HASSO HERING

A perspective from Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley

On the riverfront path, what you can see

Written July 20th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

Big important news happens elsewhere, but on Albany’s Dave Clark Riverfront Path there are little things to notice and to see.


Down to the river, an unexplained fence

Written July 19th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

There was still a section of concert fencing across a new path in Monteith Riverpark Friday. It didn’t necessarily keep people from getting to the riverbank, but why keep a fence there at all?


More urban renewal? Albany gets a report

Written July 19th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

The Albany City Council is looking at a report on the feasibility of setting up new urban renewal districts to spur development east of I-5 and the south part of town.


Revisiting memories of tennis long ago

Written July 17th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

It was probably 30 or 40 years ago that I last had occasion to hit a tennis ball on the courts behind North Albany Middle School. Wondering whether the courts still exist, I stopped at the school on a bike ride and found that the courts are still there.


New owner’s priority: Restore the course

Written July 16th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

The new owner of the Golf Club of Oregon has one main and immediate goal: Improve the condition of the course.


Today’s topic: Congestion and money for roads

Written July 15th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

In Albany Tuesday, Oregon legislators are going to hear about our highway problems in the mid-valley. The biggest problem is heavy traffic and congestion at certain times of the day.


Baffled at Monteith Riverpark on Sunday

Written July 14th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

As part of the Monteith Riverpark renovation, the City of Albany built a short boardwalk for easy access to a brush-covered gravel bar at the confluence of the Calapooia and Willamette rivers. But you couldn’t go there Sunday.


 
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