We’re halfway through the summer. The sun relentlessly torments the earth for days. The same dog is barking at the few shadows left. That blackberry bush is rapidly growing through the fence again. The air feels as if straight from an oven. The neighbors newly installed outside light is very bright and shines into bedroom. […]
On Tuesday July 23 at 6:30 p.m. In person at Lee Park. Bring a chair; refreshments provided. 6:15 – Social time and welcome6:30 – Introductions, approval of minutes, additions to agenda6:40 – Guests Sgt. Steve Galvin – Salem police department updatesJessica Howard, Chemeketa Community College president -New issues at Chemeketa, November bond election.Councilor Linda Nishioka […]
Bird baths, yard ponds, sprinklers, spring rain, add up fast to create a sizable amount of standing water in the city. While they might seem harmless, and even cute; standing water can actually cause a bit of a ripple effect throughout the neighborhood. Don’t worry, though! There are easy ways to address it. One of […]
On Tuesday June 25 at 6:30 p.m. In person at the Aldrich Park gazebo. Bring a chair; drinks provided. 6:15 – Social time and welcome6:30 – Introductions, approval of minutes, additions to agenda6:40 – Guests Sgt. Steve Galvin, Salem PD updatesDavid Brown, District 19 state rep candidateCouncilor Linda Nishioka – city budget and council updates […]
“Once upon a time, there was a quiet neighborhood where people lived in harmony with their pets. Dogs barked, cats roamed, and birds sang. However, something strange started happening one day – domestic rabbits started running wild!” That is how last year’s report on two expanding rabbit colonies in our neighborhood started. It seems time […]
On Tuesday May 28 at 6:30 p.m. In person at Capital Park Wesleyan Church (410 19th St. SE). 6:15 – Social time and welcome6:30 – Introductions, approval of minutes, additions to agenda6:40 – Guests Sgt. Steve Galvin, Salem Police Department, with city updates 7:10 – Neighborhood news, concerns and ideas Open session for feedback 7:30 […]
Today brings another World Bee Day! Oregon is home to about 500 species of bees. You can find them in forests, fields and our own gardens. These busy insects are the main pollinators for 90% of plants, so keeping them healthy is important. Honey Bees like to visit our yards. Or more precisely, the busy […]
Walter and Irene are two ducks who have become a familiar sight in the neighborhood. Every year, the pair returns to the same spot to nest and raise their ducklings. Their chosen location is in a quiet corner of the neighborhood, surrounded by trees and bushes that provide ample cover and protection. Locals have come […]
On Tuesday April 23 at 6:30 p.m. In person at Capital Park Wesleyan Church (410 19th St. SE). 6:15 – Social time and welcome6:30 – Introductions, approval of minutes, additions to agenda6:40 – Guests Sgt. Steve Galvin, Salem Police Department, with city updatesAndrea Christiansen, Neighbor to Neighbor, a non-profit mediation serviceLinda Nishioka, City Councilor Ward […]
The recent decision to halve the city library opening hours (from 96 to 48) has sparked concerns among residents about access to essential resources and services. Libraries are vital community hubs that provide access to books, computers, workshops, and knowledgeable staff. With fewer hours, residents, regardless of age or background, face limitations in accessing these […]