It’s time for the Great Ferndale Frontier Folly! Here’s the first clue – search this location and find the lost cow banner to score points and win prizes. Scorecards available at City Hall or downloadable at www.cityofferndale.org/folly
It’s time for the Great Ferndale Frontier Folly! Here’s the first clue – search this location and find the lost cow banner to score points and win prizes. Scorecards available at City Hall or downloadable at www.cityofferndale.org/folly
Update 4/22/22: The City, along with New Line Skateparks, is currently working to develop a final project design. We’re hoping to get that process complete so that bidding and construction can occur so that the park is opened to the public sometime in 2023
The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Board announced the award of a grant to the City of Ferndale for Metalworks Skate Park, a 10,000 square foot skate park facility planned at Pioneer Park.
“This has been something people have been asking about for years,” said Mayor Greg Hansen, “and I’m so excited that we are finally able to make it happen.” The skate park will be located off Second Avenue directly adjacent to the Phillips 66 Sports Complex and within sight of the Star Park playground.
“We chose the name ‘Metalworks Skate Park’ to pay tribute to our industrial roots here in Ferndale and the art and design of the park will reflect that,” said Hansen.
The total grant award is for $480,000 with a portion of the overall project funding to be provided by the City and private donors. Design work will get underway later this summer, with construction anticipated in 2022.
“We are extremely thankful to our delegation in Olympia – Reps. Sharon Shewmake and Alicia Rule and Senator Doug Ericksen for supporting funding for projects such as these,” said Hansen.
For more information, please contact Communications Officer Riley Sweeney at rileysweeney@cityofferndale.org or 360-685-2353.
Update 07-02-21: Thanks to the efforts of the community, the suspects in this case have been identified. Thank you everyone for your efforts.
On 6/25/2021, at about 3:51 AM, Ferndale Police were dispatched to Rite Aid located at 5655 Third Avenue for an alarm activation. Upon arrival, officers discovered that a window had been broken and it appeared that entry had been made. With the assistance of the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office, the area was checked with a K-9 and the interior of the building was searched but the suspects were not located.
Video surveillance from Rite Aid captured the suspects making entry to the store through the broken window and stealing property inside.
The Ferndale Police Department is releasing video footage and photographs of the suspects in an attempt to identify them. If you have any information regarding this case, please contact Detective Eric Grant at 360-483-5739 or egrant@ferndalepd.org.
Join us at 4PM today at Pioneer Park where Whatcom County Fire District Seven will be hosing down anyone who wants to get wet. The city will be on hand passing out free water and ice for whomever wants it.
This month, Councilmember Herb Porter received his Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership from the Association of Washington Cities.
AWC’s Certificate of Municipal Leadership program recognizes city and town elected officials for accomplishing training in four core areas:
• Roles, responsibilities and legal requirements
• Public sector resource management
• Community planning and development
• Effective local leadership
Those who earn the advanced certificate continue to strive for excellence by attending conferences and trainings, serving their community, and further developing leadership skills. To earn the Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership, Porter completed more than 60 hours of training credits and demonstrated community service.
“Cities and towns around the state are continually transforming in light of changing laws and the need to meet new challenges and opportunities,” said AWC Chief Executive Officer Peter B. King.
This would be the second Ferndale Councilmember currently serving to receive their Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership. Councilmember Ali Hawkinson received her certificate in January 2021.
“Our Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership recognizes mayors and councilmembers who continue to enhance the tools they need today to understand the legal landscape, plan for the future, manage their resources, and foster strong relationships. The elected officials who earn this certificate demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning and a desire to bring new ideas back to their community.”
This July, the public is invited to participate in this year’s citywide scavenger hunt in the City of Ferndale. It is called the Great Ferndale Frontier Folly.
Clues will be released through the City’s facebook, twitter and website starting July 2nd that will lead participants to find the hidden cow banners throughout Ferndale’s parks. Find the cows and complete other activities, such as talking with a veteran, finding an unusual plant or animal or visiting the police station to score points – the highest scoring teams win cash prizes, toys and more.
“This is a great opportunity to explore your city, meet your neighbors and solve some riddles,” said Recreation Coordinator Riley Sweeney. Scorecards can be picked up at City Hall or downloaded from the City website. Participants must turn in their scorecard by Tuesday, July 27th to be eligible for prizes.
For rules, details and scorecards, please visit www.cityofferndale.org/folly.
Ferndale City Hall, Police Station Open for Regular Business Hours starting June 14th
With the installation of new COVID safety measures complete, the Ferndale City Hall and Police Station will be open to the public for full business hours, 8:30AM-4:30PM Monday through Friday, starting June 14th.
“We appreciate the public’s patience while we made the modifications necessary, and we are ready to once again assist our community in person,” said Mayor Greg Hansen. The reopening is well in advance of the statewide reopening, currently scheduled for June 30th for all public facilities.
City staff has continued to work throughout the pandemic, accessible via email, phone and video conferencing to meet the needs of the public. The city recently launched a new utility billing portal to allow for more transparency, allowing for even more remote access to city documents.
For more information about city facilities, please contact Communication Officer Riley Sweeney at 360-685-2353 or rileysweeney@cityofferndale.org.
Ferndale Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying the subjects in the video above.
At approximately midnight on 5/23/2021, a male subject and his female companion were recorded on surveillance cameras in the 1900 block of Main Street and 5600 block of 3rd Ave. The male subject is recorded damaging a tree in one video and taking a chair which was later found damaged in another.
Ferndale Police has probable cause for the unidentified male and would like to contact the female about her involvement.
Please contact Corporal Scott (jscott@ferndalepd.org) or call (360) 676-6911 if you can assist in identifying this subject.