Bothell: Delay for annexation review
A Boundary Review Board hearing about Bothell’s proposed annexation of about 22,000 people from unincorporated Snohomish County has been postponed for a week.
The new hearing time is slated for 4 p.m. June 27 on the first floor of the Robert J. Drewel Building, 3000, Rockefeller Ave., Everett.
The board turned down a citizen-led annexation two years ago over issues of solid waste rights and fire protection. Though some of those issues now appear to be headed toward resolution, Snohomish County Fire District 1 continues to have concerns about the city’s plans for providing fire and emergency medical services on a western portion of the annexation area.
The board is scheduled to adopt its decision by July 13.
Edmonds: Clean audit for schools
A recent state financial audit of the Edmonds School District found no problems for the fiscal year that ended Aug. 31.
The report from state Auditor Brian Sonntag’s office examined the district’s internal controls over money. It also examined how well the district complies with federal standards necessary to keep federal programs and grants.
The Edmonds School District educates about 20,000 students in Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Brier, Woodway and parts of unincorporated Snohomish County.
The results of the audit were announced last week.
To learn more search www.sao.wa.gov.
Everett: Diversity workshops offered
Hands on Diversity, a series of free workshops open to the public exploring diversity issues, has another session planned for Tuesday.
The next session, focusing on sexual orientation and gender identity, is from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave.
The training is free. Sign up by calling the RSVP line at 425-257-8751.
Paneslists include: Susie Starrfield, Snohomish County Long Term Care and Aging; Georgia Rigler, social worker and caregiver specialist; David Bayless, Snohomish Helath District and GLOBE co-facilitator; Brenda Newell, Snohomish Health District and GLOBE co-facilitator.
More info: Kate Reardon, 425-257-8687 or kreardon@ci.everett.wa.us.
Learn about transit-friendly cities
A workshop on transit- oriented communities is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Thursday in the first floor room, Everett Transit Station, 3201 Smith Ave.
The workshop, which is open to anyone, will include a presentation by the nonprofit group Futurewise and an architecture firm on compact urban areas and the protection of farms, forests and green space in Snohomish County.
More info: futurewise.org/priorities/toc.
Mountlake Terrace: Library is well used
The Mountlake Terrace Library Board gave an annual report to the City Council noting that in 2010, circulation of books and items totaled 203,450, which is up 6.4 percent over 2009, and foot traffic increased 4 percent to 149,000.
The Sno-Isle Library System recently recognized the Mountlake Terrace Library staff for signage, display of materials and the quality of the programming.
Sign up now at 425-257-8751.
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