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Update on COVID-19 from Mayor Cassie Franklin

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Today, as many of you heard in the news, President Trump declared the coronavirus pandemic a national emergency. Governor Inslee also expanded statewide orders to temporarily close schools, prohibit large gatherings, and tighten rules for nursing and assisted care facilities.

I know these may seem like drastic or scary measures.

We are dealing with an unknown health threat, one that infects more people and touches more lives every day. Bold actions are needed to keep this virus at bay and our community safe.

I am committed to doing everything I can to limit COVID-19’s impact in Everett. I’m continuing to work with Snohomish County Executive Somers and his team, Governor Inslee, our health experts and other regional partners to coordinate our response to the COVID-19 situation.

Together we’re looking not only for ways to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in our community, but also ways we can mitigate the adverse consequences. School closures, event cancellations, and social-distancing measures are impacting our local businesses, creating child-care challenges and taking a toll on our economy.

We’re actively looking for ways we can help and hope to have more to share on that soon. In the meantime, I encourage you to continue to do your part, too.

Stay informed. Wash your hands. Stay home if you’re sick. If you’re over the age of 60 or have a compromised immune system, please try to avoid places where you might get exposed. And for all of us, let’s be good neighbors to each other and help each other out.

Situations like these are what truly bring out the best in us and make our community stronger. I am impressed and inspired with the response I’m seeing within our city – from the bravery of our first responders and health care workers, to the dedication of our nonprofits, innovation of our local business leaders, and the good will of our residents. I’m more confident than ever that we’ll get through this.

Stay well,

Mayor Cassie
 
Resources:
Stay informed. The Washington State Department of Health has set up a call center to answer any questions you have: 1-800-525-0127. You’ll also find excellent information on the following websites:Department of HealthSnohomish Health DistrictGovernor Inslee’s OfficeCenter for Disease ControlCity of Everett

Holiday Wrap Up

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We had a delightful gathering at the Legion Golf Course Greenside Grill on Saturday, December 7. Thanks so much to our planning committee – Joni, MaryVee, Kari, Tim, Jackie, Holly, John, Dotti – and our hosts, Rex and Bambi from the Greenside Grill.

We raised money for both Christmas House and Volunteers of America and collected a whole bunch of toys.

We also got to honor the creativity and holiday joy of several neighbors who decorated their homes for the season. Thank you to everyone who adds to the light of the season! Click the button to view the homes /neighbors who won on our Facebook page.

2019 Holiday Winners

November Meeting and Minutes

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We spent our November meeting thinking ahead to 2020, and thinking about how to help our community this holiday season.

The U.S. Census is happening in 2020 and they’re looking for census takers (or enumerators) and also field supervisors. You can learn more at www.2020census.gov/jobs.

We also heard from two students who support the Everett Community College Food Pantry that not only supports students, but also faculty and staff. Learn more about their hours, needs and how you can help at https://www.everettcc.edu/students/sa/student-government/food-pantry.

View the full meeting minutes here:

November 21, 2019 Northwest Minutes –

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2019 Halloween Decorating Contest

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  • Best Daytime – 1322 and 1328 Colby

The houses we honored for Best Daytime were late set-ups in 2018 and we’re so pleased that we got to award them this year. Check out this two house display across from the hospital!

  • Best Nighttime – 1504 Grand

Randy likes to win. He was recently recognized with a Rejuvenation and Transformation Monte Cristo Award. When I sent out the “nominate your neighbor” form, he nominated himself several times in each of the categories. The judges selected his home for Best Nighttime because of the creative lights and scary appearance.

  • Best Overall – 1219 Hoyt

And, finally, there was a house that just creeped everyone out. Even Julie Muhlstein, neighbor and writer for the Everett Herald featured this home. Inspired by the 1976 movie, The Omen, it featured Mandy the nanny, graveyard, swaying ghosts, and a wonderful scene both day and night.

Congratulations to our Halloween Decorating Contest winners!!! Best Overall – 1219 Hoyt, Best Daytime – 1322 and 1328…

Posted by Northwest Neighborhood (North Everett) on Wednesday, October 30, 2019

NW Neighborhood Clean-up Day

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The neighborhood has hosted a clean up for the past 9 years now. As always, MaryVee Westlund was our gamekeeper along with Joni Smith. These ladies greeted neighbors, verified that they lived within the NW Neighborhood borders, and collected donations to off set the costs for dump fees. Usually the fees run upwards of $1500. Thank you neighbors for donating! 

Our additional excellent volunteers included Jeff Hardy, Rich Whitkop, Fran W., Tim Knopf, Kari Quaas & from EvCC, Connie Tune, Lisa Gorman, Amanda Stum, Tony & Barb Campbell. Molly Beeman, Sustainability Manager / Capital Projects from EvCC, coordinated this event again with the NW Neighborhood. Many thanks to all of these folks. Volunteers are really important for this event & we truly appreciate those that have been a part of this event. 

Next time we have a clean up, we could use a few more men to step up from the ‘hood as volunteers. 

— Shelley Sutton, Event Lead

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2019 Whittier Bike to School Day

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On Friday, May 17th, volunteers from the Northwest Neighborhood and Whittier PTA had no idea what to expect. We estimated around 50 students would participate in the first bike to school in partnership with the neighborhood association. It was pouring. We were a bit nervous. And, we didn’t need to be.

Over 100 students showed up with their parents, younger siblings, and adult volunteers including Everett’s Mayor Cassie Franklin. We ate snacks from Cafe Zippy, did art projects, had our bike checked by Eric from Bayside Bikes, picked up water bottle from Kulits Orthodontics, and learned about the upcoming season from the Everett AquaSox. Lots of people were under the beautifully flowering wisteria.

About 8:00 a.m. we heard from Kari Quaas, Northwest’s Chair, Jen Selders, Whittier PTA lead, and Mayor Cassie Franklin. And, then, they were off following safely behind our Everett Police escort to Whittier down Hoyt Ave. and then 10th Street. WHAT A BLAST!

Thank you to everyone who participated, our partners with Whittier PTA especially Jen Selders, Brenda White, and Whittier Principal Tony Wentworth, parents, siblings, Bayside Bikes, Kulits Orthodontics, AquaSox, Cafe Zippy and our wonderful Northwest Neighbors – Joni, Holly, Kristina, Coral, Jackie, Tim and Patrick – for greeting and cross-guarding the participants safely to Drew Nielsen Park.

2019 Whittier Bike to School Day

March Meeting Summary, Minutes and Photos

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Download the minutes as a PDF.

Download David’s summary of our zoning thoughts from the March 21st meeting as a PDF.

Really great discussion was had around planning what we want our neighborhood/our city to be. Grateful for all of the comments, points of view and conversation around where we live, its accessibility, affordability, and our future. Thanks to our guests David Stalheim (City of Everett, WA – Govt) and Mike Gaffney (Providence). 

Jeff, Mike from Providence, MaryVee and Joni
David Stalheim addressing the group.
Our new Officer Baumgardner.
Attendees.
More Attendees.
Our Neighborhood with the description of land use currently.