Downs Public Hearing on Annexing Something

By: Diane Benjamin It would have been nice if this document said what they wanted to annex. I’m only posting it in case it’s the Rt 150 property again. Previous story: https://blnnews.com/2025/03/13/downs-tonight-flooding-shaddyville/

Downs Tonight: Flooding Shaddyville

By: Diane Benjamin Village of Downs agenda for tonight: https://media.rainpos.com/1071/MeetingAgenda_2025_03_13.pdf I’ve written many stories about the property on 150 a developers wants to build houses on that will flood Shaddyville. Even though the Zoning Board of Appeals has rejected this project 3 times, it is on the agenda for tonight. I’m sure the opposition will […]

County makes it to the 21st Century!

By:  Diane Benjamin The County is FINALLY live streaming County Board meetings.  The chairs have been rearranged and two cameras are being used so almost all members are on the video. The problem now is most of the work is done in Committees.  If any controversy occurs, it is most likely going to happen in […]

Chickens, bees, bikes, and plants

By:  Diane Benjamin The Planning Commission delayed sending the new zoning ordinance to the Council over concerns in historic districts. What you need to see are the minutes from their last meeting.  They aren’t listed separately on the City website, but they are included in the packet for yesterday’s meeting.       http://www.cityblm.org/Home/ShowDocument?id=20520 PDF page […]