Clean Green disposal fee increases May 1

From City of Bellingham

Over 1000 vehicles visited the Clean Green Transfer Facility last weekend signaling spring is here. Bellingham and Whatcom County citizens can bring their residential yard waste to the corner of Lakeway and Woburn Streets on Saturdays and Sundays between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:00 pm. The fee for disposal of residential yard waste at the transfer station will increase to $5 May1, 2013. Cash is required and no change is available.

Puget Neighborhood Trail Walk Report

It didn't rain!  On Sunday April 14th we had a comprehensive tour of the neighborhood trails north of Lakeway.

Bellingham residents’ input sought for bicycle routes, facilities and more

From the City of Bellingham
People throughout Bellingham are invited to participate in an upcoming Open House and online survey. Public participation is critical to shaping the City’s plan to improve bicycling and provide more support for “active,” city-wide modes of transportation. The Open House is scheduled Tuesday, April 23 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Whatcom Middle School auditorium, 810 Halleck Street.

City Planning Commission work on waterfront continues

The Bellingham Planning and Development Commission continues its review of the package of draft regulatory documents and plans for The Waterfront District. A series of work sessions is scheduled for Planning Commission members to receive further information and have discussions on details of waterfront plans.

Info sessions cover new boat launching requirements for Lake Whatcom

The City of Bellingham invites boaters to learn more about the Aquatic Invasive Species Program at the next public meeting.

• Wednesday, April 17, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Geneva Elementary School cafeteria, 1401 Geneva St.

Puget Neighborhood Trail Walk

Join us as Helen leads us on an easy walk to explore some of the trails in Puget Neighborhood – including Whatcom Creek.

Sunday, April 14
1pm (Allow 1.5 – 2 hours)

Planning Commission meetings

Materials for the Planning Commission meetings can be found at http://www.cob.org/government/public/boards-commissions/planning-materials.aspx at least one week before the meeting date.

University Ridge Update

The Herald ran an article on March 19th about a public hearing for the height variance. The article was subsequently corrected -- that the hearing had been cancelled.

WWU Student blog & University Ridge article

Puget Neighborhood frequently receives information requests from journalism students at Western Washington University. (Thanks to your previous president, Mary Chaney, for fielding most inquiries.) Recently WWU student Francine attended the PNA meeting and spoke to several Board & Association members.

Here is what she wrote. It includes a detailed summary of the University Ridge presentation from the February PNA meeting.

Blockwatcher newsletter

March newsletter from the Bellingham Police Department

• Child Safety
• Hotel Safety
• Abandoned Vehicles
• Accidental 911 calls

Click on this link: http://www.cob.org/services/safety/police/BlockWatch.aspx

Look on that page for the "current newsletter" link (right side).

Samish Crest Trail Project Update

We are still planning to begin construction April 8 or 9, 2013. I think the first couple of days will be installing erosion control measures, mobilizing, etc. I will be staking the centerline of a section of trail later this week. There will be some colored flagging and stakes set in the ground.

Roving Garden Parties Begin

SB Roving Garden Party – 4/2 – Sehome Hill – 6pm

Join Sustainable Bellingham’s 5th annual Roving Garden Party series, where volunteers help their neighbors create an edible garden. These fun events consist of approximately 90 minutes of gardening, followed by a shared meal. Everyone is welcome!

Victory Gardens for the Food Bank

"Did you know that one in six residents of Bellingham depends upon Bellingham Food Bank every year to have enough food to eat? That’s over 10,200 visits per month, 35% of which are kids and at least 15% of which are seniors. You can't imagine what fresh veggies mean to food bank families. That’s why we’re asking you to help us help food bank clients by growing a bit extra this summer.

Whatcom Plant Sales & Swaps!

Spring Fever!

Events Listing from Transition Whatcom

Plant Sales & Swaps beginning now!

See Grow Northwest magazine http://www.grownorthwest.com/ for best listing of annual sales & plant exchanges. 

For more listings – see sale links in comments section on the Transition Whatcom site

Fire Chief stakeholders reception

Save the date -- April 17th

Dear friends and valued community stakeholders,

Please save the date, April 17 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., in the Museum’s Rotunda Room at Old City Hall – 121 Prospect Street. I will be hosting a stakeholder reception introducing candidates being considered for Fire Chief. 

Bloedel Donovan Park Improvements

Project Update April 2013

A recent master plan update for the Park was approved by the Bellingham City Council in 2012. Future improvements included in the master plan consist of new stormwater facilities to treat existing runoff, removal of a concrete bulkhead, and construction of a new boathouse. The Parks Department is coordinating stormwater improvements with the City of Bellingham Public Works Stormwater Division through a grant funded by the Washington State Department of Ecology.

Here are some activities planned at Bloedel Donovan Park for April 2013:

Clean Green season opens

Saturday, March 3 starts the season for the Clean Green Transfer Facility. Bellingham and Whatcom County citizens can bring their residential yard waste to the corner of Lakeway and Woburn Streets on Saturdays and Sundays between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The fee for disposal of residential yard waste at the transfer station is $4 per load.

Bellingham life -- photo competition

Amateur and professional photographers of all ages are invited to participate in the 2013 Essence of Bellingham photo competition, sponsored annually by the City of Bellingham and the Whatcom Museum.

The Markets Drops PNA

The PNA has participated in the Markets "Good Neighbor" receipt donations box since the store opened after remodeling.  Yes, the grocery store is in the Puget Neighborhood.  However, it appears not enough receipts were placed into the PNA box.

University Ridge - City website info

Here is the link on the City website to Puget Neighborhood information.
Scroll to the middle of the page to follow the next link to University Ridge updates.

http://www.cob.org/services/planning/neighborhoods/puget.aspx