HASSO HERING

A perspective from Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley

Behold the light in the middle of the lake

Written December 19th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

On the third of December I reported that the new fountain in Albany’s Waverly Lake might soon be lighted in color again. Tonight I finally thought to confirm that that’s the case.


‘Must not block’? Easier said than done

Written November 29th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

It’s the end of November, so it must be time to get exercised about piles of dead leaves on Albany streets. Not that complaining does any good.


Closure of Cox Creek bridge tests drivers

Written October 8th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

The closure of Salem Avenue at Waverly Lake caused congestion and some consternation at the end of the workday Tuesday afternoon. I was glad I was on the bike and not in a  car.


An urgent fix under Salem Avenue bridge

Written September 23rd, 2024 by Hasso Hering

Five years ago Albany applied for a state grant to fix the Salem Avenue bridge over Cox Creek. Now the project has taken on new urgency, and the city has contracted with Wildish Standard Paving to do the work.


Hub City Village: When it aims to be done

Written June 16th, 2023 by Hasso Hering

Now that construction on Hub City Village has started, when will this planned unit development of 27 small houses in Albany be ready for otherwise homeless people to move in?


Take a look at this handy little RR crossing

Written January 13th, 2023 by Hasso Hering

There’s a nice little path people can use to walk or bike across the Union Pacific mainline track at Burkhart Street. Nothing much has happened there lately, as far as I know, but I thought I would show it to you anyway.


Slabs of concrete, and what they foretell

Written January 6th, 2023 by Hasso Hering

What can you say about slabs of concrete that now widen Albany sidewalks here and there? Well, let’s start by answering what a reader asked.


 
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