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Dave Askins
Now Lifted: Countywide boil-water advisory in effect through Monday (Sept. 21) after turbidity spike at Bloomington water plant
A countywide boil-water advisory is in effect after storm-related power outages reduced production at Bloomington’s water treatment plant and turbidity exceeded the federal limit. Residents should boil water for drinking, cooking and oral hygiene until at least 3 p.m. Monday (Sept. 21).
Monroe County jail notebook: Population still routinely over functional capacity
Monroe County’s jail held 236 people Saturday, Sept. 19, above the ACLU’s 229-person functional-capacity estimate. The 10-day rolling average was about 232, down from roughly 254 in late July. At least 585 people left the jail during the 61-day span. The median stay was 2 days.
Update: Some Bloomington supportive apartments stay closed to new tenants after failed inspections
Thirty-two of 61 apartments at Bloomington’s Crawford supportive housing complex are vacant but cannot be leased because both buildings failed city inspections. Officials say restoring the units is increasingly urgent amid limited housing options for people experiencing homelessness.
Bloomington council appoints Ammerman to transit board, sends Cross removal question to committee
Bloomington’s city council appointed Zach Ammerman to the Bloomington Transit board. The council referred the proposed removal of historic preservation commissioner Reynard Cross to a council committee, which is expected to report back Oct. 14.
Bloomington council approves citywide zoning changes 5–3, eliminates minimums for motor-vehicle parking
Bloomington’s city council voted 5–3 to approve zoning changes that shrink minimum lot sizes, and eliminate motor-vehicle parking minimums among other things. Supporters said the changes could ease housing construction. Opponents warned of parking and redevelopment impacts.
Sept. 17, 2026: New management for Bloomington Transit, possible police HQ at Hopewell
This edition includes reports on the Bloomington Transit management transition and the redevelopment commission’s support of reusing the 714 S. Rogers building as a police headquarters. The RDC thinks it can back the project with $30 million.