On March 25, Pete and Cathy Langley of Port Townsend Foundry were among those recognized for their leadership in our community. Congratulations to all nominees and awardees! 2023 Jefferson County Community Leadership Award Winners Congratulations to the winners of the 2023 Jefferson County Community Leadership awards, as well as to the other esteemed members of …
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Phil Pilgrim of Bueno Systems passed away suddenly on January 13th, 2023. There will be more information to share in the coming weeks but his departure is keenly felt by many in our community. Phil was a Thunderbird sailor and a genius with robotic systems. He was generous in so many ways, extremely kind, a …
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Congrats are in order! In a recent press release: In 1984 Randy Powers started Westside Marine in a small, rented garage in Port of Port Townsend’s Boat Haven. The business soon outgrew the space and moved to the current location on Hwy. 20. For almost 40 years, boating enthusiasts of Western Washington have turned to Westside …
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This editor notes that the success of this trolley will help reduce summer road rage in downtown not to mention the environmental benefits of fewer cars idling and circling in search of parking. Plus, the Chamber sent out this announcement about how you can win a prize for riding the FREE #11 trolley running from …
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This is an opportunity to express your needs or vision for workforce housing in our community. You can send written comment or attend online or in person. In-person at these meetings is always the most effective. Save the Date! Join us Monday, February 13th for the Joint City Council + Planning Commission Meeting to further …
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Thank you to all of you who have joined and renewed PTMTA membership for 2023! This is a friendly reminder for those who left that renewal form under a pile on the desk… Please renew! Renewal guarantees your listing in the print directory which we widely distribute where it can reach new customers. There is …
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What: Sea Tales on a Winter’s Eve: Tales from the Titanic: Stories from the Survivors Who: The Artful Sailor When: Sunday, February 12, 2023 Time: 6 pm (sharp) until 8pm Where: 410 Washington Street (by the Skate Park) Contact: Pami~Sue Alvarado (360)344-8120 Tales From the Titanic In the annals of maritime history, what strange and …
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Point Hudson reopens early with new jetty Port Townsend’s historic 50-slip Point Hudson Marina is opening again for boaters on Wednesday, Jan. 25, weeks ahead of schedule. Port of Port Townsend Executive Director Eron Berg said efficient work by Orion Marine Contractors of Tacoma with strong support by the Port staff made the early completion …
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The Artful Sailor’s 6th Annual Sea Tales on a Winter’s Eve will take place on February 12, 2023 and Emiliano and Pami-Sue have generously decided to make it a fund raiser for the PTMTA Lifeboat Fund. We encourage members to share this event with friends and family.
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Please spread the word about this event! Proceeds will benefit the PT Marine Trades Lifeboat Fund and that may one day benefit you or a loved one directly. Click image to learn more. https://www.theartfulsailor.com/on-the-horizon/2023-02-12/sea-tales-on-a-winters-eve-h7dgw Please print a copy (or 2) of the below flyer and post it where your crew and others can see it. …
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It is time to get your hazardous waste ready for collection at scheduled events. Book mark this web page and register your participation. BUSINESSES: https://jeffersoncountysolidwaste.com/hazardous-waste/hazardous-waste-businesses/ BUSINESSES NEED TO REGISTER FOR THE JANUARY 20th EVENT in BOAT HAVEN; USE THE FORM HERE and read all the information on that form. RESIDENTIAL: https://jeffersoncountysolidwaste.com/hazardous-waste/ – – Print and …
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What happens to one of the city’s largest green spaces impacts all of us in Port Townsend. This email is to announce that we will be having an open house at Fort Worden Commons on January 11th, 2023, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. We will also hold a virtual open house (details below) on January 12th, …
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Re-posting- please send the Port your feedback via the linked survey Our marine trades are definitely stakeholders of any Port of Port Townsend expansion and proposed changes. The port has asked for our feedback and the more they hear from the marine trades community, the better. Please take a moment to fill out their survey: …
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The Economic Development Councils of Clallam, Grays Harbor and Jefferson Counties, as well as Peninsula and Grays Harbor Colleges, are thrilled to announce a new innovative grant program called Olympic Peninsula Small Business Boost! The collaborating partners were awarded $1.3M from Department of Commerce to offer free professional legal and/or marketing services (including simple website …
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Thank you to our voting members for confirming our nominees to the 2023 PTMTA Board of Trustees Welcome Back Dave Thompson Welcome Carrie Fiore About: Carrie has been an integral part of ACI Boat and Goldstar Marine for the past six years. She has a passion for empowering our youth to find their place …
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The Marine Trades have been recognized in past years and continued recognition would be well deserved. The Business Leader of the Year Award is presented to an individual that demonstrates a history of vision, service, and leadership for the betterment of the Jefferson County community. This individual has built a legacy of building other leaders …
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If your business recognizes the value of the Economic Impact Study, Industry marketing and education, and our efforts to make your voices heard by local and state decision makers, please consider making additional donations above our $50 membership. The full service boatyards and the sole proprietors all pay the same to be members in an …
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The PTMTA welcomes new members Lou Geraghty of Horus Horizon Marine See Horus Horizon Marine on our Services Directory & Puget Sound Express See Puget Sound Express in our Services Directory Welcome back ! PT FUEL DOCK
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Many of the jobs listed on our website have not been filled. Have you reviewed them? Are you considering a change of employment? Need extra work? Know someone who might be a good candidate for any of these jobs? Please spread the word about our website, the services directory, the newsletter sign-up, membership and yes, …
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Members and colleagues, you are invited to join the PTMTA on Wednesday November 16th at 5:30PM in the Nomura Building on Benedict Street for our annual general membership meeting. We will have Pizza, salad and snacks, basic beverage and you are welcome to bring your own beverage as well. We will gather at 5:30 socially …
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