Philomath councilors invited to join statewide City Day at the Capitol in January
League of Oregon Cities event on Jan. 26 gives local officials a chance to meet with legislators in Salem
Saalsaa named grand marshal for Philomath Parade of Lights
Philomath City Councilor Rich Saalsaa will lead this year’s Philomath Parade of Lights as grand marshal. The council chose Saalsaa, a retired Philomath Fire and Rescue deputy chief, at its Nov. 9 meeting. The vote…
Philomath council race holds steady in latest Benton County election update
Updated results released Thursday by the Benton County Elections Office kept incumbent Jessica Andrade, former councilor David Low and challenger Amanda Polley in the top three spots in the Philomath City Council race. Andrade led…
Philomath gears up to spread the word on proposed zoning changes
Philomath residents will start hearing more in the new year about proposed changes to the city’s zoning map and development code. The Planning Commission is preparing an outreach campaign ahead of formal public hearings planned for this spring. City Manager…
McMorran to join League of Oregon Cities board of directors
Philomath Mayor Christopher McMorran will serve a three-year term on the League of Oregon Cities’ Board of Directors beginning next year. “Starting in January, I’ll be joining the LOC board, which I’m looking forward to, and I’m very honored to…
City Hall remodel returns for review at Philomath committee
The Philomath Finance and Administration Committee will revisit a proposed City Hall remodel and review the process for evaluating the city manager when it meets Thursday at Philomath City Hall. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. in…
Philomath pulls plug on reissued 14th and Main RFP
The city of Philomath has stopped looking for a developer for its vacant property at 14th and Main streets — at least for now. After an executive session that ran nearly two hours Monday night, the Philomath City Council voted…
Six residents earn certificates from Philomath Citizens’ Academy
Six Philomath-area residents have completed the city’s 2026 Citizens’ Academy, a nine-session course on how local government and community partners operate. Don Holthofer, Tom Murphy, Linda Nendel, Rochelle Rainey, Janet Selby and Matt Weeber met the requirement of attending at…
Council to review outreach plan for proposed zoning, development rule changes
The Philomath Planning Commission is getting ready to bring three years of work on the city’s zoning and development rules to the public. On Monday night, the City Council will get a look at how commissioners plan to do it.…
Election returns point to two new faces on Philomath City Council
Two seats at the Philomath City Council table could change hands in January. Election returns Tuesday night from the Benton County Elections Office showed former councilor David Low and challenger Amanda Polley in position to join incumbent Jessica Andrade, while…
Park board to weigh in on sign, railing designs for City Park bridges
The Philomath Park Advisory Board will help shape the look of two new bridges in Philomath City Park when it meets Tuesday evening. The board convenes at 5:30 p.m. at Philomath City Hall. The meeting will also be live-streamed on…
Free curbside leaf pickup continues with four more collection days
Philomath residents have four more chances this fall to have leaves hauled away from the curb for free. Republic Services, which provides the service under contract with the city, will collect leaf piles on paved city streets Nov. 5 and…
Inclusivity committee to map out year-end goals
The Philomath Inclusivity Ad Hoc Committee will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Philomath City Hall. The committee’s main business item is end-of-the-year planning. According to the agenda and meeting materials, members will review the committee’s planning calendar and check…
Philomath City Council to meet Monday in closed session
The Philomath City Council plans to meet at 6 p.m. Monday in an executive session at Philomath City Hall. The meeting’s agenda shows that the council will consult with legal counsel on “current litigation or litigation likely to be filed.”…
City adds two hybrid vehicles with state energy grant funds
The city of Philomath has two new vehicles in its fleet paid for with Oregon Department of Energy grant money that became available on short notice. The city bought a 2025 Ford Escape plug-in hybrid to replace its administrative vehicle…
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