Village of Bloomington

09/10/2026

We’d like to remind Village residents that the rock quarry is for brush and yard waste only.

Please do not take household or construction materials to the quarry, including items such as:
-Cabinets
-Windows
-Furniture
-Remodeling or construction debris
-TVs/electronics
-Other household waste

The quarry is not a disposal site for household or construction materials. Only brush and yard waste should be brought to the designated area.

If you have construction materials, household items, or other waste that needs to be disposed of, please contact Republic Services or another local waste disposal provider to arrange for a dumpster or appropriate disposal.

Explore our sanitation services, including garbage pickup, recycle instructions, and yard waste collection, for a cleaner community.

09/09/2026

The Village Office will be closed this morning.

We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for understanding!

09/01/2026

🇺🇸 LABOR DAY OFFICE CLOSURE 🇺🇸

The Village of Bloomington Municipal Office will be closed on Monday, September 7th, 2026, in observance of Labor Day.

The office will reopen for regular business hours on Tuesday, September 8th.

We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend! 🇺🇸

09/01/2026

❄️ **NOTICE TO BIDDERS – 2026–2027 SNOW REMOVAL SERVICES** ❄️

The Village of Bloomington is currently accepting **sealed bids for snow removal services for the 2026–2027 winter season**.

The Village is seeking bids for two separate snow removal services:

🚜 **Street & Parking Lot Snow Removal**
• Snow removal and salt application on Canal Street (Main Street)
• Village parking lots
• Additional alleys
• Canal Street service area extends from Route 35 Pub & Pizza, LLC to Taft’s Mill

🚶 **Sidewalk Snow Removal**
• Sidewalks along Canal Street (Main Street)
• Sidewalk connection from Canal Street to Union Street Apartments
• Snow removal and ice control

📅 **BID DEADLINE:**
Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at **4:00 PM**

Sealed bids may be delivered to the Village Municipal Building at **453 Canal Street, Bloomington**, or mailed to:

Village of Bloomington
Attn: Shawna Atterbury, Village Clerk/Treasurer
PO Box 156
Bloomington, WI 53804

Bids will be opened and reviewed at the **Village Board Meeting on September 9, 2026, at 6:00 PM**.

For questions regarding the scope of work, please contact:

**Keith Leitzinger, Director of Public Works**
📞 (608) 994-2197
📧 [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

Please see the attached bid notices for complete requirements and additional information.

08/26/2026

📌 A Reminder About Contacting the Village

The Village of Bloomington would like to remind residents that private messages sent to the Village page are not monitored or responded to as a method of conducting Village business.

This page is used to share notices, updates, reminders, and other information with the community. It is not a forum for submitting complaints, concerns, or requests for Village action.

If you have a question, concern, or complaint that you would like addressed, please contact the Village Clerk directly at [email protected].

Residents are also always welcome to address the Village Board during the public comment period at regular Village Board meetings, which are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Members of the public are allowed two minutes to address the Board regarding their concerns.

If you would like the Village Board to discuss or take action on a specific matter, please contact the Village Clerk no later than the Wednesday prior to the meeting to request that the matter be considered for placement on the agenda.

We welcome questions and concerns from our residents. We simply ask that they be brought forward through the appropriate channels so they can be properly received, documented, and addressed.

Facebook comments and private messages are not a substitute for contacting the Village or addressing the Village Board through the established public process.

Thank you for helping us keep Village communication productive, respectful, and focused on getting concerns to the people who can actually address them.

08/26/2026

📢 Village Office Closing Early Today

Please note that the Village of Bloomington Office will be closing at 2:00 PM today, Wednesday, August 26th.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Thank you!

08/19/2026

The Village Clerk/Treasurer will be working remotely today, Wednesday, August 19th, due to a migraine.

I will still be available by email and will respond as I am able.

Thank you for your understanding!

08/18/2026

📢 NOW HIRING – PART-TIME CUSTODIAN

The Village of Bloomington is accepting applications for a Part-Time Custodian to help clean and maintain Village Hall, the Public Library, public restrooms, and the History Room.

🧹 Position Details:

- Approximately 4 hours per week
- Currently works Wednesdays and Saturdays, although scheduling may be flexible
- Starting wage: $16.50 per hour
- Duties include cleaning and sanitizing restrooms, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, emptying trash and recycling, and helping maintain the cleanliness of Village facilities

We are looking for someone who is dependable, able to work independently, and capable of performing routine cleaning duties.

📄 To Apply:
Please submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected].

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

For a complete job description or additional information, visit villageofbloomington.com.

Village of Bloomington – Equal Opportunity Employer

Village of Bloomington

08/17/2026

📢 **NOTICE TO RESIDENTS – AMENDED PUBLIC CONDUCT ORDINANCE**

At its August 12, 2026 meeting, the Village Board approved Ordinance No. 2026-07, amending Section 6.04 of the Village of Bloomington Municipal Code regarding the obstruction of streets and sidewalks.

Beginning Friday, August 21, 2026, the use of electric/motorized and manually operated bicycles, scooters, skateboards, skates, and similar devices is prohibited on the sidewalks along Canal Street from Mill Street to Pleasant Street.

Individuals using these devices should **dismount and walk them on the sidewalk** while traveling through this area.

This restriction applies to the sidewalks only—Canal Street remains open for bicycle and scooter traffic as otherwise permitted by law.

♿ Mobility devices used by individuals with disabilities are exempt from this restriction.

The purpose of this amendment is to improve pedestrian safety, help prevent collisions, and reduce congestion on the sidewalks in our downtown commercial area.

We appreciate everyone's cooperation in helping keep our downtown sidewalks safe and accessible for pedestrians.

**Effective Date: Friday, August 21, 2026**

08/15/2026

💧 PLEASE CONSERVE WATER TODAY 💧

The Village of Bloomington is asking all residents to conserve water as much as possible today.

Please avoid unnecessary water use, including watering lawns, washing vehicles, or other activities that use large amounts of water. Normal household water use is fine, but we ask everyone to be mindful and limit usage where possible.

Your cooperation will help reduce demand on the Village’s water system. We appreciate everyone doing their part!

Thank you for your cooperation!