Citizens will have the opportunity to get an update from the Police Department on current activities, Code Enforcement Q&A, and Neighborhood Safety Presentation.
How many people bike, walk, and skateboard on Gresham streets & trails?
Volunteers Needed to Count Users, Sept 8-13
Regional Streets and Trails User Count and Survey
Gresham is participating in a nationwide effort to document the number of people biking, walking, skateboarding, and rollerblading on trails and local streets. As part of that effort, City staff is asking for volunteers to help conduct counts and surveys.
To volunteer contact Jonathan David at 503-618-2321 or Jonathan.David@GreshamOregon.gov . Leave your name, phone number and e-mail address, a preferred day, and if desired, the location where you would like to volunteer.
Count Locations
The City has identified 18 locations where counts will be taken:
1. Marine Drive at I-85 2. 181st Avenue at Halsey Street 3. Halsey Street at 201st Avenue 4. Gresham-Fairview Trail at Burnside Road 5. 181st Avenue at Division Street 6. 181st Avenue at Powell Boulevard 7. pringwater Trail at Pleasant View Drive 8. Burnside Avenue at 223rd Avenue (Eastman Parkway) 9. Powell Boulevard at 23rd Ave (Eastman Parkway)
10. Springwater Trail at Main City Park 11. Cleveland Avenue at Fifth Street 12. Springwater Trail at 242nd Avenue/Hogan Road 13. Stark Street at Kane Drive 14. Kane Drive at Division Street 15. Kane Drive at Powell Valley Road 16. 282nd Avenue at Lusted Road 17. 181st Avenue at Glisan Street 18. 181st Avenue at Stark Street
When: Tuesday, Aug 4th, 2009 7PM-10PM Where: Your neighborhood!
Celebrate the 26th anniversary of National Night Out by hosting an event in your neighborhood on August 4.
Last year over 37 million people across 15,449 communities participated in events to help make communities safe and raise awareness about anticrime programs.
National Night Out is designed to:
Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness,
Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs,
Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships, and
Send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
Along with the traditional display of outdoor lights and front porch vigils National Night Out is also celebrated with:
block parties,
cookouts,
visits from local police and sheriff departments
parades, exhibits,
flashlight walks,
contests, and
youth programs.
Organize a National Night Out Event in Your Neighborhood
Call 503-618-2567 or contact Cathy Harrington at Cathy.Harrington@ci.gresham.or.us to register your event and receive National Night Out materials.
UPDATE (07-30-2009) The Rockwood Neighborhood Association invites you to National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4 at Vance Park (SE 182nd & Main St) from 5PM-8PM. Get Map! This event will have live music, a setup for families to learn disc golf, free food, the REC mobile w/additional activities for kids and other activities. Bring something to sit on, and enjoy the evening with friends, family and neighbors!
Argay Park (Parkrose)
UPDATE (07-30-2009) Argay invites you to National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4 at Argay Park, NE 141st & Failing St (2 blks south of Sandy Blvd). Get Map! Come enjoy food by Burgerville (hamburger, chips, drink & ice cream for only $3.00), music by KoolTones (East Portland's favorite classic rock band), games, face painting & clown. Guests include: Portland Police - North Precinct, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) with armored carrier, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) with National Response Team Investigative Vehicle and "explosives & bomb display", Portland Fire & Rescue and fire engine. Bring your dollar bills (for food), a sun hat, something to sit on, and enjoy an evening of entertainment and "picnicking" with friends, family and neighbors!
A forum to discuss...
the Justice Center, Courts and Public Safety as part of Rockwood's Urban Renewal
When: Tuesday, May 12 2009 7:30PM - 9:00PM Where: Parklane Christian Reformed Church
16001 SE Main St (just off of 162nd Ave)
Portland, OR Get Map!
East County Justice Center debacle
Members of East Portland communities are increasingly concerned about the Rockwood Public Safety presence now and in future. Most notably, East Portlander's are very concerned about the East County Justice Center debacle.
County changes direction on project
Multnomah County was scheduled to build a full service Justice Facility, including courthouses, community space, sheriff's office and other facilities in Rockwood. The Rockwood Bowling alley at 187th & SE Stark St was purchased for this project. Multnomah County has reconsidered this project, and is planning on building courthouses in downtown Gresham instead.
Attend the public forum
The Rockwood Neighborhood Association is co-sponsoring a forum May 12th to discuss the Justice Center, Courts and Public Safety as components in Rockwood's Urban Renewal efforts.
Attendees
Multnomah County Chair Ted Wheeler
Multnomah County Commissioner Diane McKeel
Multnomah District Attorney Michael Shrunk
Multnomah County Judge Edward Jones
Gresham Mayor Shane Bemis
Gresham Councilors Richard Strathern & Paul Warr-King
Gresham Police Chief Craig Junginger
East Precinct Police Commander Mike Crebs
Everyone is urged to attend this important meeting and show support for this very important part of Rockwood's future. Several important questions will be asked and answered. The public is invited to ask questions too.
Sponsored by the Centiennial Community Association, East Portland Neighborhoods, Rockwood Neighborhood Association, & Rockwood Business Coalition
Proposed facility to be
located in Rockwood's
Germantowne Square,
192nd between Stark and Burnside
When: Tuesday Feb 2, 2010 6:30PM Where: 19295 E Burnside
Gresham Oregon Get Map!
Meeting Notice
"RETREAC" and a contractor based out of San Francisco have applied to open and operate a Methadone Maintenance Treatment Facility for the treatment and counseling of narcotic addiction. [Methadone is a Schedule II Narcotic not to be confused with "Meth"(Methamphetamine)].
This informational meeting is being held at the request of applicant to:
facilitate discussion between neighbors and the applicant
identify any perceived issues regarding the proposal, and
make modifications to the proposal where reasonable.
It is part of Gresham's Planning Application process for Community Service Use – Type III. Please visit https://egov.greshamoregon.gov/Click2GovPZ/Index.jsp and input Project Number 09-26000311 to review Project Documents/Comments.
Concerned citizens of Rockwood and Wilkes East are urged to attend this meeting.
"Bye-bye" curbside parking. Much needed upgrades coming.
Sidewalks, ADA rampes, bike lanes, and a new crosswalk near 172nd.
Changes coming to Halsey Street
May - September 2010 the City of Gresham’s Transportation Division will enhance Halsey Street between 162nd and 181st Avenues. The project includes construction of new sidewalks where they are missing, new ADA ramps, and an enhanced crosswalk on 172nd or at a nearby intersection to facilitate access to the north side of Halsey Street from H.B. Lee Middle School. Get Map!
The street surface will also be repaved with microseal, a more durable road surface than the existing asphalt. When the street is resurfaced automobile lanes will be realigned and bike lanes will be added to the north and south sides of the street. With the addition of bike lanes some on-street parking will be eliminated.
We want your input!
Since you live within the vicinity of the project, we need your input and suggestions regarding this project. Comments will be accepted through 5PM Feb 26, 2010.
By a unanimous vote, Multnomah County commissioners approved moving forward with a plan for a new courthouse in Gresham’s Rockwood area Thursday, Oct. 1.
If built – and it is still an if as the county has yet to approve funding for the $17 million to $21 million project – the courthouse will replace Gresham’s old, single courtroom facility on Powell Boulevard. Get Map!
Because so many citizens signed up to testify – all in favor of the project – the 90-minute hearing ran over and two of the five commissioners had to leave for scheduled engagements before voting. But commissioners Jeff Cogen and Deborah Kafoury voiced support for the resolution before leaving.
How many people bike, walk, and skateboard on Gresham streets & trails?
Volunteers Needed to Count Users, Sept 8-13
Regional Streets and Trails User Count and Survey
Gresham is participating in a nationwide effort to document the number of people biking, walking, skateboarding, and rollerblading on trails and local streets. As part of that effort, City staff is asking for volunteers to help conduct counts and surveys.
The City has identified 18 locations where counts will be taken:
1. Marine Drive at I-85 2. 181st Avenue at Halsey Street 3. Halsey Street at 201st Avenue 4. Gresham-Fairview Trail at Burnside Road 5. 181st Avenue at Division Street 6. 181st Avenue at Powell Boulevard 7. pringwater Trail at Pleasant View Drive 8. Burnside Avenue at 223rd Avenue (Eastman Parkway) 9. Powell Boulevard at 23rd Ave (Eastman Parkway)
10. Springwater Trail at Main City Park 11. Cleveland Avenue at Fifth Street 12. Springwater Trail at 242nd Avenue/Hogan Road 13. Stark Street at Kane Drive 14. Kane Drive at Division Street 15. Kane Drive at Powell Valley Road 16. 282nd Avenue at Lusted Road 17. 181st Avenue at Glisan Street 18. 181st Avenue at Stark Street
