The City of Arlington is now accepting applications for board and commission positions that expire April 1, 2021 on the Park, Arts and Recreation Commission, the Planning Commission, and the Airport Commission.

To learn more about each volunteer commission and to apply, go to:

Applications are accepted throughout the year.

The City of Arlington is looking for qualified applicants to fill a vacant supervisor position in the Maintenance and Operations Department. This individual plans, organizes, schedules, and directs personnel to perform the operation and maintenance activities for the City, including streets, storm water collection system, parks, airport, facilities, and cemetery, and participates in short and long-range planning. This individual supervises employees; monitors operations and equipment budgets; establishes and maintains relationships with contractors, vendors, and other organizations.

Application and complete job description is available at: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/arlingtonwa

The City is accepting applications for maintenance worker aides. This is a seasonal job for the Maintenance and Operations Department (Streets and Stormwater, Parks, Airport, Cemetery and Facilities). Wages are $15 - $17 per hour. The start dates vary from March to June.

Job description and application: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/arlingtonwa

The City offers reduced rates to qualified low income seniors and disabled customers for water, sewer, and stormwater utilities provided by the City. The low income levels are adjusted annually with Snohomish County's data. The reduced utility rate program includes both homeowners and renters who live in a primary residence receiving an individual Arlington water and/or sewer bill.

The low income household yearly limits are listed below:

1-person $41,800 2-person $47,800 3-person $53,750 4-person $59,700

5-person $64,500 6-person $69,300 7-person $74,050 8-person $78,850

For application, please visit: http://arlingtonwa.gov/211/Reduced-Utility-Rates

Starting Monday February 22, the City’s contractor will begin installing the street light in the 204th Street roundabout area. Work is scheduled to be completed by the end of the week. There will be short periods of flagger controlled traffic to accommodate this work. Please be cautious when driving through this work zone, and be courteous to the workers. The final paving is still on hold until the weather permits, estimated to be around early spring. If you have concerns or questions, please contact us at 360-403-3544 or cityprojects@arlingtonwa.gov.

More info on COVID-19 vaccination in Snohomish County: bit.ly/snocovaccine

For those who do not have internet access or are otherwise unable to register online, the COVID-19 call center for Snohomish County is available at 425-339-5278. The call center can help answer questions and, if appointments are available, register people. However, call center staff cannot modify, verify, or cancel an existing vaccination appointment.

Website: https://snohomish-county-coronavirus-response-snoco-gis.hub.arcgis.com/pages/covid-19-vaccine

Winter Weather: The Snohomish County Vaccine Taskforce will provide updates on vaccination sites and winter weather. More info: https://www.snohd.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=495

Arlington address: 4226 188th Street NE (west side of Airport). Map

The state Department of Health has prepared guides for parents and mentors who want to help: Guide

SBA (U.S. Small Business Administration) is holding a webinar to answer questions businesses may have about the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The webinar will cover key elements of the new Coronavirus relief provisions that were signed into law on December 27, 2020. The webinar will discuss improvements to the PPP funding including :

Who should attend: current small business owners who want to learn about the Paycheck Protection Program

Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2-3 p.m.

Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/sba-seattle-district-office-7828614365

Arlington COVID Counts Graph