EYE ON JEFFERSON: Association of counties to hear update on COVID-19

The Washington State Association of Counties will hear a weekly update on COVID-19 when it meets at noon Monday.

Both Clallam and Jefferson counties will participate.

To attend the meeting, register with the association at https://wsac- org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIt fuirrDsiHtHqvwmPWZmbRmA0Vt4D DKso.

The association will also discuss current and emerging issues facing counties across the state.

Port of Port Townsend

Port of Port Townsend commissioners will conduct an informal meeting at 5 p.m. Wednesday.

The meeting is at the Quilcene Community Center, 294592 U.S. Highway 101, Quilcene.

The commissioners will continue their “We’re still listening, Quilcene” conversation with local residents.

For more information, visit https://portofpt.com/events.

All attendees must wear masks, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status.

Public Utility District

Jefferson County Public Utility District commissioners will discuss the schedule of charges at 3 p.m. Tuesday.

To join the meeting, go to www.zoom.us/my/jeffcopud or call 833-548-0282.

The meeting ID is 4359992575#.

The full agenda and meeting packet is available at https:// jeffpud.communitybydiligent.com/document/9097.

Port Townsend schools

The Port Townsend School Board will meet in a regular session at 5:30 p.m. Thursday.

The board members also will meet in executive session at 4:30 p.m. Thursday.

The meeting will be at the district offices, 1610 Blaine St.

To attend the meeting online, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87589747905.

To listen only, call 1-253-215-8782 and enter meeting ID 875 8974 7905. No passcode is required.

No agenda was available as of Saturday.

It is expected to be posted at https://go.boarddocs.com/wa/ptsd/Board.nsf/Public at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.

Quilcene School Board

The Quilcene School Board will continue its bond/levy discussion when it meets at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

Board members will meet in Room 9 at 294715 U.S. Highway 101.

The meeting is in the school’s multipurpose room at 294715 U.S. Highway 101, Quilcene.

The meeting will stream live; email jsukert@qsd48.org for the meeting link.

The board will also discuss budget priorities.

The agenda is expected to be posted at www.qsd48.org/district/ 1216-Board-Agenda.html at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.

Fire District 3

Clallam County Fire District 3 commissioners will discuss a grievance from a firefighter when they meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Station 34, 323 N. Fifth Ave. in Sequim.

Masks must be worn by anyone attending, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status.

To join the meeting online, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86852405153?pwd=QjZOVzdGQWptcFpvcUc1dmFLTE5zdz09.

To listen only, dial 1-877-853-5427 and enter meeting ID 868 5240 5153 with password 912707.

The district covers the east side of Clallam County with a small portion in Jefferson County.

The full agenda is posted at https://ccfd3.org/about-the-district/ board-of-commissioners/board- agendas-and-minutes.

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