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This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, January 30th, 2023.
Later in the program, we have Activate – narratives from people making positive change – done in collaboration with the Bloomington Volunteer Network. More in today’s feature report.
Also coming up in the next half hour, Mayor John Hamilton and Assistant Director for the Arts Holly Warren discussed the arts feasibility study released by the city. More in the top half of tonight’s show.
But first, your daily headlines:
Bloomington Historic Preservation
At the Bloomington Historic Preservation Commission meeting on January 26th, Chair of the Commission John Saunders was re-elected as Chair, and Sam DeSollar was re-elected as the Vice-President of the Commission.
Next, the commission moved onto reviewing demolition delays. Historic Preservation Program Manager Gloria Colom Braña shared a request for a partial demolition at 622 North Washington Street.
The petitioner Barre Klapper explained they will rebuild the house with the same materials.
The commission unanimously approved the release of the demolition delay.
The next partial demolition they reviewed was for a house located at 211 North Grant Street. Colom Braña explained that the staff recommended considering alternative solutions to the demolition.
The petitioner, Mac Matterson shared their plans for the building.
Colom Braña explained what the options the commission has regarding the demolition delay.
Commission Member Duncan Campbell gave his opinion on the partial demolition.
Commissioner Chris Sturbaum suggested that the petitioner try to reuse as many of the original bricks as possible.
The commission unanimously approved the release of the demolition delay for the property on North Grant Street as well.
The next meeting of the Bloomington Historic Preservation Commission is scheduled for February 9th.
Feature Reports:
Up next, a monthly roundup of prison disturbances as compiled by the Perilous Chronicle. This program was featured on the latest edition of Kite Line – our public affairs program devoted to prison issues in the Midwest and beyond. Kite Line airs at 5:30 p.m. each Friday on WFHB. The program is available online. We turn to the producers of Kite Line for more.
Up next, we have Activate – narratives from people making positive change – done in collaboration with the Bloomington Volunteer Network. Today’s episode features Loida Rodriguez, Volunteer Recruitment Specialist for the American Red Cross of Indiana. We turn now to the latest installment of Activate on the WFHB Local News.
The City of Bloomington Volunteer Network aims to inspire, support, and celebrate volunteerism in the community by connecting volunteers of all ages and interests with opportunities to serve. They invite you to get involved and make a difference by visiting bloomingtonvolunteernetwork.org or by emailing [email protected] to learn more.
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.
Activate was produced by Kirsten Payton and Michelle Moss.
Kite Line is produced by Mia Beach.
Our theme music is provided by Mark Bingham and the Social Climbers.
Engineer and Executive producer is Kade Young.
