In big letters high on the wall, its name is hard to miss when you drive past Albany’s new main fire station, now nearing completion. But why do they call it Station 11? Why not Station One, for example, which would seem to make more sense?
Swifts so far avoid new roost
Written September 18th, 2017 by Hasso Hering
Migrating swifts have been spending nights in various Albany chimneys, according to people who have seen them, but not in the structure especially built for them a year ago.
About litter and plastic bags
Written September 17th, 2017 by Hasso Hering
Finding this bit of litter in a pile of leaves in our yard today prompted me to consider, once again, plastic bags and whether they should be banned. My answer: No, they shouldn’t because they are useful, but we all should be more careful when we put them in the trash.
Old gas station site gets attention
Written September 15th, 2017 by Hasso Hering
A flurry of Facebook chatter in late August has prompted Albany city officials to take note of a former gas station site on Southeast Pacific Boulevard. Mayor Sharon Konopa says she would like the property better maintained or redeveloped.
Phone use banned and what else?
Written September 14th, 2017 by Hasso Hering
ODOT has put out a one-page “distracted driving fact sheet.” Unfortunately it does not clarify what was left unclear by the lengthy process in the 2017 legislature of drafting and amending and finally passing House Bill 2597.
Follow-up: M’burg fire decision
Written September 13th, 2017 by Hasso Hering
So, following Tuesday night’s public hearing at Millersburg City Hall, what did the city council decide about future fire service in the town?
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Revised: CARA and the Eagles
Albany’s urban renewal advisory board on Wednesday authorized its staff to talk to the Albany Eagles about possibly buying their lodge building, assuming the property comes up for sale.
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