The PTMTA thanks Robert D’Arcy for many years serving on the PTMTA board and on or off the board, continuous advocating for a healthy working waterfront, maritime education, and historical preservation of place and culture.
News Archive: December 2021
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OCH Maritime Story-telling
Though based in Maine, Off Center Harbor’s team of videographers and story tellers include a few of our own PNW characters. They have documented many of our local boats, boat shops and personalities. They are an incredible resource for a range of videos to do with boats, boat building, & trades people. They are always …
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Help direct grant money
The EDC, under new leadership, needs input. Our Marine Trades Businesses should speak up if not to be overlooked. Grant Moneys are available. How should they be awarded? Weight in now.
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Showing up for each other
The NWMC’s Ask an Expert series features several of our own esteemed friends. If you can find the time to show up for them, please do. We realize that many of you already receive various e-blasts from the NWMC and others but the PTMTA is likely receiving a lot of them on your behalf. By …
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Working Waterfront Coalition -Whatcom
Our Friends in Bellingham produce this newsletter. The PTMTA has engaged in collaborative discussions with the leaders of the Whatcom County Working Waterfront Coalition and we look forward to continuing that partnership. We can all learn from each other through the various actions taken to reach similar goals. See their latest newsletter by clicking on …
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20% + Public Awareness Campaigns – Gus
We are recapping some of our previous 20% public awareness campaigns onto our blog. The Marine Trades made up 20% of Jefferson County’s economy in 2017-18. We have only grown and thrived since. Thank you to Pam Petranek and Gwendolyn Tracy for making the Maritime Economic Impact Study happen. It is an extremely valuable tool …
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JOB:Swage Machinist & Shop assistant
Swage Machinist & Shop assistant Full Time 8:30am-5:00pm at Port Townsend Rigging FIRST POSTED NOVEMBER 9th, 2021- Confirmed open 12.14.21 Brief job description: Operate swaging machine according to shop standards per customer’s job requirements. Inspect and operate swaging machine using the correct tools, gauges, equipment. Perform testing to ensure quality. Keep records of work performed …
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KPTZ December 2021 Working Waterfront
Join Commissioner Pam Petranek and Eron Berg with the Port Townsend Maritime Academy guided tour of the port and MT businesses. To Listen: https://cdn.kptz.org/2021/12/12172258/OWW-FINAL-21-12-10-leveled.mp3
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Vaccine Clinic SAT. Dec 18th
In case you are interested in getting vaccinated or getting a booster, Jefferson County Public Health has scheduled this clinic at Chimacum High school on Saturday the 18th of December. Details here: https://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=845
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Western Flyer Project
The 1937 Western Flyer was reunited with her pilot house this week. The Shipwright’s Coop shared this time lapse of the day on Facebook. It is a great example of our marine trades at work. Enjoy: https://www.facebook.com/trlee64/videos/207893138168745
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