FYI
Published 9:45 pm Sunday, June 29, 2008
Fireworks banned on CT buses
Community Transit will adjust its schedule for Independence Day on Friday. Local buses and Dial-a-Ride Transportation will operate on Sunday schedules.
There will be no commuter service to King County or to the Boeing Co. in Everett.
Community Transit also reminds passengers that fireworks of any kind are not allowed on the agency’s buses, park-and-ride lots or other property.
The ban includes “safe and sane” fireworks such as sparklers and snakes, said Snohomish County sheriff’s Lt. Doug Jeske, head of the agency’s Transit Police unit.
Island County tax assessments mailed
Property assessment notices for Island County went in the mail last week.
Last year, the notices were mailed on Aug. 31. The Island County Assessor’s Office has made significant strides in catching up on the property tax schedule this year, according to a notice released by the county Tuesday.
Most property owners should expect no change or a slight decrease in property values this year. The only property value increases this year were in high-demand areas, according to the assessor’s notice.
Snohomish Garden Club tour coming
The Snohomish Garden Club has scheduled its 24th Annual Garden Tour for noon to 5 p.m. July 27.
Tickets are $12 if purchased through July 20, and $15 if purchased after July 20.
Tickets may be purchased the day of the tour at the Snohomish Public Library at Fourth and Maple in downtown Snohomish.
Proceeds from the tour fund community projects sponsored by the Snohomish Garden Club, including the hanging flower baskets in town.
Call the Snohomish Chamber of Commerce at 360-568-2526 or Sue Jensen at 360-568-7913.
Lake Stevens votes on regional plan
The Lake Stevens City Council is scheduled to vote July 7 on a resolution supporting a joint planning process for the area between Lake Stevens and Snohomish.
The meeting is 7 p.m. July 7 at the Lake Stevens School District Educational Services Center, 12309 22nd Street NE. A vote on the issue had been scheduled for today, but was postponed.
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