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Fall Clean-up

9/5/2024

Fall Clean-up is starting next week on September 9th-13th and Curbside on September 14th.

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Special Assessments Public Hearing

8/12/2024

The public hearing for special assessments tonight HAS BEEN POSTPONED!!

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Clean Up Week

5/23/2024

Metal Items and Appliances WILL NOT be picked up at the curb, they will have to be brought to the compound. Examples of items that need to be taken to the compound: Metal Items, Refrigerators, Washers/Dryers, Stoves, Grills, Lawn Mowers, Used Tires-Batteries. 

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Washburn Needs Your Help!

2/12/2024

The State of North Dakota is working to get the lead out of the state’s drinking water pipes and Washburn needs your help. We need to ensure the City has the most accurate information about the pipe materials utilized in the construction of your property.

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Water Rates

1/31/2024

Water rates have gone up. Base rate is now $40.95 and the usage over 2000 is now $0.0065

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Greater Access to Groceries Program

1/26/2024

Needing a food basket but can’t afford the trip? The McLean Family Resource Center has got you covered!

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2024 Elections

1/12/2024

The following offices will be on the ballot in June:

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Freezing Water Lines

1/12/2024

With temperatures in the deep negatives this weekend - residents in mobile homes and others who are prone to having water lines freeze: letting a faucet in your house trickle out water can help prevent your main lines from freezing.

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Water Main Break

1/11/2024

Water main break on Main Avenue. West end of Main and 1st Avenue water will be shut off as the main gets fixed. We will update you when we have more information. Please subscribe to be on our email and text message list and download our app to get notifications. 

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Library Board

11/30/2023

The City of Washburn is seeking an interested individual to serve on the Library Board. If you would like to be considered for an appointment to this committee, please send a letter of interest to: City of Washburn, PO Box 467, Washburn, ND 58577 or email to washaud@westriv.com. For more information on this committee position please call the Auditors office at 701-462-8558.

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Winter Weather Information

10/25/2023

Our annual snow letter should arrive in your mailbox the first part of November but until then here are a few reminders:

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Parking Ordinance #155

10/9/2023

1 WEEK REMINDER DEADLINE:

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Planning and Zoning Committee

10/9/2023

The City of Washburn is seeking two interested individuals to serve on the Planning and Zoning Committee. If you would like to be considered for an appointment to this committee, please send a letter of interest to: City of Washburn, PO Box 467, Washburn, ND 58577 or email to washaud@westriv.com. For more information on this committee position please call the Auditors office at 701-462-8558.

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City of Washburn Launches a Brand New Website! Subscribe Today!

8/10/2023

We are excited to announce that our new website has launched and includes all the information our community needs. Check back often, as we will be adding information every day. Subscribe and receive news and alerts via email and text. Let us know what you think!

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Need Help with City Services Schedule?

8/10/2023

Confused which day is YOUR trash pickup day? Does the City offer Recycling? When can I water my yard in the warmer months? Don't see the information you need? Give us a call, we will gladly assist you.

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