Bring a chair and join your neighbors this Tuesday at 6:30 p.m., at Aldrich Park! (Gazebo), 1550 Mil St. SE. We’ll have some snacks and drinks while we get updates from the city and learn what YOU want from SESNA this year. Learn about the controversy with Avelo airlines, and how the city will handle […]
The Salem Saturday Market near the Capitol is an endearing staple of our city. A good place for lunch or to pick up local produce and gifts. And who hasn’t discovered a new sweet to try or stared at a weird vegetable you never knew was locally grown? This article will show you how to walk to the market and see something interesting on the way.
When an agenda is light — there’s more time to share, discuss and get to know your neighbors! Come to the May 27 SESNA meeting to learn about Red Cross “disaster team” needs and what’s next with our successful levy. Agenda attached. Also, our councilor Linda Nishioka’s highlights from city council. Join your neighbors, bring […]
You crack open the window, eager to savor the crisp autumn air. But instead of peaceful tranquility, a cacophony of noise explodes. Maybe it’s your neighbor battling a monstrous leaf pile with a roaring leaf blower, or a lawnmower symphony echoing across the street. Suddenly, your weekend oasis transforms into a warzone of gasoline-powered racket. […]
Around this time, one year ago, Salem’s Mayor Chris Hoy, officially recognized one of the problems an industrialized society deals with on a daily basis. Not wanting to ignore the growing light pollution issue and its impact on both human health and wildlife, the City of Salem declared April as Oregon Dark Sky Awareness Month. […]
Hello SESNA friends and neighbors — SESNA will meet at Wesleyan Capital Park Church at 6:30 p.m. — our agenda is light, but we’ll get an update on major city issues, including the May 20 Livability Levy needed to protect critical city services. Bring your questions about this important measure! We’ll continue talking about neighborhood […]
Salem is facing critical issues, so learn the latest from City Council President (and our rep) Linda Nishioka. She’s been in the “eye of the hurricane” lately. Our new Fire Chief also plans to attend, so get the latest about fires and ambulances. On a lighter note, we have a chance to create “street art” […]
Hello neighbors and friends — our city is in a financial crisis, so PLEASE consider sharing your thoughts, priorities and questions at a special “Community Conversation” SESNA is helping to sponsor on Jan. 28. Because this is so important, we’re not having a regular SESNA neighborhood meeting this month. See the attached flier for details. […]
SESNA held its Annual Meeting on Nov. 19 – maybe it was the weather, but the turn-out was very low, although we were thrilled to meet some new folks! Everyone won door prizes, which included $30 gift cards to local restaurants and businesses. The food was incredible with a lot left over. Also great was […]
Congrats to this year’s Most Outstanding Home Improvement winner, Melissa Bliss and her father, Mike. After renting the home at 205 22nd St. SE for 9 years, Melissa, a part-time care-giver and dad (retired car buff) used their Covid stimulus checks to buy it in 2021, beginning a gradual transformation. Neighbors reported seeing Mike almost […]