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This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, February 28th, 2023.
Later in the program, Big Talk producer Michael Glab speaks with 2023 mayoral candidate for the City of Bloomington, Kerry Thomson. Thomas has served as executive director for Indiana University’s Center for Rural Engagement since 2018. More in today’s feature report.
Also coming up in the next half hour, we have the latest edition of Lil Bub’s Lil Show – a co production between WFHB and Lil Bub’s Big Fund. But first, your local headlines:
Bloomington Historic Preservation Commission
At the Bloomington Historic Preservation Commission meeting on February 23rd, Historic Preservation Program Manager Gloria Colom Braña shared a request for a demolition delay at 1017 South Walnut Street. Braña presented her historic research on the house.
The petitioner Michael Bridavsky, explained why he would like permission to do a full demolition of the main house and garage.
Commissioner Allison Chopra asked if the staff had any findings on the building being structurally unsound. Braña said that the staff didn’t have any reports on its structural integrity.
Commissioner Doug Bruce said that he has seen the building degrade over time and would support the demolition.
Commissioner Sam Desollar asked the petitioner to consider donating any salvageable and original materials from the house, to the Historic Preservation Commission.
In response, Bridavsky shared some plans he has for the property.
Chopra added that she was disappointed the designation as historically significant was not applied here.
The commission voted unanimously to waive the rest of the demolition delay waiting period.
The next Bloomington Historic Preservation Commission meeting will be held on March 9th.
Feature Report:
In today’s feature report, Big Talk producer Michael Glab invited all declared candidates for the City of Bloomington’s 2023 mayoral race to appear on the program in weekly installments. This week, we hear a conversation with mayoral candidate Kerry Thomson. Thomson has served as executive director for IU’s Center for Rural Engagement since 2018. Stay tuned to Big Talk and the WFHB Local News for more editions featuring mayoral candidates before the 2023 municipal primary on May 2nd.
Up next, we have the latest edition of Lil Bub’s Lil Show – a co production between WFHB and Lil Bub’s Big Fund. We turn now to that segment.
Credits:
You’ve been listening to the WFHB Local News,
Today’s headlines were written by Noelle Herhusky-Schneider, in partnership with Cats – Community Access Television Services.
Our feature was produced by Michael Glab.
Our theme music is provided by Mark Bingham and the Social Climbers.
Engineer and Executive producer is Kade Young.
