Everett: Marshland comments extended
The comment period for the Everett Marshlands Project has been extended to Jan. 8, 2015. The original deadline was Nov. 24.
The project, part of the federal Puget Sound Nearshore Ecosystem Restoration Project, would turn 829 acres of mostly agricultural land in the Lowell neighborhood into wetlands, with an aim toward restoring habitat for salmon and other wildlife.
Some local residents have complained there hasn’t been enough public outreach for the project.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which is administering the project with the state Department of Fish and Wildlife, has published a draft report online at pugetsoundnearshore.org. Comments may be sent to nearshore@usace.army.mil, or mailed to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Attn: Ms. Nancy C. Gleason, CENWS-EN-ER, P.O. Box 3755, Seattle, WA 98124.
Everett schools to meet with city, county leaders
The Everett Public Schools board of directors will hold a special community meeting from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2,* at North Middle School, 2514 Rainier Ave. City, county and Associated Student Body leaders as well as state legislators will also be in attendance, and the format will include both presentations as well as smaller break-out groups with the public to facilitate conversation.
The agenda will include such topics as the McCleary decision on school funding, school renovation, student learning and other subjects.
School to get new turf in stadium
Archbishop Murphy High School is getting a new turf field at Terry Ennis Stadium. The money for the upgrade comes from an anonymous donation.
There is no ground-breaking date scheduled. The field is slated for completion before the spring sports season.
Mill Creek: How to deal with coyotes
The city of Mill Creek has recently received reports of coyote activity on the golf course and in some neighborhoods. City animal control does not trap or abate wildlife. There are several private vendors in Snohomish County that charge a fee for trapping and relocating wildlife.
Some people fear coyotes but they are not known to be aggressive toward humans. They rarely attack pets.
The city recommends taking several measures to minimize coyote activity. It suggests eliminating food sources from around a property. Garbage cans should not be left outside longer than necessary. People may want rinse trash cans with bleach to eliminate food smells after the garbage is picked up.
The city also recommends keeping yards trimmed and well-maintained. It suggests using motion-activated sprinklers and lights to scare coyotes away.
Monroe: Council meeting canceled
The Monroe City Council has canceled the meeting scheduled for Tuesday. The next meeting is set for 7 p.m. Dec. 2 at City Hall.
Correction, Nov. 25, 2014: The Everett Public Schools board of directors meeting at North Middle School is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2. A press release from the school district listed an incorrect day for the meeting.
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