Category: Helpful Information
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Bike Bellingham! Saturday, Sept 24
We just received this and are passing it along…sounds like a great event! Saturday 9/24 – BIKE BELLINGHAM! A moving-planet.org event 11am – Ten city bike rides from 10 schools in Bellingham, to converge downtown at City Hall and Library. Meet in front of: Happy Valley, Sunnyland, Kulshan, Shuksan, Fairhaven, Columbia, Larrabee, Silver Beach, WCC…
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Bellingham Planning Commission Meeting – Shorelines
The Shoreline Committee of the Bellingham Planning Commission will hold a hearing September 22, 2011 at 5:30 PM in Bellingham City Council Chambers. It will deal with the proposed expansion and improvement of the Post Point Wastewater Treatment Plant. For a list of current Planning Public Notices, go to the City of Bellingham website.
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Chuckanut Ridge Funding Discussion
We just received the following notice from the City of Bellingham: NOTICE OF WORKSESSION OF BELLINGHAM CITY COUNCIL FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE, AND POSSIBLE COUNCIL QUORUM Notice is hereby given that the Bellingham City Council Finance and Personnel Committee will hold a worksession on September 22, 2011 at 11:15 AM in the Mayor’s Board Room,…
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Upcoming Political Forums & Gateway Pacific Sessions
Coalition of Southside Neighborhoods will be hosting candidates for all Bellingham and County offices on October 6 at the Firehouse in Fairhaven. Doors open at 6:30…get there early to submit your questions and maybe get a chance to put one directly to a candidate before the formal part of the evening begins at 7:00. The…
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Edgemoor Building Permits 9.16.2011
Looks like the neighborhood is focused on energy at the moment. This week there were just 2 permits issued for the Edgemoor neighborhood, one for a solar system and one for a new furnace. At the moment, there are some great energy saving programs available. Check out some possibilities at the Sustainable Connections website!
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Washington State Bicycle and Pedestrian Documentation Project
On September 27, 28, and 29 Bellingham will be participating in the Washington State Bicycle and Pedestrian Documentation Project to track progress on local and state efforts to increase walking and bicycling and reduce dependence on single-occupancy vehicles. We are looking for volunteers for 2-hour shifts, either 7-9 a.m. or 4-6 p.m. to count the…
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City of Bellingham Blockwatcher
The Bellingham Police Department produces a monthly newsletter with updates on issues and scams currently seen in the city as well as safety tips. This month’s issue includes articles on Charity Scam Abuse of Vulnerable Adults Road Rage (Are you an aggressive driver? Take a quiz to find out!) Laws Regarding Alcohol Use (You may…
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Community Energy Challenge
Energy Efficiency Made Easy and Affordable There is an exciting opportunity in the Edgemoor Neighborhood to reduce energy use, save money, improve comfort, increase home value, and protect our environment. It’s called the Community Energy Challenge (CEC). Developed through a partnership between two local non-profits, the Opportunity Council and Sustainable Connections, the CEC is providing…
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Property Covenants Stand Up in Court
After a year of discussions within the neighborhood, including a neighborhood meeting, Tom and Nancy Kenney filed a lawsuit in September 2005 seeking to prevent Bill Webb and the City of Bellingham from proceeding with a request to subdivide two lots into four. It was felt that Mr. Webb’s request violated the following covenant of…