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 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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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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Print and share the flyer for this celebration of our working waterfront!
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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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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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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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Here is the August edition of Our Working Waterfront from KPTZ:
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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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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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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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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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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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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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From Bayside Housing on FB Bayside is thrilled to announce that we have closed on the purchase of the historic Starrett House Bed & Breakfast in uptown Port Townsend! This purchase signifies an important expansion of our mission to include workforce housing in recognition of the emergency nature of the housing crisis in our community. …
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From NEXT DOOR . COM and on Craig’s list; Image ;inks to Craigslist post. https://olympic.craigslist.org/apa/d/nordland-on-site-property-maintenance/7652456464.html
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Make your Marketing Easy & Effective SCORE Workshop online and free. If you do not know about SCORE, it is a small business mentoring group with “chapters” all over the country. Even though our trades look different from the photos they use, the basics of running your own business are closely related. SCORE.org has tons …
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The PTMTA encourages members to attend Port Commission meetings. It is very educational and a good opportunity to submit your concerns on the public record by delivering a 3 minute public comment. Upcoming Port Commission Meetings: Date Meeting & Time August 9: 9:30 a.m. Workshop and 1:00 p.m. Regular Business Meeting …
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We want to congratulate Jennifer Takaki and Sean on expanding operations at Marina Cafe to include tapas, beer, cider and wine from 5 to 9 PM. Check out the remodel and evening menu.
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The PTMTA is hosting a meeting with Port Staff to discuss the Port’s lease policy. 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 have your questions answered on …
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