The Shipwrights Regatta is February 25th. Tell your friends! Let’s get the word out. Lucky racers could be awarded the “Whak’o’Matic” or one of the other cool trophies. Register now
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Port Commission meeting FEB 22
UPDATE from the Port of PT: Commission Meeting February 22, 2023 By Port of Port Townsend on Feb 17, 2023 02:46 pm The Agenda and Meeting Materials for the Regular Meeting of the Port of Port Townsend Commission on February 22, 2023, have been posted. The Port Commission has a meeting on Wednesday, February 22, …
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Trolley # 11 is running
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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Port of PT February Meetings
February 8: 9:30 a.m. Workshop, 1 p.m. Meeting February 15: 1 p.m. Special Business Meeting – Short Family Farm Proposed Purchase February 16: 5 p.m. Intergovernmental Collaborative Meeting February 22: 5:30 p.m. Meeting See the Port’s Meetings Page with additional information HERE. …
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Maritime WA National Heritage Area is hiring
If not you, perhaps you know someone? They need authentic maritime voices. Now Hiring: Maritime Communications Specialist to join our crew! Are you a natural storyteller and skilled social media manager? Are you passionate about mission-driven communications and excited about building a program from the ground up? If so, you might be the right fit to …
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2023 Port Infrastructure Development Grant Program Webcasts Mar 2 & Mar 8
Are you interested in learning more about grants and the US DOT Port Infrastructure Development Grant Program?? Note that these are eastern time slots when you are scheduling your day. 2023 Port Infrastructure Development Grant Program Webcasts The “Preparing a Benefit-Cost Analysis for a Large Project” will be held on March 2, 2023 from 1:00 – 3:00PM …
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SPECIAL MEETING::Port/Short’s:: FEB 15 1PM POINT HUDSON
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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OCH’s online Classic Boat Show Feb 17—-
Attention boat lovers..there is a lot going on at the Worldwide Classic Boat Show presented by Off Center Harbor: Go to the home page to view the preview/
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PTMTA Board Meeting Feb 16th 5:30pm
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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Creating a business plan in 3 hours/class 2/13/23
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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Regenerative Ocean Farming – FYI
Simply found this article shared by Greenwave.org interesting:click image to read all about it.
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Housing/Planning meeting Monday Feb. 13, 2023
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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Law prohibits use of Irgarol Paints as of 1/01/2023
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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State Housing Bills
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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She Tells Sea Tales March 11, 2023
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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Renewal = Print Directory listing
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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Port Commission meets 2/8/2023 9:30 workshop + 1pm meeting
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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NPR’s Kuow interviews the Chimentis
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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Sea Tales on A Winter’s Eve and Lifeboat Fundraiser event
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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Maritime Washington National Heritage Area: Management Plan Approved
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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