City of Halsey

12/06/2020

Did you watch the light parade this evening? We loved seeing everyone enjoying the lights as the parade went by, especially the big smiles on all of the children’s faces! Thank you Halsey-Shedd RFPD for hosting this event.

12/03/2020

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Click below to view December’s newsletter. Happy Holidays!

11/07/2020

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11/04/2020

We had some great entries for the 1st Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest. Thank you to all who participated!

11/04/2020

Backflow testing is currently happening in Halsey. It is normal to have a brief interruption in service during the testing. If you notice a prolonged issue, please call us at City Hall 541-369-2522.

11/03/2020

Gooood Morning, Halsey! It's Election Day, and the ballot bag is available in the Community Center from 7am until 8pm today. There is a food collection box here as well, should you wish to donate and help out the Sheriff's office and local people in need.

10/31/2020

Here are the participating locations for tonight’s Pumpkin Carving Contest. Voting forms are available at the Market. Make sure to check them out!

10/30/2020

Still need to get your ballot in? The Community Center will be open today and Monday during regular business hours (8am-12pm & 1pm-5pm), as well as from 7am to 8pm on Tuesday. Don't forget to bring a non-perishable food item for the Veterans Day Canned Food Drive!

10/28/2020

The deadline to register for the pumpkin carving contest has been extended to tomorrow. Participants have a chance to win one of four prizes with values of up to $50! Call 541-369-2522 or message us here to get signed up.

10/23/2020

The City of Halsey is hosting the first annual pumpkin carving contest! The contest is open to individuals, families, and local businesses. Registration forms are available at the Halsey Market, at City Hall, and on the City website. There are a number of prizes available, thanks to the generosity of Halsey Market! We look forward to seeing your pumpkin creations.

10/23/2020

Just a reminder that there is a Drug Take Back Event tomorrow, Saturday, October 24th from 1-2pm at City Hall. This is a great chance to safely and anonymously dispose of your unwanted, unused, or expired medications.

10/23/2020

FISH of Albany is collecting canned and non-perishable food items as part of this year's Reverse Veterans Day Parade. The collection box is located in the Halsey Community Center, right next to the election ballot bag. The door is locked, but give us a call during business hours and we will let you in to drop off food, your ballot, or both. Thank you for voting and thank you for supporting our neighbors in need.

10/21/2020

If you are mailing in your election ballot, it is recommended that you get it in the mail by tomorrow, October 22. You also can drop off your completed ballot to a number of local drop-off locations. Halsey Community Center has a ballot box that is available during office hours and then for extended hours on election day. For additional information, visit the Oregon Secretary of State website.

10/16/2020

City Hall will be closed, October 20th through the 22nd, for office staff training. Messages will be checked and returned periodically throughout the day. Thank you for your patience.

10/15/2020

Happy Thursday! Just a reminder that Fall Clean-up Day is this Saturday, October 17, from 7am to 1pm. Once again this event will be drop-off only, and will be located at Central Linn Elementary School. Please enter the parking lot from West C Street, and exit onto Highway 99. Questions about what items are allowed should be directed to Sweet Home Sanitation at 541-367-2535. This event is for Halsey City residents only, so please bring your utility bill or drivers licence for verification.

10/13/2020

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Click the link below for the October Newsletter

10/05/2020

If you are missing some chickens, check the 600 block of West 4th. The three brown hens look happy and are eating their way down the street. Please note that City Municipal Code requires that livestock and poultry remain on your property in an adequately fenced area in a back or side yard.

10/01/2020

It's backflow testing month! Annual testing of backflow prevention devices will be happening soon, and you may notice an additional $20 fee on your utility bill. If you'd like additional information, please check our website or give us a call at 541-369-2532.

09/28/2020

No time like NOW to complete your 2020 Census -- just visit 2020census.gov or call 1-844-330-2020. Thank you!

09/25/2020

Blood drive at the Halsey Community Center today. There were a couple cancellations, so there is some space for walk-ins. Please drop by if you are available and interested.

09/22/2020

It's not too late to respond to the 2020 Census! Make sure our community receives adequate funding and representation for the next decade. Visit 2020census.gov for more information.

09/12/2020

Linn County Sheriff's Office

No Wi-Fi? Having trouble loading evacuation maps and websites? Have a specific question you need answered?

We have a 24/7 staffed phone bank, with volunteers ready to answer your questions. Call 541-812-2260

09/12/2020

Linn County Sheriff's Office

Linn County Sheriff's Office

Please stop spreading rumors!

There is a fire on West Brush Creek. Fire Crews are working on putting it out. Please do not speculate on the cause of the fire because it has not been determined. It is not helping anyone. It is only scaring people.

If you did not hear it from us or the fire departments, I would not trust it. Stop spreading rumors.

Jim Yon, Sheriff

09/11/2020

City of Brownsville, Oregon 97327

09/11/2020

I saw a few people out exercising this morning on my way to work -- speed-walking, riding a bicycle. Wildfire smoke irritates the respiratory system and contains fine particles (much smaller than the ones we can see with the naked eye) that can travel deep into your lungs, causing damage and even triggering a heart attack or stroke. If you must exercise right now, something indoors might be a better option. And if you really need to get outside, try calling the Red Cross for volunteer opportunities: 541-344-5244 or 503-585-5414. Put that energy to good use.

09/11/2020

Most counties in Oregon require you to register for their emergency notifications. If you're in Clackamas, Multnomah, Washington, Columbia, Linn & Benton counties, visit http://publicalerts.org/signup. If you would like Lane County updates, please visit: https://public.alertsense.com/SignUp/?regionid=1087

09/11/2020

Halsey does NOT currently have any level of evacuation order in place. Regardless, it is always good to know where you valuables are located and have an emergency plan in place.

09/11/2020

City of Brownsville, Oregon 97327

Thank you, Brownsville.

Just off the call with the Governor's Office, major messages included head all warnings, stay out of evacuated areas. Overall, the State Fire Marshal felt they had a good day on many fires including the Holiday Farm and Santiam fires. They made good progress along the Coast. Still a major emphasis on evacuating people and life safety. The National Guard deployed air assets and troops to assist with security. The State is predicting that 405,000 people will be displaced. Oregon Health Authority is working on a plan to organize mass medical care statewide. The State should have their emergency declaration document delivered to President Trump by the first of next week. FEMA has already deployed assets and commodities for shelters in advance of the official declaration. Governor Brown felt that this will be the biggest fire and loss of life in the history of Oregon. In three days, 1,000,000 acres have burned. Annually, Oregon loses 500,000 acres. Stay safe!

09/11/2020

Oregon Wildfire Resources

The State has a wildfire resource page with additional information about the current fire situation.

Hub of wildfire resources within Oregon state government

09/10/2020

Wildfire Resources

Please use the City of Halsey website as an additional source of information about the current wildfires.

PO Box 10 | 100 W Halsey St. | 541.369.2522

09/09/2020

Tonight's City Council meeting has been CANCELLED. Stay safe, neighbors, friends, and family members. 💕

09/08/2020

Shelter available for displaced residents at Linn County Fairgrounds

Shelter is available for displaced residents at Linn County Fairgrounds, located at 3700 Knox Butte Rd E, Albany, OR. Drive-in shelter only at this time. Pets are welcome, and livestock stables are open for use.

08/19/2020

The City of Halsey email server will be down for maintenance this Friday, August 21st through the weekend, and we will not be able to receive or send email. If you need to reach staff on Friday, please call 541-369-2522. Thank you.

08/19/2020

Our election packets contain an overview of what responsibilities an elected position requires. If you are interested in finding out more about becoming a Council Member or Mayor, you are welcome to call City Hall and speak with one of the office staff - 541-369-2522.

Holding an elected position is doable alongside a full-time job. Meetings are usually once a month and held in the evening. There are things to read and review each month, and the option to meet with staff prior to meetings for clarification/discussion on current City happenings. The main qualification you need is a desire to find out more about Halsey and make it the best city possible. It's not a popularity contest, so new members to our community are just as welcome as those who have been here a lifetime. If you have lived full-time within City limits for at least a year and are registered to vote, you are eligible.

08/18/2020

Interested in running for Halsey City Council or Mayor? The deadline for candidate election packets is rapidly approaching - they are due by August 24 at 5 pm.

Additional information is available on our website, but the forms are not available online at this time. If you would like a packet, give us a call and we will make sure you have what you need, 541-369-2522.