A Salem company has filed a site plan application for “Hickory Hollow,” a 48-unit apartment complex off Hickory Street N.W., the first of its kind in North Albany. The filing follows a meeting in January, when neighbors voiced their concerns.
Where the old church might end up
Written March 28th, 2017 by Hasso Hering
If the old Main Street church in Albany is going to be moved, it might go to one of three possible city-owned sites, members of Mayor Sharon Konopa’s work group on “historic properties” have suggested.
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Tags: cumberland church, Main Street church, mayor's work group on historic properties
Tags: cumberland church, Main Street church, mayor's work group on historic properties
What we’ve been waiting for: Wendy’s
Written March 27th, 2017 by Hasso Hering
In case you missed the news, fellow fans of Wendy’s chili, the Albany franchise of the famous fast-food chain is back in business.
Lane splitting: Experience says yes
Written March 26th, 2017 by Hasso Hering
The Judiciary Committee of the Oregon Senate held two days of hearings last week on SB 385, which would allow lane splitting by motorcycle riders when traffic is at a standstill, or nearly so. Unlike the opposition, testimony in favor of the bill was persuasive because it was based on experience and practical concerns.
Tricky signal tests patience on Pacific
Written March 24th, 2017 by Hasso Hering
What’s the deal with the Hill Street traffic signal on Pacific Boulevard? Sometimes this signal on one of Albany’s busiest streets seems to delight in teasing drivers by giving them a green light for only a few seconds at a time. And when traffic is heavy, it may take three or more phases to get through.
North Albany market: An update
Written March 23rd, 2017 by Hasso Hering
Preparations for a long-awaited new supermarket in the North Albany Village shopping center are coming along, and the owners are shooting for opening it this summer — they hope by June.
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Riverbank under trash attack again
Once again the Willamette riverbank off the Dave Clark Path in Albany has been trashed. This seems to be a regular thing, and the vandals responsible deserve to spend some time in jail.
Tags: Dave Clark Path, riverbank cleanup, trash vandalism