- Changes to Environmental Health permitting process - Beginning January 1, 2010 all Environmental Health forms, payments and permit applications will be accepted at Mason County Public Health in Mason County Building 8, 415 North 6th Street (12/22/2009)
- Free Tree Recycling - As we have in the past, Mason County Utilities and Waste Management will be offering free tree recycling through the end of January. (12/22/2009)
- Mason County Historic Preservation Commission - The Mason County Commissioners are seeking applicants to refill a position on the Mason County Historic Preservation Commission. (12/08/2009)
- Changes to household hazardous waste program - As of January 1st, 2010, the regular hours for the acceptance of household hazardous waste will be reduced to Fridays only, from 8 AM until 12 noon (12/08/2009)
- WSU Mason County Extension Office Relocation - The WSU Mason County Extension office will relocate from its current office on Hwy 101 to Mason County building 4 located at 303 N. 4th Street, Shelton on December 16, 2009 (12/08/2009)
- Mason County Stormwater Implementation Task Force - On October 27, 2009 the Mason County Board of County Commissioners signed a Resolution establishing a Stormwater Implementation Task Force in partial fulfillment of a grant received from the Washington Department of Ecology. (12/08/2009)
- 2010 Current Expense Detailed Budget - Budget Hearing (12/07/2009)
- 2010 Special Funds Detailed Budget - Budget Hearing (12/07/2009)
- Transportation Improvement Program Citizens Advisory Program - Mason County is seeking citizen volunteers to serve on the Transportation Improvement Program Citizens Advisory Program (TIP-CAP). (11/17/2009)
- US Census Bureau Employment - The U.S. Census Bureau is now making a special effort to recruit residents
in Census tracts that include most of Mason County. (11/10/2009)
- Mason County H1n1 Vaccine Update - H1N1 vaccine continues to arrive in Mason County and we are now able to expand the priority groups. (11/10/2009)
- Mason County Parks and Trails Department announces the sponsorship program for Mason County Recreation Area and Sandhill Park - Mason County Parks and Trails Department would like to announce the creation of a sponsorship program for Mason County Recreation Area (MCRA) and Sandhill Park. (11/03/2009)
- Planning Advisory Commission Vacancies - Mason County is seeking applicants from Commissioner Districts 1and 2 for the Mason County Planning Advisory Commission to fill two vacated positions. (11/03/2009)
- Mason County Recycling Workshop on November 9th - In 2009, there have been a series of changes in Mason County related to garbage and recycling. In order to help clarify what services are currently available and how to best use them, Mason County will be hosting a workshop to answer questions and provide accurate information (11/03/2009)
- H1N1 Vaccine Update / H1N1 Medical Treatment - Mason County Public Health has issued this release in response to public inquiries regarding the availability of the H1N1 influenza vaccine, and to answer questions about
medical treatment for those who are ill with flu (11/03/2009)
- Mason County Parks and Trails Department Business Plan Development Task Force - Mason County Parks and Trails Department is currently recruiting individuals who might be interested in serving on a temporary task force to assist the County Parks and Recreation Department develop a Department Business Plan (10/27/2009)
- Environmental Health Manager to attend conference in Atlanta, Georgia - Mason County Public Health’s Environmental Health Manager, Debbie Riley, has received a National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) scholarship to attend the National Environmental Public Health Conference in Atlanta, Georgia (10/20/2009)
- Mason County Parks and Trails Department announces the sponsorship of portable toilet rentals from Taylor Shellfish and Seattle Shellfish. - Mason County Parks and Trails Department would like to announce that the department has received a sponsorship from Taylor Shellfish and Seattle Shellfish. (10/20/2009)
- Mason County Fairgrounds - After considering all options available, the Mason County Commissioners have made the difficult decision to cancel the lease with the Port of Shelton for the fairgrounds property effective November 6, 2009. (10/06/2009)
- Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan - As part of its ongoing efforts to reduce the impacts of natural disasters upon the residents of Mason County, the County is currently updating the existing County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan (Jan 2005). (09/25/2009)
- Lodging Tax Grant Application Deadline - Each year Mason County provides grant funding from the Lodging Tax Fund to support the advertising and promotion efforts that promote tourism in Mason County. (09/22/2009)
- Belfair Wastewater and Water Reclamation Facility groundbreaking event - Mason County Public Utilities and Waste and the Mason County Commissioners will celebrate the beginning of the two-year construction project for the Belfair Wastewater and Water Reclamation Facility with a ceremonial groundbreaking on Monday, Oct. 12, 2009 in Belfair. (09/22/2009)
- Solid Waste Schedule Changes - Due to revenue shortfall and changes in the economic climate, the Utilities and Waste Management Department will be reducing the hours of service at our solid waste transfer stations. (09/15/2009)
- Burn Barrel Exchange - As of this week, Mason County Utilities and Waste Management has partnered with the Department of Natural Resources and the Olympic Region Clean Air Authority to provide a great incentive for residents to trade in their burn barrels for a compost bin. (09/08/2009)
- Mason County Fire Protection District No. 6 Commissioner vacancy - The Mason County Commissioners are seeking individuals interested in serving as a Commissioner, Position #1, for Mason County Fire Protection District No. 6 (09/01/2009)
- Mason County crow is first bird to test positive this season on west side of state - A dead crow collected in the Little Egypt Road area of Mason County tested positive for West Nile virus. It’s the first West Nile virus detection in Mason County and the west side of our state to this year. (08/06/2009)
- Water Restrictions - The dry spring and summer and extreme hot weather we are currently experiencing has put significant stress on the County’s water systems. (07/28/2009)
- Community Workshop - Last month, the Human Resources Department of Mason County conducted two workshops requesting citizen input regarding ‘Priorities of Government’ amid this difficult economic period. (07/27/2009)
- Cooling Stations - With the prospect of extreme hot weather conditions, Mason County Public Works in cooperation with several other agencies will open cooling stations beginning Monday, 11:00am – 4:00pm and open through until the weather cools. (07/23/2009)
- Mason County’s Recycling Ordinance - In December of 2008, we passed an ordinance making recycling a mandatory part of
part of residential collection. (07/21/2009)
- Planning Advisory Commission Vacancies - Mason County is seeking applicants from Commissioner District #1 for the Mason County Planning Advisory Commission to fill two vacated positions effective July 31, 2009. (07/14/2009)
- County road chip seal and restriping in the months of July and August - The Mason County Public Works Department would like to notify motorists that the annual road maintenance chip seal and restriping program will be running through the months of July and August (weather permitting). (07/07/2009)
- Friends of Mason County Parks and Trails Program - Mason County Parks and Trails Department are pleased to announce the development of the Friends of Mason County Parks Program. (07/07/2009)
- Burn Ban - Effective 8:00 a.m. Wednesday July 8, 2009 a burn ban will be in effect throughout Mason County. (07/07/2009)
- Recycling Ordinance - The County enacted an ordinance in December of last year. The ordinance states that
any company collecting garbage from residents will also collect recycling. The intent is
to provide the same level of convenience for recycling as for garbage. (07/09/2009)
- Port of Hoodsport Commissioner vacancy - The Mason County Commissioners are seeking individuals interested in serving as a Commissioner for the Port of Hoodsport. (06/23/2009)
- Commission Meeting in Belfair Canceled - Due to the recent Mason County meetings held in the Belfair area over the past few weeks (Belfair sewer workshop on June 4th and the 2010 budget priorities workshop on June11th ) the June 30 Special Commission Meeting/Workshop in Belfair has been canceled. (06/22/2009)
- Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council Vacancy (06/09/2009)
- Cocaine Contamination Threatens Local Users - At least three individuals have reported to Seattle hospitals with a life threatening illness, likely caused by the use of cocaine contaminated with a drug used to treat animals. (06/09/2009)
- Calls to Tobacco Quit Line lncrease from Mason County - More people in Mason County are trying to quit smoking using the state's toll-free
Tobacco Quit Line. (06/08/2009)
- County Priorities Workshops - The Mason County Human Resources Department would like to announce it is having two ‘County Priorities’ discussion workshops. (06/02/2009)
- Belfair Building Permit Office Closure - In effort to reduce cost and maintain acceptable levels of service throughout the building permit process, Mason County will be closing the Belfair Annex permitting center until further notice (06/02/2009)
- County’s $756,000 Budget Shortfall - The Mason County Board of County Commissioners would like to announce it has been working with the Budget & Finance Department... (06/02/2009)
- County Priorities and the Upcoming Budgetary Reduction - Based upon this most-recent economic shortfall by Mason County, the Mason County Human Resources Department would like to propose having an open forum discussion with... (05/26/2009)
- Belfair Water and Water Reclamation Facilities Team Presents Public Open House - The Belfair Wastewater and Water Reclamation Facilities team is conducting an open house on Thursday, June 4, 2009 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Belfair Elementary School (05/26/2009)
- Mason Community Service Needs Prioritization Project - On April 16, 2009, United Way of Mason County convened a community meeting where local non-profit service providers had an opportunity to inform their partners about the impacts of the current economic climate on the health of their organization (05/05/2009)
- Emergency Road Closure:
Belfair tahuya road (tahuya river bridge repairs) - Mason County Public Works Department will begin emergency bridge deck repairs on the temporary Tahuya River Bridge (Belfair Tahuya Road, approximately milepost 8.05 to 8.30) starting Thursday, May 7, 2009 to Sunday, May 10, 2009. (05/05/2009)
- Squaxin Island Tribe Sponsorship - The Mason County Commissioners and employees would like to thank the Squaxin Island Tribal Council for sponsoring this year’s Mason County Employee Appreciation Breakfast held April 15, 2009 at the Shelton Civic Center. (04/28/2009)
- Planning Advisory Commission Vacancy - Mason County is seeking one applicant for the Mason County Planning Advisory Commission to fill a vacated position effective April 24, 2009. (04/28/2009)
- Human Swine Flu Virus (SIV) Infections - Mason County Public Health is in close contact with Washington State Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding swine influenza in parts of the United States, Canada and Mexico (04/27/2009)
- Mason County Parks and Trails Department announces a special ceremony to celebrate the donation from the Squaxin Island Tribe to keep the Mason County Skateboard facility open in 2009 - Mason County Parks and Trails Department announced in March of this year that the department has received a donation in the amount of $7,000 from the Squaxin Island Tribe (4/14/2009)
- Mason County Celebrates the Completion of the Rustlewood Wastewater Plant on May 5th at 11:00 AM - The Mason County Board of County Commissioners and the Department of Utilities and Waste Management would like to invite all interested parties to a ribbon cutting ceremony signifying the completion of a $2.8 million upgrade to the Rustlewood Wastewater Plant (4/14/2009)
- Other Counties Budget Situations (04/09/2009)
- Mason County celebrates Earth Day on April 22, 2009 - Beginning in 1970, Earth Day celebrations were intended to inspire environmental awareness, and encourage conservation, protection and appreciation of our natural resources. (04/07/2009)
- Current Economic Conditions within Mason County - The Mason County Board of Commissioners are aware and deeply concerned
about the current, national economic crisis and its severe impact it is having on
Mason County. (03/24/2009)
- Oakland Bay Clean Water District Advisory Committee Seeks
Members - The Oakland Bay Clean Water District was formed in 2007 in response to
degraded water quality at the north end of Oakland Bay. (03/24/2009)
- Mason County Historic Preservation Commission - The Mason County Commissioners are seeking applicants to fill a position on the Mason County Historic Preservation Commission. (03/17/2009)
- Public Health Staff Awarded Training Scholarships - Mason County Public Health staff Joy Fulling, RN, Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Coordinator and Dr. Diana Yu, Mason County Health Officer who serves as Medical Director for the MRC, have both received fully funded scholarships... (03/17/2009)
- Part of Health Department moves to new building - On Monday and Tuesday, March 16 and 17, 2009, the public health offices of The Office of the Director and the Environmental Health Office moved (03/17/2009)
- Belfair Future Roads Open House and Workshop - Mason County will hold a public open house and workshop on Tuesday, April 7, 2009, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at North Mason School District Board Office room (71 E. Campus Drive; Belfair, WA) to present the draft future roads map for the Belfair Urban Growth Area (UGA). (03/17/2009)
- 2009 Tax Statement Billing - The Mason County Treasurer’s Office continues to resolve issues with the conversion to a new tax system creating a continued delay in the mailing of the 2009 Property Tax Statements. (03/11/2009)
- Northshore RD - CRP 1910 - MP 11.121 (03/05/2009)
- Mason County Parks and Trails Department announces a donation from the Squaxin Island Tribe to keep the Mason County Skateboard facility open in 2009. (03/03/2009)
- Appropriation Request for Solar Street Lighting - The Mason County Board of Commissioners announced today that the County is actively seeking federal support for funding to purchase and install fifteen solar streetlights at intersections identified by Public Works that are heavily used by residential and commercial traffic with deficient intersection lighting. (2/24/2009)
- Housing Authority of Mason County Board of Commissioners Opening - Mason County is seeking applicants to fill a position on the Housing Authority of Mason County Board of Commissioners. (2/24/2009)
- Environmental Health Manager to attend conference in Washington, DC - Mason County’s Environmental Health Manager, Debbie Riley, received a Centers for Disease Control (CDC) scholarship to attend the Environmental Public Health Tracking Conference “TRACKS2009: The Future of Environmental Public Health” (2/24/2009)
- Countywide Stormwater Management Strategy Plan - Mason County will be having two public hearings to consider adoption of the Countywide Stormwater Management Strategy Plan. (2/24/2009)
- 2009 Property tax statements will be mailed by the Mason County Treasurer’s Office on or about the week of March 9th, 2009, having missed the usual Valentines Day mailing.(2/19/2009)
- Mason County Commissioner Lynda Ring Erickson Community Meetings - Mason County Commissioner Lynda Ring Erickson is pleased to announce she has scheduled several community meetings for the following weeks in an outreach effort to the citizens in her district (2/10/2009)
- Changes to Mason County’s Recycling Program - Due to the cost of providing a recycling service for residents, the difficult decision has been made be reduce the number of sites where recycling can be dropped off, beginning this month (1/27/2009)
- Mason County Parks and Trails Department offered grant to develop areas for motorized recreational boating facilities. - Mason County Parks and Trails Department has been awarded a grant of $740,000 from the Boating Facilities Program, Local category. (1/20/2009)
- Mason County Parks and Trails Department offered grant to develop plans for motorized recreational boating facilities.- Mason County Parks and Trails Department has been awarded a grant of $75,000 from the Boating Facilities Program, Local category. (1/13/2009)
- Laboratory Closure Notice - Due to budgetary restructuring the Mason County Public Health Laboratory will be closing as of January 31, 2009. (1/13/2009)
- Free Christmas Tree Recycling - As we have in the past, Mason County Utilities and Waste Management will be offering free Christmas tree recycling through the end of January. Please remove all decorations and stands, and keep them separate from other wastes when visiting our sites. This service is available for residents with Christmas trees only.(1/6/2009)
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