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Wednesday, September 2, 2020 / 7:00 PM / Meeting held at Kingsley Park AGENDA 7:00                Call to order 7:05                Introductions, review of the agenda, reading of the previous minutes and treasurer’s report. 7:15                 Presentations from any of the Candidates 7:20                Elections 7:35                Counting of ballots and announcement of new board members 7:45                Update on… Continue reading General Membership Meeting

By Brian Hoop  A motion to support the Portland Parks and Recreation levy on the November ballot will be considered at the September 2 Linnton Neighborhood Association meeting. Portland City Council recently approved the five-year tax levy to go to voters (costing $0.80 per $1,000 of assessed value costing the average Portland homeowner about $11… Continue reading Motion to Support Parks and Recreation Levy on November Ballot

By Yoshini White  Nathan Pryor, owner of HahaBird – a local custom fabrication shop, finds inspiration in the smallest details. He wouldn’t classify himself exclusively as a woodworker; rather, he considers himself a “maker;” allowing inspiration to lead him to the next piece. His work is delightful and unique, with a portfolio that spans a… Continue reading Neighbor Spotlight: Nathan Pryor

By Nancy Hiser  Two years ago, the Linnton Neighborhood Association endorsed a statement that the Critical Energy Infrastructure (CEI) Hub (known by many as the “tank farms”) must decentralize and relocate to stable bedrock areas. This position was based on information in the 2013 Oregon Resiliency Plan published by the Oregon Seismic Safety Policy Advisory… Continue reading Tank Farms—Linnton’s Two-Year Update

By Brian Hoop  A hardcore team of 20+ volunteers on Sunday, July 12 powered through clearing almost a quarter-mile of brush, dirt, and weeds from the sidewalk along St. Helens Rd. between the Linnton Trail turnout and NW Hoge Ave. Go for a walk and check it out!  Volunteers included Amy Juaron; Aaron Bynum; Peder,… Continue reading It’s Passable! Sidewalk Cleared Entire Length of Waldemere Community

 By Richard Barker   In July the City of Portland gave tentative approval for RestorCap to begin construction of the pathway alongside the north side of the Linnton Mill site. Originally, the plan was to install permeable cement for the pathway materials, but PP&R decided it would prefer the standard asphalt with bioswales that it has… Continue reading Restorcap to begin pathway construction

 The Linnton Neighborhood Association will hold their annual board election at the Wednesday, September 2 meeting at 7 PM. The elections were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting will be held again at Kingsley Park to encourage social distancing, NW 114th Ave. and St. Helens Rd. Please bring a lawn chair and face… Continue reading LINNTON BOARD ELECTIONS SEPT. 2

By Quinn Hoop, Lincoln High School sophomore  The effects of COVID-19 have not been limited to the adult world, but have also seeped into the lives of kids and teenagers. Portland Public Schools is trying to balance the wants and needs of everybody with varying success, however many kids have concerns about what school might… Continue reading Linnton Students’ Thoughts on COVID-19 and School

By Brian Hoop  In response to funding challenges the Linnton Community Center is facing due to the COVID pandemic, the Linnton Neighborhood Association approved at their July 1 meeting contributing $1,000 from their general fund to LCC. The Community Center, like many other similar facilities, has had to shut down their preschool and summer camp… Continue reading Linnton NA to consider an additional contribution to LCC due to COVID crisis

By Shawn Looney The Linnton Neighborhood Emergency Team (NET) and Linnton Neighborhood Association joined forces to apply successfully for a grant from Neighbors West-Northwest and Portland’s Office of Community and Civic Life. The grant funds purchased 50 backpacks with supplies to be used in the case of an emergency that might require us to leave… Continue reading Could you use a free Emergency Supplies backpack?