Around Snohomish County
Published 9:58 pm Monday, June 14, 2010
Everett: Summer Reading program now on
Kids can now sign up for Everett Public Library’s popular Summer Reading program. Students track what they read and get prizes. Reach the goal of reading 48 books or 24 hours of reading and receive an invitation to the mayor’s reception. Anyone interested needs to make a visit to the library to pick up forms. Call the Children’s Library at 425-257-8030.
Lake Stevens: Work progresses on roundabout
The intersection at Lundeen Parkway and Vernon Road is entirely open and work on the new roundabout there is expected to be completed within two weeks, officials say.
The $1.6 million roundabout was built to improve safety and access at the busy intersection. The project was financed partly with federal economic stimulus funds.
Some occasional lane closures may be needed for the remaining work, including pavement markings, activation of the street lights and some sidewalk work.
Arts panel has an opening
The city of Lake Stevens is looking for applicants for a vacancy on its Arts Commission.
The volunteer board advises the mayor and City Council regarding the acquisition and display of art in public places. Meetings are at 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month.
More info: City Clerk Norma Scott, 425-377-3225.
Mountlake Terrace:
Mountlake Terrace: Affordable housing for seniors, vets
Forty affordable housing units will be available to seniors, veterans and their families through a partnership of Snohomish County and Senior Services of Snohomish County.
A loan guarantee from Snohomish County will allow Senior Services to purchase and renovate a 40-unit complex named Tall Firs, at 23000 55th Ave. W, Mountlake Terrace.
The Tall Firs project will provide transitional housing for homeless veterans as well as permanent housing for low-income households up to 80 percent of the area’s median income.
Compass Center, a Seattle-based veteran’s services organization, will provide support services for the 16 transitional housing units for homeless veterans.
Sultan: Want to join the council?
The Sultan City Council will collect applications for an open spot on its seven-person board until 4 p.m. June 25.
Applicants must submit a letter of interest to be considered for former Councilman Jim Flower’s position. Flower left office after taking a new job.
Applicants also need to fill out a form. Those are available at www.ci.sultan.wa.us, by calling 360-793-2231 or at City Hall, 319 Main St., Suite 200.
Applicants must be registered voters in Sultan and have lived within the city for at least a year.
