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July 2019 News Releases

Arrest at Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market

The City of Bloomington Police Department is sharing additional information regarding the arrest made at the Bloomington Farmers' Market on Saturday, June 27th. A clarification and restatement of Farmers' Market Rules are also listed below.

Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market Suspended for Two Weeks

The City today announced the suspension of the Market for the next two Saturdays.

Press Release: Intersection at Kirkwood and Washington Repaired, Fourth Street Garage Demo Scheduled

Crews from the City of Bloomington Utilities Department and the Department of Public Works’ Street Division worked throughout last week to repair the water main that burst Sunday, July 21 underneath the intersection of East Kirkwood Avenue and South Washington Street and to reconstruct the ruptured pavement and adjacent infrastructure.

Press Release: Fire Hydrant Maintenance Continues During Week of July 29

City of Bloomington Utilities is conducting fire hydrant maintenance during the week of July 29.

Press Release: Mayors Hamilton, Buttigieg Among Five Indiana Mayors for Solar Energy

Indiana mayors from five cities across the state joined a bipartisan group of more than 250 U.S. municipal leaders from all 50 U.S. states and one territory in support of solar energy.

Press Release: Bloomington Fire Department Presents Civilian Lifesaving Award

In a ceremony this Saturday at City Hall, the Bloomington Fire Department (BFD) will recognize five individuals with the Civilian Lifesaving Award for having saved a resident from choking at a local restaurant.

Press Release: City of Bloomington Utilities Repairing Water Main Break at Grimes

City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) crews are onsite to repair a water main break on West Grimes Lane/West Patterson Drive between South Rogers and South Walnut Streets.

Press Release: Kirkwood Water Main Repaired, Street Repairs to Continue Through Thursday

City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) crews have repaired the water main break that occurred Sunday night underneath the intersection of Kirkwood Avenue and Washington Street.  

Press Release: Paving South Henderson, Replacing Downtown Curbs, Brightening B-town

Multiple projects are underway in the city.

Press Release: Paving South Henderson, Replacing Downtown Curbs, Brightening B-town

As the busy summer improvement season continues, the City of Bloomington encourages drivers to exercise particular caution in road work zones. Drivers should respect posted signs and directions from flaggers, and allow for extra travel time in anticipation of delays.

Press Release: City of Bloomington Hosts Celebration of the 29th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

The City of Bloomington Council for Community Accessibility (CCA)  will celebrate the 29th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on Saturday, July 27 from 9:00 a.m. - 12 p.m.

B-Line Trail at Switchyard Park Scheduled for Temporary Closing Wednesday, Re-Opening Friday

Press Release: City of Bloomington Utilities Repairing 2 Water Main Breaks

Press Release: Fire Hydrant Maintenance During Week of July 15

Press Release: City to Host Farmers' Market Panel Discussion Thursday

The City of Bloomington will host a panel discussion exploring the topic “Legal Implications of Issues in the Farmers’ Market” on Thursday, July 11 from 6 - 7:30 p.m.

PRESS RELEASE: Fire Hydrant Maintenance Continues Week of July 8

City of Bloomington Utilities is conducting fire hydrant maintenance during the week of July 8.

Press Release: No Bloomington Transit Service on July 4

In observance of Independence Day on Thursday, July 4, 2019, Bloomington Transit and BTaccess will not operate.

Press Release: TASUS Renovates Bloomington Production Facility, Postpones Trades District Build-out

TASUS has announced plans to renovate its 30-year old manufacturing plant in Bloomington.

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.