Harrington's burn pile closed indefinitely

HARRINGTON- The burn pile is closed to public use, Mayor Jess Silhan reported at council’s June 8 meeting.

He said the landowner was concerned about liability issues due to the burn pile.

The landowner was also concerned that the burn pile was not being used for the intended purpose. Other materials that were not green waste were repeatedly left behind.

Steven Marsh of Spokane gave an update on Adams Street construction.

The paving of the street will be done by June 15.

The construction is expected to be done by June 20.

Laura Hayes, a resident of Harrington, said she had a mother raccoon and its kit in her backyard.

Hayes expressed that the raccoon was starting to eat out of pet dishes. She said there were concerns of the raccoon being aggressive with children close by.

No updates on the library board were available.

Stan Roth reported there was concern over the cemetery. He expressed that he was pleased that work was being done.

Silhan reported that the city had another bid to remove the trees in the cemetery. The first bid was for $37,000. The second bid was from Wheatland Tree Service for $27,000.

Updates to the SEPA were submitted to the state for approval. More information will be available at the public hearing on June 22.