City News: More Road Closures in Wake of Winslow Way Water Tank Work, Civil Service Commission Needs You, Island Dialogue in time of Division, How Prepared are you for the Big One?

The Island Wanderer | Posted on November 12, 2025 |

The new 2-million-gallon, seismically sound, elevated Winslow Water Tank will increase fire flow, improve water quality, and enhance reliability within the Winslow Water System. As part of this project, offsite work is needed to prepare for the tank going online. Crews are installing new water mains and pressure-reducing stations to keep household pressure steady and protect appliances. There are two road closure events to be aware of:

Fletcher Bay Neighborhood along Foster Road and Fletcher Bay Road:

Fletcher Bay Road: Flagging will occur during work hours between now and November 21.
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A complete one-hour road closure (except for emergency vehicles) at Fletcher Bay Road and Pitcairn is planned for around 9 a.m. on Nov. 18. Vehicles (except for emergency vehicles) will not be able to get in or out of the Fletcher Bay neighborhood during this hour. Messaging signs and neighborhood mailers will be distributed in advance, and emergency services have been notified.

Madison Avenue/SR 305 Intersection:

Ongoing work continues in this area with intermittent flagging.
On Nov. 12, today, there will be a four-hour full closure of the west side of the intersection on Madison from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (except for emergency vehicles). Detour routes will be in place:
Northbound: New Brooklyn → Sportsman Club Road
Southbound: SR 305 → High School Road
Messaging signs and notifications will be provided to nearby businesses and agencies.

Civil Service Commission is Seeking Applicants

The City is seeking applicants to serve on the Civil Service Commission.

The Commission is charged with ensuring hiring examination processes for the Police Department are open and competitive at entry and promotional levels. The Commission adopts rules and regulations for the Police Department’s Civil Service employees. The Commission also handles any appeals related to testing and to those involving employee discipline.

Commissioners serve four-year terms and are appointed by the City Manager Blair King. There are two open positions beginning January 1, 2026. Interested residents should complete the application form.

Deadline for applications: November 21, 2025 at 8 a.m.

Questions? Please contact Civil Service Chief Examiner, Brenda Landolt

(206) 780-8607 blandolt@bainbridgewa.gov

From Curiosity to Connection: A Free Community Event

From Curiosity to Connection: Honest Dialogue in a Time of Division helps communities explore racism, classism, and bias while building practical strategies for staying engaged, even when conversations become difficult or uncomfortable. Together, leaders will examine issues within the community and develop skills for truthful and respectful dialogue.

The training will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sat., Nov. 22, at City Hall, with a one-hour independent lunch break at noon. It will be facilitated by Healing Equity United, the same organization that conducted two successful Bystander Trainings for the City in the recent past.

Time Change, But Your Readiness Shouldn’t

The seasonal time change is the perfect reminder to review your emergency preparedness checklist. According to City officials and Bainbridge Prepares, “Personal readiness, combined with public planning, builds resilient communities.”