A press release from City of DuPont. The City received nearly $6 million from the State for the construction of two water quality treatment plants that will filter out PFAS. This leads to the question, “if DuPont’s water is safe to drink, why do we need PFAS filters”. These filters will guarantee that our water […]
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CalPortland’s proposed DuPont mine expansion receives Determination of Significance
The City of DuPont released a State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Determination of Significance and requests comments on the Scope of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for CalPortland’s Pioneer Aggregates South Parcel Project. Read the full finding here.
Comments Due by Oct. 20 on DuPont CalPortland Mine Expansion Proposal
Submitted by Beth Elliott for DuPont City Council Position 3. Good morning, DuPont! As I was reading our local newspaper, The Tacoma News Tribune, I came across this legal notice about the South Parcel mine expansion Environment Impact Statement (EIS.) This legal notice is the city’s official request for public comments on the Scope of […]
DuPont Mayor & Council Weekly Report – September 17, 2021
Submitted by City of DuPont. Read the weekly report online by clicking here. Read past reports here.
DuPont is moving forward
Submitted by Ron Frederick, Mayor, City of DuPont. In response to the pandemic in 2020, I took action to keep the city solvent and moving forward. I initiated a spending and hiring freeze and authorized the use of reserve funds as needed. Unlike many other cities, DuPont did not lay off employees but kept them […]
Thank you DuPont Fire Responders, Sons of the American Revolution
Submitted by Ronald J. Frederick, Mayor, City of DuPont The City of DuPont sponsored a very moving memorial on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11. DuPont First Responders were escorted to the city flagpole by the Sons of the American Revolution to raise the Stars and Stripes then lower the flag to half-mast while taps was […]
Free Guided Walking Tour in DuPont
An announcement from DuPont Historical Society and Museum. Learn the history of first long term Euro-American settlement, Fort Nisqually, on Puget Sound. The DuPont Historical Society and Museum are holding their last scheduled walking tour(s) of the original 1843 Fort Nisqually site on Saturday September 18, 2021, 1:00 and 2:30 p.m. The 1843 Fort Nisqually […]
DuPont Mayor & Council Weekly Report – September 10, 2021
Submitted by City of DuPont. Read the weekly report online by clicking here. Read past reports here.
The DuPont City Council Sept. 14 Meeting Agenda
The DuPont City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Sept. 14 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Comment Effectively on the South Parcel Mine Application in DuPont
Submitted by Beth Elliott for DuPont City Council Position 3. Last week the City of DuPont posted the Notice of Application for the Pioneer Aggregates South Parcel Project. This is what we refer to as the CalPortland mine in DuPont. www.dupontwa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4853/20210830-NOA-Newspaper-Version-PLNG2021-006 Bridget King and I met for coffee yesterday morning and we started talking about […]
DuPont Mayor & Council Weekly Report – September 3, 2021
Submitted by City of DuPont. Read the weekly report online by clicking here. Read past reports here.
City of DuPont to host 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
Submitted by City of DuPont. On Saturday, September 11 the City of DuPont will hold a memorial ceremony in honor of the 20th anniversary of 9/11. The ceremony will begin at 9 AM at the City Hall flagpole. “Twenty years ago, life fundamentally changed from what we once knew. 2,977 lives were lost and over […]