Dedicated to the citizens of Mason County, Washington since 1886
Dedicated to the citizens of Mason County, Washington since 1886
As part of the City of Shelton's Western Gateway project, crews last week paved Railroad Avenue from Eighth Street to the city limits at Pacific Court. The monthslong project is almost done.
City sells land to hospital district
The Shelton City Council on Tuesday voted to sell two surplus properties on North 13th Street for $800,000 to Public Hospital District No. 1 of Mason County.
According to the city report, the parcels "are an important opportunity for the district's long-range planning to provide critical health care facilities for the community." The parcels total 1.83 acres of steeply sloped land adjacent to Mason General Hospital.
The $800,000 will go into the city's Water Utility Fund. The city declared the properties as surplus in October 2021.
The city retains utility, trail and conservation easements on the property. It lies next to the city's Teresa Johnson Shelton Creek Trail.
Shelton police secure parking grant
Shelton received a grant for almost $200,000 to better secure the parking lot for the Shelton Police Department.
The grant for $199,820 comes from the state's 2022 supplemental capital budget. According to the city report, the project includes installing fencing from the Shelton Civic Center to the east side of Fifth Street, enclosing the existing street with fences and gates to limit access to authorized personnel only. Cameras and lighting will be added. The projects requires vacating Fifth Street between Grove and Cota streets.
The Shelton City Council on Tuesday agreed to vote on the contract at its May 2 meeting. No matching money is required from the city.
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