HASSO HERING

A perspective from Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley

Why this boardwalk is there (version 2)

Written April 21st, 2023 by Hasso Hering

On Friday’s bike ride I stopped for a minute on the riverfront boardwalk below the Ellsworth Street Bridge.


In the box: ‘And last and least a copper penny’

Written February 18th, 2023 by Hasso Hering

  When the former bank building at First and Broadalbin in Albany is demolished in the next few weeks, the wreckers will be looking for the cornerstone that was placed 110 years ago.


Riverfront contractor gets OK to start

Written February 15th, 2023 by Hasso Hering

A contractor now has the green light to construct the Central Albany Revitalization Area’s riverfront project this year.


Park tree removal comes up before council

Written February 9th, 2023 by Hasso Hering

The scheduled felling of dozens of trees at Monteith Riverpark came up during Wednesday’s meeting of the Albany City Council. But nothing about the plans changed.


Get ready for tree cutting at Monteith Park

Written February 2nd, 2023 by Hasso Hering

If you visit Monteith Riverpark in Albany this week, you can’t miss the pink X’s on dozens of trees. All the trees thus marked are scheduled to be cut down before the month is out.


Razing 300 W. First: Three bids received

Written November 17th, 2022 by Hasso Hering

Three contractors from the Portland area submitted bids to demolish the former downtown Albany branch of the Wells Fargo Bank at 300 W. First Ave. The bids, opened Nov. 15, ranged from about $239,000 to nearly $385,000.


For now, city’s stuck with an empty bank

Written April 25th, 2022 by Hasso Hering

The Albany Revitalization Agency, also known as the city council, met Monday to hear about the collapse of the plan to have Gerding Builders redevelop the former downtown branch of the Wells Fargo Bank. Council members thanked Gerding for its efforts but offered no ideas on what to do next.


 
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