Village of Bluffton will begin a new trash and recycling contract with Rumpke Waste & Recycling effective Monday, May 4.
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The village underwent a bid process this winter and Rumpke was the lowest bid. With the new carrier, residents will continue to receive weekly trash and recycling services.
In a news release, Rumpke stated: The village and Rumpke share the same goal of providing a quality and cost-effective service to the residents of Bluffton.
The Bluffton Farmers Market will open on Saturday, May 2, with new safety guidelines. Vendors, customers and market management will work together to limit the potential transmission of the coronavirus. Some 12-14 vendors are expected on opening day.
"The Bluffton Farmers Market will be different in 2020. We will have the same great products and vendors, but we all need to modify our behavior to protect ourselves and each other from the risk of serious illness," explains Paula Scott, CEO of the chamber. "We have many new safety guidelines."
The following Bluffton council meetings and committee meetings are set, according to Kevin Nickel, village fiscal officer.
All meetings will be held using Zoom video conferencing. Those interested in attending should contact Jesse Blackburn at [email protected] to request an invitation.
Ordinance Committee – Wednesday, 4/29 at 5 p.m.
Utilities Committee – Thursday, 4/30 at 3p.m.
Personnel Committee – Friday, 5/1 at noon
Council Meeting – Monday, 5/11 at 7 p.m.
The Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs has announced the winners in the 2020 Ropp Triplett Business Plan Competition.
The winners are listed and a video of the awards presentation is below. The contestants are emerging businesses from the four-county area surrounding Bluffton.
State Route 12 between Township Road 4 and County Road 5, just east of the village of Pandora, will close on May 4 for approximately four days. Work will be performed by the ODOT Putnam County maintenance garage.
