Deer Trail road work expected
to begin August
Whatcom County Public Works Department officials said they expect to begin permanent Deer Trail road repairs in Birch Bay this August. There will be a few days of single-lane closures this June as workers move utility poles, utility cables and a fire hydrant in preparation of the repairs, according to a public works press release.
Deer Trail experienced a landslide in January 2021 when a county crew removed a fallen maple tree that brought part of the hillside down. The two-lane road closed to one lane for eight months until crews finished installing temporary erosion and sediment controls to the road late last October.
About 90 Birch Bay residences in neighboring streets rely on Deer Trail for road access.
City utility billing survey created
The city of Blaine has created a survey to allow utility customers to describe their experience with the city’s utility billing department. The nine-question survey asks questions on how long the survey taker has been a utility customer, if the utility bill is easy to understand, how people prefer to pay their bill and if they would pay electronically if available.
To take the survey, visit surveymonkey.com/r/BlaineUB.
City accepting proposals for
2022 comprehensive plan
The city of Blaine has opened proposal applications for Blaine’s comprehensive plan and land use regulations. The deadline is 5 p.m. Thursday, June 30.
The city’s land use and development code establishes development regulations while the comprehensive plan serves as the city’s planning document for long-term visions of the city. The public, staff, developers and elected officials are allowed to propose changes to the documents once every year. City council will review the proposals and decide which will continue in the public review process.
For more information on submitting a proposal, visit the city’s website at bit.ly/3z5o5O6.
Dean’s List
Blaine resident Jeffrey Marchell made Southern New Hampshire University’s winter 2022 Dean’s List. Marchell achieved a 3.5 GPA or higher to be placed on the Dean’s List. SNHU is a private university located in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Covid-19 levels
Whatcom County has medium Covid-19 levels, per the CDC’s community level metrics. The CDC recommends residents in medium transmission areas get tested for Covid-19 if they have symptoms and get vaccinated against Covid-19. Individuals at high risk for getting severe illness should talk to a healthcare provider about whether they should wear a mask.
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