Read to learn the ways you can be heard: We need you on Monday, March 20th in City Chambers. YOU! Your physical being. Your eyes, your ears, your voice. Here are three ways to participate: 1. Write In. Email your concerns, thoughts, and support of affordable housing to PublicComment@cityofpt.us by 4pm day-of meetings. 2. Show …
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Jefferson County has made it easy to comment on important topics or to simply like or dislike someone else’s comment. Check out this home page (click below image) and follow the links. Make your voice heard in the planning of our community, use of our resources, and growth management. https://berrydunn.mysocialpinpoint.com/jeffcowa/ideas#/
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Apply now to participate in the 2023 Wooden Boat Festival! It’s that time of year again! We hope you will join us in September for the largest wooden boat festival in North America. Applications to participate for boaters, presenters, vendors, food vendors, and musicians are now available online! Get your application in early—space is limited. Gotta wooden …
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Please share! Two full-time employees of the Shipwrights Coop are looking for a new home for a combined budget of $1,400 in the Port Hadlock/Port Townsend/Chimacum area. They are also ok with separate housing ($700 each), or with joining a larger shared housing situation. One of them has a dog, so it needs to be …
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NOAA Fisheries has released the draft National Seafood Strategy and encourages all interested members of the public to review and submit comments. This strategy underscores NOAA’s strong commitment to seafood sector resilience. It aligns with the Biden-Harris Administration’s goals for economic recovery, environmental sustainability, and climate resilience. Further, the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, …
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Housing Solutions Network is paying close attention to zoning changes that the City of Port Townsend is currently deliberating. The goal of these changes is to remove barriers to the creation of housing, including supporting a mix of housing types and increasing density. If done right, these changes could lead to more housing for local workers; …
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The PTMTA supported the NWMC in applying for a grant to create Real Word Readiness programs for local youth. Please see Robin Mills’ letter below and the PDF attached. Maritime businesses participating are doing their part to inspire our future workforce in the trades. Thank you. Partnership roles vary depending upon the organization. I will …
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The 2023 PTMTA MEMBER DIRECTORY is being edited for printing soon. Please get your renewal* finished if you want to be included in this publication that gets distributed in Port of PT Welcome Bags, at events from job fairs to Wooden Boat Festival to Pacific Expo and more as well as at local and county …
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Special Meeting Notice – February 15 – 1pm on Resolution #787-23 Authorizing Purchase of Short’s Family Farm Contingent on State Funding (UPDATE: LISTEN/VIEW the recorded meeting here.) By Port of Port Townsend on Feb 13, 2023 02:58 pm The Agenda and Meeting Materials for the Special Business Meeting of the Port of Port Townsend Commission …
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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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Please spread the word about this event that will benefit the PTMTA Life Boat Fund. Tales From the Titanic In the annals of maritime history, what strange and tragic event can rival the sinking of the RMS Titanic? Still, 110 years later, the tragedy evokes horror, fascination and disbelief. Alternately, the skill, incompetence, negligence, care, …
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Please sign up for the PTMTA weekly Blog updates. This is a marine trades resource for all of our Marine Trades Community to make use of. You can also send us your announcements to post so we can help you get the word out. Once signed up, one email every Sunday, will arrive to your …
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Register your business to have your hazmat waste collected. Participation impacts the frequency of these Hazmat collection events. From our Environmental Officer Kimberlie Webber at the Port of Port Townsend: You might have heard that the county is organizing a moderate risk waste collection through Clean Harbors Environmental Services for small quantity generators. Unfortunately, there …
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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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The PTMTA sent out renewal letters with application forms in November of 2022. Please take a moment to submit your renewal. This can also be done online [HERE] See the menu in the right sidebar. As a PTMTA member, there are many opportunities to engage with your PTMTA, helping us to improve our work …
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Here is why: In 2022:: JOBS: 26 posts with multiple job opportunities LODGING: 6 posts announcing rentals offered specifically to maritime, or call out for maritime lodging SHOP SPACE; 4 Posts announcing shop space for lease EDUCATION & CLASSES; 35 posts with short term and long term learning opportunities relevant to the trades. PRINTABLES: 9 …
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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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