I periodically pay our water bill in person at City Hall. The staff is always efficient and very…read morefriendly.

Absolutely go here to get your vehicle registered vs. the other registration place. No lines for…read morethe most part, the people are friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient, and supposedly it is slightly cheaper here. Plus easier parking! Just keep in mind that you need to bring cash or check, not even debit, to avoid an additional fee.

Stopped in today for the first time to get a reciprocal library card. This is a truly lovely…read morelibrary with a completely different floor for the children and an incredible Storytime/playroom. They have a table covered with paper so kids can just go crazy drawing and so many little spaces for little bits to make their own. They also have a child-sized coat rack. So, cute!! The children's area was well staffed and very clean. All the staff were wonderful. Very respectful to everyone they were speaking to. Their online resources were presented on business cards which were amazing! Something small enough to not be cumbersome but big enough to explain the what, why and how. The library sported an entire community events wall which was amazing and something I wish was possible at all libraries. There were many free books and magazines. Parking looked like it was pretty tricky. We were there early but I can see how it could get crazy.

This library doesn't seem to have changed since I was a wee one looking through children's books, a…read moreteenager coming to take a look at free magazines available, and even as an adult doing research for a class. The daily story times are engaging and fun, consistently packed and with staff that are full of energy, smiles and at the ready to clap and cheer for everyone! A great selection of books, especially for children and youth, taking up two floors!

Heartless, biased and if you make one mistake you can become homeless almost immediately and…read moreprevented from having the opportunity to obtain affordable housing for the rest of your life

The Bellingham and Whatcom Housing Authority has an on-going problem with bedbug infestation with…read morewhich they refuse to deal properly. I live in Lincoln Square on York Street in downtown Bellingham. I have lived in this building quietly for 12 years. Some years ago the building became infested with bedbugs. It took several years for the infestation to reach my apartment. My apartment has been infested for 20 months as of this writing since February, 2017. For the first 4 months of the infestation they sent in an "inspector" twice who did a cursory inspection and proclaimed that there were no bedbugs in my apartment. When I trapped 3 bedbugs in an empty pill bottle in late May, 2017 their "inspector" acknowledged the infestation but refused to spray or take any other action for 3 full months. Only when I threatened to sue the Housing Authority in September, 2017 did they begin periodic spraying which, because they had allowed the infestation to explode for 7 months, was ineffective. I have developed new health problems and had old ones made more serious because of the bedbug bites. Because I have demanded effective measures to exterminate these pests the Housing Authority has resorted to lies, distortions, bullying, malicious withholding of needed repairs and blaming me, the victim, for the infestation. They have plainly decided that it is cheaper to evict me on trumped up grounds than to take responsibility for the infestation and eliminate it. All tenants have a legal right to appeal adverse actions by the Housing Authority but they have denied me that right repeatedly and then denied that they did so. At this point they refuse to spray at all or at very long intervals of 4 to 7 weeks, a period that allows the bedbugs to breed new generations, and refuse to make repairs for dangerous mold and a broken ceiling in my bathroom. I now find anywhere from 1 to 3 or more bedbugs crawling on my body during the day because the Housing Authority has allows the infestation to explode out of control. I find multiple bites on my body each morning when I wake. Public Housing is a boon and a necessity for those if us who are poor, elderly and/or disabled. The Housing Authority has an obligation under law to maintain a safe and healthful environment in its buildings. You could not prove that they are serious about that obligation from the treatment that I have received at their hands. I strongly suggest that if you or a loved one needs public housing you tread warily before you subject yourself or anyone about whom you sincerely care to the vagaries of the staff of the Bellingham and Whatcom Housing Authority. You will be at grave risk if you are not careful in dealing with this agency.

Found the court house to be generally clean with only a couple exceptions. Like most court houses…read moreit was subdivided into "court rooms", each having a few bench seats and a judge. The restrooms were average, but there wasn't a line, so that was a plus. There wasn't any food or beverages available, so keep in mind to bring your own.

Great judge. So nice. Was a little worried at first as it was open seating, but my name was…read moreeventually called and my case was heard. I'm unsure if I would want to return, but if I ever do have a noise complaint again this is my top choice.

If you need a romantic stroll or a place to watch the sun set or just somewhere to watch the world…read morego by, Taylor Dock Bridge is the place to go! Parking is pretty simple up by the hotel, or you could walk over from the historic Fairhaven district or Boulevard Park. The vistas can't be beat for an urban destination, and if you want a good workout, hiking up and down that bridge a couple of times has got to work those glutes! In December, make sure you watch for the Lighted Boats Parade. Super fun!

Great boardwalk for a walk. We walked it today, staying at the Chrysalis Hotel. The boardwalk was…read moredefinitely bust today but a great walk we had after being in the car most of the day.

While I went into my appointment expecting a -50 star experience, it actually went smoothly and…read moreefficiently! The SS website wasn't the easiest or most intuitive to navigate but I was surprised to find next day appointments available at this location. (Other offices in a fifty mile radius weren't showing available appointments until early February.) Upon arrival at opening time, there were about 10+ people waiting outside and a staffer was letting people with appointments inside and strongly encouraging everyone else to call for an appointment. Without one, she advised the wait could be hours long and there was no guarantee they'd even be seen that day. Even though I was hours early for my appointment, I figured I'd just sit and knit but, surprisingly, my number was called almost immediately. The employee who assisted me was professional, efficient, and invested in doing a good job. I left feeling informed, relieved, and confident that my issue had been handled. The office itself is clean and parking was reasonable. Every employee I encountered, including security, was pleasant. I hope that I won't have a need to visit a social security office again for a long time but it's nice knowing that this office is staffed with solid people.

Was NOT expecting this but had a truly great experience here. First of all, I arrived early! I was…read morethe second to go in so no waiting. I found out one document I had was expired (check your documents!). That was ok though, I can bring the new doc later or mail it in. Also found out my drivers license was going to be expiring (very thoroughly examined docs!) The kind woman who helped me was VERY patient and dug in to find out why I had an issue. It was not my fault - yay! I was with her for maybe 40 minutes but worth it to get this problem resolved. I also want to mention the security guard here was AMAZING!! He has a wonderful personality and helped to lighten up the seriousness of the fact we were all waiting and was also very kind.

What a great experience! I've recently relocated from Northeast Ohio and was dreading the entire…read moreprocess. I had no problems and the staff was friendly. Around 10:30 am on a Thursday, hardly anyone there. Basically no wait time.

Went to ask a quick question of the person who asks why you are there and gives out a number and…read moreshe rudely just said take a number without listening. They need to get rid of the employees that hate their job which it seems to be the majority of the people who work there.