Birchwood Annual Neighborhood Picnic Aug. 1st
Our Neighborhood Picnic will be held on Sunday, August 1st, from 4-6pm. Free hot dogs, veggie dogs and drinks, bring your own side (optional). Chalk art, henna tattoos, basketball, kickball, and other FUN stuff. Learn about the Birchwood Neighborhood and become a Neighborhood Member. If you have any questions call 360-738-1196 or email info@wfcn.org
WTA Service Reduction Public Hearing Notice
Neighbors-
The purpose of the Public Hearing is to receive comment on a proposed 14% service reduction due to reduced revenues as a result of the economic recession.
If you are not able to attend the Public Hearing and have questions or would like to comment, contact :
Rick Nicholson, Director of Service Development
4111 Bakerview Spur Rd., Bellingham WA 98226
e-mail: rickn@ridewta.com or comment@ridewta.com
Comments must be received before 3 p.m. on May 11th, 2010.
http://www.ridewta.com/files/file/service_reduction_public_hearing_rider_alert.pdf
Hearing on Petition for Lafayette St. Vacation Feb. 10th
The City of Bellingham's Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing on Wed., Feb. 10th at 6pm. at City Council Chambers, 210 Lottie Street on the Lafayette St. vacation petition. Kulshan Community Land Trust and several other petitioners have asked the city to vacate an undeveloped portion of Lafayette Street in the Birchwood neighborhood. This is the first step in a plan to develop affordable housing in the Birchwood Neighborhood. The full application is available for viewing at the Planning Department. Send Comments or requests for information to Kurt Nabbefeld, Sr. Planner knabbefeld@cob.org
Annual Neighborhood Meeting Jan 26th
The annual general Birchwood Neighborhood Association meeting will be Tuesday, Jan. 26th, 6:30-8:00pm, at Birchwood Elementary. Elections for new Board members will be held. We will also have refreshments to celebrate retired City Council member Louise Bjornson's contributions to our neighborhood and city.
