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Entries from June 2008

Milwaukie MAX Plan Adopted, Harold a “Future Station”

June 26th, 2008 · 3 Comments

Members of the Portland to Milwaukie MAX Steering Committee voted unanimously on Thursday the 26th of June to adopt a new locally preferred alignment for the project. 

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Milwaukie MAX Decision Pending

June 24th, 2008 · No Comments

This is it, the week that the Portland to Milwaukie MAX Steering Committee makes its formal recommendation on a route, a bridge location on the Willamette River, and on station locations!

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Brooklyn Welcomes a New Restaurant

June 19th, 2008 · No Comments

Just in time for summer a new restaurant has come to Brooklyn, complete with outdoor seating. I can now attest that Tastebud is a terrific addition to Milwaukie Ave.

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Volunteer For Bike Count

June 19th, 2008 · No Comments

Brooklyn bicyclists, here’s a chance to show our ranks and help the City push bike riding along the path to continued success. The following is an email from Portland’s Transportation Bureau bike guru Roger Geller

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Spring Cleanup Wrap Up

June 11th, 2008 · No Comments

As far as spring cleanups go, we thought this was going to be the worst due to the unseasonably cold and wet weather we have been experiencing for weeks. How could anyone get out in their yards?

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Tags: Brooklyn Action Corps · Neighborhood Event · Volunteer

Changing Face of Transportation in Brooklyn

June 6th, 2008 · No Comments

As has been reported earlier, many changes are coming to the transportation infrastructure in Brooklyn.

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SE Long Street Reclaimed for Neighborhood Use

June 6th, 2008 · 4 Comments

Agressive drivers now have one less Brooklyn neighborhood street to use as a traffic signal bypass.  A long-term closure of SE Long Street went into effect on Thursday, June 5th.  This change was proposed by area residents, championed by Commissioner Sam Adams, approved by 100% of abutting property owners, and accepted by the City of [...]

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Cleanup Day Saturday, June 7

June 6th, 2008 · No Comments

Mark your calendar and consider volunteering. It’s time for the Brooklyn Neighborhood Cleanup.

WHEN? THIS SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 2008
9am - 3pm
WHERE? 16th & SE Center

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Tags: Brooklyn Action Corps · Neighborhood Event

Brooklyn’s Night Out - August 5th

June 6th, 2008 · No Comments

For several years we’ve had multiple block parties in Brooklyn.  They’re fun for everyone and the city is more than willing to pitch in and help you plan it.  Have you thought about what you and your neighbors are doing to celebrate National Night Out on August 5, 2008?

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MAX: Public Comment Opportunities

June 2nd, 2008 · 1 Comment

The end of the public comment period for the Milwaukie MAX project is quickly approaching. People have until Noon on Monday June 23rd to submit their comments and concerns. All comments that are submitted by this date will be included in the Final Environmental Impact Statement.

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Tags: Transportation