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June 2019 News Releases

Press Release: Median Below B-Line Gets Brightened; Garage Design Goes Before Plan Commission July 8

Bloomington’s busy summer improvement season continues with multiple projects underway across the city.

Press Release: City of Bloomington Utilities Continues Water Main Repair on 17th and College

The City of Bloomington Utilities is repairing a leak in the drinking water transmission pipe under North College Avenue at the West 17th Street intersection.

CBU Fire Hydrant Maintenance Continues During Week of July 1

City of Bloomington Utilities is conducting fire hydrant maintenance during the week of July 1.

Press Release: State Honors Bloomingtonians David White and Elizabeth Mitchell as Golden Hoosiers

Bloomington residents David White and Elizabeth Mitchell were selected as 2019 recipients of the Golden Hoosier Award.

Press Release: City of Bloomington Utilities Performs Fire Hydrant Maintenance This Week

Press Release: City Announces New Assistant Director of Sustainability

The City of Bloomington has hired Lauren Travis as the new Assistant Director of Sustainability in the Department of Economic and Sustainable Development. 

Press Release: Bloomington Arts Commission Selects Public Art for Trades District

Internationally exhibiting artist Stefan Reiss has been selected from among five finalists to create a new, site-specific artwork for the Trades District.

Press Release: City of Bloomington Utilities Releases Annual Water Quality Report

City of Bloomington Utilities customers are receiving their annual consumer confidence report. 

Press Release: Plan Commission to Consider Fourth St. Garage Design July 8; Brighten B-town Advances

The design for the new Fourth Street Garage will be brought to the City’s Plan Commission on July 8. 

Press Release: City of Bloomington Announces After Hours Ambassador

Jenna Whiteaker will join the City of Bloomington as its first after hours ambassador beginning July 1.

Press Release: Smart Water Meters to be Installed at Bloomington Residences and Businesses

The City of Bloomington Utilities will begin installing an advanced metering infrastructure system at residences and businesses across the city in July.

Press Release: Bloomington Fire Department to Dedicate New Fire Apparatus with Push-in Ceremony Friday

Mayor John Hamilton and Bloomington Fire Department (BFD) firefighters invite community members to a public push-in ceremony celebrating the arrival of the City’s newest fire apparatus.

Press Release: Endwright East Active Living Community Center Opens June 18 at College Mall

Bloomington’s newest resource for older adults, the Endwright East Active Living Community Center will open its doors Tuesday, June 18 in the College Mall. 

Press Release: City Innovation Director Delivers 2019 Report to Council

The Director of Innovation for the City of Bloomington will present the 2019 Innovation Report to the Common Council.

Press Release: City and IU Partner to Host 2019 Juneteenth Celebration

The City of Bloomington Safe and Civil City Program and the Indiana University Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center (NMBCC) will host a Juneteenth celebration

City of Bloomington Utilities Continues Fire Hydrant Maintenance During Week of June 10

The City of Bloomington Utilities will conduct fire hydrant maintenance in several locations during the week of June 10:

Press Release: Bus Stop Reopens at 17th Street; Street Improvements Continue Across City

Bloomington’s busy summer improvement season continues with multiple projects underway across the city. 

Press Release: Bloomington Arts Commission Hosts Ceremony and Reception to Honor 2019 Arts Project Grant Recipients

The City of Bloomington Arts Commission has awarded Arts Project Grants to 11 local arts organizations.

Press Release: Area Teens Invited to Submit Project Ideas for Youth Participatory Budgeting

The City of Bloomington Youth Participatory Budget Steering Committee is accepting ideas for projects to be considered as part of the Youth Participatory Budgeting (YPB) Initiative.

Press Release: City Seeks Community Input in Evaluating Housing Needs and Resources for Next Five-Year Plan

The City of Bloomington Housing and Neighborhood Development Department (HAND) is seeking public participation and input to assist in developing the next Consolidated Plan and Analysis of Impediments for 2020 - 2024.

Press Release: Mayor Hamilton Joins Mayor Buttigieg to Explore Potential for CDFI-Friendly South Bend

Having established Bloomington as the country’s first “CDFI-Friendly City,” Hamilton has been invited to participate in South Bend’s own efforts to establish CDFI-Friendly status.

Press Release: Fourth Street Garage Design to be Presented June 17; New Streets Open in Trades District

The City’s new downtown innovation district marked a significant milestone Friday, May 31 with the official opening of new roads.