By Port of Port Townsend on Feb 18, 2022 12:19 pm The Agenda and Materials for the Meeting of the Port of Port Townsend Commission on February 23, 2022 have been posted. The Port Commission has a meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 23rd at 5:30 p.m. Commissioners will be considering Airport Engineering Professional Services & …
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Did You Miss it? https://kptz.org/2022/02/11/our-working-waterfront-2-11/ Port Commissioner Pam Petranek and Port of Port Townsend’s Director Eron Berg wander the boatyard and meet up with brothers Tim and Mike Quant. Tim & Mike have been commercial fishermen all their lives, and throughout their years they’ve acquired valuable skills in the maritime trades. Plus the latest updates …
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The 2022 PTMTA Print Member Directory is being finalized this month. Many hundreds will be printed for distribution at local businesses, events, and in welcome bags given to Point Hudson visiting boaters. ARE YOU IN IT? If you have renewed your PT Marine Trades Association Membership, (since October 2021 for 2022 fiscal year) you are! …
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Wednesday Feb. 16th, 2022, the Port had a little ceremony for the new 75 ton Travel Lift. Commissioner Petranek blessed the new machine with a bottle of beer to the cheers of port staff and crew, County Commissioners, trades people and supporters. This lift is painted with The Port of Port Townsend boldly across the …
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The Port of Port Townsend will be hosting DH Environmental, Inc of Seattle to conduct certified training in 24-Hour Hazwoper (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response). Agencies with a spill response mandate are welcome to attend. Our facility of preference can seat 20 students and exceed all covid compliance standards for distancing and ventilation. The …
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SEA Marine is hiring year-round positions to join our Service, Canvas & Office teams. To apply, please visit our website CAREERS | SEA Marine (seamarineco.com) to submit your application and resume to info@seamarineco.com. We currently have the following opportunities available: Marine Services Technician Lead Marine Canvas & Upholstery Estimator refer to the SEA Marine …
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You are invited! PTMTA! Shipwrights ahoy! Our port commission and staff would like to invite you for a quick celebratory gathering on Wednesday, at noon, on February 16, at the 300 ton launch pad to celebrate the arrival of our new 75 ton lift! Our first lift was purchased in 1974??? Please stop by and …
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Join BIAW & JCHBA as they talk about scholarship opportunities for the trades, for men and women! They will be discussing 4scholarships, with presentations by Eagle Pipe Heating & Air, Kiwanis, Elks Lodge, and more February 12, 2022 @ 11 AM Join us for our online presentation & Q&A by going to: https://us02web .zoom.us/j/86123073777
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A free Chamber hosted ZOOM Cafe on February 18th may be an opportunity to weigh in on issues like the Poplar project or other questions you have for your City Manager and Mayor.
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Our Marine Trades business leaders have been nominated and awarded in past years for making our community a better place. Who would you like to see recognized in this way, maritime or not? These awards are determined by the community who nominate and select the awardees. You may enter someone in one category or more …
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Business Planning Class Graduates Help the EDC Design New Services for 2022 & Beyond. Next series registration HERE. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1eT5kUslu1hV_lK6lnnYKaXgarWEjZk69Fezkx1LmckY8kw/viewform
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There are several job positions open at the NW School of Woodenboat Building. See all of the PTMTA job postings HERE THIS JOB HAS BEEN FILLED: as of Feb 28, 2022 Boat Building Instructor – Full-Time The full-time Boat Building instructor fulfills the school’s core mission by providing a high-quality educational experience. Instructors teach using …
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Port decisions that can affect you; UPDATE: 2.07.22 Responses to letters of concern indicate that the Port is working with the MRW facility to ensure there is no gap in the service. Thank you for sharing your interest in its continuation. The transition is not expected until 2025. Moderate Risk Waste Facility at Boat Haven …
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Next Commission Meetings February 9th : Page link soon to have agenda posted: https://portofpt.com/about-us/port-commission/meeting-minutes/ DATE MEETING MATERIALS AGENDA LATE ADDITIONS, notes AUDIO MINUTES 2/9/22 Regular Business Meeting, 1 pm Public Comments 2/9/22 Public Workshop, 9:30 am
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Thank you David King for sharing in this article hosted by Olympicpeninsula.org Port Townsend’s Boatbuilding Legacy
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Another complimentary write-up about our Marine Trades, this time the PT Shipwright’s Co-op. It takes some time out of the day to have a writer and photographer come in for an article but it is really a great thing not only for the business featured but also for all of our marine trades. Do you …
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As Marine Trades Businesses we need to pay attention to the Port’s Agendas & meetings as they are making decisions that impact all of us. Further, our commissioners rely on public feedback and that is best given before a decision has to be made so write to them politely and often. If we cannot attend …
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Wishcycling is a great term. Who wants to see just how little is actually recycled. Some links below lead to great information about what Jefferson County is doing to address recycling. Here is a short article about “Wishcycling”. https://getpocket.com/explore/item/what-is-wishcycling-two-waste-experts-explain?utm_source=pocket-newtab Jefferson County has a lot of easy to understand information and recommendations about recycling on this …
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Our Stories Matter – revisiting our 20% Public Awareness Campaign posters created by Bill Curtsinger and Gwendolyn Tracy in 2019 and 2020.
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Starting October 2022 Enrollment Open for Boatbuilding and Marine Systems Applications are now available for classes starting October 2022. Enrollment interest remains high and classes are expected to fill quickly again this year. Submit your completed application by January 31st to be part of the first batch of applications reviewed by the Admissions Committee. If …
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