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Arlington: Trail Coalition seeks help

The Trail Coalition of Snohomish County is looking for opinions and help from members, friends and trail users regarding the future of the coalition.

Officers and board members are needed.

The coalition’s next meeting is set for 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the Stillaguamish Conference Room, at the city’s water department, south of the Stillaguamish River, adjacent to Haller Park and the Centennial Trail.

Everett: Housing topic of meetings

Everett’s Planning Commission will discuss proposed code changes for some residential areas at a workshop at 6:30 tonight in the eighth floor hearing room of the Wall Street Building, 2930 Wetmore Ave., Everett.

The Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties has requested amendments to Everett’s development code to allow townhouses and single family detached developments in zones allowing multiple family dwellings.

Reduced lot sizes, private streets, and changes in garage standards and other design standards are part of the proposal.

Housing issues will also be discussed at a regular meeting of Everett’s Northwest Neighborhood Association starting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday.

Allan Giffen, director of the Everett’s planning department, will be there to discuss the city’s 2025 comprehensive plan.

Thursday’s meeting is in Everett Community College’s Whitehorse Hall, Room 105, 2000 Tower St., Everett.

Sultan: Police plan citizens academy

Sultan police plan a Sky Valley Citizens Academy to begin in February.

The free, 13-week class will meet from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, with one Saturday field trip. Participants will learn about day-to-day policing.

Classes start Feb. 6 at Sultan Middle School.

People are asked to reserve their spots. They must pass a criminal background check.

The deadline to apply is Dec. 15.

For more info, stop by the police department at 515 Main St., Sultan, go to http://sheriff.snoco.org or call 425-388-5264.

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