The community continues to get help and support from former residents and WHS students as we ‘weather’ the weather. Former WHS student, Nicole Wilson, who currently lives in Oregon, reached out with words of encouragement and a big box of gloves for crews and volunteers to keep their hands warm and protected as they work …
Category: The Mayor’s Corner
The Mayor’s Corner 02/01/2017
Last week was definitely a whirlwind of activity. Once the process got streamlined we had equipment from contractors on the ground. Hopefully, many people have been able to keep up with the progress through the Washington County Disaster Services Facebook page. Following the Special Meeting of the City Council on Sunday night where the Council …
The Mayor’s Corner 01/25/2017
Many thank yous need to go out this week. Thank you to the many residents who have stepped up to help family, friends and neighbors with roofs, sidewalks and driveways throughout this stormy winter. Thank you to WCC, Ruszoni’s and the Mire family for providing meal for the crews. Thank you to Mark Ridley, Irv …
The Mayor’s Corner 01/18/2017
Many people have had questions about “declaring an emergency” thinking that by doing so, the National Guard will come in to help with snow removal. An emergency can be declared by the mayor or county commissioners for seven days which can be extended if the governing body agrees. The declaration allows some additional flexibility in …
The Mayor’s Corner 01/11/2017
Wayne Wallace, Electric Department Supervisor, wants to issue a warning to those cleaning roofs of snow. “Due to the amount of snow this season we encourage everyone to please use caution when clearing snow off your roofs. Some hazards of concern are the weight of the snow and ice coning off your roof tearing down …
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