Wildfire season is here. Now’s the time to prepare. Make sure you have a plan and know the air quality resources available.
12 months ago, Creswell Admin
Wildfire safety resources. Check current air quality in Oregon at aq1.oregon.gov. Before you travel on the roads, check road conditions and closures on Tripcheck.com or call 511. To find clean air shelters near you, call 2-1-1 or visit 211info.org and enter "Wildfire Related Clean Air Shelters." Sign up for emergency alerts at ORAlert.gov
Happy First Day of June, Creswell! Here is Paisley's first safety tip of the month!
12 months ago, Paisley
Safety Sundays with Paisley. Summer is the perfect time to go swimming! Whether you are out at the pool or the lake, be sure to designate someone to be the official “water watcher” to keep an eye out for signs of distress or drowning!
The City of Creswell June Calendar has arrived! If you would like a paper copy of it, we have them available at the Information Table in City Hall.
12 months ago, Creswell Admin
City of Creswell June 2025 Calendar. June 5: Street Sweeper (North Side). June 9: City Council Meeting, 6pm at Creswell City Hall. June 10: Park & Tree Advisory Board Meeting, 9:30am at Creswell City Hall. June 10: Utility Bills Due. June 11: Municipal Court, 7pm at Creswell City Hall. June 15: First Day of Noxious Vegetation Season. June 15: Father's Day. June 19: Street Sweeper (South Side). June 19: Juneteenth (City Hall Closed). June 23: City Council Work Session, 6pm at City Hall. June 28: Coffee With a Cop, 10am at Blue Valley Bistro.
In case you didn't know, our very own Sergeant Speldrich is on Facebook! Give him a follow and keep up with our local law enforcement!
12 months ago, Creswell Admin
Do you ever wonder what Sergeant Speldrich gets up to while he is on duty? Follow him on Facebook at Creswell Sergeant Alex Speldrich.
Happy Saturday, Creswell! We hope you have a great weekend!
12 months ago, Creswell Admin
Happy Saturday, Creswell!
Coffee With a Cop is tomorrow morning! Join Sergeant Speldrich for some coffee and get caught up on what our LCSO officers have been up to this month!
12 months ago, Creswell Admin
Coffee With a Cop. May 31st, 2025. 10am to 12pm at Blue Valley Bistro
Heads up, Creswell Residents! Utility bills are being mailed out today! If you do not receive yours by June 5th, please contact City Hall at 541-895-2531 ext. 301.
12 months ago, Creswell Admin
Utility bills are being mailed out today!
The Creswell City Council will be holding a special meeting on June 2nd, 2025, at 5:30pm at Creswell City Hall. The purpose of this meeting is to authorize Mayor Smith to execute an Employment Agreement for the City Manger.
12 months ago, Creswell Admin
City Council Special Meeting. June 2nd, 2025 at 5:30pm at Creswell City Hall.
Happy Friday! Today's Creswell Hero is Joel Higdon, Director of Technology Services and Facilities for Creswell School District! If you would like to nominate someone for our Creswell Heroes series, just fill out this form: https://forms.gle/kvk5sp4r7HnGAxRJ6
12 months ago, Creswell Admin
Creswell Heroes. Joel Higdon, Creswell School District's Director of Technology Services & Facilities. Joel Higdon has dedicated his life to improving Creswell, both professionally and through community service. As the Director of Technology Services & Facilities for Creswell School District, he plays a key role in maintaining the district's infrastructure. However, his contributions extend far beyond his work in education. A lifelong resident of Creswell, Higdon’s family has been part of the community for over a century, motivating his long-standing commitment to public service. He’s served in numerous leadership roles, including three terms on the South Lane County Fire and Rescue Board, the Creswell Rural Fire Protection District Board, and a term on the City of Creswell's Park & Tree Advisory Board. His leadership with the Creswell Chamber of Commerce helped expand the town’s Fourth of July celebration and fireworks show. Higdon also played a key role in improving fire and life safety in the community, securing modern equipment for local fire stations. As a founding member of Creswell First, the local community foundation, he’s supported outreach and local initiatives. His dedication to Creswell is inspired by his family and a deep-rooted desire to make the community a better place for future generations. He plans to increase his involvement after retirement and encourages others to contribute to the community as well.
Notice is hereby given of three (3) Public Hearings that are to be held during the June 9th, 2025, regular meeting of the Creswell City Council.
12 months ago, Creswell Admin
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING STATE SHARED REVENUES A public hearing will be held at the regular meeting of the City Council of Creswell, immediately following the Creswell Urban Renewal Agency meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, June 9, 2025, at Creswell City Hall, 13 South 1st Street, Creswell, OR. This public hearing is being held to consider uses of State Shared Revenues for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025. The estimated start time is 6:15 pm. The public is invited to comment on the possible uses of State Revenue Sharing Funds. Written testimony can be mailed to City of Creswell, Attn: Caitlin Born, City Recorder, PO Box 276, Creswell, Oregon 97426, or emailed to cborn@creswell-or.us.
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A Public Hearing concerning water and sewer rates for fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, will be held before the Creswell City Council during their regular meeting which will begin immediately following the Creswell Urban Renewal Agency meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, June 9, 2025, in the City Council Chambers located at City Hall, 13 South 1st Street, Creswell, OR. The estimated start time is 6:15 pm. The public is invited to comment on water and sewer rates for fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. Written testimony can be mailed to City of Creswell, Attn: Caitlin Born, City Recorder, PO Box 276, Creswell, Oregon 97426, or emailed to cborn@creswell-or.us
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A Public Hearing concerning the public safety fee rate for fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, will be held before the Creswell City Council during their regular meeting which will begin immediately following the Creswell Urban Renewal Agency meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, June 9, 2025, in the City Council Chambers located at City Hall, 13 South 1st Street, Creswell, OR. The estimated start time is 6:15 pm. The public is invited to comment on the public safety fee rate for fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. Written testimony can be mailed to City of Creswell, Attn: Caitlin Born, City Recorder, PO Box 276, Creswell, Oregon 97426, or emailed to cborn@creswell-or.us.
Attention Creswell Utility Customers: water services will be shut off on South 2nd Street from D Street to F Street on Wednesday, June 4th, 2025, from 10 AM to 5 PM for maintenance. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Public Works at 541-895-2395.
12 months ago, Creswell Admin
Scheduled water outage. Date: June 4th, 2025, 10am-5pm Affected Areas: South 2nd street (d street to f street)
Image of affected area (2nd street from D street to F street)
With the sunny weather returning, we are anticipating an uptick in dogs at large. Here is the process that the City of Creswell follows when a dog is placed in our custody. If you have any questions, please contact Creswell City Hall at 541-895-2531.
12 months ago, Creswell Admin
What happens when the City finds a lost dog? City staff work hard to locate the dog’s owner by checking our licensing system and seeing if the dog has a chip. The City feeds and looks after the dog until the owner comes to claim the dog or up to 72 hours, whichever comes first. If the dog is not claimed by its owner within 72 hours, it is taken to Greenhill Humane Society in Eugene.
Happy Thursday, Creswell! Today Paisley wants to remind all of Creswell to check the temperatures outside before walking the dog. You might just keep your furry friend's paws from getting burnt!
12 months ago, Paisley
Paisley's Ponderings. Watch Those Paws! As the weather gets warmer, it is super important to check the temperature before taking your dog on a walk! How will you know if the sidewalks are too warm? If it is too hot to have your hand on it for 7 seconds, it is too hot for your dog’s paws!
Attention Creswell residents! You can pay your utility bills online at www.xpressbillpay.com. Create an account to view bills, set up automatic payments, and get notifications no matter where you are.
12 months ago, Creswell Admin
Pay Your Utility Bill Online! Creswell residents can pay utility bills easily online with Xpress Bill Pay! Visit www.xpressbillpay.com to manage payments, set up auto-pay, and never miss a due date.
Here is the latest update in our City Manager recruitment process. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Interim City Manager, Spencer Nebel, at 541-895-2531 ext. 308 or at snebel@creswell-or.us
12 months ago, Creswell Admin
Creswell City Manager Recruitment Update. On May 12 and 13, 2025, the Mayor and City Council conducted interviews to consider four finalists to serve as Creswell’s next City Manager. The interview process included three separate interview panels (community stakeholders, local government managers, and a staff panel). Meet & Greets with the four candidates were held for City employees and the general public. The Mayor and Council interviewed the candidates on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, and following the interviews, reviewed reports from the panels and the Meet & Greets and discussed the interviews that were conducted by the City Council. Following this process, Vincent Martorello was offered the position of City Manager, subject to completion of a background check and negotiation of an employment agreement. The City Council met again on May 20, 2025, to review the final background checks and opted to proceed with negotiations of an employment agreement with Mr. Martorello. Vincent Martorello is currently Parks and Recreation Director for the City of Council Bluffs, Iowa. Martorello previously worked as Superintendent of the Willamalane Park and Recreation District and at Oregon State University as Director of Facilities Services. Negotiations are currently underway for an employment contract. It is anticipated that Martorello will begin service as City Manager in July of 2025.
Today's #WaybackWednesday is of the first concrete building in Creswell. Sitting on the northeast corner of Oregon Avenue and 1st Street, this building was home to The Creswell Chronicle, Creswell Fruit Grower's Bank, R.H. Parsons & Co Hardware Store, and other local businesses.
12 months ago, Creswell Admin
Image of the Creswell Hardware Store
Tonight's City Council Work Session is happening now! Head to the City of Creswell Facebook or YouTube channel to watch it live!
12 months ago, Creswell Admin
We are live! Live stream the Creswell City Council Meeting and stay up to date about what is happening in our town! Facebook: City of Creswell. YouTube: @CityofCreswell1909
The Creswell City Council will be holding their monthly work session tonight at 6pm in Creswell City Hall. Members of the public are welcome to attend and the meeting will be live-streamed on Facebook and YouTube.
12 months ago, Heather Ward
Creswell City Council Work Session. May 27th, 2025. 6pm at Creswell City Hall.
Happy Tuesday, Creswell! Today we want to hear what you are the most excited for this summer! Tell us in the comments!
12 months ago, Creswell Admin
Question of the Day: What are you the most excited for this summer? Tell us in the comments!
Wildfire season has arrived. Each year fires and smoke can threaten our homes, communities and health. For more information on protecting your health during wildfires, visit healthoregon.org/wildfires.
12 months ago, Creswell Admin
Wildfire preparedness tips. Make sure you have your medication, including extra. Purchase air filtration devices or filters for indoor ventilation systems. Make your own DIY air cleaner with a box fan and filters. Make arrangements ahead of time to stay with family or friends in another part of the state as a backup plan. Learn more about what to do when smoke levels are high.