Meet Linda Nishioka, our new Ward 2 city councilor. Her priorities: A vibrant, attractive, walkable downtown, responsible development, ending homelessness and improving the environment. She wants to contribute to making Salem “a city that takes care of itself, and is welcoming to all.” She’s lived in the Willamette Valley most of her life, attending college […]
Sadly enough, we have no more chickens roaming the backyard. What happened? As many other neighbors, we kept a small amount of chickens both for company and fresh eggs. Salem allows up to 7 feathered backyard dwellers if they are allotted sufficient space to roam and no roosters are included in the party. That makes […]
Tuesday, September 27, 2022 | 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM In person at Capital Park Wesleyan Church (410 19th St. SE) Agenda: Police: Sgt. Steve GalvinCarol Snyder, Salem Parks Foundation: Restoring Eco-Earth Globe project; park project ideas. Linda Nishioka, invited: New city council rep for our area. Committee updates, future speaker ideasAnnual Meeting date and […]
Tuesday, August 23, 2022 | 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Richmond School Park (540 24th ST SE, Salem) Join us from 7 to 8:30 p.m. for SESNA’s last “party in the park” behind Richmond School. 540 24th St. SE. Refreshments served! Meet neighbors and learn about major Improvements coming to McGilchrist St. after years of trying. What’s […]
Helping our homeless campers The City recently announced that police no longer respond in person to certain non-emergency calls, such as reports of illegal camping or excessive noise, unless they have the capacity at the time to do so. Still, they promise to log and investigated all complaints. You can help with these tips: Address […]
Today, June 28, 2022 | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Aldrich Park Gazebo (Bellevue ST SE and 15th St SE) Bring a chair, any concerns about the neighborhood and meet your neighbors at the Southeast Salem Neighborhood Association gathering at Aldrich Park Refreshments! Come 15 minutes early for mingling. The agenda includes meeting Sen. Deb […]
The Willamette Heritage Center brings a special exhibit looking at the history of making live music in our community. What do an 1875 upright piano, a child’s band uniform and a concert flyer for Little Richard all have in common? They are rarely displayed artifacts that will be on display documenting the rich and long tradition of […]
SESNA traditionally has neighborhood association meetings in neighborhood parks during the summer months. The next meeting is: Tuesday, June 28, 2022 | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Aldrich Park Gazebo at Bellevue St SE and 15th St SE All are welcome! Get reacquainted with your neighbors Find out what events are coming up Discuss the […]
Neighborhood association meetings take place in local parks during the summer months. All are welcome! Summer meetings are on the fourth Tuesday of every month from 7:00 p.m. to about 8:30 p.m. Come early (6:45 p.m.) to socialize! Schedule: June 28: Aldrich Park, Gazebo at Mill St SE and 15th St SEJuly 26 : Lee […]
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 for the production of food and protection of our environment. But the past decades the little fellows have […]