Our Towns: Around the county

Published 10:47 pm Thursday, May 29, 2008

Everett

Council approves sale of 25 acres to Boeing

The Everett City Council on Wednesday approved the sale of 25 acres of industrial-zoned land in the 6000 block of Seaway Boulevard to the Boeing Co.

Between 1998 and 2006, Boeing discovered a release of chlorinated solvents on property next to the city-owned lot.

The contaminants migrated to the city-owned property and were discharged into a creek, according to a city staff report.

The sale will allow Boeing to clean up the property as part of an agreement with the Washington State Department of Ecology.

The property must be sold for at least 90 percent of its appraised value.

Lake Stevens

Apply by June 13 for spot on planning board

The city of Lake Stevens has an opening on its planning commission.

The volunteer planning commission serves as an advisory board to the City Council on land-use and zoning issues.

Terms are for four years. Meetings are held at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at the Community-Senior Center, 1808 Main St. Applications are being accepted through June 13.

More info: 425-334-1012.