Happy 4th of July -- How to be patriotic in your neighborhood

Democracy inspires & requires us to roll up our sleeves.  While world-wide issues get all the media coverage, very often it is the local issues that make a difference in our daily lives.  We invite you to make a difference & join us in the community work of the Puget Neighborhood Association.

University Ridge public comments received & posted

Many comments (some with photos) have been sent in to the City regarding the proposal.  They are posted on the City website.  See below for more information about the process & how you can provide further input at the public hearing.

From the summer of 1787

"We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."

Bellingham Parks Volunteer Summer Work Parties!‏

From Bellingham Parks & Recreation

Summer is just around the corner and we are excited about our summer work parties! Michelle Baragona, our wonderful AmeriCorps member, will be leading the summer work parties and has selected two special parks to focus on for the summer.

Library survey for DIY'ers

From Bellingham Public Library newsletter

New Library DIY Collection Community Survey

As part of Bellingham Public Library's goal to inspirecommunity discovery and collaboration, we are  working to develop a unique do-it-yourself (DIY) collection at our Central Library, and would greatly appreciate your support.

University Ridge application "complete" -- Comment Period begins

Click here for the link to the city website for the University Ridge application, documents, plans and public comments.

Park, recreation and open space plan update - public workshop

From City of Bellingham Parks & Rec

The public is invited to help shape the update of the Park, Recreation and Open Space Plan (PRO Plan), a six-year plan that analyzes the supply and demand for park and recreation services and facilities within Bellingham city limits and the urban growth area.

The workshop is scheduled for 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 20 at the Bloedel Donovan Park Multi-Purpose Room, 2214 Electric Ave. It is an opportunity to provide input on priorities for parks and recreation in the coming years.

PNA Meeting Added - Water Meters & University Ridge

Tuesday, June 18 - 7:00pm
Community Room at Moles Funeral Home
Pizza & Social - 6:30

Agenda
*Due to the timeliness of these topics, this meeting has been added to the schedule to provide Puget neighbors with more information.

1) Water Meter Installation - Public Works staff will present a brief overview of the water metering program and answer questions.  Meter installation will begin in the Puget neighborhood in mid-July. (Scroll down to next post for more info)

2) University Ridge Updates

Water Meters -- Coming to your residence in July

Water Meters are now being installed for single-family homes in Bellingham (unless you already had one installed during the pilot project several years ago).  Also, businesses & multi-family residences are already metered.

The PNA will hold an additional meeting in June to provide further information for you.  Also, the City will soon be sending you a letter and page of "Frequently Asked Questions and Answers" document in the mail.  Metering crews will be in the Puget neighborhood starting meter assembly box installations in mid-July.

I-5 Bridge Info & Links

From City of Bellingham

Detours are in place around the collapsed Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River to help handle the more than 70,000 vehicles who use that stretch of freeway each day.