The May neighborhood meeting is set for 7:00 PM tonight. City Commissioner Nick Fish will have staff on hand to answer questions about City Parks and Neighborhood Housing related issues. New information about the Portland to Milwaukie MAX line and the Holgate Station area will also be shared. The meeting will be held at the Thelma Skelton Loaves and Fishes Center at the corner of SE Milwaukie Avenue and Center Street. See you there!
Monthly Archives: May 2009
Newsletter Correction: Small World Plants Open by Appointment
The advertising page in the most recent neighborhood newsletter contained an error. Small World Plants is open by appointment only. They are not open on Saturdays. The BAC regrets this printing error, and will work to correct future versions of the ad.
Discussion on the Future of Brooklyn Park
Please join us at this month’s BAC Board Meeting for a discussion on the future of Brooklyn Park. Topics to be covered include future neighborhood events at the park, the neighborhoods desire to replace the now broken wading pool with a spray feature, and maintenance issues related to Powell Little League’s use of the sports field. The meeing is scheduled for this Wednesday, the 13th of May at 6:30 PM at the Loves and Fishes Center at the corner of SE Milwaukie Avenue and Center Street.
We did it! Holgate Station Back on Track.
Officials from TriMet and the City of Portland announced on April 22nd that the Portland to Milwaukie Light Rail project will include a station near SE Holgate Boulevard. Planners had looked into eliminating this station, but were met with fierce opposition to this idea by local residents and business owners. Continue reading We did it! Holgate Station Back on Track.