Mayor Greg Hansen invites the public to come to the 125th Old Settlers Weekend in Pioneer Park July 23rd-24th. More details available at www.facebook.com/whatcomoldsettlers
Mayor Greg Hansen invites the public to come to the 125th Old Settlers Weekend in Pioneer Park July 23rd-24th. More details available at www.facebook.com/whatcomoldsettlers
Here’s clue #4 for the Great Ferndale Frontier Folly – this one is a little trickier but I bet you can find our missing cows! Join in the fun at www.cityofferndale.org/folly
Here’s clue #3 for the Great Ferndale Frontier Folly! Can you find the wandering cow banners? Plenty of time to join in – swing by City Hall to pick up your scorecard or download it at www.cityofferndale.org/folly
Time for Clue #2 in the Great Ferndale Frontier Folly! Find the cow banner, complete the activities and you could win cash prizes. Rules and scorecard available here
It’s time for the Great Ferndale Frontier Folly! Here’s the first clue – search this location and find the lost cow banner to score points and win prizes. Scorecards available at City Hall or downloadable at www.cityofferndale.org/folly
Update 4/22/22: The City, along with New Line Skateparks, is currently working to develop a final project design. We’re hoping to get that process complete so that bidding and construction can occur so that the park is opened to the public sometime in 2023
The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Board announced the award of a grant to the City of Ferndale for Metalworks Skate Park, a 10,000 square foot skate park facility planned at Pioneer Park.
“This has been something people have been asking about for years,” said Mayor Greg Hansen, “and I’m so excited that we are finally able to make it happen.” The skate park will be located off Second Avenue directly adjacent to the Phillips 66 Sports Complex and within sight of the Star Park playground.
“We chose the name ‘Metalworks Skate Park’ to pay tribute to our industrial roots here in Ferndale and the art and design of the park will reflect that,” said Hansen.
The total grant award is for $480,000 with a portion of the overall project funding to be provided by the City and private donors. Design work will get underway later this summer, with construction anticipated in 2022.
“We are extremely thankful to our delegation in Olympia – Reps. Sharon Shewmake and Alicia Rule and Senator Doug Ericksen for supporting funding for projects such as these,” said Hansen.
For more information, please contact Communications Officer Riley Sweeney at rileysweeney@cityofferndale.org or 360-685-2353.
Update 07-02-21: Thanks to the efforts of the community, the suspects in this case have been identified. Thank you everyone for your efforts.
On 6/25/2021, at about 3:51 AM, Ferndale Police were dispatched to Rite Aid located at 5655 Third Avenue for an alarm activation. Upon arrival, officers discovered that a window had been broken and it appeared that entry had been made. With the assistance of the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office, the area was checked with a K-9 and the interior of the building was searched but the suspects were not located.
Video surveillance from Rite Aid captured the suspects making entry to the store through the broken window and stealing property inside.
The Ferndale Police Department is releasing video footage and photographs of the suspects in an attempt to identify them. If you have any information regarding this case, please contact Detective Eric Grant at 360-483-5739 or egrant@ferndalepd.org.
Join us at 4PM today at Pioneer Park where Whatcom County Fire District Seven will be hosing down anyone who wants to get wet. The city will be on hand passing out free water and ice for whomever wants it.
This month, Councilmember Herb Porter received his Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership from the Association of Washington Cities.
AWC’s Certificate of Municipal Leadership program recognizes city and town elected officials for accomplishing training in four core areas:
• Roles, responsibilities and legal requirements
• Public sector resource management
• Community planning and development
• Effective local leadership
Those who earn the advanced certificate continue to strive for excellence by attending conferences and trainings, serving their community, and further developing leadership skills. To earn the Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership, Porter completed more than 60 hours of training credits and demonstrated community service.
“Cities and towns around the state are continually transforming in light of changing laws and the need to meet new challenges and opportunities,” said AWC Chief Executive Officer Peter B. King.
This would be the second Ferndale Councilmember currently serving to receive their Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership. Councilmember Ali Hawkinson received her certificate in January 2021.
“Our Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership recognizes mayors and councilmembers who continue to enhance the tools they need today to understand the legal landscape, plan for the future, manage their resources, and foster strong relationships. The elected officials who earn this certificate demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning and a desire to bring new ideas back to their community.”