State Legislation

Today the City of Bloomington filed a lawsuit in Monroe County challenging the constitutionality of legislation passed by the Indiana General Assembly on April 22nd and signed by Governor Holcomb on April 27th.

New Jobs Program Press Conference Thursday

City Files Lawsuit Challenging Constitutionality of State Legislation

Mayor Joins Coalition to Oppose American Health Care Act

Mayor John Hamilton has joined the Cities Thrive Coalition comprised of mayors across the country in asking Congress not to enact the American Health Care Act (AHCA).

Mayor Joins Coalition to Oppose American Health Care Act

Street Department Underway on 2017 Paving Projects

The City of Bloomington Street Department is currently underway on completing a number of asphalt paving projects now through September 2017.

Brian Payne, New Assistant Director, Small Business Development

The City of Bloomington’s Economic & Sustainable Development Department is pleased to welcome Brian Payne as its Assistant Director for Small Business Development.

Surplus Properties for Sale

The City of Bloomington is currently offering two surplus properties for sale.

Sanitation Crews Will Work Regular Schedule on Memorial Day, May 29

Surplus Properties for Sale

Street Department Underway on 2017 Paving Projects

City/County Adopt-a-Stream Program Receives Partnership Award

Brian Payne, New Assistant Director, Small Business Development

City Announces Winners of Civic Code Challenge

Today the City announced Indiana University students Hayden Mills and Dipt Chaudhary as the winners of its Civic Code Challenge, winning the $500 first prize.

ITS Director Rick Dietz to Host Farmers' Market Saturday

City Announces Winners of Civic Code Challenge

City Announces Memorial Day Service, Decoration Policies at City Cemeteries

Bloomington Recognized as a 2017 Playful City USA Community

Affordable Housing Planned Adjacent to Switchyard Park

Mayor Hamilton to Announce Proposed Affordable Housing Option

Time to Choose Your Carts for Modernized Trash/Recycling Collection

AmeriCorps Team to join Energy Challenge Conservation ProgramAmeriCorps Team to join Energy Challenge Conservation Program

Mayor Hamilton to Host Farmers' Market Saturday

Parks and Recreation Department Names New Community Events Coordinator

City Releases Annexation Expenditures

Annual GIS Conference in Bloomington

Sanitary Sewer Overflow Advisories

Sanitary Sewer Overflow Advisory

City of Bloomington Utilities Report April's Disinfectant Byproduct Levels

Lincoln Street to Reopen Thursday Morning

Hoosier to Hoosier Five Year Partnership

First Community-wide Survey Provides Data for Residents and City

First Community-wide Survey Results

Hamilton and Sandberg Review Legislative Session