Mammoth Lakes Town News – May 6, 2022
2022 Defensible Space and Community Clean-Up Event
The Town in partnership with Mammoth Disposal, Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Commerce, and Volunteer Eastern Sierra (VES) has scheduled a Defensible Space and Community Clean-Up event on Friday, May 13 & Saturday, May 14. Take pride in our Town by volunteering on Saturday, May 14 to beautify our streets, parks, trails and public spaces. Drop by Footloose Sports on May 14 from 9:00am-12:00pm to collect complimentary trash bags, a community clean-up map, and recycling information along with helpful clean-up tips.
Protect your property from wildfires by creating and maintaining defensible space around your home on May 13 & 14. The defensible space zones start from the building, structures, and decks, up to 100 feet or the property line. You can promote a healthy defensible space zone by removing ground litter and trimming up trees to 15 feet. Pick up your FREE bags NOW from the Town of Mammoth Lakes Offices or at Footloose Sports on Saturday, May 14. Click here for additional information or to volunteer.
Town Council Proclaims May 1-7, 2022, As Public Service Recognition Week
In honor of the millions of public employees at the federal, state, county, and town levels, on May 4, Town Council approved a Proclamation declaring May 1-7, 2022, as Public Service Recognition Week in the Town of Mammoth Lakes. Day in and day out public servants provide the diverse services demanded by the American people of their government with efficiency and integrity. Town Staff provides services to this community, including parks and road maintenance, public safety, planning and permitting, community recreation programs, and many other services that contribute to our vibrant community. The Town has many volunteers, including the Town Council, Planning and Economic Development Commissioners, Parks and Recreation Commissioners, Police Department volunteers, parks and recreation volunteers, and many others whose support valuable town services. It is an honor to serve #psrw.
Micro-Mobility Bird Scooters Coming to Mammoth Lakes!
Bird will be deploying their eco-friendly electric scooters in Mammoth Lakes prior to Memorial Day Weekend. The start-up phase of this project involves Bird delivering 50 electric scooters to the Town as part of a pilot program. The e-scooters can be used to replace gas-powered car trips when going to the store, meeting up with friends, exploring the community and taking many other daily trips. Bird aims to make towns and cities more livable by reducing car trips, traffic and carbon emissions. The company’s scooters, developed by an in-house team of leading engineering and vehicle design experts, offer residents or visitors without cars another transportation option.
Scooters are permitted on paths and trails that are currently authorized for e-bikes; however, they are limited to specific areas throughout town (not permitted in Lakes Basin), and have built in speed limits, slow zones, no riding zones, and preferred parking areas. Bird is partnering with a local fleet manager who will be responsible for staging the scooters around Town, responding to feedback submitted through the free Bird app, maintenance and repairs, and the regular rebalancing of scooters. Scooter riders need to be 18 years or older, have a valid driver’s license and are recommended to wear a helmet. Bird scooters cost $1 to unlock and a per minute fee, which can be found in the app, thereafter. All you need to rent one is your smartphone and a credit card. Please click here for additional information.
Travel COVID Safe!
Heading to or from a trip (hopefully somewhere fabulous)? Remember COVID-19 prevention strategies, like getting vaccinated, boosted when eligible, accessing testing, staying home if sick, and wearing a well-fitting mask with good filtration help protect yourself and others while traveling. Help reduce your COVID-19 risk while traveling this spring and summer by following these travel guidelines. Need to get tested? Click here for the May testing schedule throughout Mono County.
Mammoth Lakes Tourism Hosts 2022 Spring Community Open House
Mammoth Lakes Tourism wants to see you IN PERSON and buy you a drink (or two!) Please join MLT for their 2022 Spring Community Open House on Tuesday, May 10 upstairs at Burgers from 5-7pm. Refreshments and snacks will be provided.
Expect to hear the latest from Mammoth Lakes Tourism, including their overarching plans for the 2022-23 fiscal year, as well as provide feedback on how best to communicate with YOU these days (we know the pandemic has changed a lot of things for a lot of people). In addition, staff look forward to reconnecting, in person, with the community.
Town Meetings
- May 11 – Planning and Economic Development Commission Meeting
- May 18 – Town Council Meeting
- May 25 – Town Council Meeting
- June 1 – Mammoth Lakes Tourism Board Meeting
- June 1 – Town Council Meeting
- June 7 – Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
- Visit the Town’s website for meeting agenda’s and to watch the meeting’s live.
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Around Town…
- May 13/14: Defensible Space and Community Clean-up Day Event
- May 16: Whitmore Pool opens for lap swim
- May 22: Mono County Suicide Awareness 5Kish Walk
- May 25-29: Mammoth Lakes Film Festival
- June 13: Adult Softball League Begins!
- Click here to view the Mammoth Lakes Events Calendar
Community Recreation Center (CRC) Update
Work is underway on the site to erect the Sprung Performance Arena and construct the Mobility Hub. Look for the weekly #crcupdate on the Town’s Facebook page and check-out the weekly Time-Lapse video of construction activity. Temporary park closure: For the duration of construction for the new Community Recreation Center, the Mammoth Creek Park playground, restrooms and parking lot will be CLOSED to the public. The Town will maintain public restrooms on the eastside of Mammoth Creek Park accessible from the multi-use path. We invite you to enjoy one of our many playgrounds at Trails End Park, Shady Rest Park and the Community Center. We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we work towards enhancing our community recreation amenities.
Park, Facilities and Trails Update
The Shady Rest DiscGolfPark is NOW OPEN and the Whitmore Pool is scheduled to open on Monday, May 16! Please click here to view the status of our parks, facilities, MUP’s and sidewalks. Please respect our parks and facilities by taking care of your trash, pick-up after your pet and keep your dog on a leash. Thank you!
Low-Cost Pet Vaccination Clinic
On Saturday, June 11, from 3:00-5:00pm, the Mammoth Lakes Police Department, located at 58 Thompsons Way, is hosting the staff of Alpen Veterinary Hospital who will be offering low-cost vaccinations for both dogs and cats. Only cash or checks will be accepted at this clinic. For everyone’s safety, your dog must be leashed and your cat in a carrier. If your animal doesn’t do well with others, please leave them in your car until you complete the paperwork, and the vet will come to your vehicle. Click here for details and pricing.
Mammoth Lakes Health & Safety Fair
Stop by the Police Department’s booth at Shady Rest Park on Saturday, June 25 to get your free car seat. Officers will be at the booth from 10:00am – 12:00pm to install a new car seat for you or to inspect your current one. Mammoth Lakes Police Department is proud to offer residents’ car seat inspections, education and replacement seats if needed courtesy of SafeKids Mono County and California Public Health Department Kids’ Plates & Vehicle Occupant Safety Programs. There will also be multiple agencies from across Mono County and Mammoth Lakes there to present health and safety information for kids and families!
Work for the Town of Mammoth Lakes!
The Town of Mammoth Lakes is looking for a variety of temporary seasonal and full-time employees to join our dedicated team. We’re looking for a dedicated Recreation Supervisor to join our growing Parks & Recreation Department, with a primary focus on delivering year-round programming and supervision of operations of the new Community Recreation Center (CRC). Competitive salary and benefits package plus the opportunity to live, work, and play in the beautiful Eastern Sierra! Apply online.
Police Department Services…
- Police Reports: File Police Reports Online including Hit and Runs, Lost Property, Vandalism/Graffiti and more.
- CCW permits: Mammoth Lakes residents can apply online.
- Vacation Check: If you plan to be out of Town for an extended time and would like Officers to check on your residence, please fill-out this online form.
The State of the Inyo: April 29, 2022
Mammoth Ranger District
Roads open: Mammoth Scenic Loop.
Roads closed: Hwy. 203 (continuing to the Reds Meadow Rd.) at Mammoth Mountain Inn, Old Mammoth Rd. to Lake Basin Rd., Lakes Basin Rd.
Campgrounds open: Mammoth Mtn. RV Park, Crowley (BLM) (no potable water or dump station).
Campgrounds closed: Old Shady, New Shady Rest (projected May 6th), Sherwin Creek, Pine Glen, Twin Lakes, Pine City, Lake Mary, Lake George, Coldwater, Reds Meadow, Agnew Meadows Family, Agnew Meadows Horse, Agnew Meadows Group Pumice Flat, Pumice Flat Group, Minaret Falls, Upper Soda.
Devils Postpile Ranger Station: closed for the season.
Please Leash and Pick-up After Your Dog
The Mammoth Lakes Police Department has again increased education and enforcement efforts in high-use areas within the Town’s Municipal Boundary. These areas include our many parks, multi-use paths and developed recreation areas, such as Shady Rest Park. Click on the interactive map to view these high-use areas. “We have always had a leash law, typical of most cities in our state,” stated Chief Davis. “The goal of enforcement is to gain compliance. Enforcement can be as simple as a friendly warning or may escalate to a citation, just like all the other laws we enforce.” Officers will be citing owners with dogs off leash at Shady Rest Park and throughout Town. Read More…
Flying Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) or Drones in Mammoth Lakes
Whether you’re a new drone pilot or have years of experience, rules and safety tips exist to help you fly safely in the national airspace. Visit the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Flying Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) website to determine which type of drone user you are and what rules and regulations apply to your specific situation and region. Anyone flying a drone is responsible for flying within FAA guidelines and regulations. That means it is up to you as a drone pilot to know the Rules of the Sky, and where it is and is not safe to fly. In most situations, its legal to fly a drone in areas within and around the Town of Mammoth Lakes municipal boundary. Click here to view a flight map that shows “no fly zones” in red and “ceiling height restriction” on flying drones in gray along with FAA Rules and Regulations for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).
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(From Town of Mammoth Lakes)
