The damage caused by the February flooding event at the Bremen Wastewater Treatment Plant is now repaired.
Annexation Public Hearing Pushed Back One Week
The public hearing concerning the annexation of 72 acres of property north of Bremen has been delayed one week.
Town of Bremen Working on Stellar Efforts
With Marshall County becoming a finalist for the regional Stellar Communities Designation Program, officials with the Town of Bremen are putting together their list of projects to be included in the program that could bring $8-$10 million in unmatched funds into the county.
Bremen Downtown Project Set for 2020
The Bremen Town Council members are working on paperwork for a downtown project in 2020.
Public Hearing Set for Annexation
The Bremen Town Council members will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, May 2 for the annexation of property north of Bremen.
Bremen Town Council Receives Annexation Paperwork
The Bremen Town Council members reviewed more paperwork last week in a proposed annexation project north of town.
Bremen Town Council Considers Funding Request
The Bremen Town Council members are considering a request from the Marshall County Council on Aging to help fund transportation needs.
Bremen Director of Operations Trend Weldy said residents from the town request transportation services from the organization each year. He said about 400 trips are made to assist residents in Bremen each year. Overall, the organization fulfills over 25,000 trip requests annually.
Bremen Town Council Discusses Rates for Water and Wastewater Utilities
A representative from Umbaugh and Associates reviewed water and wastewater rates with the Bremen Town Council members this week.
Bremen Director of Operations Trend Weldy said the council may need to make a decision about rates soon.
Public Hearing Held on Bremen Downtown Renovation Project
The Bremen Town Council members held a public hearing Monday night concerning the town’s plan to apply for a grant for the downtown renovation project.
The town is going to apply for a $40,000 planning grant which will be matched by the town in the amount of $4,500. A $1.5 million grant through the Office of Community and Rural Affairs is also in the works. The town’s match for that project is $500,000. Bremen Director of Operations Trend Weldy said a lot is planned for this project that will begin in a couple of years.
Annexation of Property for Bremen Industry Expansion Moving Forward
The annexation of property north of Bremen for the Southwire industry expansion project is still on track.
Town of Bremen to Upgrade Wastewater Treatment Facility
The Town of Bremen is undertaking improvements to the Wastewater Treatment Plant which will take place over the course of two years.
Bremen Director of Operations Trend Weldy said the wastewater department crews would like to have the same pumps and controls installed on all nine lift stations.
Bremen Continues with Downtown Revitalization Plans
The Town of Bremen is moving forward with the downtown revitalization project.
Bremen Director of Operations Trend Weldy said The Troyer Group has been contracted to help with the plans. The downtown revitalization project includes new streets, sidewalks, curbs and lighting. It is expected to begin in 2020.
Bremen Flood Clean-up Ongoing
The Town of Bremen is still working to clean up after flood waters wreaked havoc in the area last week.
Bremen Director of Operations Trend Weldy said the wastewater treatment facility was under close watch as two to three feet of water surrounded the plant.
“It remained operational all the way through, but we were really close in getting water into our electrical components which would have been a really big mess,” explained Weldy. “The town guys worked around the clock. We had three fire trucks and eight hoses to pump water out of there in order to keep the facility above water to function correctly.”
Bremen Trash Days Set
The Bremen Town Council members gave approval for Bremen Trash Days. Bremen Director of Operations Trend Weldy said the annual event is set for May.
Bremen Town Council Signs Contracts for Projects
The Bremen Town Council members took action Monday night to approve two contracts with Umbaugh and Associates for upcoming utility projects.
Bremen Director of Operations Trend Weldy said one contract is for storm water utilities and the other contract will be for a study of utilities for a proposed annexation project north of town.
Bremen Town Council Discusses Snow Removal
A lot of snow has fallen in the Marshall County area this winter and the Town of Bremen is not immune to the effects.
Bremen Director of Operations Trend Weldy said the street department crews have worked hard to clear the streets and sidewalks of snow and ice. Piles of snow are being hauled away for better visibility and ease of traffic.
Long-Time Bremen Redevelopment Commission Member Resigns
A long-time member of the Bremen Redevelopment Commission resigned his seat.
David Holmes, who held the president’s position, is resigning in order to represent Southwire in the company’s expansion project. Holmes was also the Bremen Town Council Attorney for several decades. Attorney Anthony Wagner has since assumed that duty.
Bremen Director of Operations Trend Weldy said there are several candidates being considered for Holmes’ replacement on the redevelopment commission and a decision will be made in the next few weeks.
Bremen Oktoberfest Committee to Meet
Will there be an Oktoberfest in Bremen this year?
Bremen Director of Operations Trend Weldy said the committee will meet on Thursday, Feb. 8 to make a decision on whether or not to move forward with the fall event.
Three Bremen Businesses Plan Expansion Projects
Three businesses in Bremen are anticipating expansion projects. That’s according to Bremen Director of Operations Trend Weldy.
“I’ve been talking to them about some tax abatements and different things that we can do with the town of Bremen,” said Weldy. “One of the major expansion projects is Southwire. They purchased a 30 acre parcel just north of the Town of Bremen that’s going to connect to their existing building they have out there. We’ll have to annex that into the city. We’ll have to get it rezoned. They want to start breaking ground early this summer. Bremtown Kitchens also wants to expand and Omega Wire plans to expand this year in the town of Bremen. That’s a good thing.”
New Townhouses to be Built in Bremen
Eighteen new townhouses will be constructed in the town of Bremen.
According to Bremen Director of Operations Trend Weldy, a construction company purchased some property on South Jackson Street for this aggressive project. All 18 structures will be built this year. Two are already complete. Weldy noted that the townhouses will cost around $180,000 apiece when ready for new homeowners.
