Around the County
Published 12:01 am Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Everett: SBX radar vessel going to Seattle
The Missile Defense Agency’s Sea-Based X-band Radar vessel should arrive in Puget Sound in the near future — but it’s headed toward Seattle, not Everett.
The agency had considered placing it in on Everett’s waterfront temporarily for maintenance and upgrades. Instead, officials decided to have the work done at Vigor Shipyard in Seattle, formerly Todd Pacific Shipyards.
That work should begin mid-May and will take about three months.
The radar will not operate while in the shipyard and all vessel movements and work associated with the SBX are compliant with environmental, health and hazard laws, according to a release issued by the agency.
Monroe: Second expo bigger than last year
Snohomish County’s second annual Spring Recreation Expo on April 30 and May 1 brought in more people and money than last year.
County parks director Tom Teigen told the County Council last week that 8,965 people attended during the expo, an increase of about 20 percent from the inaugural event in 2010. The county also brought in more than $10,000, a few thousand more than what was spent.
The event at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds showcased more than 50 booths featuring outdoor recreation.
Snohomish: Vacancy on civil service board
The city is looking for candidates to fill a vacancy at the Snohomish Civil Service Commission, which is in charge of the selection and employment of police department personnel.
Apply with the city clerk by 4 p.m., June 8, at City Hall, 116 Union Ave.
The unpaid position is for six years. This position ends May 31, 2017.
Get applications at City Hall or at www.ci.snohomish.wa.us.
More info: City Clerk Torchie Corey, 360-568-3115.
Bookstore hosts its second type-in
Uppercase Books is hosting a second type-in event where people can write poetry, short stories or a book review using a typewriter.
The event is scheduled from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at 611 2nd St., Snohomish. Bring your own typewriter or use the ones available. There will be raffle prizes and typing contests.
More info: Uppercase Books, 360-568-5987.
Sultan: Flood plain regulations discussion
The Sultan City Council is scheduled to discuss new federal regulations that affect development in the area.
The council has three options to how the city can change flood plain policies and regulations.
The discussion is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. Thursday, City Hall, 319 Main St.
More info: Bob Martin, 360-793-2231 or robert.martin@ci.sultan.wa.us.
Mukilteo: Historical society to meet
The Mukilteo Historical Society meeting is planned for 7:15 p.m. Thursday in the Fowler Room of Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo.
Assistant city engineer James Niggemyer will talk about the return of salmon to Japanese Gulch Creek. The meeting is open to the public and refreshments will be served.
