City Crime Stats Posted

Crime Stats Posted

The monthly crime statistics for September have been posted HERE.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Crime Prevention Unit at 503-588-6175.  You can also keep up with recently reported crimes through www.crimereports.com.  Simply type in the address and city and state.

Neighborhood Association Board Member Guide Updated

Neighborhood Association Board Member Guide Updated

This guide for all Neighborhood Association Board members, and anyone interested in learning more, has just been updated.  View it HERE.

Class on Crop Rotation and Companion Planting

Class on Crop Rotation and Companion Planting

This Sunday, October 14 from 1 to 3:00 pm, Marion-Polk Food Share will be holding the final workshop in their Healthy Gardens, Healthy People called, “Crop rotation and companion planting for your garden.”  

Presenters will be Peter Henry, Zena Farm Manager, and Jennifer Johns, Associate Director for Sustainable Agriculture Education at Willamette University.

Venue:  Willamette University’s Zena Farm

To attend: RSVP to imcdonald@marionpolkfoodshare.org or 503-581-3855 x329.

Directions provided after RSVP.

$5 suggested donation, not required.

Volunteers Needed for Salem Harvest

Volunteers Needed for Salem Harvest

Salem Harvest is looking for extra help for several large harvests. They need help filling boxes, lifting boxes and loading trucks. The harvests are planned for Oct. 13 (morning), Oct. 20 (timing TBD), and Nov. 3 (morning). If you can help, please contact Melody Parr at mparr@salemharvest.org. Salem Harvest donates half of what it brings in to MPFS to help feed local families in need.

National Feral Cat Day

National Feral Cat Day

In honor of this day, the Coalition Advocating for Animals will be sponsoring an informational seminar on the humane solution for Community/Stray Cats.  Learn about how you can be part of the solution to cat overpopulation in Salem.  

Tuesday, October 16 at the Salem Public Library

Lower Level – Plaza Room

6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

• Learn about how you can be part of the solution to cat overpopulation in Salem

• How trap/neuter/return (TNR) efforts can make a difference

• Learn the truth about community/stray cats and how we can help

• Find out about affordable and accessible spay/neuter and TNR programs

This program is sponsored by the Coalition Advocating for Animals (CAFA)

For more information email: cafa2013@yahoo.com or see the flyer.

Seeking Comments on Salem Stormwater Report

Stormwater Report Comments Welcome

The City of Salem invites the public to participate in the 14-day public comment period (from October 8 at 5 pm to October 22 at 5 pm) relating to the Annual Report for the City's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit.

The MS4 Annual Report provides an update on the status of stormwater-related activities completed during the previous fiscal year.

Written comments may be submitted to Heather Dimke at: hdimke@cityofsalem.net or faxed to 503-588-6480. Comments can also be mailed directly to: Stormwater Services MS4 Annual Report Comments, 1410 20th Street SE, Building #2, Salem, OR 97302

Seeking Urban and Community Forestry Award Nominations

Call for 2013 Urban and Community Forestry Award Nominations

Oregon Community Trees (OCT) annually honors outstanding individuals and organizations for their leadership and accomplishments in advancing urban and community forestry projects and activities in the state of Oregon.   

The OCT awards recognize powerful examples of inspirational individuals and organizations engaging citizens, promoting tree planting and quality tree care, raising awareness and knowledge about Oregon's trees and forests, and protecting Oregon's urban and community forests to improve the quality of life in towns and cities around the state.

Nominations for the individual award can recognize citizens, volunteers, or non-profit, government or business employees. 

Nominations for the organization award can recognize citizen groups, non-profits, public agencies, and businesses.

All award nominations must include:

Name and contact information of the individual or organization.

A brief description of their accomplishments and reason for the nomination. Limit 250 words.

Names and contact information of two qualified references to verify the information

Name and contact information of the nominator.

Nominations must be received by February 1, 2013.

Please send nominations via email to Oregon Community Trees c/o Patricia Farrell, OCT Board Member:

pfarrell@cityofsalem.net

503-588-6211 x7489

For more information about Oregon Community Trees, visit our website.