Welcome to the Carlton Community Update page
Updated March 2, 2026
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
With rainy weather in full swing, it’s a great time to make sure your home’s gutters, downspouts, and drainage systems are working properly. City code requires that rainwater, snowmelt, and runoff from roofs or other surfaces must not drain uncontrolled onto streets, sidewalks, or across pedestrian pathways. All stormwaters must be directed to an approved storm sewer, natural drainage channel, weep holes, or another permitted drainage system to help prevent flooding, property damage, and safety hazards.
To help keep stormwater flowing safely and prevent drainage issues, consider the following tips:
- Clear leaves and debris from gutters and downspouts.
- Ensure downspouts direct water away from walkways and neighboring properties.
- Check that splash blocks or extensions are properly positioned.
- Inspect yard drains, weep holes, and grates to ensure they are unobstructed.
- Confirm grading around your home slopes away from foundations.
- Watch for signs of erosion or standing water that may signal a drainage problem.
- Make repairs promptly if gutters, downspouts, or drainage components are damaged.
Keeping your drainage system in good working order helps protect your home—and keeps our community safe.
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
The Carlton City Council will host its next Community Corner event on Saturday, March 21, from 10:00 a.m. to noon in the Civic Center Community Room. Drop in anytime to share your questions or concerns with a City Councilor. They will either provide an answer on the spot or follow up with the information you need.
This informal, open‑dialogue event is a great opportunity to meet your Council and get answers to your Carlton-related questions. We hope to see you there!
🚴 Heads up Carlton! 🚴
Saturday, April 11th, the Sasquatch Duro bike event will be back in town. Riders will meet in Ladd Park start early in the morning and return mid-day for the ending of the event and closing ceremonies.
Please be advised- traffic in town will increase this weekend for both cars and bikes alike. Stores and restaurants will also be busier than normal. While this be a short inconvenience, Carlton benefits greatly from the economic boost to our downtown businesses. We appreciate your understanding!
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 pick back up in late March and take place on 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.
March
- 03/02- Park Shelter Reservations available and open
- 03/03- City Council meeting at 6pm
- 03/23-27- Spring Break at YCSD
- 03/24- Municipal Court at 3pm
April
- 4/4- Carlton Fire Department Easter Egg Hunt-Wennerberg Park
- 4/7- City Council meeting at 6pm
- 4/11- Sasquatch Duro bike event in town
- 4/13- Planning Commission meeting at 6pm
- 4/17- No School at YCSD
- 4/28- Municipal Court at 3pm
