Happy Saturday North Bend and welcome to a special weekend installment of your Weekly Recap. As we move back to our more typical warmer weather, we hope you’re enjoying a return to normalcy. The past two weeks were nearly unprecedented as far as weather goes, and we’re looking forward to just plain rain and hopefully some sunshine. Enjoy the weekend and remember to click linked headlines below to read full news releases.
Mayor Rob released a special snowstorm(s) follow up message to the community. He addressed residents’ feedback about roadway treatment and plowing, as well as general information on our mountain town living and climate.
We heard your questions during our prolonged recent weather event and updated the City Plowing and Street Treatment FAQs with answers. If you have additional questions, please submit to Danna McCall, Communications Manager at dmccall@northbendwa.gov
Republic Waste in Storm Recovery Mode; Will Collect Extra Amounts this Week
We know you’re all anxious to get rid of your accumulating garbage and recycling caused by two weeks of missed collections. If you weren’t able to make it to the Garbage/Recycle drop-off spot at Torguson Park earlier this week, Republic will collect double and triple amounts on your next regular pick-up day in the coming week. Thank you for your continued patience. For more information visit the Republic Services North Bend website at https://www.republicservices.com/municipality/north-bend-wa
As snow piles melt, you can help prevent localized street flooding by finding and clearing snow from drains and catch basins adjacent to your property. The City has created an interactive storm drain/catch basin location map to guide you in your efforts. Locations are approximate. All locations are identified on map, but some may be covered basins as data available did not identify only grated/uncovered drains/basins. Thank you for your help.
If you missed the first regular City Council Meeting of the New Year, a recording is available in the City website Media Center. Click the linked headline to catch up.
Your elected officials will meet in a Workstudy session on January 11th. The public can participate in this virtual Zoom Meeting. However, in keeping with past Workstudy practices, the public will not be allowed to provide comment. You need a registered Zoom account and display your full name to be admitted to the meeting. See Workstudy agenda and instructions to access the virtual meeting by clicking the linked headline above.
North Bend Mayor Rob McFarland has proclaimed January 2022 National Mentoring Month. Mayor Rob encourages community members to consider mentoring youth in our community to increase positive outcomes for our local children and teens.
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Picture of the Week
Thank you to Councilmember Mary Miller for this beautiful capture of City Hall following snow on New Year's Day.
