July 14th, 2011 is the next Public Hearing set to go before the Planning Commission regarding the Sehome Neighborhood Plan amendments. Materials for the Planning Commission meetings can be found at www.cob.org/web/commsnl.nsf at least one week before the meeting date.
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Sehome Neighborhood Plan
See how our Sehome neighbors have planned for growth in their neighborhood – at upcoming Planning Commission meeting.
New signs encourage voluntary outdoor watering schedule
Ten new signs will appear at major arterial intersections this week encouraging residents to follow the voluntary outdoor watering schedule. The City of Bellingham annually implements a voluntary outdoor watering schedule effective June 1 through September 15 to help reduce the stress on our water supply during the warm, dry summer months. The average daily water consumption often doubles during July and August when outdoor water use is highest.
Residents are asked to limit outdoor watering to the following schedule:
Odd numbered street addresses
Water only on Wednesdays, Fridays, or Sundays.
Even numbered street addresses
Even numbered street addresses
Water only on Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Saturdays.
No outdoor watering on Mondays
No outdoor watering on Mondays
- in order to allow the water supply to recharge.
Lawn watering and other outdoor water use can account for up to 30% of residential water consumption. If residents choose to water lawns, we remind them that most grasses only need one inch of water per week to stay green.
For more information, please visit www.cob.org and search for “conservation” or email waterconservation@cob.org.
Popular spray parks set to open June 18
With local temperatures finally edging up, Bellinghamsters are looking for ways to cool down. Popular spray parks at Cornwall Park and Fairhaven Park will begin operation on June 18, 2011 and remain open through Labor Day. Hours of operation are 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily.
Leslie Bryson, interim Parks and Recreation Director, said that budget reductions in recent years resulted in City officials shortening the season for operating the spray parks.
don’t need swimming skills to enjoy Bellingham's spray parks, which are intended for toddlers through pre-teen children as a means to beat the summer heat. Kids of all abilities love to splash their way through playful sprays, squirts and mists of water that shoot randomly from below-ground and above-ground apparatus.
For more information, call Bellingham Parks & Recreation at (360) 778-7000 or visit www.cob.org/parks .
Bellingham Mayor Dan Pike: “Jobs, but at what cost?”
Statement by Bellingham Mayor Dan Pike, June 3, 2011
My administration has for months been focused on information gathering about the proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal at Cherry Point. While much about this proposal remains unknown or unclear, I am clear today that I need to take a stand: a stand for protecting Bellingham, a stand for health, safety and quality of life, a stand for welcoming new businesses that provide clean jobs to our local communities.
We have examined the benefits proponents say this operation will bring to our community and have considered the risks. While every resident of this county certainly agrees that more local family-supporting jobs would be a good thing, those same wise locals would also add, “But at what cost?”
View the full document online
Mayor’s Office Contact Information
Report describes City drinking water safety, need for lake protection
A report published by the City of Bellingham says our drinking water meets all health requirements, and reminds area residents that protecting the Lake Whatcom Reservoir depends on the involvement of individuals, businesses and governments. The annual report, called a Consumer Confidence Report, arrived in Bellingham water customers' mailboxes at the end of May.
“The water we deliver every day to our customers meets or exceeds safe drinking water standards," said Bellingham Mayor Dan Pike. "But studies show us the health of the Lake Whatcom Reservoir continues to decline and will require more extensive and expensive treatment to keep our drinking water safe unless we all work together to protect it.”
The City of Bellingham provides drinking water to nearly 100,000 people. The Consumer Confidence Report, along with other information about the Lake Whatcom Reservoir, is available at www.cob.org/services/environment/lake-whatcom/index.aspx .
“The water we deliver every day to our customers meets or exceeds safe drinking water standards," said Bellingham Mayor Dan Pike. "But studies show us the health of the Lake Whatcom Reservoir continues to decline and will require more extensive and expensive treatment to keep our drinking water safe unless we all work together to protect it.”
The City of Bellingham provides drinking water to nearly 100,000 people. The Consumer Confidence Report, along with other information about the Lake Whatcom Reservoir, is available at www.cob.org/services/environment/lake-whatcom/index.aspx .
Burglaries increase as weather heats up
Since March of this year, there has been a higher than normal number of reported burglaries to homes in the York and Sehome neighborhoods. Click here for map of York locations. Since March, there have been 13 reported residential burglaries. In these cases, it appears that thieves are targeting laptop computers and other electronic devices. One of the disturbing trends common in these burglaries is that in all but one case, there were no signs of forced entry. It appears that the burglars are gaining access through unlocked windows and doors. You might be surprised to learn that on average between 40-60% of residential burglaries are the results of an unlocked door or window.
Here are a few crime prevention tips to keep in mind at all times.
- Always keep your doors and windows locked, even if you are home but especially when you are away. If you need to open a window for ventilation, consider using a stick to block the window from being opened completely.
- If you have roommates, make sure they are keeping doors and windows locked as well.
- Keep a record of personal belongings. If you are a victim of a burglary, having this information available to the officer can become crucial in solving the crime and getting your property back to you. The list should include;
- Make
- Model
- Serial number
- Consider buying renters insurance. In most cases, it is very affordable and will minimize your loss.
- Get to know your neighbors.
- Report suspicious persons in your neighborhood by calling 911.
- Start a Block Watch Program. The Bellingham Police Block Watch Program Coordinator is Officer Katrin Dearborn @ (360) 778-8660.
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