By Brian Hoop Linnton neighbors had robust discussions about the Willamette Greenway path project at NW 107th and Front Ave. at both their November 3 general meeting and a discussion with City and State government representatives on December 1. The Greenway is a State approved long-term project to expand community access to the river from… Continue reading Neighbors engage property owner and government officials on Willamette Greenway project
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TVF&R Offers Tips to See You Safely Through Winter Storms
www.tvfr.com/ Each community needs to evaluate their best safety responses based on their location and local hazards. In Linnton, we are close to industrial toxins and “Shelter in Place” was identified by Portland Fire & Rescue as our most important response to practice. Indoor Safety • Have a professional perform annual inspections of your… Continue reading TVF&R Offers Tips to See You Safely Through Winter Storms
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Wednesday January 5, 20227:00 PMMeeting held via Zoom AGENDA 7:00 Call to order 7:05 Introductions, review of the agenda, reading of the previous minutes and treasurer’s report 7:10 Presentation from Portland City Charter Review Committee – Melanie Billings-Yun 7:45 Approve the use funds from Legacy Account to replace trees in Median 7:55 Discuss the… Continue reading GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Thanks to Shawn Looney – 10 years coordinating Linnton’s litter clean-ups
We had another successful litter clean-up on November 13 with ten or more volunteers clearing debris along St. Helens Rd from the business district to NW Riverview Drive. Thanks to Shawn Looney who is stepping aside after volunteering to organize our community clean-ups for ten years. Her husband, Dave, has been there by her side… Continue reading Thanks to Shawn Looney – 10 years coordinating Linnton’s litter clean-ups
Volunteer needed to water and maintain business district plant containers
While it may be rainy and cold out now, soon enough summer will return and the lovely plant containers along Linnton’s business district will need a helping hand watering them throughout the hot and dry summer months. Bob Hyland and Andrew Beckman helped establish and care for the drought-resilient plantings for many years. It’s now… Continue reading Volunteer needed to water and maintain business district plant containers
Cold Weather Alert
Holiday Greetings from Linnton NET (Neighborhood Emergency Team) Jan. 2022 Recent Forecast Saturday, 12/25: Snow 36H 26L Sunday, 12/26: Snow 32H 18L Monday, 12/27: Cloudy 27H 22L Tuesday, 12/28: Snow 31H 20L Wednesday, 12/29: Partly Sunny 27H 18L Thursday, 12/30: Snow 35H 30L Friday, 12/31: Snow 36H 31L Saturday, 1/1: Snow 37H 33L Several… Continue reading Cold Weather Alert
Public Alerts
December 2021 Holiday Greetings from your Linnton NET (Neighborhood Emergency Team). Here is our holiday gift to you! This is one-stop shopping. Open your gift today: www.publicalerts.org This is a resource definitely worth browsing. Knowing how to prepare for an emergency provides piece of mind and security for you, your household, and your community. Emergency… Continue reading Public Alerts
Community Preparedness
November 2021 Now that the weather encourages indoor activity, we have suggestions to advance emergency preparedness with indoor actions. If you need more information on any topic—just ask. We can resend NET Neighborhood News about many of these topics. Neighborhood and Community Projects/Activities: Identify neighbors who may need assistance in urgent and emergency situations.… Continue reading Community Preparedness
City and State DEQ deny permits for Zenith Energy terminal in Linnton
By Brian Hoop Both the City of Portland and Oregon Department of Environmental Quality denied permits late August that were essential to Zenith Energy’s plans for future development at their Northwest Portland oil terminal. The Linnton Neighborhood Association has been active in a broad-based coalition of environmental groups opposing Zenith’s expansion project. First, the Portland… Continue reading City and State DEQ deny permits for Zenith Energy terminal in Linnton
Center Median Trees Plowed Down
By Richard Barker As some of you may have noticed, once again a driver has taken out 3 of the trees in our median on HWY 30. The accident must have happened in mid to late September and we lost the 3 trees at the northern most point of the median by the Kingsley Park… Continue reading Center Median Trees Plowed Down
