News
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Wed, 10/25/2023
The November 2023 edition of the Wilsonville Public Library newsletter "Check Out" features articles and information about events at the library throughout the month. Check it out!
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Fri, 10/20/2023
The Wilsonville Public Library is the setting for two very special Murder Mystery Events in October featuring Barbie and Ken’s wedding.
Teens: It’s our 20th Annual Teen Murder Mystery & Costume Contest. Come in costume for spooktacular fun! Prizes for best costumes AND most accurate murder mystery solutions. For students in grades 6–12. Friday, Oct. 27, 6:30–8:30pm.
Adults: You are cordially invited to Barbie and Ken’s wedding. Enjoy light snacks, non-alcoholic refreshments, and a murder mystery to solve. Come in your Barbie wedding finery! Prizes for best costume and most accurate murder mystery solutions. Saturday, Oct. 28, 7–9pm.
No registration is required for these events.
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Wed, 10/18/2023
October 18, 2023 — For the 26th consecutive year, the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has recognized the City of Wilsonville Finance Department with both the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award and the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.
These recognitions from GFOA reflect the commitment of the City Finance staff to meet the highest principles of governmental budgeting and financial reporting standards.
“Earning this recognition year after year demonstrates remarkable consistency, effort and competence,” City Manager Bryan Cosgrove said. “Establishing this long track record of transparency and responsible financial management is critical to the City’s success.”
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Tue, 10/17/2023
October 17, 2023 — On October 16, 2023, the Wilsonville City Council authorized an intergovernmental agreement with the West Linn-Wilsonville School District that facilitates cost-effective improvements – including street widening, street trees, sidewalks, street lighting and the construction of new sanitary sewer, water, and stormwater mains – associated with the construction of new primary school on Boeckman Road. The School District is contributing $1.2 million toward infrastructure improvements, which are to be constructed, inspected and accepted by the City prior to the school’s opening.
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Fri, 10/13/2023
Our Artist of the Month is local quilter Martha H. Aaron. During the month of October, Martha's quilts will be on display in our art gallery, and available for sale. All proceeds from the sale will go to the Wilsonville Friends of the Library and the Wilsonville Public Library Foundation.
Here is Martha in her own words:
I started quilting 45 years ago, an enduring passion that has changed and evolved over the decades.
Originally my quilts were gifts to friends and family. Some were wall art in my office at various jobs and became gifts to coworkers when I moved to a new job or office.
Since retiring I have found new purpose in life making quilts to benefit the Wilsonville Friends of the Library and most recently also to donate to Cares Northwest for foster children and children in need of a quilted hug.
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Fri, 10/06/2023
October 6, 2023 — In order to quickly and aggressively mitigate the confirmed presence of the invasive Mediterranean Oak Borer (MOB) beetle in a number of Wilsonville trees, Mayor Julie Fitzgerald has declared a Local State of Emergency.
This action provides the City latitude to coordinate an expedient and more effective response by directing funding for emergency use as needed and suspending standard procurement procedures.
“We’re taking significant measures to protect our Oregon white oaks and other trees from further devastation,” Fitzgerald said. “As necessary, we will engage our emergency management and environmental partners to support MOB containment efforts that pose a significant threat to the region’s trees.”
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Wed, 10/04/2023
October 4, 2023 — The City of Wilsonville and Republic Services are hosting a Bulky Waste Day collection this Saturday, Oct. 7, from 9 am to 1 pm,at Republic Services (10295 SW Ridder Rd.) in Wilsonville.
Bulky Waste Day is held twice each year for Wilsonville residents to dispose of large or unusual items that cannot be picked up curbside. Proof of Wilsonville residence is required.
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Tue, 10/03/2023
The October 2023 edition of the Wilsonville Public Library newsletter "Check Out" features articles and information about events at the library throughout the month. Check it out!
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Tue, 10/03/2023
October 3, 2023 — On October 2, 2023, the Wilsonville City Council authorized the City to pursue a Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant from the U.S. Department of Interior that would partially fund the replacement of the playground at lower Memorial Park. If procured, a LWCF grant would fund about half of a $1 million project to upgrade the highly-used playground, which requires frequent maintenance and lacks inclusive amenities.
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Sat, 09/30/2023
The October 2023 edition of the all-city newsletter, The Boones Ferry Messenger, is now available. This monthly publication is mailed to all Wilsonville residents; it includes the following articles and content:
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Mon, 09/25/2023
September 25, 2023 — Explore Wilsonville, the official tourism/destination-marketing program for the City of Wilsonville, has launched a newly-redesigned website at ExploreWilsonville.com.
The refreshed site features a user-friendly layout, compelling pictures of the region, and new curated travel itineraries to engage visitors.
“ExploreWilsonville.com’s vibrant new website is inviting and easy to use,” said Wilsonville Mayor Julie Fitzgerald. “The re-imagined site beautifully showcases Wilsonville and provides a great recreational planning reference for visitors and residents alike.”
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Thu, 09/21/2023
September 21, 2023 — On September 18, 2023, the Wilsonville City Council adopted a resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement with Metro that provides nearly $1.4 million in Local Share fund allocations to compensate the City for its recent purchase of a 2.93-acre future park property in Frog Pond West.
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Wed, 09/20/2023
September 21, 2023 —Explore Wilsonville, the official tourism/destination-marketing program for the City of Wilsonville, has launched a newly-redesigned website at ExploreWilsonville.com.
The refreshed site features a user-friendly layout, compelling pictures of the region, and new curated travel itineraries to incentivize visitors to play and stay in Wilsonville.
“ExploreWilsonville.com’s vibrant new website is inviting and easy to use,” said Wilsonville Mayor Julie Fitzgerald. “The reimagined site beautifully showcases Wilsonville and provides a great recreational planning reference for visitors and residents alike.”
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Mon, 09/18/2023
September 18, 2023— Some of Wilsonville’s most majestic Oregon white oaks (Quercus garryana) are among several local trees believed to be in rapid decline because of an infestation of a pest known as Mediterranean Oak Borer (MOB).
This invasive brown “ambrosia” beetle, no larger than a thick segment of pencil lead, is a still-emerging threat to North American oaks. (In Europe, it has also been reported from elm, maple, and walnut trees, although damaging attacks have not been reported for these other tree types.)
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Wed, 09/13/2023
September 13, 2023 — The City of Wilsonville is recruiting applicants interested in serving on the City boards and commissions that provide guidance and oversight of City programs.
New terms begin in January 2024 for 24 open seats on eight City boards; existing members eligible for re-appointment may apply. Board members typically attend evening meetings (no more than once a month) and assist in making policy recommendations to the City Council.
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Fri, 09/01/2023
This strategy is a requirement of the City’s National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit reissued by Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) in 2022.
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Thu, 08/31/2023
The September 2023 edition of the all-city newsletter, The Boones Ferry Messenger, is now available. This monthly publication is mailed to all Wilsonville residents; it includes the following articles and content:
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Wed, 08/30/2023
August 30, 2023 — The City of Wilsonville’s Building Official, Dan Carlson, is the 2023 recipient of the International Code Council’s (ICC) Raising the Profile Award, which recognizes an individual or organization for contributions that raise the public awareness on the importance of building safety codes or accomplishments that improve public safety in the built environment.
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Tue, 08/29/2023
The September 2023 edition of the Wilsonville Public Library newsletter "Check Out" features articles and information about events at the library throughout the month. Check it out!
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Tue, 08/22/2023
August 22, 2023 — On August 21, 2023, the Wilsonville City Council approved a $600,000 contract to fund the purchase of a battery-operated 32-passenger trolley for the South Metro Area Regional Transit (SMART) fleet.
For decades, SMART’s trolley has been a popular, well-used amenity at special events and summer activities. A new electric trolley aligns with SMART’s alternative energy goals and replaces the current 22-year trolley, which is in poor condition. An Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Diesel Mitigation Grant is covering about 70 percent of the purchase cost.
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Thu, 08/17/2023
August 17, 2023 – Yesterday, the City of Wilsonville officially broke ground on a comprehensive project to upgrade Boeckman Road to current urban standards between Canyon Creek Road and Stafford Road.
The Boeckman Road Corridor Improvement Project, which is currently scheduled to be completed by the end of 2024, adds landscaping, pedestrian amenities, and bicycle infrastructure to the thoroughfare. Notably, It removes the hazardous “Boeckman Dip,” replacing culverts with a new bridge over Boeckman Creek.
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Wed, 08/16/2023
Due to the Excessive Heat Warning for today (Wednesday, August 16, 2023), the library will be open expanded hours from 10am-9pm.
Limited library services, including browsing the stacks, computer use, and checking out of library items, will be available.
For the City of Wilsonville's Extreme Weather Resource Guide, please visit the City of Wilsonville website.
To renew items, select "My Account" on the Library website or call the automated phone service at 503-659-8634.
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Tue, 08/15/2023
Due to the Excessive Heat Warning for today (Tuesday, August 15, 2023), the library will be open expanded hours from 10am-9pm.
Limited library services, including browsing the stacks, computer use, and checking out of library items, will be available.
For the City of Wilsonville's Extreme Weather Resource Guide, please visit the City of Wilsonville website.
To renew items, select "My Account" on the Library website or call the automated phone service at 503-659-8634.
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Mon, 08/14/2023
Due to the Excessive Heat Warning for today (Monday, August 14, 2023), the library will be open expanded hours from 10am-9pm.
Limited library services, including browsing the stacks, computer use, and checking out of library items, will be available.
For the City of Wilsonville's Extreme Weather Resource Guide, please visit the City of Wilsonville website.
To renew items, select "My Account" on the Library website or call the automated phone service at 503-659-8634.
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Fri, 08/11/2023
Due to the Excessive Heat Warning for this Sunday (August 13, 2023), the library will be open expanded hours on the following schedule:
- Sunday (August 13) - 1-8pm
Limited library services, including browsing the stacks, computer use, and checking out of library items, will be available.
For the City of Wilsonville's Extreme Weather Resource Guide, please visit the City of Wilsonville website.
To renew items, select "My Account" on the Library website or call the automated phone service at 503-659-8634.