The 2019 legislature has organized itself in Salem. From here it looks like the majority will do everything it can this session to make life more expensive and less free for taxpayers and other citizens who would rather be left alone.
Why those three big trees were felled
Written January 13th, 2019 by Hasso Hering
If you’re wondering why three stately conifers in Albany’s Broadway Neighborhood are no longer there (and even if you’re not), the city’s online register of building-related permits has an answer.
Albany housing: More apartments coming
Written January 12th, 2019 by Hasso Hering
Since housing seems to be on everybody’s mind, it may be worth noting that in 2018 Albany approved plans for 300 apartments, most recently 96 units in the Santiam Neighborhood between Waverly Drive and Davidson Street.
The riddle of the Baker Street rails
Written January 11th, 2019 by Hasso Hering
I’ve looked for clues in various archives, but so far I haven’t been able to learn why there are remnants of a railroad track buried in Baker Street downtown.
An Albany scene: They’re working on it
Written January 10th, 2019 by Hasso Hering
This collection of stuff off Albany’s Second Avenue and the Thurston Street canal is not going to mar the Central Neighborhood much longer. At least that’s the word from City Hall.
Council deadlocks on ADUs and boards
Written January 9th, 2019 by Hasso Hering
All was sweetness and light at the opening of the first regular meeting of the Albany City Council Wednesday. But it didn’t last as the mayor and councilors argued again about accessory dwelling units and also disagreed on who should appoint city advisory commissions and boards.
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Tags: accessory dwelling units, Albany boards and commissions, Alex Johnson II, mayor's appointments
Tags: accessory dwelling units, Albany boards and commissions, Alex Johnson II, mayor's appointments
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East of Lyon: A remarkable comeback
On an evening stroll through central Albany east of Lyon Street, I took a few photos of houses that impressed me as restored, repainted, fixed up, or just showing signs that the owner or somebody has been taking good care of them.
Tags: Albany housing, east of Lyon, Hackleman District, historic districts, housing renovation, old Albany