🌱 BSD School Upgrades + City Approves Resolution To Ban Fireworks

Hello and happy Friday. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening these days in Bozeman.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: Cloudy, cold; p.m. flurries. High: 37 Low: 24.
• Saturday: Mostly cloudy. High: 44 Low: 26.

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Here are the top three stories in Bozeman today:

1. The Bozeman School District is planning a $6 million capital improvement plan with each school receiving anywhere from $250,000 to $400,000 in upgrades. The focus of the improvements is to ensure that the schools are functioning well and operating safely and productively, with a focus on mechanical upgrades, including replacing boilers, air handler fans, pumps, and other equipment. The improvements aim to update the schools, some of which are over 50 years old, and ensure that they are maintained and functioning well for years to come. (NBC Montana)
2. Patients at Bozeman Deaconess Hospital are struggling with the parking situation as they are required to walk long distances through snow and ice to get to the hospital, which is inconvenient for those with disabilities. Some have to cut their losses and park in the furthest lot available. The hospital is exploring options to improve the parking situation, such as the construction of parking garages or designating RV parking sites. (KBZK News)
3. Bozeman's City Commission provisionally approved a resolution to enact fireworks restrictions in the city during a meeting on Tuesday, Apr. 18. The new ordinance prohibits the sale and discharge of fireworks within city limits due to the increased risk of fires and loud noises. However, an amendment was approved to allow the use of short hand-held sparklers, and the ordinance will be up for final approval at a future city meeting. (NBC Montana)

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Today and tomorrow in Bozeman:

Friday, April 21

• Sip And Sample At Hilton Garden Inn Bozeman (5:30 PM)

Saturday, April 22

• Gallatin Valley Earth Day Festival At The Emerson (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Thinking of dipping your toes into the housing market? Check out the list of open houses happening this week in the Bozeman area at the link. (Bozeman Patch)
• The Montana Department of Transportation will add high-tension cable rails along the median of 40 miles of I-90 from Three Forks to Bear Canyon to enhance road safety by reducing crash impacts and preventing vehicles from crossing into opposite traffic. The project, which will also include additional stretches of road near Missoula and Butte, is expected to be completed in early 2024, and motorists may encounter minor travel delays and single-lane closures beginning this spring. (Subscription: Bozeman Daily Chronicle)
• Bozeman's girls track and field team defeated Great Falls C.M. Russell High School 81-64 in a dual, with several athletes taking first place in various events, such as Brenna Berghold in the high jump, Clara Fox in the discus and javelin, and Maddie Work in the 200 meters. However, the Rustlers boys team won 75-70 over the Hawks, with athletes Oak Sullivan winning the 100 meters and triple jump, Austin Slate winning the shot put and discus, and KJ Popiel winning the 1,600 meters. (Subscription: Bozeman Daily Chronicle)

You're officially in the loop for today. I'll be back in your inbox soon with your next update!

— Lauren Kubiak

About me: Lauren is an Editor for Lightning Media Partners. She graduated from Rowan University with a Bachelor’s in journalism. She was previously a full-time editor at an association management firm, editing peer-reviewed nursing journals, textbooks, and newsletters.