Category Archives: Safety

A New Way to Report Aircraft Noise

CNA has recently met with the Port of Portland’s Noise Management team to discuss concerns about the safety of increase F-15 travel over nearby residential areas as part of their present “test”. One outcome of those discussions has been a … Continue reading

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Neighborhood Meetings and Inclement Weather

CNA has a number of regular meetings through out the month – general meeting on the 1st Tuesday, Board meeting on the 2nd Tuesday, and various committee meetings. ALL CNA meeting are open to the public – unless the Board … Continue reading

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Portland International Airport Open House

The Port of Portland invites you to attend one of the following events to learn more about the North Runway Extension and South Runway Rehabilitation. Draft Environmental Assessment. Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Brief presentation at … Continue reading

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New Cell Tower Regs Go to Council 12/4

UPDATE: This has been moved to 12/4 at 2:30 pm From David Soloos, Assistant Director, Office of Cable and Franchise Management, City of Portland, Oregon: On Wednesday, November 26, 2008 December 4 at 2:30 pm, city staff will be going … Continue reading

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Airport Futures October Update

Airport Futures is currently half way through its the planning process. Between now and June 2009, the project’s subcommittees will draft three major products: A 2010 Master Plan for PDX A Land Use Plan for the area around the airport … Continue reading

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It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane…yeah, that is a plane…

That is the sound and sight of F-15 fighter jets roaring over the neighborhood at low altitudes. The Oregon Air National Guard has been practicing combat-style landing patterns in the area as a “test”. Typically, these drills have been practiced … Continue reading

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Collaborate to Create a Safe and Sane Last Thursday Event

By Eve Connell Each month, people – thousands in the summer – flock to our neighborhood to join in what has become one of the most popular events in Portland: Last Thursday Art Walk on Alberta Street. The informal arts-related … Continue reading

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Wading Pool Fun & Volunteer Opportunity

We are looking for volunteers to supervise the Fernhill Park Wading Pool again this summer. It is super easy…all you need to do is attend a half hour training, complete a background check, and commit to a two-hour shift of … Continue reading

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Youth Safety Courses, Vernon School, July 8-10

Two youth safety courses open to the public will be held at Vernon School. Course 1: Babysitting (an American Red Cross course) Participants ages 11 to 15 learn the basics of babysitting including professionalism, interviewing, child development, positive guidance, appropriate … Continue reading

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Chair’s Corner – March 2008

by Tony Fuentes, CNA Vice-Chair As I read the local papers and listen to the news, there have been two big things on my mind lately. The first is the recent gang incidents that have occurred in Northeast and North … Continue reading

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