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Port Commission meeting May 25th, 2023


Posted: Commission Meeting May 25 By Port of Port Townsend on May 18, 2023 03:41 pm The Agenda and Meeting Materials for the Regular Meeting of the Port of Port Townsend Commission on May 24, 2023 have been posted. Agenda topics include a Water Walk and Sea Level Rise Project Update. On the Consent Agenda …

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May 10 Commission meeting and Workshop details


Commission Meeting and Workshop May 10 By Port of Port Townsend on May 05, 2023 03:26 pm The Agenda and Meeting Materials for the Public Workshop & Regular Meeting of the Port Commission on May 10, 2023, have been posted. The Port Commission has two meetings scheduled for Wednesday, May 10. The 9:30 a.m. workshop …

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MAY Port Commission Meetings schedule


Upcoming Port Commission Meetings: Date                   Meeting & Time May 10:              9:30 a.m. Workshop and 1:00 p.m. Meeting May 24:              CANCELLED Regular Business Meeting May 25:              5:00 p.m. Intergovernmental Collaborative Group (ICG)

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Hazardous waste Survey – Help the Port of PT figure this out for all


FROM KIMBERLY WEBBER – Port of PT Specialist: Hi All I understand that the closure of the moderate risk waste facility has caused a lot of frustration and challenges for many of you. I promise you that we are working to try to alleviate some of this stress, but there are a lot of variables …

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The Port’s newest Engineer: Dave Nakagawara


Dave Nakagawara has been a building official for the City of Port Townsend. Starting June 1, he becomes the second engineer with the Port of Port Townsend. Civil Engineer Dave Nakagawara has joined the Port of Port Townsend’s capital facilities staff to help the Port complete its many planned upgrades in consultation with the community. …

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Port commission meeting April 26th


By Port of Port Townsend The Agenda and Meeting Materials for the Regular Meeting of the Port of Port Townsend Commission on April 26, 2023 have been posted. Agenda topics include a Quarter 1, 2023 IDD Levy Project Funding Report. The 5:30 p.m. full meeting agenda is HERE and the public is invited to attend …

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April 19/20, 2023 Port Commission Retreat. Public is invited


Port Commission Retreat By Port of Port Townsend on Apr 14, 2023 02:33 pm The Port of Port Townsend Commissioners and senior staff will attend a Commission Retreat on Wednesday & Thursday, April 19/20, 2023 beginning at 10:00 am each day at the Point Hudson Pavilion Building at 355 Hudson Street and also online. The …

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The Olympian: Port of Olympia commissioner attempts to put director Gibboney on administrative leave


Our Port Townsend Marine Trades will likely find the plight of the Port of Olympia unfortunately familiar, as well as grateful things have improved on many fronts in the last few years. https://www.theolympian.com/news/local/article274188720.html (The text of the article is saved below because of unsuccessful attempts to locate PT Leader and PDN articles about events that …

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Port meeting & Workshop Wednesday April 12th


Commission Meeting and Workshop April 12 By Port of Port Townsend on Apr 07, 2023 02:07 pm The Agenda and Meeting Materials for the Public Workshop & Regular Meeting of the Port of Port Townsend Commission on April 12, 2023, have been posted. The Port Commission has two meetings scheduled for Wednesday, April 12.  On …

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Next Port Meeting is March 22, 4:30PM and 5:30 PM


Upcoming Port Commission Meetings: Date                   Meeting & Time March 22              4:30 p.m. Special Meeting, 5:30 p.m. Meeting April 12:                9:30 a.m. Workshop, 1 p.m. Meeting April 14:                Local2020/T-Lab Transportation Conference – Quorum of Commission Attending …

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Commission Workshop and Meeting March 8


By Port of Port Townsend on Mar 03, 2023 02:33 pm The Agenda and Meeting Materials for the Public Workshop & Regular Meeting of the Port of Port Townsend Commission on March 8, 2023, have been posted. The Port Commission has two meetings scheduled for Wednesday, March 8.  On the 9:30 a.m. workshop agenda is …

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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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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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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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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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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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Point Hudson RE-Opens early


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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Understanding the Shorts Farm Acquisition Proposal


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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REMINDER to Register: HAZMAT Collection Event JAN 20th.


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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Port Meetings Jan. 11th, 17th. & 25th


Port Meetings Page HERE January 11:          9:30 a.m. Workshop, 1 p.m. Meeting January 17:          Special Meeting regarding Short’s Family Farm 6 p.m. January 25:          5:30 p.m. Meeting 1/17/22 Special Business Meeting Packet Agenda 12/14/22 Public Workshop 9:30 a.m. Agenda Short’s Farm Presentation Video …

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