- Skokomish River Levee Repairs Needed - The Mason County Board of County Commissioners is requesting Federal assistance
from the Natural Resources Conservation Service Emergency Watershed Protection
(EWP) Program to restore damages sustained to a private levee on the Skokomish
River in Mason County by the storms of December 5th to December 13, 2015. (12/22/2015)
- 2016 Water and Sewer Utility system Rate and Fee Increases - Per Mason County resolution #146-08, all water and sewer rates fees and charges, etc. at the
Mason County owned and operated Rustlewood, Beards Cove and North Bay Case Inlet water
and sewer systems will increase by 0.4 % for the 2016 calendar year. (12/22/2015)
- Free Christmas Tree Drop Off and Recycling at Shelton Transfer Station and
Belfair Drop-off Facility - Mason County announces free Christmas tree recycling available at the following
locations during January 2016: Shelton Transfer Station located at 501 West Eells Hill Road in Shelton, business
hours are Monday through Saturday from Sam to 4pm and Belfair Solid Waste Drop Off Facility located at 2001 NE Sand Hill Road in
Belfair, business hours are Tuesday and Saturday from 9 am to 4pm (12/22/2015)
- Mason County Heritage Grant Cycle - The Mason County Commissioners and the Mason County Historic Preservation
Commission are pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for the
Winter 2016 Mason County Heritage Grant cycle. (12/01/2015)
- Planning Advisory Commission Vacancy - Mason County is seeking an applicant from Commissioner District 2 for Mason County
Planning Advisory Commission (12/01/2015)
- 2016 Solid Waste Rate Increases - Per Mason County Resolution #105-07, disposal rates at all Mason County Transfer and Drop Box stations will increase by 1% beginning January 1, 2016. (11/24/2015)
- Emergency Road Closure - St Andrews Dr - Mason County Public Works Department has begun emergency road repairs on St. Andrews Drive
located in the Lake Limerick Community. A cross culvert under the roadway at approximately
milepost 1.72 (near the intersection of Way to Tipperary) failed during the recent storm event and
resulted in a road closure from approximately 1. 70 to 1. 73. (11/17/2015)
- Mason County Parks and Trails Advisory Board Openings - The Board of Mason County Commissioners is seeking applications from community members who are
interested in serving on the Mason County Parks and Trails Advisory Board. (11/17/2015)
- Cole Road Park and Ride One Day Closure - Mason County Public Works is advising motorists that the Cole Road Park and Ride is scheduled
to be closed from 7:00am to 3:00pm, Friday, December 4, 2015. (11/10/2015)
- 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. (11/03/2015)
- Assessor's Notice of Value and the Board of Equalization - Value and the Board of Equalization
You may have recently received, or will be receiving soon the annual,
"Assessor's Notice of Value." Those who disagree with the change of value
then have thirty days after the date of mailing to file an appeal with the
Board of Equalization (BOE). (10/09/2015)
- Mason County Historic Preservation Commission - The Mason County Commissioners are seeking applicants to fill three open positions on
the Mason County Historic Preservation Commission. (10/06/2015)
- Veterans Advisory Board Vacancy - Mason County is seeking applicants who are veterans and a resident of Mason County
to fill two vacancies on the Mason County Veterans Advisory Board for a member-at-large
position. (09/22/2015)
- Potlatch State Park Closed to Recreational Water Use - Possible bacterial contamination due to a failing large onsite septic system is causing the closure of the Beach at Potlatch State Park to recreational marine water use. (09/22/2015)
- Mason County Burn Ban Lifted Effective TODAY - The Mason County Fire Marshal’s Office in partnership with the Mason County Fire Chiefs’ Association and the Washington Department of Natural Resources, has determined that with cooler, wetter weather conditions Mason County is lifting the ban on outdoor burning. (09/18/2015)
- AMENDMENT to Mason County Burn Ban - Due to recent rains and cooler temperatures, EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 4, 2015 the Mason County Fire Marshal’s Office, in partnership with the Mason County Fire Chiefs’ Association, is relaxing the current burn ban and allowing campfires in time for the Labor Day weekend.
(09/04/2015)
- Mason County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Spender Position - Mason County is seeking an individual to serve on the Mason County Lodging Tax
Advisory Committee who is involved in activities that are authorized to be funded by
lodging tax revenue (spender). (09/01/2015)
- Department of Ecology Award's Mason County's Rustlewood Wastewater
Treatment Plant the 2014 Outstanding Performance Award - Mason County's Rustlewood Wastewater Treatment Plan has received the 2014
Wastewater Treatment Plant Outstanding Performance award from the Washington
State Department of Ecology (08/18/2015)
- Mason County Joint Citizen Advisory Committee of the Allyn and Belfair Urban Growth Areas forthe 2016 Growth Management Act Update. - On June 9, 2015 the Mason County Board of County Commissioners approved a
Resolution establishing a Joint Citizen Advisory Committee of the Allyn and Belfair
Urban Growth Areas for the 2016 Growth Management Act Update (08/11/2015)
- Mason County Lodging Tax Generator Position - Mason County is seeking an individual to serve on the Mason County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee who represents a business that is required to collect lodging tax (generator). (08/04/2015)
- Mason County Recognizes 36 Employees for Years of Service - In a ceremony held Tuesday, July 21 at the Colonial House in downtown Shelton, thirty seven County
employees, including elected officials, were recognized for celebrating work anniversaries of 10 years and more
of service to Mason County. (07/28/2015)
- Mason County Board of Equalization Membership - The Board of Mason County Commissioners is seeking applications from community
members who are interested in serving on the Mason County Board of Equalization as
an alternate member. (07/14/2015)
- Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council - Mason County is seeking applicants to fill one position on the Lewis-Mason-Thurston
Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council. (07/14/2015)
- Public Works Department now accepting credit/debit card payments - The Mason County Public Works/Utilities & Waste Management Department is pleased to
announce that credit/debit card payments will now be accepted at the Eells Hill Transfer station
for garbage disposal. Credit/Debit card transactions related to other department services, such as
water/sewer bills or permits fees are accepted at the main office front counter located at 100 W
Public Works Drive, Shelton, WA 98584 and by phone. (07/07/2015)
- REVISED Mason County Burn Ban - The Mason County Fire Marshal's Office in partnership with the Mason County Fire Chiefs'
Association, has determined that current weather conditions within Mason County have
created substantial fire dangers and that there is a need to enact restriction on outdoor burning
to all lands regulated by Mason County. (07/02/2015)
- Cooling Centers - With the prospect of extreme hot weather conditions, Mason County Public Works in
cooperation with several other agencies will open cooling centers beginning Thursday,
July 2, from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday – Friday, and open until the weather cools. (07/02/2015)
- County Allows Wilson Recycling to Stay Open - The Mason County Commissioners want to emphasize that Mason County did not
close down Wilson Recycling. Mason County has received numerous comments
about the unfortunate closure of Wilson Recycling located on Brockdale Road. It must be
noted that in order to go back to being a recycling center, WA State Department of
Ecology has permitting requirements that must be met. (07/01/2015)
- Learn Before You Burn - Due to potential fire dangers during the extreme dry weather, the Mason County Board of Commissioners is encouraging caution this holiday by asking residents to voluntarily restrict their use of fireworks. Take advantage of legal public firework displays, and limit any private use of fireworks to just the 4th of July. (06/29/2015)
- Extreme Heat Advisory Issued - Shelton, WA – The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement for hot weather for parts of the Puget Sound area this weekend. Temperatures are expected to be in the upper 80s to mid 90s on Friday through Sunday. (06/26/2015)
- Shellfish Beach Closures - Shellfish samples from Hood Canal have been found to contain elevated levels of marine
biotoxins that cause Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning {PSP). As a result, the Washington State
Department of Health (DOH) has closed the beaches from the Jefferson/Mason County
line to just past Sisters Point to shellfish harvest. (06/25/2015)
- Mason County Burn Ban - The Mason County Community Development Director, as acting Fire Marshal, and in partnership with the Mason County Fire Chiefs’ Association, has determined that current weather conditions within Mason County have created substantial fire dangers and that there is a need to enact restriction on outdoor burning to all lands regulated by Mason County. COUNTY-WIDE OUTDOOR BURN BAN EFFECTIVE 8:00 AM MONDAY – JUNE 22, 2015 UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE (06/25/2015)
- Youth Leaders for a Healthier Mason County Award - On June 16th, 2015, a group of CHOICE High School students wi ll be recognized as the
2015 recip ients of the Youth Leaders for a Healthier Mason County Award. (06/10/2015)
- Mason County Joint Citizen Advisory Committee of the Allyn and Belfair Urban
Growth Areas for the 2016 Growth Management Act Update - On June 9, 2015 the Mason County Board of County Commissioners approved a
Resolution establishing a Joint Citizen Advisory Committee of the Allyn and Belfair
Urban Growth Areas for the 2016 Growth Management Act Update. (06/09/2015)
- Mason County Shellfish Beaches in Hood Canal Closed Due to Marine Biotoxins - Shellfish samples from Hood Canal have been found to contain elevated levels of marine
biotoxins that cause Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP). (05/27/2015)
- Mason County Heritage Grant Cycle - The Mason County Commissioners and the Mason County Historic Preservation
Commission are pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for the
Summer 20115 Mason County Heritage Grant cycle. (05/19/2015)
- National Healthy and Safe Swimming Week 2015 - Mason County is an expert in water. With nearly 100 lakes, hundreds of
miles of shoreline, and local industry supported by oyster and seafood production, the
community is right at home in this natural environment. (05/19/2015)
- Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Board of Directors Recruitment - Mason County is seeking nominations from local business amd trade associations to fill
three business representative positions on the Pacific Mountain Workforce Development
Council (WDC) (05/12/2015)
- Mason County Historic Preservation Commission 10th Anniversary - The Mason County Historic Preservation Commission would like to invite the public to
join us on May 16th 2015 in celebration of Historic Preservation Month and the
Commission's 10th anniversary. (05/05/2015)
- Adopt-A-Road Clean-up Event - In recognition of April 22, 2015 as Earth Day, Mason County will host a one-time (nocommitment)
Adopt-A-Road Event. Individuals, families and groups are welcome to participate
in this event by attending the open-house and safety training on Wednesday, April 22, 2015
from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Mason County Public Works. (04/14/2015)
- Mason County Civil Service Commission Vacancy - The Board of Mason County Commissioners is seeking applications to fi ll a vacated
position that will expire December 31, 2018 on the Mason County Civil Service
Commission. (04/07/2015)
- Annual Review of Mason County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Membership - Mason County is seeking individuals to serve on the Mason County Lodging Tax
Advisory Committee. There are two open positions for individuals involved in activities
that are authorized to be funded by lodging tax revenue (spenders). (04/07/2015)
- 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. (03/17/2015)
- Mason County Board of Equalization Membership - The Board of Mason County Commissioners is seeking appiications from community
members who are interested in serving on the Mason County Board of Equalization. The
term of the position will end on May 31, 2018. (03/10/2015)
- Seeking members for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Advisory
Committee - The Mason County Commissioners are seeking volunteers to serve on the
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Advisory Committee. (02/24/2015)
- Hood Canal Coordinating Council Citizen Advisory Group - The Hood Canal Coordinating Council (HCCC) is seeking members to serve on their
local Citizen Advisory Group (CAG) tasked with evaluating and guiding salmon recovery
proposals within the Hood Canal and the eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca region as part of
the HCCC Lead Entity Program for Salmon Recovery. (02/24/2015)
- Mason County Solid Waste Advisory Committee Membership - Mason County is seeking individuals to serve on the Mason County Solid Waste
Advisory Committee (SWAC). (02/10/2015)
- 2016 Comprehensive Plan Update - Under RCW 36.70A, Mason County is required to review and, if needed, revise its
Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations by June 30, 2016. (02/10/2015)
- Re-Advertising for 2015-2016 Transportation Improvement Program
Citizens Advisory Panel - Mason County is re-advertising for citizen volunteers to serve on the Transportation
Improvement Program Citizens Advisory Panel (TIP-CAP). (01/20/2015)
- Flu Season - The flu is here! Are you noticing a lot of coughing and sneezing around town? We can all help
stop the spread of the flu. Cover your cough, wash your hands, stay home when you're sick. (01/15/2015)
- Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council - Mason County is seeking applicants to fill two positions on the Lewis-Mason-Thurston
Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council.
(01/13/2015)
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