Starting as early as April 4th, Fremont Place may be reduced to one-lane of traffic (westbound) while Seattle Public Utilities does important work taking core samples, drilling 6-inch diameter holes up to 170 feet deep, intended to influence the design of the elongated storage tank being built for the Seattle Combined Sewage Overflow.
Last Wednesday, March 16th, the Fremont Chamber of Commerce (FCC) hosted an informational meeting on steps businesses could take towards greener practices, without spending their green. The meeting featured representatives from the City and King County, along with representation from one local business (Green Cleaning Seattle) taking massive steps to save the earth, and enhance their business for employees, customers and everyone.
On Monday, March 28th, from 7p – 8:30p, the Fremont Neighborhood Council (FNC) will hold its monthly meeting, at Doric Lodge #92, with presentations by two important City representatives, and updates on area issues.
As they paint and prep the steel for the new North Seattle Transfer Station, and complete the roof of the recycle building, construction is nearing a change in focus.
Set clocks forward, Daylight Savings Time begins tonight, March 12th, 2016.
Starting March 14th, 2016, the corner of 2nd Avenue NW and NW Canal Street will be closed to traffic through the Fall, to allow for the Fremont Siphon Replacement Project.
Fremont Rotary Club Past-President Jean Withers sent out a request for help for the 36 businesses affected by the natural gas explosion in the Greenwood business district. The Phinney Neighborhood Association (PNA) has set up an on-line fundraiser, so that we can make tax-deductible donations for people affected by the explosion. 100% of the money raised will go directly to the relief efforts.
On Facebook, on March 7th, 2016, owner of The Way Station announced that the coffee shop on Leary Way will be closing its doors.
This Thursday, March 3rd, from 3p – 6p, Seattle City Councilmember Mike O’Brien will hold ‘open office hours’ at the Fremont Branch of the Seattle Public Library.
On Saturday, February 27th, from 3p – 5p, at the Fremont Branch of the Seattle Public Library, newly elected Seattle Board Member Rick Burke will be on-hand to talk about our schools.
