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Here’s clue #4 for the Great Ferndale Alien Abduction – more clues, rules and details can be found here.
Here’s clue #4 for the Great Ferndale Alien Abduction – more clues, rules and details can be found here.
Here is a notice from our partners at Puget Sound Energy about an upcoming project starting July 15th that will impact Ferndale residents.
In conjunction with the City of Ferndale’s Thornton Street overpass project and in an ongoing effort to deliver safe and reliable energy to the Ferndale-area, Puget Sound Energy electric crews will be working along Thornton Street to relocate select utility poles, upgrade related electric equipment and underground a section of the existing overhead electric wire. Due to the complexity of the work and for the safety of our crew, we may need to take a planned power outage towards the end of the project which might impact your residence or business. Please see below for project details.
Project details
Who: Electric crews from PSE and Potelco and underground trenching crews from Power X
What: Replacing select utility poles, upgrading related electric equipment and undergrounding electric wire
Where: Thornton Street between Snowden Drive and Interstate 5, Ferndale
(please refer to map above for approximate project route)
When: Work is expected to begin the week of July 15 and is anticipated to last into late August
What you can expect
For more information regarding the Thornton Street overpass project, please visit the City’s website: https://www.cityofferndale.org/public-works-department/capital-projects/thornton-railroad-overcrossing-project/.
Thank you for your patience and understanding while we work to complete this project. We aim to cause as little disruption as possible. If you have any questions regarding PSE’s portion of this project, please contact me and reference job number 101110819.
Sincerely,
Jane Major, PSE Project Manager
360-791-2748 | jane.major@pse.com
This month, the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) awarded Councilmember Greg Hansen a Certificate of Municipal Leadership in recognition of his service, leadership and educational achievements. The program recognizes, “Mayors and councilmembers who continue to strive for excellence by attending conferences and trainings, serving their community, and further developing leadership skills.”
Hansen, who has been on the City Council since 2016, serves as the council liaison to the Chamber of Commerce, Ferndale Community Coalition, represents the council on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. For his day job, he teaches Hospitality and Tourism Management and Business Administration at Whatcom Community College.
“This program provides a fantastic grounding in the best practices for any city, large or small. I’m grateful for the opportunity to learn from some of the best people in the state.” said Hansen. “That said, interacting with my peers across the state reinforced my belief that we are well ahead of the curve here in Ferndale on so many issues.”
City officials receive the Certificate of Municipal Leadership after earning 30 credits AWC trainings and demonstrating community service.
Here’s the third clue for the Great Ferndale Alien Abduction – you can find the previous clues and all the rules at the main page by clicking here.
Here’s the second clue for the Great Ferndale Alien Abduction – you can find the first clue and all the rules at the main page by clicking here.
City offices will reopen on Friday, July 5th at our normal time. In the case of an emergency, please call 911.
Have you ever wondered how Griffintown Park, the long, skinny park on Second Avenue, got its name?
It once belonged to a Civil War veteran named Augustus Griffin (1826-1909) who sailed up the Nooksack with his wife Harriet and ten year old daughter Jennie to purchase a 400 acre plot.
His plan was to own the land when the railroad came through— one of many get rich quick schemes throughout his colorful life. The area quickly gained the name, “Griffintown”, however he was unable to hold it.
With his health failing, he gave away much of his land holdings to needy families and the railroad. He moved to Bellingham in 1902 where Harriet taught school. For more information about Ferndale’s unique and colorful history, visit Pioneer Park starting May 15th and take a tour with the Ferndale Heritage Society.
Here’s the first clue – next clue is released this Friday, July 5th. More details can be found by clicking here.
Ferndale Completes New Mural in Downtown
The Ferndale Arts Commission’s Downtown Mural Project has a newly completed piece of art, titled “Spirit of Kulshan”. Visitors to downtown Ferndale will get to enjoy a sweeping landscape from Brenda Goddard-Laurence, of Brenda Goddard Designs, on the side of 5685 3rd Ave, adjacent to Luxe Thai.
While last summer’s Downtown Mural Project at the City Annex was painted with volunteers, this new mural is the first commissioned piece. This mural was funded in collaboration with the Ferndale Arts Commission and the building owners, Ted and Dale Schrader who are also the owners of the Subway at 5675 3rd Ave.
“Adding art is an essential part of making Ferndale’s downtown the incredible, vibrant place we all want it to be,” said Councilmember Rebecca Xczar, who organized the project on behalf of the Arts Commission. They are planning to install at least one more commissioned mural this summer.
The Arts Commission is also coordinating a volunteer alley mural project, funded by a Project Neighborly grant from Whatcom Community Foundation and are looking for volunteers. The installation will occur July 13th and 14th, those who want to help with the painting can sign up on the city website at www.cityofferndale.org/murals.
Repairs begin this Wednesday, June 19th on the Ferndale levee adjacent to Star Park and will contiune for approximately two weeks. During this time, traffic will be impacted on Ferndale Road, with delays and closures anticipated.
Access to Star Park from the north should remain unaffected.
Residents are advised to utilize alternative routes if possible during this time. For more information, please call Ferndale Public Works at (360) 384-4006.