Reversing a decision it made a year ago, the Albany City Council now says it does not want a full roundabout at the junction of Gibson Hill Road and Crocker Lane in North Albany.
Weekly yard debris? Not in Albany
Written May 22nd, 2017 by Hasso Hering
For the second time, the Albany City Council has rejected Republic Services’ proposal to collect yard debris weekly instead of every other week. The council majority didn’t think it was right to impose extra expense on people who don’t need the more frequent service, especially since customers can obtain a second yard waste cart now […]
A tribute: Why we have bike lanes
Written May 21st, 2017 by Hasso Hering
Albany has a pretty good network of bike lanes and trails, and a 1971 law known as the Oregon Bike Bill is the main reason why. So here’s my periodic tribute to the legacy of the late Donald L. Stathos, the Republican legislator from Jackson County who authored that bill.
Bowers Rock: County is trying
Written May 20th, 2017 by Hasso Hering
Sunshine and dry weather meant it was time for my annual visit to Bowers Rock State Park. The park is a good place to see natural open space along the Willamette River. And it’s still hard to get to because there’s no easy place to park and the only access road tries to keep the public out.
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Tags: Bowers Rock, Linn County Parks, Oregon Department of Parks and Recreation
Tags: Bowers Rock, Linn County Parks, Oregon Department of Parks and Recreation
NA zoning case goes to council
Written May 20th, 2017 by Hasso Hering
The Albany City Council faces a tough choice next week in the appeal of a controversial zoning proposal. A developer from Portland wants property in North Albany to be rezoned for a housing project, and neighbors have vehemently objected. The council has to take one side or the other.
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The Big Dig: When it will start
Written May 19th, 2017 by Hasso Hering
The digging for Albany’s Big Dig will start on June 12. A week before that, workers for Emery & Sons Construction Group will start getting equipment in place for the $8 million project to reconstruct and spruce up several downtown streets.
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Back-in parking: Your opinion?
So, if you’ve tried to back into the new parking layout outside the Albany Post Office, how did you like it? There was some initial reaction on social media, and I’d like to hear from people about how this worked for them.
Tags: angled back-in parking