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May 8, 2012
Ferndale Public Works Department invites community to Annual Open House
The City of Ferndale Public Works Department is inviting the community to its annual Open House from 6 to 8 p.m. May 23 at the WECU Branch, 5659 Barrett Rd.
The event is the public’s opportunity to preview upcoming improvement projects and also to provide input on the City’s Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program.
The Six-Year TIP is revised annually to address the highest-priority transportation projects in the City. The Open House discussion allows the community to share its thoughts on the priority list, too. The input will help guide staff’s recommendations on the program prior to adoption by the City Council each year.
Open House participants will also learn more about:
- The Main Street improvement project between Douglas and Church roads slated to begin in early June.
- Upcoming Thornton Road improvements between Maureen and Vista drives.
- Future Church Road improvements (preliminarily scheduled for 2014).
- Water conservation.
- Utility infrastructure capital improvement plans for water, stormwater and sanitary sewer service.
Refreshments will be provided and Public Works staff will also raffle off a free rain barrel.
Community members interested in more information may call (360) 384-4006. They can also visit the City’s online web section on the event: www.cityofferndale.org/publicWorks/pwopenhouse.php
Water Flushing
May 14, 2012
City of Ferndale begins water main flushing
City of Ferndale water customers are advised to not wash clothes or use hot water taps from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. beginning Wednesday, May 16, while water is being flushed in their area.
The City Crews will begin annual main flushing in the Pacific Highlands neighborhood and areas North of Thornton Road working from west to east over the next several weeks. There will be signs posted each day in the affected areas. Click here for a bigger version of the flushing area map.
The annual water main flushing may cause tap water to become discolored. This is not a health hazard, but can possibly stain laundry. To get rid of the discolored water, run the cold water tap for a few seconds until it runs clear.
All questions should be directed to the Public Works Department at 360-685-2379. A map will also be posted on the City of Ferndale’s website at www.cityofferndale.org.
The City of Ferndale, Whatcom Community Foundation and Whatcom County Library System are proudly partnering in sponsorship of The New Ferndale Public Library Project! The mission is to meet the long term needs of the Ferndale community by building a downtown information and education center combining the warmth of a traditional library with state-of-the-art technology: A community living-room where everyone can read, learn, work, meet, and grow.
To learn more about the New Ferndale Library Project - including how you can participate in this important project, please go to The New Ferndale Public Library website!
State of the Schell Creek Watershed
Schell Creek runs through the middle of Ferndale. If you live in the Schell Creek Watershed, you should be recieving a "State of the Watershed Report."
Even if you don't live in this watershed, the report is interesting and includes data from the City's Water Quality Monitoring Program, which is a partnership between the City, the Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association, and Windward Highschool.
Watershed workshop for educators - June 27th
Watershed Words:
A workshop for educators
This day-long session will be jammed with tips for using writing and your own school campus as a context for learning. The curriculum integrates outdoor observation, investigation, and poetry writing with the core subjects English, science, social studies, and the arts.
Each workshop participant will receive a copy of the teaching guide for “River of Words - young poets and artists on the nature of things" which incorporates language skills, art, science, history, and culture into activities and exercises for kindergarten through high-school students (our workshop will focus on activities for 3rd through 8th grade).
Wednesday, June 27, 2012, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve near Mt Vernon
Early-bird registration fee provided by City of Ferndale sponsorship (before June 13): $25 ; After June 13: $45
Fee includes 7 Clock Hours and lunch
For workshop details and registration form: http://is.gd/KqglHi
Lodging is available at $30/night. The cost goes down if you share a room.
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