Bloomingdale Gears Up for Community Celebration Day

Overview: The Bloomingdale Borough Council recently convened to discuss a variety of community concerns and initiatives, with preparations for the upcoming Celebration Day on September 21st taking center stage. This community event promises to bring together residents with over 70 vendors, live music, and a 5K run/walk, among other attractions. Other focal points of the meeting included the hiring of a part-time animal shelter employee, the acknowledgment of a community member’s 20 years of volunteer service, and the need for residents to utilize a reverse 911 system during emergencies.

Bloomingdale Discusses Water Woes and Communication Breakdown

Overview: The Bloomingdale Borough Council addressed concerns regarding the borough’s water system infrastructure and communication during a recent meeting, with a resident’s inquiry into water quality and the council’s acknowledgment of a need for improved emergency alert systems taking center stage. The council detailed a recent issue with turbid water that necessitated a boil water advisory and highlighted the measures taken to keep the community informed. The council’s response to the water supply challenges, a malfunctioning pump, and the efforts to enhance the borough’s information dissemination to all residents, including non-English speakers and the elderly, were key points of discussion.

Bloomingdale Adopts Challenging 2024 Municipal Budget

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Bloomingdale Borough Council approved the 2024 municipal budget. The approved budget addresses the challenges of decreased revenue, increased expenditures, and balancing the need for essential services with fiscal responsibility.

Bloomingdale Approves Bonds for Fire Trucks and Road Reconstruction

Overview: In a recent session, Bloomingdale Borough Council approved the issuance of a bond to finance the acquisition of new fire trucks and the reconstruction of Catherine Street and Bailey Avenue. The council also paid tribute to the service of an outgoing senior center employee and discussed community events.

Bloomingdale Borough Council Tackles Traffic and Budget Concerns

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Bloomingdale Borough Council introduced measures addressing traffic regulation on Wallace Street and deliberated on budgetary concerns, including a notable rise in taxes and discrepancies in the Municipal Library’s budget. The council also announced community initiatives such as the River Town cleanup, town fireworks, and the SLO Park Festival, alongside infrastructure projects like road paving and property auctions.