For today’s episode, how about a little rumor control concerning the future of the Albany Senior Center once the Covid crisis is safely in the past?
Despite Covid: Why hoops are coming back
Written October 7th, 2020 by Hasso Hering
Because of Covid-19, hoops disappeared from the basketball courts in Albany parks last spring. Now they are coming back even though the pandemic is still going strong.
Why park’s lawn is tan: A little story
Written September 1st, 2020 by Hasso Hering
Like many lawns all over Albany, Takena Park has gone mostly tan this summer. Is that a story? Not really, but maybe a little one.
City parks and portables — just one question
Written August 30th, 2020 by Hasso Hering
If you’ve been wondering why Albany park restrooms have been closed this summer, the reason, like for so much else these days, is the new coronavirus.
City agrees to try to save this tree
Written August 11th, 2020 by Hasso Hering
There’s a tree at the back entrance to Teloh Calapooia Park in South Albany, and its roots are causing trouble. But a plan to take it out has been set aside for now after people in the neighborhood asked the parks department to take another look.
Why pickleball courts have been delayed
Written July 28th, 2020 by Hasso Hering
If you’re among the people in Albany wondering why there’s been no progress on the new pickleball courts at Linn-Benton Community College, this story is for you.
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Pickleball conflict moot; courts not finished
Should the public be allowed to use the new pickleball courts at Linn-Benton Community College in Albany during the Covid era? That question has become moot for now because the courts won’t be finished this year.
Tags: Albany parks, Linn-Benton Community College, Pickleball