RSD development agreement, Newcastle 2035 on Feb. 17 council agenda
February 14, 2015
NEW — 12:45 p.m. Feb. 14, 2015
The Newcastle City Council will hold its second meeting of the month Feb. 17.
There are only two items listed under the evening’s general business, but both are vital components to the city’s future.
First, the council will consider a development agreement with the Renton School District pertaining to construction of the new middle school.
The agreement proposes relief to the 30-feet height restriction in that particular zoning area. It would allow the district to construct the school building to a maximum of 45-feet, if approved. Read more
City Council to hold annual retreat Saturday
February 12, 2015
NEW — 2:45 p.m. Feb. 12, 2015
The Newcastle City Council will hold its annual goal-setting retreat on Valentine’s Day.
A review of city goals, an analysis of city strengths, weaknesses and opportunities, and strategic priorities are among the agenda items. View the full agenda here.
The all day affair goes from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Golf Club of Newcastle, 15500 Six Penny Lane. The retreat will take place in the Muirfield Room, located on the second floor of the main clubhouse.
The meeting is open to residents, but the council will not provide a public comment period.
Chamber Executive Director Imelda Dulcich to step down
February 11, 2015
NEW — 3:45 p.m. Feb. 11, 2015
The Newcastle Chamber of Commerce is losing a key administrative member.
Executive Director Imelda Dulcich announced publicly Feb. 11 that she is resigning from the chamber to focus more on the clients of her public relations firm.
“I am privileged to have worked with so many wonderful members of the community in my work as executive director,” she said in a news release. “My joy has been working with the chamber board to help our members succeed by providing opportunities to build connections, increase visibility and learn through our educational events.” Read more
Mayor will give State of the City address Feb. 11
February 10, 2015
NEW — 1 p.m. Feb. 10, 2015
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Newcastle Mayor Steve Buri (right), seen here giving David Harris the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce’s Mayor’s Award at the 2014 Diamond Awards, will give his State of the City speech Feb. 11.
Mayor Steve Buri will give his update on all things Newcastle at the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce luncheon Feb. 11. Read more
