Want to paint beautiful rocks for your garden, landscaping or just to give as gifts?
Local artist Bryna Sweeney will be teaching a free Rock Painting class via Zoom on Jan. 9th at 2:30pm courtesy of the Ferndale Arts Commission.
Participants will need their own brushes, a flat rock and a few colors of acrylic paint to participate. A limited supply of brushes, paints and rocks are available for free upon request.
To register for this class and receive the Zoom link or for any questions, please email Susan Duncan at SusanDuncan@cityofferndale.org.
Curious how an idea becomes an ordinance in the City of Ferndale? Want to know how to participate in a council meeting? City Clerk Susan Duncan breaks it down for you.
Councilmember Ali Hawkinson Receives Certificate of Municipal Leadership
Congratulations to Councilmember Ali Hawkinson for completing her Association of Washington Cities Certificate of Municipal Leadership! This course of study provides city elected officials with the knowledge they need to effectively operate within the law, plan for the future, secure and manage funds, and foster community and staff relationships. Bravo! https://wacities.org/events-education/cml-program
Traffic Impacts on Third Avenue and First Avenue: Friday, December 4, 2020, 7AM to 5PM
Third Avenue, between Alder Street and Maple Street
First Avenue, between Main Street and Cherry Street
Drivers should expect to utilize alternative routes as Third Avenue, between Alder Street and Maple Street, and First Avenue, between Main Street and Cherry Street will be closed to traffic on Friday, December 4, 2020 between the hours of 7:00AM and 5:00PM. Detour signs will be in place to route traffic around these closures. This work is in association with the Complete Streets Project. Roads will reopen once work is completed.
Please see attached for closure areas.
If you have questions regarding this notice, please contact Ferndale Public Works Department at (360) 384-4006.
City Hall and the Police Station will be closed Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving Holiday, although first responders are always available when you call 911. City employees will be reachable by phone and email, as usual, once again on Monday, November 30th.
We urge everyone to make safe and responsible choices this Thanksgiving – help protect our community by keeping your gatherings small and if you meet with folks outside your household, please keep your gathering small, wear a mask and observe social distancing as much as possible.
We know this holiday will be different, but we want all of you to be safe and healthy throughout this holiday season. Thank you for doing your part to protect your friends and neighbors.
The Ferndale Police Department received multiple reports of mail theft on 11/22/2020. In response to inquiries, lost batches of mail were recovered by residents and turned in to local authorities. Mail destined for addresses in Marysville, Bellingham and Ferndale was recovered.
Ferndale officers ultimately gathered two large bags of mail, dozens of opened packages and have begun contacting victims.
The Ferndale Police Department would like to remind everyone that during the holidays, there is often an increase in mail theft. With the increased use of online ordering due to the pandemic, it is especially common this year. We encourage everyone to be diligent and check their mail daily. This will reduce the likelihood of residents being victimized.
If you have any information to assist in identifying the vehicle or any suspects, please contact Officer Brown at (360) 483-5731 or via email at sbrown@ferndalepd.org.
Mobile Grocery Delivery Truck Sparks Online Rumor Mill
On 11/19/2020, Officers from the Ferndale Police Department responded to the 2300 block of Douglas Rd. It was reported that a male and female in a white van had lured children into their van with candy. It was also reported that the subjects asked the children for money. As you can imagine, this alarmed many parents in the area. Some have taken to Facebook and posted about this incident in an attempt to protect our community.
The Ferndale Police Department conducted an investigation and determined that the subjects are operating a mobile grocery store. The vehicle was actually a repurposed delivery box truck. The owners admitted that they allowed children inside the box truck. They also stated they allowed the children to look around and that they told the children to ask their parents for money to purchase candy. Ferndale officers confirmed the owners have a valid reseller permit from the Department of Revenue.
The Ferndale Police Department would like to remind everyone that what you read on the internet is not always what it seems. During these hard times, people of our community are doing whatever they can to get through this crisis. Yes, some of these ventures are legitimate and some not. If you see something suspicious, report it to the Police and allow them time to do a thorough investigation. If you participate in something going viral on the internet, you may be harming someone in your community unnecessarily.
“The City of Ferndale is a wonderful place to live. In these hard times we need to do our best to have a positive outlook and project that on our neighbors. If we talk to one another, ask the appropriate questions and have some compassion for those around us. We really will have a ‘Stronger Community Together,’” said Police Chief Kevin Turner.
