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A perspective from Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley

Old Cumberland site now needs city variance

Written March 13th, 2023 by Hasso Hering

When Yohn Baldwin bought the site of the former Cumberland Church from the City of Albany last year, no one said anything about the regulatory obstacles he would face in doing something with the land.


Seeing green, or not, on Madison Street

Written February 17th, 2023 by Hasso Hering

Green paint on the pavement is supposed to enhance traffic safety for bicyclists. But five months after paint was applied on Madison Street in Albany, it doesn’t exactly scream for attention.


Hazelwood: Sale of little city park is complete

Written November 13th, 2021 by Hasso Hering

In case you’ve not been keeping track, the sale of Albany’s Hazelwood Park to neighboring property owners has now been completed.


Two years on: Water Gardens still in danger

Written August 31st, 2021 by Hasso Hering

In case you have forgotten, it was more than two years ago that the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality fined Albany $5,400 and gave the city 90 days to submit a plan to stop underground leaks from the Talking Water Gardens.


Chlorine supply: Water emergency averted

Written June 24th, 2021 by Hasso Hering

On Monday, City Manager Peter Troedsson told the council Albany had 22 days worth of chlorine left. That sounded ominous for the water supply, but since then the outlook has greatly improved.


Albany announces choice for chief of police

Written November 26th, 2019 by Hasso Hering

Marcia Harnden, a captain in the police force of Bellevue, Wash., has been selected as the next chief of the Albany Police Department.


Albany lists city wages paid last year

Written April 29th, 2019 by Hasso Hering

At City Hall, the staff has compiled a list of Albany city employees and how much each earned last year, then furnished the information to OpenTheBooks.com.


 
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