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April neighborhood meeting

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 […]

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Clean Quiet Salem Our Neighborhood

The Quiet Clean Resolution

This week SESNA passed a resolution supporting the Quiet Clean Salem movement in reducing the effects of noise and air pollution of yard tools on all our lives. This follows the SCAN neighborhood who joined in February, and hopefully just the first of manny to follow. Gas-powered tools like lawnmowers and leaf blowers have become […]

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March neighborhood meeting – New time!

On Tuesday March 26 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 Crime and Prevention, Salem PD Sgt. Steve Galvin Quiet, Clean Salem resolution, Jim Schepke on phasing out the use of gas-powered […]

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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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Dark Skies Our City Our Neighborhood Our State

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 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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Our City Our Neighborhood

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 […]