by Peter Abbarno | Sep 21, 2019 | City Council
In February 2019, the Chronicle published an article about the UNFI Distribution Center and the expected 350+ new employees locally and relocated. The article asked the question “Where Will Everyone Live?” New UNFI Facility at the Port of Centralia...
by Peter Abbarno | Sep 15, 2019 | City Council
Local first responders are on the front line protecting our families, neighborhoods, and community. In Tenino, the annual First Responders BBQ highlights the importance of our law enforcement, firefighters, and emergency responders. The event traditionally coincides...
by Peter Abbarno | Sep 15, 2019 | City Council
Downtown Centralia hosts a beautiful 70-acre natural area called Seminary Hill. The natural area overlooks Centralia, the Chehalis and Skookumchuck River valleys and the municipal water reservoirs on Seminary Hill Road. Removing Ivy From Seminary Hill with Miss Lewis...
by Peter Abbarno | Sep 13, 2019 | City Council
This morning, I had the great opportunity to address the Lewis County Head Start teachers and staff at Reliable Enterprises. These are some amazing people in our community working to end the cycle of poverty and prepare children for success in school. Head Start is a...
by Peter Abbarno | Sep 13, 2019 | City Council
It’s an honor serving as the Centralia College Foundation president & supporting higher education in our community at Centralia College. A packed room for both nights of scholarship presentations! The Foundation invested over $1.3 million in student...