Work continues on the sidewalks between Watts and Kilpatrick. The contractor is installing street curbs and concrete planter boxes.  Next step will be pouring concrete for the sidewalks and driveways.  Project construction will be moving northward along the east side of N Denver Avenue between Kilpatrick and McClellan.  Business access ramps and temporary walkways will be installed and maintained there […]

Title: Third thursday Art WalkLocation: Kenton Business DistrictLink out: Click hereDescription: View art showing at participating businesses from 5-9 pm every third Thurs.Start Time: 5 pmDate: 2009-10-15End Time: 9 pm

Let your voice be heard! Attend a community workshop near you to discuss ideas for the city’s Portland Plan. The Portland Plan will be our City’s strategic plan for the next 25 years, ensuring that Portland is a thriving and sustainable city and our people are prosperous, healthy and educated. Residents will work together with […]

As we have become more informed about the cat buglar that has been prowling Kenton homes at night, our Crime Prevention Coordinator Mark Wells has a great safety tip for helping keep better track  of your possessions if you are a victum of a theft.  A home inventory record can be very valuable in tracking and […]

Hello Kenton Neighbors: What follows is called a two-week look-ahead schedule for construction.  The contractor meets every Thursday with the city’s construction and project managers and sets the schedule for the next two weeks. We plan to send regular email updates with the latest from these meetings. New Sidewalks:  The contractor has excavated the sidewalk […]

Know of anyone who is interested in volunteering for Kenton? We’re currently seeking the following Communication volunteers: Graphic designer: 2-3 times per year or share with another! This 2-page template already exists in InDesign. See the PDFs on our website. Print Newsletter Editor: 2-3 issues per year. Organizes, gathers and edits articles for the newsletter. […]

We would like to caution our neighbors that home burglaries have been increasing.  This will be discussed in detail at this month’s PSAC meeting:  Wednesday October 28th, 7 pm Historic Kenton Firehouse with Sgt. Robert King, our new NRT Sgt.  Local Portland Police have had several missions with the property detectives and other officers including […]

CITY SEEKS INPUT ON PROPOSED PORTLAND BICYCLE PLAN FOR  2030 From October 5, 2009 through November 8, 2009, the Portland Bureau of Transportation is inviting public input on the Public Comment Draft of the Portland Bicycle Plan for 2030.  During this public comment period, Portland residents are invited to review the plan, confirm that it […]

Title: Rain Gardens 101 Naturescaping Workshop Location: Historic Kenton Firehouse Start Time: 1:00 pm Date:  Sunday, October 25th End Time:   5:00 pm Registration is Free:  http://www.emswcd.org/workshops-events?func=details&did=104 The KNA sponsors this Naturescaping Workshop to help our neighbors learn new garden options and improve the ecosystem in our neighborhood.   Marina Wynton, the KNA Green Subcommittee Chair will be the […]

I think we were all starting to wonder when the Denver Streetscape was actually going to really start but recent updates from the Portland Department of  Transportation have provided the start date of Tuesday, September 29th beginning at N Watts Street.  Businesses along North Denver Avenue will be open and accessible via sidewalk and street access […]