City News: Your Weekly Update
November 6, 2020
|
|
Now more than ever, it is important that we support our local Folsom businesses. When we shop locally, we ensure the economic impact of our purchases stays in our community.
Shopping locally supports the local economy, promotes a thriving community, and contributes to a high quality of life in Folsom. Dollars you spend in Folsom fund vital public services, such as police, fire, schools, trash collection and recycling, road maintenance, and parks. When you shop online, a smaller percentage of the sales tax is invested locally.
A new #WeSupportFolsom campaign encourages shopping and dining locally and promotes all the benefits of supporting our Folsom businesses.
Pledge to be loyal to local! When you take the pledge, you’ll receive an I Heart Folsom sticker in the mail.
|
|
Capital SouthEast Connector Segment Approved |
|
On October 27, the Folsom City Council approved a construction agreement for a segment of the Capital SouthEast Connector project-- a 34-mile expressway linking I-5 and Highway 99 south of Elk Grove to Highway 50 east of El Dorado Hills.
This is a major milestone for the project planned by the Capital SouthEast Connector Joint Powers Authority, which includes the cities of Elk Grove, Folsom, and Rancho Cordova and El Dorado and Sacramento counties.
When complete, the long-planned project will serve as a commute alternative to Highways 50 and 99, relieve traffic congestion, promote economic development, preserve Sacramento County open spaces, and improve roadway safety.
Work on the Capital SouthEast Connector project has been divided into segments, to be completed as funding is available. This segment of the project in Folsom will extend from Prairie City Road to E. Bidwell Street and construct a four-lane bridge over Alder Creek, and will realign and widen segments of White Rock Road.
Construction is expected to begin this winter and the project will be completed in 2022. The construction agreement is with Goodfellow Bros. LLC. Learn more at www.connectorjpa.net. |
|
Folsom Pays Tribute to the Nation’s Veterans November 11 |
Although the traditional parade will not take place this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Folsom will still pay tribute to the nation’s veterans. On Wednesday, November 11, watch a Veterans Day Commemoration broadcast online starting at 9 a.m. The video will include segments from past years’ parades and brief interviews with local veterans. This year’s honorary Grand Marshal is Ernie Sheldon. Prior to his many years as a Folsom City Councilmember, Ernie served 33 years in the U.S. Air Force. He retired as a much-decorated lieutenant colonel, with a Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, and an Air Force Commendation medal with five clusters. Ernie led the effort to expand Folsom’s Veterans Day Parade, making it one of the largest in the region. He also spearheaded the planning, construction, and design of the city’s Veterans Memorial in City Lions Park, behind the library.
|
|
Free Hand Sanitizer for Folsom Residents at Drive-Thru Event November 13 |
The City of Folsom is offering free hand sanitizer to Folsom residents from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, November 13. The drive-thru event will be held at 405 Natoma Station Drive, in the parking lot of the Ernie Sheldon Youth Sports Park. The 16.9-ounce bottles of hand sanitizer were allocated to the city by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services. Residents can pick up the hand sanitizer without leaving their car; a limit of two bottles is allowed per car. Residents who attended the October drive-thru event may also take part in the November event.
|
|
Traffic Alert: E. Bidwell Widening Project Daytime Traffic Delays |
Daytime work on the E. Bidwell Street widening project will take place from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through Friday, November 13. Crews will be performing street widening improvements. Motorists can expect traffic delays on E. Bidwell Street between Creekside Drive and Woodsmoke Way. The E. Bidwell Street widening project adds an additional southbound lane and a new sidewalk from Creekside Drive connecting to an existing lane before Woodsmoke Way. When completed, the project will improve traffic flow and pedestrian access. For more information, contact Senior Civil Engineer Daniel Wolfe at 916-461-6212 or dwolfe@folsom.ca.us.
|
|
Sutter Street Weekend Closures Extended for Dining and Shopping |
Dine al fresco and support our local businesses through the holiday season. Weekend Sutter Street closures will continue through January 3.
The closures allow restaurants and merchants in the Historic District to expand and welcome more diners and shoppers outdoors in Historic Folsom.
The road closures will take place from 2 p.m. Fridays through 7 a.m. Mondays. The Sutter Street closures create a walkable outdoor shopping and extended dining area for pedestrians only. Sutter Street features spacious seating, live music, and ambient lighting.
The closures are intended to help Historic District merchants and restaurants that have faced hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic and have a limited capacity within their proprieties to accommodate diners and customers safely with social distancing.
|
|
Folsom Parks & Recreation Holiday Break Camps |
The current Folsom Parks & Recreation Rec Guide includes a variety of camps to keep kids busy and engaged over the Thanksgiving holiday school break. Camp selections include tennis, soccer, basketball, and zookeeping. Browse through the online Rec Guide today learn more about the camps and other fall programs.
|
|
Folsom Zoo Sanctuary Thanksgiving Feast for the Animals |
Although we are unable to host guests this year for our annual Thanksgiving Feast for the Animals event, each zoo sanctuary resident will still receive a special holiday feast. You can take part by sponsoring their meal! Choose your favorite zoo sanctuary animal to sponsor and receive a special photo of them devouring their feast. If you prefer to watch the action, you can choose to receive a personalized video to share with your friends and family. Find more information and sponsorship details online.
|
|
New Hours at the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary |
The Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary is now open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Admission is only available through online ticket purchase in advance; tickets are not available at the gate.
Online ticket sales open at noon each Monday for that week’s block of tickets. The number of available tickets is limited each day to allow visitors to maintain social distancing. Online tickets are $5 per person for ages 2 and older; ages under 2 years are free (no ticket required). Friends members need to reserve their admission tickets online as well.
All aboard! We’re pleased to announce that the Folsom Valley Railway miniature steam train has reopened! The train operates from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday through Sunday, weather permitting. Tickets are $3/person and available for purchase directly from the train operator on a first-come, first-served basis. Seating on the train is limited to provide space for passengers to maintain social distance. In accordance with current public health guidelines, masks must be worn at all times while riding the train.
|
|
City Council Meeting
November 10, 6:30 p.m.
|
|
City Council Office Hours |
Mayor's Office Hours
Thursdays from 2 - 5 p.m.
Second Floor, City Hall
No Appointment Necessary
|
|
Contact the City of Folsom's Communications Director
|
|
Get Connected, Stay Informed |
|
|
|
|
|
|
