New Mural Complete at 7th Street Bike and Pedestrian Underpass
The Economic & Sustainable Development Department, in collaboration with the Planning & Transportation Department, recently commissioned a new installation...
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June 2017 News Releases
Animal Shelter Celebrates July 4th with Adoption Specials and Announces Closings for the Holiday
The City of Bloomington Animal Shelter will hold a special adoption promotion in honor of the July 4th holiday.
Bloomington Urban Enterprise Association (BUEA) and Bloomington Entertainment and Arts District (BEAD) Announce 2017 Deadline and Upcoming Information Session for Zone Arts Grant Program
The Bloomington Urban Enterprise Association (BUEA) and the Bloomington Entertainment and Arts District (BEAD) are now accepting applications for the Zone Arts Grant Program.
City of Bloomington Sanitation Surveys Complete and Frequently Asked Questions
Over 8200 Bloomington households responded to the City of Bloomington Public Works Department’s request to select cart sizes for the new sanitation modernization effort.
City of Bloomington Amends Smoking Ordinance 17-18 to Exclude Vaping in Public Places and Places of Employment
The Bloomington City Council passed an ordinance on April 19, 2017 amending the City’s current Smoking Ordinance to prohibit the use of Electronic Smoking Devices in public places...
City of Bloomington Invites Public to Celebrate 27th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
The City of Bloomington Council for Community Accessibility will host a celebration of the 27th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA).
Public Invited to Meet with City Officials in July
Throughout the month of July, Bloomington residents will have opportunities to interact with Mayor John Hamilton and City of Bloomington department leaders...
City of Bloomington Fire Department Offers Tips on Fireworks Safety
The City of Bloomington Fire Department and the Fire Prevention Bureau remind everyone about the importance of safety when using fireworks this Fourth of July season.
Sanitation To Work Regular Schedule on July 4
While City offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day, City of Bloomington Sanitation services will operate on their normal schedule.
Bloomington Arts Commission’s 2017 Arts Project Grants & Reception
The City of Bloomington Arts Commission (BAC) awards 16 local organizations with Arts Project Grants that cultivate community, encourage collaboration and enhance the arts across Bloomington.
Director of Public Works Adam Wason to Host Farmers’ Market Saturday
The public is invited to join Public Works Director Adam Wason as he hosts “Mayor at the Market” Saturday.
City of Bloomington Utilities South Central Interceptor Sewer Project Underway
This week, the City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) begins the South Central Interceptor Sewer, a $6.9 million project to improve the aging sewer infrastructure...
Reminder: Choose Your Carts for Modernized Trash/Recycling Collection
Cart choices can be made online through Sunday.
Director of Economic & Sustainable Development to Host Farmers’ Market Saturday
The public is invited to join Economic & Sustainable Development Director Alex Crowley as he hosts “Mayor at the Market"
New Mural Complete at 423 S. Washington Street
The Economic & Sustainable Development Department in collaboration with City of Bloomington Utilities recently commissioned a new mural by local artist Emily Wilson.
Safety, Civility and Justice Task Force to Report Thursday
The Safety, Civility and Justice Task Force formed to examine, evaluate, research and make recommendations toward a safe, civil and just downtown will present...
City of Bloomington Reveals Updated Website Wednesday
The City of Bloomington is set to move to an updated and improved version of its website.
Griffy Lake Closed to Boating June 13 and 14
Griffy Lake will be closed to boating from June 13-June 14th until 1pm.
Mobile Energy Lab Rolling in Monroe County
The EnergyBus, funded through an Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority Innovative Grant...
Director of Human Resources Caroline Shaw to Host Farmers’ Market Saturday
The public is invited to join City of Bloomington Human Resources Director Caroline Shaw as she hosts “Mayor at the Market” Saturday.
City of Bloomington Officials Report Decline In Disinfectant Byproduct Levels
The monthly disinfection byproduct (DBP) test results for May have been released and DBP concentrations remain low...
Bloomington Launches Quickstart Small Business Tool
Bloomington Launches Quickstart Small Business Tool
Regional Startup Pitch Competition Thursday at Trades District Dimension Mill
Entrepreneurs, code writers, tech developers and the local economic development community will gather Thursday at 5:30 pm...
Regional Startup Pitch Competition Thursday at Trades District Dimension Mill
City Joins Peers In Condemning US Withdrawal from Paris Climate Agreement
City Joins Peers In Condemning US Withdrawal from Paris Climate Agreement
On Thursday, the City of Bloomington joined 61 cities and 36 million Americans across the country in condemning...
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...