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City of Corvallis clears out homeless encampment in Pioneer Park
Corvallis city officials cleared out a large homeless encampment in Pioneer Park this week. Sleeping in the park is prohibited because of its proximity to the Mary River. The area includes floodplains and a riparian zone. Last week, Corvallis officials said they notified around 40 campsites there that they needed...
A downtown vision for Philomath’s future
In the coming weeks as heavy equipment and closed road signs leave Philomath with the completion of the streetscape project, the downtown vicinity will officially move from conceptualization to reality. Smooth sections of road on both sides of the couplet with bright sidewalks to stroll on and new streetlights, traffic...
WEBSITE RFP ISSUED BY CITY OF PHILOMATH, OREGON
The City of Philomath, a vibrant community known as the “City of Volunteers,” is inviting proposals from website development firms that understand the unique needs of municipalities like ours. As a small city with deep roots in learning, hard work, and community spirit, we are looking for a partner who can help us create a website that reflects our values while serving our residents effectively. We are specifically seeking a company that:
Things To Do This Weekend in Philomath: Aug. 23-25, 2024
The summer’s events are starting to wind down but there’s still plenty to do in and around Philomath. You can start off the weekend Friday evening at Cardwell Hill Cellars for some jazz. On Saturday, run over to Newport during the day for a sandcastle-building contest and then in the evening head to the Northwest Art & Air Festival in Albany for the Wynona concert. On Sunday, catch the Philomath Farmers’ Market between 11 and 3 and hit the Music in the Park’s season-ending performance in the evening.
City’s housing, economic development committee to meet Aug. 27
The Philomath Housing and Economic Development Committee plans to meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall with plans to review proposed amendments to the city’s residential development code. Earlier this year, the Philomath Planning Commission started the task of updating the city’s development code, a process that is...
Road project, covered play shed mostly finished as classes get ready to start
Construction of a street near Philomath Elementary School and a new covered play shed at Clemens Primary School will be mostly completed by the time school starts with both projects expected to be in the final stages, Superintendent of Schools Susan Halliday said Thursday night during a School Board meeting.
Age-friendly community discussion on Inclusivity Committee agenda
The Philomath Inclusivity Ad Hoc Committee plans to meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Philomath City Hall. The committee’s agenda includes a discussion on next steps following the Philomath City Council’s approval of an “age-friendly community” resolution at its Aug. 12 meeting. The committee is tasked with overseeing an application process for Philomath to join the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities, an organization that educates elected officials and engages residents to encourage them to implement changes to improve livability.
City of Philomath registering now for this fall’s Citizens Academy
Philomath Citizens Academy is now taking applications for those interested in participating in an eight-session series that will meet weekly on Thursday evenings from Sept. 5 to Oct. 24, the city announced. The academy welcomes participants ages 16 and older and the deadline to register has been set for Sept....
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