Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Wildland Firefighters' Memorial

Recently, I attended the dedication of the wildland firefighters’ memorial in Winthrop’s Mack Lloyd park. On behalf of the Town of Winthrop, I want to express how honored and grateful we are to be able to provide a home for this beautiful and important memorial. The Town also wishes to thank all those who worked on, donated to, and supported this project over the years. Wildland fire is part of our lives in the Methow Valley and we must always remember and honor those who put themselves in harm’s way to protect our lives and property from it.

Thank You,

Dave Acheson

Mayor of Winthrop

Tuesday, November 06, 2007

Cardboard recycling dropoff in Winthrop

Methow Recycles and the Town of Winthrop are pleased to announce that a drop-off site for corrugated cardboard recycling is now open on Horizon Flats Road across from North Valley Lumber. The site will be open until snow arrives. Please flatten your cardboard before placing it in the bin to maximize the effectiveness of the program. Future plans include a drop-off bin for other materials that Methow Recycles collects.

Thursday, October 25, 2007

Town Council 2008 Budget Workshop

The Winthrop Town Council will hold a special meeting at 6pm Friday November 2nd, 2007 to work on the 2008 Town Budget. Public comments, ideas, and suggestions will be accepted during the first half hour of the meeting. Please limit comments and presentations to five minutes. Lengthier presentations may be submitted in writing at Town Hall. For more information please call 996-2320.

Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Town of Winthrop Volunteer Celebration

The Town of Winthrop invites the public to a celebration of the volunteers and groups that have given of their time over the last year to help the Town make Winthrop a great place to live, work, and visit. The event will take place on Wednesday October 24th, 2007 from 6pm to 8pm at the Winthrop Barn. The evening will begin with a social hour from 6pm to 7pm with refreshments being served. At 7pm, the volunteer recognition presentation will begin. The evening will conclude around 8pm with dessert being served. Please join us to recognize these generous individuals and groups. For more information, please contact Town Hall at 509-996-2320.

Saturday, August 18, 2007

Pearrygin Trails Proposal Information Meeting

Washington State Parks is proposing to conduct a feasibility study to expand the trail system around Pearrygin Lake State Park and to link the park to the town of Winthrop and is applying for funding from the Recreation and Conservation Office to pay for the study.

The Town of Winthrop is joining State Parks in the effort to explore possible trail alignments and look at various effects the trail system might have.

All interested parties are invited to attend a public meeting at the Winthrop Barn on Monday August 20th at 6:30 pm. The meeting is intended to inform the public about the proposal and to offer a forum for comments and suggestions.

For more information, contact Town Planner Rocklynn Culp at 996-2320

Tuesday, June 12, 2007

Traffic Alert: Methow Valley Tour Bike Race - June 17th

Please be aware that on Sunday June 17th, 2007, the Methow Valley Tour bicycle race will be passing through the Town of Winthrop. Multiple groups of racers will be passing through and will be using portions of Castle Avenue, Corral Street, Bluff Street, West Chewuch Road, and Highway 20 west of the Barn. These "pass throughs" will begin about 8:45 am and will occur periodically throughout the day until mid-afternoon. Race personnel will be controlling traffic at intersections along the affected route. Please use extra care in travelling through the affected area and cooperate with traffic control personnel to ensure a safe and enjoyable day for all. If you have questions please contact Town Hall at 996-2320 or MVSTA at 996-3287.

Tuesday, June 05, 2007

Job Announcement: Building Official

The Town of Winthrop is currently accepting applications for the position of Building Official/Plans Examiner. Requirements: valid Washington State drivers license; high school diploma or GED; ICC certified residential and commercial building inspector or obtain certification within two months of date of hire; ICC certified building plans examininer or obtain certification within six months of date of hire. Duties will include but are not limited to building inspection, plans examination, code enforcement, permit administration (including water, sewer, street access, grading and filling, floodplain permits). Salary $19.00 per hour to $21.50 per hour DOE plus benefits. Work week is 32 hours to start, possibly expanding to 40 hours per week in the future. Applications and/or job description may be obtained from Winthrop Town Hall, 206 Riverside Avenue, or mailed upon request (509-996-2320). Position is open until filled. First review of applications will be June 27, 2007. The Town of Winthrop is an equal opportunity employer.

Monday, April 23, 2007

Planning Commission/Town Council workshop

The Winthrop Planning Commission and Town Council will hold a joint meeting/workshop at Town Hall on April 24, 2007 at 7pm to discuss Capitol Facilities Planning, Affordable Housing, and possible revisions to the zoning code. This workshop is open to the public.

Arbor Day Celebration and Park Clean Up

On Wednesday April 25th at 4pm in Mack Lloyd Park, the Winthrop Tree Board will host an Arbor Day Celebration. The ceremony will be followed by a park clean up event lasting until about 6pm. Anyone interested in helping with the clean up is invited to bring work gloves, rakes, brooms, and other useful tools to help Town get Mack Lloyd Park ready for the busy summer season.

Tree City USA Award for Winthrop

The Town of Winthrop has received designation as a Tree City USA for 2006 from the National Arbor Day Foundation. The award will be presented to the Winthrop Tree Board on Wednesday April 25th at 4pm at the Town's Arbor Day Celebration at Mack Lloyd Park.

Winthrop's Tree Board, led by Dan Kirkmire of Wild Hearts Nursery, spent over 220 hours of volunteer time to complete the requirements of becoming a Tree City USA and to help the Town of Winthrop prepare its Community Forestry Plan.

Tuesday, February 13, 2007

Capital Facilities Plan Public Workshop

The Town of Winthrop will host a public workshop to gather input and ideas for the Town's Six-year Capital Facilities Plan on Tuesday, February 20th at 7pm at the Winthrop Barn. All interested parties are encouraged to attend. Please contact town hall at 996-2320 for more information.

Tuesday, January 09, 2007

Building Official Job Announcement

The Town of Winthrop is currently accepting applications for the position of Building Official/Plans Examiner. Requirements: valid Washington State drivers license; high school diploma or GED; ICC certified residential and commercial building inspector or obtain certification within two months of date of hire; ICC certified building plans examininer or obtain certification within six months of date of hire. Duties will include but are not limited to building inspection, plans examination, code enforcement, permit administration (including water, sewer, street access, grading and filling, floodplain permits). Salary $19.00 per hour to $21.50 per hour DOE plus benefits. Work week is 32 hours to start, possibly expanding to 40 hours per week in the future. Applications and/or job description may be obtained from Winthrop Town Hall, 206 Riverside Avenue, or mailed upon request (509-996-2320). Completed applications must be received at Town Hall by 1pm on February 15, 2007. The Town of Winthrop is an equal opportunity employer.