Gallatin County has mailed over 77,500 ballots ahead of its all-mail May school and special district elections. Voters must include their birth year with signatures due to new state law changes.
Bozeman is offering free landscaping classes this May through its partnership with Green Gardens Group. The Watershed Wise Landscaping academy aims to help homeowners reduce water use while improving their gardens.
Sweet Grass County has scheduled a public test of its voting system ahead of the upcoming school election. Residents can observe testing at the county annex on April 20 during office hours. The process aims to ensure transparency and accessibility.
Sweet Grass County announced that school ballots will be mailed beginning April 16 for various districts. Voters are advised which measures they can expect based on their location. Residents missing ballots are encouraged to contact the Elections Office.
Sweet Grass County will hold a public test of its ExpressVote system ahead of the upcoming school election. The event is open for observation at the county annex on April 20. Ballots will be hand counted.
Bozeman plans an update of its Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District (NCOD) design guidelines following recent policy recommendations. Community members are invited to take part through an open house event set for April. Officials say public input will help shape future development standards for historic neighborhoods.
The City of Bozeman has alerted permit applicants about a phishing scam impersonating local officials. Residents are urged to verify payment portals and communication sources before providing personal information.
The Barracuda Swim Club’s upcoming meet will close the Swim Center to public use on April 18-19. Regular hours resume April 20. Due to staff departures, operations and open boating sessions end after May 3.
Bozeman has started updating its Urban Forest Management Plan with an emphasis on public input. A virtual meeting will be held April 28 where residents can share their views on managing city trees.
The Bozeman Fire Department recognized local heroes who saved a visitor’s life using CPR and an AED. An award ceremony honored both community members and Ridge Athletic Clubs staff for their quick actions during a cardiac emergency.