HASSO HERING

A perspective from Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley

Waking up to costs of street repairs

Written November 27th, 2023 by Hasso Hering

Talk about “funding” to fix Albany streets makes people’s eyes glaze over. But the minutes of the Nov. 6 city council meeting contain a shocker that might wake people up.


Council hears about a sidewalk trip hazard

Written March 5th, 2023 by Hasso Hering

The tree wells on downtown Albany sidewalks may look decorative, but Councilwoman Matilda Novak says they are a dangerous trip hazard and should be replaced.


Street trees on Second: Here’s an update

Written February 15th, 2023 by Hasso Hering

How do you keep street trees from damaging the sidewalk? You plant them in pots.


 
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