Brooklyn Action Corps

• Beloved Brooklyn Artist and Gallery Owner Madeline Janovec Passes Away March 4th; Planned Exhibit and Art Show to Continue Through March 31st at 4504 SE Milwaukie Avenue.

  The BAC has learned that our beloved and long-time Brooklyn artist Madeline Meza Janovec has passed away from cancer.  Friends and supporters of Janovec have pledged to keep her gallery…

  February 27, 2011

• SE Cora & McLoughlin Bus Stop Access Improvements Approved

  During the past few months, the Oregon Department of Transportation has been discussing a project to improve the pedestrian and bike connection between the Brooklyn neighborhood and McLoughlin Boulevard (Highway…

  February 22, 2011

• New “No Wake Zone” Established in Holgate Channel!

  The Oregon State Marine Board voted 3-2 on February 17 to establish a slow/ no wake zone in the southern half of the Holgate Channel (from the north end of…

  February 18, 2011

• Announcing “Opt In,” Metro’s New Public Involvement Website

  Metro, our regional government body, is introducing “Opt In,” , a timely and cost-effective way for the region’s residents to provide input into decisions affecting them and their communities. Opt…

  February 9, 2011

• Results of BAC Public Involvement Meeting

  Wednesday’s Public Involvement meeting brought up a host of issues of interest to Brooklyn neighbors: Issues of Controversy or Concern: Invasive vegetation: holly, ivy, blackberries-how do we get neighbors to…

  February 1, 2011

• Local Businesses Being Targeted for Car Prowls, Armed Robberies

  Unfortunately, car break-ins are occurring on a regular basis at the new 24-hour fitness location at SE McLoughlin and SE Holgate.  If you must park at the location, leave your…

  February 1, 2011

• Don’t Miss Our Annual BAC Public Involvement Meeting!-7PM Wednesday January 26

  Dear Brooklyn Neighbors: Years ago, the Brooklyn Action Corps amended its bylaws to dedicate at least one meeting a year to hearing YOUR ideas!  What’s on your mind?  What do…

  January 23, 2011

• $1,000 Youth Action Grants Available

  2011 YOUTH ACTION GRANTS PROGRAM A pool of money is available for community-based projects initiated, designed, and run by youth 21 and under. The Youth Action Grants Program will provide…

  December 23, 2010

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  December 23, 2010

• Trimet Wants Your Input on Proposed Boise & Cora Street Access to McLoughlin & New Bus Stop

  The Oregon Department of Transportation is interested in improving the pedestrian and bike connection between the Brooklyn neighborhood and McLoughlin Boulevard. ODOT is considering improving access at one of these…

  December 12, 2010