Living by the Nooksack

The City of Ferndale is always looking for new and inventive ways to reach out to our community beyond the limitations of social media and this website. To bolster these efforts, the City Council approved a pilot program for a citywide newsletter to be distributed quarterly through utility bills.

This newsletter is used to inform the public about city programs, upcoming projects and local history.

All the material in each issue is available here as they come out for those who wish to access it.

If you’ve got feedback on this newsletter or ideas for future articles, please contact Communication Officer Riley Sweeney by clicking here or calling (360) 685-2353.

Jan 1st, 2023 Issue

Inside this newsletter you will find:

• Insight from Mayor Greg Hansen about the 2023 Ferndale budget
• How to permit an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) in four easy steps
• Tips for protecting your property from floods
• Details on Animal Services in Ferndale
• and more!

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August 30th, 2022 Issue

Inside this newsletter you will find:

• An in-depth look at the local efforts to strengthen the Nooksack Levee
• Details on the rollout of the recent downtown business grants
• What is the 100-year floodplain and why it matters
• Can I fix my car in my front yard
• What parks events are planned for fall
• A recent amusing guest of the Ferndale Police Department
• and more!

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April 30th, 2022 Issue

Inside this newsletter you will find:

• An update on the latest progress on the Thornton Overpass construction
• Insight into ferndale business licenses
• 5 ways to conserve water this summer
• The full schedule for Ferndale parks 2022 Summer of Fun
• Details on the City Council “Hybrid” meetings
• Reminder from our locl PD about driving during warm weather
• and more!

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Feb 28th, 2022 Issue

Inside this newsletter you will find:

• Details on how Ferndale is using COVID relief funds to jumpstart downtown
• Latest updates on the Skate Park and the Thornton Overpass
• How to find out what is being built in your neighborhood
• What is coming for your utility bills in 2022
• Whether or not you can park your RV in your neighborhood
• and more!

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August 30th, 2021 Issue

Inside this issue, you will find:

• The latest on Ferndale’s population growth and infrastructure
• How to resolve disputes with your neighbors
• Details on the new skate park
• How to prepare for the fall rains
• A message from Police Chief Turner about recent legislative changes
• Best ways to participate in City Council meetings during a pandemic

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April 30th, 2021 Issue

Inside this issue, you will find:

• Details on the new utility billing portal coming this summer
• Rules on keeping chickens within the city limits
• Why the trees in Griffintown Park are wearing sweaters
• Plans to reopen public facilities
• What is stormwater and why it matters
• Ferndale Police donating unclaimed bikes to Rwandan children
• Details on the 2021 Summer of Fun!

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February 28th, 2021 Issue

Inside this issue, you will find:

• Details on Ferndale’s newest councilmember
• The story and arrest of the bus stop vandal
• The site of the new VanderYacht Park bathroom
• An update on the Star Park Picnic Shelter
• An explanation of the utility rate increase for 2021
• Why it is essential to trim your hedges

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October 30th, 2020 Issue

Inside this issue, you will find:

• Details on COVID response funds secured for the Ferndale area
• 4 Ways to Connect with City Council
• Updates on the Thornton Overcross Project
• Tips for staying safe and dry this flood season
• Details on the Old Settlers Variety Show
• COVID-safe activities for the fall

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June 30th, 2020 Issue

Inside this issue, you will find:

• An explanation of the recent issues with our utility
  billing
• Details on our new city well coming online this summer
• An in-depth look at utility rates and how your bill is
  calculated
• 4 ways to conserve water this summer
• How COVID-19 has impacted utility billing and what resources are
  available to help

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February 29th, 2020 Issue

Inside this issue, you will find:

• New ways to explore what is being built in your neighborhood
• Details on the North Whatcom Poverty Task Force
• An update on the downtown catalyst projects
• Insight into your utility bill

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October 31st, 2019 Issue

Inside this issue, you will find:

• What to do when the snow starts falling
• How to avoid phone scams
• Details on what is happening with your utility rates
• A closer look at the Downtown Catalyst program

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August 31st, 2019 Issue

Inside this issue, you will find:

• Details on a recent levee repair
• Tips for staying dry this flood season
• The secret reason why Ferndale was built on both sides of the river
• Details on how you can volunteer on a city board or commissions
• . . and more!

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June 30th, 2019 Issue

Inside this issue, you will find:

• Five Fun Ferndale Celebrations
• Details on our Bicycle Registry program
• A scorecard for the upcoming “Great Ferndale Alien Abduction!”
• The Pet Waste Pledge
• . . . and more!

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April 30th, 2019 Issue

In this issue, you will find:

• 5 Ways to Save Water this Summer
• Volunteer Opportunities with the Ferndale PD
• The Complete Parks and Rec Schedule for 2019 “Summer of Fun”
• Details on a Recent WWU Study of Downtown Ferndale
• The Origins of Griffintown Park
• . . . and more!

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