Residents and landscapers are reminded to keep grass clippings out of the street and the City’s storm drains. Blowing grass and other yard debris into the sidewalk, street, or storm drainage

system is a violation of the City’s littering and stormwater ordinances.

Grass clippings, leaves, and other lawn debris can clog storm drains, resulting in street and private property flooding. Also, storm drains flow directly to local waterways untreated. Grass clippings add unnecessary nutrients, which help feed harmful algal blooms. In addition to environmental

harm, you may be creating a safety hazard. When blown into the street, clippings can create a slippery and dangerous surface for traveling motorcyclists and bicyclists.

Using a mulching mower puts clippings back into the turf and keeps the nutrients where they belong. Should you choose to use a discharging mower, please be sure to point the blower toward

your property (away from the street) to prevent clippings from leaving the lawn.

When finished mowing, please be sure to use a blower, broom, or rake to clean up any grass clippings or debris that have inadvertently made their way into the street, sidewalk, or storm drain.

The Historic Preservation Commission is excited to share the rich history of the stately historic residence at 328 East Court St. as the Historic Building of the month! The owner has requested the City designate this home on the Local Historic Register, which is currently in the review process.  

This American four-square style home was built in approximately 1892 as the residence of the prominent Dr. Willis Maynard Tuller, who was a key figure during the Boom Era of Bowling Green. Dr. Tuller was a City council member, elected director of the Bowling Green School Board in 1833, elected Mayor of the City in 1885, and was an original member of the BG Natural Gas Company, which was organized in 1885 to provide gas for illuminating and fuel purposes for the community. He was also a well-respected physician, seeing patients in his home office through a side door, and for both railroads that passed through Bowling Green.   

 

Dr. Tuller’s eldest daughter, Lillie, married the architect of the home, Homer C. Brown. There is no doubt a story there. The funerals of Dr Tuller, his wife Josephine, Lillian and Homer C. Brown, and their son Willis Brown were significant events held at the home. The home also still maintains several indoor original features, including woodwork, brass doorknobs, pockets doors, sink, and old coal entrance.  

The home is one of several prominent historic structures that can be seen along Court Street. Surely one can imagine the comings and goings of people along this street, this home, the adjacent Court House, and Main Street, and how the times have changed. One thing will not change, however, and that is the commitment of this owner, like few before, to continue to preserve this home and its legacy for current and future generations to appreciate. 

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The City of Bowling Green is currently accepting applications for several open positions. Interested applicants may review current Job Postings and the Application Process on the City's website.

In order to be considered for a position, an individual must complete the City Application. The application must be completed and returned to the Human Resources Department by the deadline established in the advertisement. Résumés alone are not acceptable; however, a résumé may be returned with a completed application. You may also obtain an application packet by visiting the Human Resources Department during regular business hours, which are 8 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. It is acceptable to return a completed application via email, by fax, by mail, or by hand-delivery.

Contact the Human Resources Department if additional assistance is required.