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February neighborhood meeting

On Tuesday February 27 at 7 p.m. In person at Capital Park Wesleyan Church (410 19th St. SE). 6:45 – Social time and welcome7:00 – Introductions, approval of minutes, additions to agenda, good news7:10 – Guests Sgt. Steve Galvin – SESNA police liaisonElizabeth Thorley, City of Salem – Pedestrian Safety Improved Crossings: planned improvements to […]

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Embracing Dark Skies: Benefits for Residential Neighborhoods

In the hustle and bustle of urban life, it’s easy to overlook the beauty of the night sky. Yet, the Dark Skies movement advocates for preserving and restoring the natural darkness of our nighttime environment, not only for the benefit of stargazers and astronomers but also for the well-being of city residents. As city dwellers, […]

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Our 2024 Oregon representation

Once more the Salem Public Library was host to a town hall with double bill Oregon House Representative Tom Anderson and State Senator Deb Patterson. You are used to hearing our City Councilor Linda Nishioka speaking on what is happening at City Hall, during our monthly SESNA neighborhood meetings. However, the people representing us on […]

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Our Neighborhood

Priorities for 2024

In January the SESNA board had its yearly retreat, to discuss and decide on priorities for 2024. Continuing projects New for 2024

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Our Neighborhood

SESNA annual meeting

On Tuesday, November 14 at 6 p.m. In person at the Dye House of the Willamette Heritage Center, 1313 Mill St SE. We’re starting the meeting EARLY next Tuesday, Nov. 14, for a good reason — a delicious buffet, catered by Marc Nassar (back by popular demand). Please join us next Tuesday, Nov. 14 at […]

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October neighborhood meeting

On Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. In person at Capital Park Wesleyan Church (410 19th St SE). Agenda 6:45 – Social time and welcome7:00 – Introductions, approval of minutes, additions to agenda, good news7:10 – Guests Q and A Sgt. Steve Galvin – SESNA police liaison, invitedLinda Nishioka – Ward 2 City Councilor, invited 8:00 – […]

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How a Sewing Center Can Help You Unleash Your Inner Artist

Whitlocks Sewing Center is a family-owned business that has been serving the sewing and vacuum needs of the Salem community since 1952. The company was founded by John Whitlock, who was a sewing machine repairman at the time. Over the years, they expanded to include vacuum cleaner repair and sales, as well as a wide […]

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September neighborhood meeting

On Tuesday September 26 at 7 p.m. In person at Capital Park Wesleyan Church (410 19th St. SE). Agenda 6:45 – Social time and welcome7:00 – Introductions, approval of minutes, additions to agenda, good news7:10 – Guests Q and A Sgt. Steve Galvin – SESNA police liaison, invitedLinda Nishioka – Ward 2 City Councilor, invitedLindsey […]

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Backyard birds

People love watching birds. If you’re ready to give this hobby a try, a good place to start is learning about the small birds you’re most likely to spot in your own backyard. That’s what I did. Over the span of a couple of weeks, I kept records of the birds visiting my own yard’s […]

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Is your short-term rental compliant?

Five years after Salem created the short-term rental license program, Code Compliance Officers are doing the rounds. You might have recently received a communication from the City, stating a date when Code Compliance Officers will come around to inspect your short-term rental for compliance with city codes. They will be looking for smoke alarms, egresses […]