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Arts Commission Brings New Sculpture to Griffintown Park

Arts Commission Brings New Sculpture to Griffintown Park

Yesterday, the Ferndale Public Works crew installed the newest piece of Ferndale art in Griffintown Park (5786 Second Avenue) down near Edaleen Dairy. Standing fourteen feet tall, this piece is designed by local artist and former Bellingham Technical College welding instructor Don Anderson. His pieces, which have previously been displayed in Ferndale, are nature-inspired abstract metal sculptures. This piece, originally titled “New Hope”, was offered to the City at half price by the artist and fits with the art and other installations at Griffintown Park. The sculpture cost the City $10,000 and was already included as part of the Arts Commission’s annual budget.

“I’m grateful to see the work of the Arts Commission continue to serve and enrich our community so thoughtfully, and excited to see this sculpture contribute to the artistic landscape of our city,” said City Councilmember and liaison to the Arts Commission Ali Hawkinson.

The Ferndale Arts Commission hosts dozens of free community arts events, and brings murals, sculptures and music to Ferndale. To learn more about bringing art to Ferndale, the public is invited to join the Ferndale Arts Commission, which meets on the second Wednesday of every month at City Hall at 5PM. More information about the commission is available here.

EXTENDED: Notice of Traffic Revision: Monday, June 5th and Tuesday, June 6th

LaBounty Drive, between Smith Road and Slater Road

Drivers should expect delays as traffic is reduced to single lane alternating traffic near 5127 LaBounty Drive between Smith Road and Slater Road. The traffic revision is Monday, June 5th through Tuesday, June 6th, 2023. The traffic revision is in effect from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic. Road will remain open during nonworking hours.

This work is associated with a private development project.

Lost or Missing Your keys, a bicycle or a Fitbit?

Have you lost or misplaced an item recently? If one of these items fits the general description of your lost property, contact Michelle with the Ferndale Police Department at 360-483-5745 to describe and claim your lost property. Items turned into the Ferndale Police Department: keys, bicycle, Fitbit.

Special Meeting Notice: Council Retreat

Notice is hereby given that the Ferndale City Council will hold two special meetings for the purpose of a Council Retreat.  The first meeting will be on June 6, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. The second meeting will be on June 7, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Both meetings will be held at the Ferndale Library Meeting Room, 2125 Main Street. These are open public meetings as outlined by the Open Public Meetings Act, and members of the public are invited to attend and observe.

Notice of Traffic Revision: Monday, June 5th

LaBounty Drive, between Smith Road and Slater Road

Drivers should expect delays as traffic is reduced to single lane alternating traffic near 5127 LaBounty Drive between Smith Road and Slater Road. The traffic revision begins Monday, June 5th, 2023. The one-day traffic revision is in effect from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic. Road will remain open during nonworking hours.

This work is associated with a private development project.

Mandatory Watering Restrictions In Effect June 1st through September 15th

Mandatory Watering Restrictions in Effect June 1st through September 15th

The City of Ferndale has implemented mandatory watering restrictions effective June 1st through September 15th. Residents with odd numbered street addresses are mandated to water only on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Residents with even numbered street addresses water only Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Mondays are non-watering days to allow the City’s reservoirs to recharge after the weekend.

The mandatory watering restrictions do not apply to the following situations:

  • Drip irrigation systems or handheld watering
  • Watering of flower and/or vegetable gardens
  • Watering of outdoor potted plants and hanging baskets
  • Watering of newly planted lawns/landscaping

Following these restrictions will help residents save money on their utility bill, reduce the impact on the environment and help ensure the City’s utility system runs strong throughout the hot season.

For more tips on how to conserve water this summer, check out Five Ways to Save Water This Summer. For questions and more information, contact the City at 360-384-4302.

Notice of Traffic Revision and Possible Delays: Friday, June 2nd through Tuesday, June 6th

Douglas Road CLOSED to through traffic, between S Church Road and Angelina Street

Drivers should expect delays as Douglas Road, between S Church Road and Angelina Street will be CLOSED to through traffic on weekdays from Friday, June 2nd through Tuesday, June 6th. The closure is in effect between the hours of 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Motorists will detour around the closure via Angelina St and Stratus Pl. Local residents will have access to homes inside the closure area.

Douglas Road will be open on Saturday and Sunday.

This closure is for work is associated with a private development project.