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News Archive: August 2023

HazMat Collection Event at Port-sometime end of September


From Port Environmental Specialist Kimberlie Webber: Hello all, I know the closing of MRW has been hard on A LOT of you. I promise you that I am doing my best to find a disposal program that works for us here at the Port. I have [tentatively] scheduled the company Crystal Clean to come out …

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Lets help honor Ray Speck and others Thursday September 7th


From the Wooden Boat Foundation: Each year we recognize members of our greater maritime community for the Wooden Boat Festival Lifetime Achievement awards in Wooden Boat Community & Spirit. This heartfelt Festival tradition is open to the public. This years honorees are ( https://woodenboat.org/lifetime-achievement-awards/ ) Ray Speck, Betsy Davis, Neil Rabinowitz Thursday September 7, 2023 …

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Remembering Consuelo Brennan September 16th


From Marshall Brennan: I wanted to update you on the last week and fill in details on the events to honor and celebrate Consuelo. The schedule of events remains the same: Saturday, September 16 11:00 am Funeral Mass @ Saint Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church, Port Townsend. Approximately 1 hour. 1:00 pm Internment …

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Lodging rental in PT- 6 months to a year


Owner looking for responsible renter for 6 – 9 months. 2 bd –1 ba – 996 sqft House with small studio outbuilding, To get details, contact the PTMTA for us to forward your inquiry.

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JOBS-now hiring at SEA MARINE


Updated January 26, 2024 EXPERIENCED MARINE TECHNICIAN:MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, SYSTEMS & OUTBOARD REPAIR FRONT OFFICE COORDINATOR CAREERS | SEA Marine: Port Townsend, WA (seamarineco.com) Click image to see all current Sea Marine Careers information

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Join the PTMTA booth and have time to play at the WBF


Wooden Boat Festival is all about beautiful wooden boats and the people who love them. The PTMTA booth tenders get a wrist band for helping us out and you will have time to roam as well. Please contact Pat Mahon and get on the list ASAP so we can be sure to have a wrist …

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Row Row Row My Boat September 10th- Be there or be square!


The 46th annual Wooden Boat Festival will be held September 8th-10th, 2023.  For almost half a century, we’ve celebrated our wooden boat fleet and the marine trades industry here that builds, repairs and restores it.  Many of our trades feel a part of the festival 365 days a year, using the traditional and contemporary skills …

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Quilcene Community Meeting Notice: August 30, 2023


Quilcene Community Meeting Notice: August 30, 2023 By Port of Port Townsend on Aug 23, 2023 07:25 am August 30, 2023 – 5:30 – 7:00 pm Quilcene Community Center 294952 US Highway 101 Port and PUD Staff Presentations on Projects Planned for the Herb Beck Marina and the PUD’s Rural Broadband Project.  Specific topics will …

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Hōkūleʻa in Port Townsend Postponed-Date TBD


To ensure a safe voyage, Hōkūleʻa was forced to stay in the Gulf Islands for longer than planned. Their visit to Port Townsend has been postponed, exact dates to be determined. We will update our community when dates are finalized! Hello all (From Jake Beattie) This is late breaking news, but it was just recently …

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Save the Date! Sept. 28th Boat Yard BBQ


Print and share the flyer for this celebration of our working waterfront!

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Port Commissioner Elections are this year


Port of Port Townsend Commissioner Pam Petranek is finishing her first term as our first woman port commissioner District 1. Her seat is being challenged by Chuck Fauls, her challenger three years ago. Carol Hasse (D2) and Pete Hanke (D3) are not yet up for re-election. The PTMTA has received campaign information from Commissioner Petranek. …

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PTMTA Board meeting August 22, 2023


Our monthly board meeting will be at the Nomura Building on August 22 at 5:30 PM. Members are welcome to attend or email by Monday the 21st, any comments or questions for the board.   Thank you..

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“Free” Boat “Susie”


Saw this on Nextdoor.com. It should not be hard to locate the boat and/or owner. Seems like there is potential here for a skilled trades person.

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Our Working Waterfront 8/11/23 PT Foundry


Here is the August edition of Our Working Waterfront from KPTZ:

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Seeking old mooring line to use as speed bumps…


Our road association is interested in trying to use old mooring rope as a speed bump on our dirt roads…about 3” – 4” and they’d need to be at least 40’ long. Please contact Abigail Berg  if you have some old mooring lines or other rope that might qualify. Thank you. 360-379-4975 direct  

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Maritime High School announces partnership with the Seattle Maritime Academy


Innovative and groundbreaking—a partnership between Highline Public Schools, Northwest Maritime Center, and Seattle Maritime Academy (SMA) has officially been established to further address the increasing need for maritime employees. Since opening in 2021, it has been the mission of Maritime High School (MHS) to prepare its graduates for maritime careers or post-secondary education to continue …

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Jobs: Sailmaker at PT Sails


Port Townsend Sails is looking for a new full-time Beginning Sailmaker. We offer $20-27 DOE, sick leave, bonuses, medical, vision, long-term disability, HSA, and Simple IRA 3% match. The full-job description is here. Submit your letter of interest to HR and feel free to spread the word amongst your friends and networks and invite them to …

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PTMTA will host a group conversation with Port Staff AUGUST 15 (Tues)


Lease Policy is the general topic: The PTMTA is hosting a meeting with Port Staff for a group conversation. Do you have an upcoming lease renewal? Are you planning long term and have questions? Are you looking to expand or rent from the port for the first time? Join Port Staff and others to ask …

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Port of Olympia commission places executive director Gibboney on paid leave


August 8th Article in the Olympian HERE           (for archive)By Rolf Boone Updated August 08, 2023 9:17 AM Sam Gibboney has taken over the helm at the Port of Olympia as its new executive director. Sam Gibboney has taken over the helm at the Port of Olympia as its new executive …

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Jobs at SEA Marine 8/7/2023


Click Below  to see what career opportunities there are at SEA Marine right now: https://www.seamarineco.com/careers EXPERIENCED MARINE TECHNICIAN:MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, SYSTEMS & OUTBOARD REPAIR  LEAD CANVAS & UPHOLSTERY ESTIMATOR  FRONT OFFICE COORDINATOR

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