Council gives final approval to alley vacation request
The Philomath City Council gave final approval Monday to ordinance to vacate a narrow unimproved alley near North Eighth Street on a 6-1 vote with no discussion among councilors. Mayor Christopher McMorran cast the lone no vote, consistent with his opposition at both prior votes on the matter. The second…
City Council ratifies public works contract, approves pay schedules
The Philomath City Council on Monday unanimously approved a new three-year collective bargaining agreement with its public works employees and adopted pay schedules for nonrepresented and management positions for fiscal year 2026-27. A resolution that…
Philomath City Council adopts 2026-27 budget amid cuts, fee debate
The Philomath City Council on Monday approved the city’s 2026-27 fiscal year budget along with several related financial measures to cap a budget cycle that Mayor Christopher McMorran described as probably the most difficult he…
Philomath Inclusivity Committee to revisit age-friendly communities framework Tuesday
The Philomath Inclusivity Ad Hoc Committee will revisit an ongoing conversation about age-friendly communities when it meets at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Philomath City Hall. The committee is set to discuss the concept of age-friendly communities, a topic first introduced…
Budget adoption, Frolic lease amendment highlight June 22 city meetings
The Philomath City Council and Urban Renewal Agency will hold back-to-back meetings Monday evening with both bodies expected to adopt budgets for the upcoming fiscal year alongside several other items. The Urban Renewal Agency convenes first at 7 p.m. at…
Alley vacation ordinance to return to next meeting for final approval
The Philomath City Council voted 4-1 during its June 8 meeting to pass an ordinance vacating a narrow unimproved alley near North Eighth Street — but because the vote was not unanimous, it will return to the council’s next meeting…
Philomath Planning Commission to hold training session Monday
The Philomath Planning Commission will convene at 6 p.m. Monday at Philomath City Hall for a regular meeting that will be focused primarily on training for commission members. The agenda includes three training items — an introduction to public meetings…
Budget compromise could bring proposed city services fee down to $5
Over the course of 3-1/2 hours of motions and deliberations Wednesday evening at City Hall, Philomath’s Budget Review Committee approved a package of budget cuts and adjustments that would allow the city to potentially reduce a proposed city services fee…
New contractor aims to get Millpond Crossing back on track
A new contractor hired by Millpond Crossing developer Levi Miller has met with city officials and appears to be moving forward with infrastructure work at the long-delayed housing development, City Manager Chris Workman told the Philomath City Council on Monday…
City works toward vision statement for transportation safety plan
The Philomath City Council discussed vision statement language Monday for the city’s Transportation Safety Action Plan, a federally required document aimed at eliminating roadway fatalities and serious injuries — though not all council members were comfortable with the word “zero.”…
Philomath council approves capital improvement plan after lengthy debate
The Philomath City Council on Monday approved the fiscal year 2026-27 capital improvement plan following more than an hour of discussion that touched on water treatment costs, facility upgrades and the future of a proposed City Hall remodel. The CIP,…
Budget Review Committee to weigh city services fee options at Wednesday meeting
The Philomath Budget Review Committee meets Wednesday to consider the proposed city services fee and approve the FY2026-27 budget document.
Blood on the Plow brings Mellencamp tunes to Music in the Park Wednesday
Philomath’s Music in the Park series continues Wednesday with Blood on the Plow, a John Cougar Mellencamp tribute band, performing at Philomath City Park. The concert runs from 6-8 p.m. at the Randy Kugler Community Hall and gazebo area. Attendees…
Philomath City Council to consider Capital Improvement Plan at Monday meeting
The Philomath City Council plans to hold its next regular meeting at 7 p.m. Monday at Philomath City Hall. Leading the agenda is a vote on the 2026-27 fiscal year Capital Improvement Plan, the city’s planning document used to allocate…
Outdoor fitness area at Philomath City Park nearing completion
An outdoor fitness area at Philomath City Park is close to becoming a reality, though a couple of last-minute snags have slightly delayed its completion. Assistant City Manager Chelsea Starner provided an update Tuesday evening at the Philomath Park Advisory…
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