Last month the Sandy Police Department tried out a new community engagement idea: after collecting police-related questions from residents on the Sandy PD Facebook page, public information officer Sergeant Garrett Thornton recorded a video answering some of the most popular queries.

We received lots of great questions on topics like traffic enforcement, homelessness, and even how to pursue a career in law enforcement. Sandy PD plans to keep the Q&A sessions going on a regular basis, so enjoy the first video and start thinking of questions to ask during the next round!

The City of Sandy is making critical investments in our drinking water and wastewater infrastructure to secure the future of our community.

For too long, Sandy went without making needed improvements to our water systems even as our community grew. The current City Council has made it a priority to take this task on, and complete necessary public works projects to ensure Sandy will have abundant and safe water to drink, and effective wastewater treatment, for decades to come. Solid infrastructure will enable us to maintain the high quality of life we enjoy in our community, and will also provide the foundation Sandy needs to realize our potential in the years to come.

Wastewater Improvements

The Sandy Clean Waters program is addressing the needs of Sandy's decades-old wastewater system. The great news is that substantial results are already being seen from the work that's been accomplished so far - the system is performing over 30% better this winter compared to previous wet weather periods

Sandy is pursuing multiple strategies to ensure we fix Sandy's wastewater needs and prepare our city for the future:

• Fixing our aging sewer pipes: In wet weather, aging pipes can fill with groundwater and stormwater, resulting in flows that overwhelm our treatment plant. This problem is called ‘inflow and infiltration.’ Most of the worst performing pipes have already been repaired, but we are continuing to fix more as we find them. Manholes across the city are also being repaired to further limit opportunities for groundwater infiltration.

• Upgrading Sandy’s wastewater treatment plant: The plant is aging, has limited capacity, and is not performing up to environmental standards. We have already made substantial upgrades to the plant to increase capacity and performance, and planning is underway to add new treatment infrastructure using advanced modern technology. The result will be plenty of system capacity and protection of our vital watersheds.

We need your voices! The City has been calling on state lawmakers during the current legislative session asking for state funding assistance to ease the financial burden on Sandy residents. Every dollar of state assistance means less pressure on Sandy's utility rates. Unfortunately there is stiff competition for funding, so state leaders need to hear your voices too! Click here to contact your state senator and representative and tell them how important it is for the state to provide assistance for these critical projects!

Drinking Water Improvements

Sandy's drinking water infrastructure is aging.  The City is acting now to ensure we have plenty of drinking water for our community in the decades to come. We also need to increase redundancy in our system to make sure our drinking water supply can withstand natural disasters and emergency situations, and we need to meet Federal mandates for cryptosporidium treatment by September 2027.

Sandy's Drinking Water System Reinvestment Project is a long-term effort to help us meet Sandy’s future drinking water needs using several complementary strategies:

• Repairing our facilities and reinvesting in our existing water source treatment and storage infrastructure to ensure it can function at peak effectiveness into the future

• Building new infrastructure so we can continue to have access to Bull Run water, which supplements our supply and reinforces emergency preparedness

• Keeping rates affordable - the Drinking Water System Reinvestment Project is expensive and some rate increases are needed, but we’re pursuing all possible opportunities for grant funding, low interest loans, and other cost saving strategies to minimize impacts on ratepayers

Teen Flashlight Egg Hunt

Join us on Friday March 29th at the Gazebo at Meinig Park for an exciting Teen Flashlight Egg Hunt!

Grades 6-8 will begin their search at 8:00 pm, Grades 9-12 will search at 8:45pm.

Please bring your own flashlight and appropriate clothing to hunt for eggs in the park. The event will happen rain or shine!

Senior Egg Hunt

On Thursday March 28th at 9:00 am at the Sandy Public Library we're throwing an exciting Senior Egg Hunt!

Seniors and adults with disabilities will search the various nooks and crannies of the library to find eggs - with one lucky golden egg hidden amongst them! 

Please call (503) 668-5569 to register for this event.

This March, the Sandy Senior and Community Center will be holding multiple fundraising events to raise awareness and support for our Meals on Wheels program in Sandy!

Last year, we helped over 70 local homebound seniors by serving over 17,000 meals! Through this vital program vulnerable seniors are given more than just a meal - they forge relationships and connections that enrich their lives.

Throughout March we are partnering with a variety of local restaurants to help raise funds. When you eat out on the designated day, a percentage of your meal price at the participating restaurant will be donated to the Sandy Meals on Wheels Program. Please check the poster for specific locations and times. 

Thank you to Taqueria El Jaliscience, Smoky Hearth, Scoop 'n Swirl, Panda Express, Mountain Moka, and Dairy Queen for being part of this effort!

Please call the Center at (503) 668-5569 to learn more about our fundraising efforts, and how you can donate to help provide for our Sandy Seniors! 

Sandy's Co-ed Adult Softball Season is just around the corner!

Are you interested in starting a team, becoming a captain, or joining one of our established teams? Registration began on March 1st, so don't wait! The season runs from June to the first weekend of August.

Learn more about the program by reaching out to Carol or Amy at the Sandy Community Center at (503) 668 5569. Sign up before April 26th to play some ball!

Also, we are on the look out for anyone interested in becoming an umpire! Don't worry if you don't have experience - we would be more than happy to mentor you this summer on the ins and outs of the job.

As a member of Bee City USA, the City of Sandy supports pollinators. Do you want to help too, but don't know where to start? Drop by the Sandy Community Center on March 14th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm to hear from a panel of local experts! 

This is a free event and a space for you to learn what you can personally do to make a difference in our local ecosystem by supporting pollinators. 

March 14th is National Learn About Butterflies Day, so please honor these beautiful pollinators by joining the discussion and asking lots of questions!

Here's the latest in our comprehensive database of active land use applications, complete with links to public meetings, documents, plans, maps, explanatory videos, staff reports, and other materials! You'll also find links to opportunities to take part in the decision-making process by submitting your own testimony.

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

Be a part of the process! Members of the public are always welcome at meetings of the City Council and other boards and commissions.

Get meeting details and learn more about the variety of ways you can participate by visiting our online meeting portal.

Mark Your Calendars:

• Parks and Trails Advisory Board: March 13th
• City Council: March 18th
• Transit Advisory Board: March 20th
• SandyNet Advisory Board: March 21st