The PTMTA will hold our monthly board meeting at the Nomura Building on Benedict Street in Boat Haven on Feb 16th at 5:30 PM. Main topics will be the EIS update and Job Fair / Youth Program opportunities. Members are welcome to join us or submit written comments or questions for the board to consider, …
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Monday the 13th- this online 3 hour class could really help our newest businesses. NOTE that our own Chamber of Jefferson County’s director, Arlen Alen, is a certified SCORE mentor who can answer your particular business questions. Contact the Chamber to set up a meeting.
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Simply found this article shared by Greenwave.org interesting:click image to read all about it.
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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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If you haven’t heard: As of January 1, 2023, the antifouling ingredient Irgarol, also called Cybutryne, which is found in some older bottom paints from Interlux and Pettit, was banned in Washington. It was introduced as a less harmful antifoulant replacement for tributyltin (TBT), but more recent research has discovered that it is indeed very …
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The Preserve WA newsletter shared a list of WA State Housing Bills that they are watching. These could very much impact Jefferson County so we are posting this info here for your information. The article includes links to details and instructions on how you can make comment to state representatives. Click on the image to …
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This event is a fundraiser for the Maritime Center’s programs for women and girls. It features local and regional speakers. Click the image to visit the page and see who is speaking.
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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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Attending Port meetings in person whenever possible really changes the vibe of these meetings. It is important for the Commission and Port Staff to see interest in what they do. Even if you show up for part of the meeting and quietly leve, it makes a difference. Upcoming Port Commission Meetings: (SEE MEETINGS PAGE FOR …
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Local Force 10 Sails gets noticed by KUOW. ‘Thousands of stitches, all by hand’: a look at Puget Sound’s artisan sailmakers Feb 02, 2023 at 5:14 pm The pleasure craft of today are very different from the tall ships that were once the only connection to other continents. Some of those old-style ships are still …
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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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November 14, 2022 | 5:56 pm from Washington Trust Earlier this month, the Management Plan for the Maritime Washington National Heritage Area was approved by the Secretary of the Interior. This approval represents the culmination of over a decade of hard work and significant collaboration between hundreds of individuals, organizations, governments, and Tribes along our …
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Free Victron seminar Feb 7 noon-1pm The Boat School invites you to a Victron Energy marine seminar on Tuesday February 7th from noon-1pm in the Nomura Building (385 Benedict Street, First Floor). Representatives of Victron will discuss sizing inverter charger systems, applications using lithium batteries, and charging them with alternators. The session will be presented …
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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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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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This Wednesday 01/25/23, for our continuing biweekly series on sailing better, Stig Osterberg and Jeff Brantley will lead a discussion based on aerial photos of real races. Topics (time permitting) will include starts, mark rounding, gates, strategy vs. tactics, and finishes. Meet at the clubhouse at 6pm. Bring a drink if you like, or there …
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On January 17th, the Port held a special meeting at the Chimacum Grange to hear the voices of stakeholders and the Ag community on the topic of the Port’s proposal to buy the Short’s family farm. It is important to understand this proposal and the very real challenges this farm and the Short’s family have …
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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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Catch the latest In this month’s edition of Our Working Waterfront, KPTZ’s Chris Bricker joins co-hosts Port Director Eron Berg and Port Commissioner Pam Petranek for an update on happenings around the Port. Then Pam gives a special guided tour of the Boat Yard for high school student guests from the Port Townsend Maritime Academy, …
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YOU’RE INVITED Chamber Cafe – State of the City January 20, 2023 10:00 AM PST Register Mayor Faber and City Manager John Mauro will be joining us to discuss the plans and programs the City is moving forward for 2023 and wrapping up status on 2022 projects. This annual meeting allows you …
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