Changes to the Lakewood Comprehensive Plan and some related changes to zoning code and development regulations are allowable once per year under state law. The City of Lakewood invites interested parties to identify proposed changes. The Lakewood Planning Commission and then City Council will review and confirm the list of amendments. This list will be considered […]
Lakewood City Manager July 7 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) July 7 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Waughop Lake Treatment concludes
Treatment of Waughop Lake successfully concluded this week. Prior to treatment visitors who walked the paved path around the lake could smell the algae from the water. Now the smell is gone. The water clarity is also dramatically improved. Before treatment visibility into the lake was only 0.5 meters deep. After the final treatment Thursday, […]
Lakewood City Manager June 30 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) June 30 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
City of Lakewood fireworks regulations
The Fourth of July holiday is one week away. Lakewood residents are reminded that legal fireworks can only be discharged in city limits on July 4 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. It is illegal to discharge fireworks on any school grounds or park within the city, or on any city property or public rights-of-way. Residents who […]
Lakewood SummerFEST is July 15, 2023
The South Sound’s not-to-be-missed summer celebration is July 15, when the City of Lakewood hosts its annual SummerFEST. This free festival is the city’s largest event of the year and offers something fun for everyone. The party kicks off at 11 a.m. with welcoming remarks by Mayor Jason Whalen. Immediately following House Band of Lakewood takes the […]
The Lakewood City Council June 26 Meeting Agendas
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Joint Meeting with the Lakewood Water District on June 26 (6 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here. That meeting with be followed by a City Council Study Session at 7 pm. Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Waughop Lake alum treatment planned
During the week of June 26, 2023 the city’s contractor will apply treatment to Waughop Lake. The current level of phosphorus in the lake is at a level that could result in potentially hazardous algae blooms. Waughop Lake has a long history of toxic algae blooms resulting in the issuance of health advisories by the […]
Lakewood City Manager June 23 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) June 23 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.