First Street Master Plan committee to have initial meeting this month

Snohomish's advisory committee for the First Street Master Plan will convene for its first meeting this month. The public can attend meetings on the third Wednesday from 6-8 p. m. at the Carnegie Building and remotely via Zoom. Over the next six months, the committee will focus on planning the future layout of parking and crosswalks, following community input from previous meetings.

A critical aspect of the plan involves the urgent replacement of outdated sewer and water pipes beneath First Street, which have required emergency repairs in the past. The City Council is set to ratify the mayor's committee appointments in its June 3 meeting. Most committee members are local business owners and residents, ensuring community representation. The city will also provide information at a booth during the Snohomish Farmers Market on Thursdays. To fund potential construction, the city anticipates applying for state or federal grants.