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City of Billings Invites Community to Open House Events for Public Works Week
Billings Public Works has announced two exciting and free open house events in celebration of National Public Works Week. The events, scheduled for May 22nd and May 23rd, aim to showcase the essential work that keeps the city running smoothly and to engage the community in the behind-the-scenes operations.On Wednesday, May 22nd, from 4-7 pm, the Billings Water Treatment Plant will open its doors to the public. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the process of providing clean and safe drinking water, from the Yellowstone River to their tap. Highlights of...
Montana Department of Commerce Sponsors Small Community Air Service Development Grant for Billings
The Billings community is set to benefit from improved air service accessibility with a recent sponsorship from the Montana Department of Commerce. The Department has committed $50,000 to support the Billings Air Service Committee in meeting the local match goal for the Small Community Air Service Development Grant."Providing additional commercial flight access to Billings is essential to every rural and eastern Montana community," emphasized Paul Green, Director of the Montana Department of Commerce. Green highlighted the economic benefits of increased flights to...