17th Street & Eagleson Avenue
New pedestrian islands being installed on 17th near Eagleson.
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June 11, 2026: Kirkwood vote, Hittle exit, North Dunn stormwater, gunfire arrests, street camping policy
Today's edition includes reports on Bloomington council’s 5–4 Kirkwood closure vote, David Hittle’s Charlotte move, North Dunn stormwater questions, gunfire arrests, and Monroe County’s encampment policy revision.
Bloomington council votes 5–4 to codify permanent seasonal Kirkwood closure
Bloomington’s city council voted 5–4 Wednesday to codify an annual Kirkwood Avenue closure from April 1 to Nov. 15 starting in 2027. Mayor Kerry Thomson now has 10 days after it's presented to her to sign or veto the measure, which drew significant public comment.
Bloomington planning director Hittle leaving for Charlotte job
Bloomington planning and transportation director David Hittle will leave July 10 for a deputy planning director post in Charlotte, N.C. Appointed April 1, 2024, Hittle led UDO and permitting work while at times finding himself caught in the middle of council-administration disputes.
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