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ADU dispute: Is size really that crucial?

Written January 8th, 2020 by Hasso Hering

With Iran launching missiles at U.S. targets in Iraq, it seems ridiculous to write about “accessory dwelling units” or ADUs in Albany, but this website is mostly about local stuff, so what are you gonna do?


Our straw law: A question of language

Written January 6th, 2020 by Hasso Hering

Because there is no convenience too insignificant to legislate away in the cause of lessening its potential effect on the natural world, we now have an Oregon law on straws.


Aid to S. Albany subdivision gets council nod

Written January 6th, 2020 by Hasso Hering

The Albany City Council Monday had a few questions, and then it agreed to have the staff draft an agreement under which the city would contribute $500,000 toward street construction for a platted subdivision in South Albany.


Bag enforcement? Don’t call the cops

Written January 6th, 2020 by Hasso Hering

The Oregon DEQ sounds pretty stern when it comes to enforcing the new law on checkout bags. But while the City of Albany expects a question or two about this, enforcement sounds pretty much like an issue unlikely to come up.


In South Albany, a plan to help big subdivision

Written January 4th, 2020 by Hasso Hering

Before the rain started on Saturday, the bike took me to the corner of Columbus Street and Ellingson Road at Albany’s southern edge. On the acreage northwest of the corner, a Beaverton company wants to develop a 226-lot subdivision, and the city staff is proposing to contribute $500,000 to help get it started.


Novak’s aims to reopen before fire anniversary

Written January 4th, 2020 by Hasso Hering

Rebuilding the interior of the fire-damaged Novak’s restaurant in downtown Albany has taken more than 10 months and is still not done. But the owners are determined to be open no later than Feb. 27, one year to the day after the fire.

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Downtown site: From tavern to church?

Written January 2nd, 2020 by Hasso Hering

Late in 2018 it looked as though this blighted storefront in downtown Albany might some day be fixed up. It hasn’t happened yet,but its new owner may be thinking of the building as a future church.


 
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