Welcome to the Carlton Community Update page
Updated February 6, 2026
❤️ Valentine’s Day Giveaway! ❤️
Give a little love, and you could win a little love!
We’re celebrating the season of kindness with a special Customers Helping Customers giveaway.
When you make a donation between Jan. 30 – Feb. 12, you’ll be entered to win a bottle of wine for you and your Valentine!
Your donation goes directly toward helping a neighbor in need — and that’s the sweetest gift of all.
👉 Donate on your water bill or stop by the Civic Center.
Questions? Call 503‑852‑7575.
Spread the love. Support your community. And maybe… sip something special this Valentine’s Day. 🍷
Help keep Carlton safe and pet-friendly by making sure your dogs are licensed with Yamhill County and securely confined to your yard or home. If walking your dog outside of your property, ensure the dog is on a leash at all times, as required by Carlton city ordinance.
When dogs run loose, it takes Carlton Police Department time and resources to contain and reunite the dog with its owner. Dogs running at large also create a significant safety concern to the public, as evidenced by previous incidents where loose dogs attacked people and other animals in Carlton.
Due to these factors, owners of dogs running at large will, in most cases, be issued a $265 citation for ORS 609.095 Dog as Public Nuisance. Additionally, if the dog is not licensed with Yamhill County, the dog owner will be subject to a $265 citation for failing to license the dog, per ORS 609.100 Dog Licenses, Tags and Fees.
- Dog licenses help reunite lost pets with their families
- Dog licenses ensure that vaccinations are up to date
- It’s required by law
- Licensing supports vital animal services in our area
Please take a moment to check your fences and gates to ensure your dog cannot escape — There have been numerous recent incidents of dogs running at large. Even the friendliest pup can get into trouble when unsupervised.
Let’s work together to keep our pets safe and our neighbors comfortable. Thank you for being a responsible pet owner!
For information on how to license your dog with Yamhill County, please visit: https://www.yamhillcounty.gov/1458/Dog-Licensing
Have plans for a party or family reunion this summer? Reserve a Park Shelter in Wennerberg or Hawn Creek park!
The City of Carlton has 3 park shelters in Wennerberg park and one in Hawn Creek park available to reserve. Reservations open Monday, March 2nd at 8am at the Civic Center front desk. To reserve your date and preferred shelter, it is on a first come, first served basis. Applicants must provide a completed application and fee in order to complete and confirm the reservation.
For more information and shelter images, please visit our Park and Rec page.
Join Our Team at the Pool!
Are you ready to make a splash in your community? The City of Carlton is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Pool Manager and Lifeguards to help the operations of our outdoor swimming pool during the vibrant summer season. These roles offer an incredible opportunity to be on a dedicated safety team, create memorable experiences, and ensure a safe, fun environment for all.
Interested, or know someone who might be? Check out the City Job Opening page here! Job Opportunities | Carlton OR
The City of Carlton offices will be closed the following date:
- February 16th, 2026, in observance of President's Day
Thank you for your cooperation!
Work will occur from Monday through Thursday from 8am to 5pm. The contractor will install new water main on West Grant Street, between Carr and Yamhill Streets. Once the new water main is installed and tested, water services to houses will be reconnected to the new main. Individual blocks under construction may be closed to through traffic during working hours. Pedestrian access will be maintained whenever possible.
Night work: Work will occur from Monday through Thursday from 7pm to 5am. The contractor will connect new sewer pipe to the existing manholes at the intersection of Yamhill and Main Streets, and at the intersection of Pine and Grant Streets. Following completion of the work at these manholes, the contractor will install of new access points to sewer service pipes (called clean outs) in the sidewalk of the downtown area of Main Street. For some portions of the work, a detour will be in place during working hours for southbound traffic on Hwy 47, with vehicles detoured onto W Madison Street, rejoining Hwy 47 at the intersection of Main St and Pine Street. Flaggers will be in place to control traffic. Northbound traffic on Hwy 47 will not be detoured
Flaggers will be in place to control traffic in the work area.
Updates on this project are posted every week to 10 days depending on construction progress. These updates are available on our social media pages, Instagram (cityofcarltonoregon) and Facebook (City of Carlton- Local Government). Details are also available on our city website here.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to make our city infrastructure stronger for the future.
February
- 02/09- Planning Commission meeting at 6pm
- 02/12- Last day to donate to Customers Helping Customers for entry into the Valentine's Giveaway!
- 02/13- No School at YCSD
- 02/16- City offices closed for observance of President's Day
- 02/24- Municipal Court at 3pm
March
- 03/02- Park Shelter Reservations available and open
- 03/03- City Council meeting at 6pm
- 03/09- Planning Commission meeting at 6pm
- 03/23-27- Spring Break at YCSD
- 03/24- Municipal Court at 3pm
