Exciting transformations happening in the old Wade Drugstore Building on 13th St.! The new owner has been busy remodeling the commercial space as well transforming the living space above into a cozy apartment! Tenants have been secured for the…
If you are anything like me, you’ve already walked around your yard or block—still brown and defeated-looking from months of snow—and tried to imagine what it will be in just a few weeks time. I have walked through our neighborhood…
Washington School Neighbors of all ages are invited to Game Night Friday, February 27, 2015 6:30-8:30 p.m. 77 W. 11th St. (In the Youth Room of Hope Church) We’ll have some board games and cards available, but please bring your…
Hi friends! Lighting and how it relates to safety are important subjects of conversation for any neighborhood. We are preparing a couple of opportunities to talk about lighting in WSN and Westcore, particularly along Washington Blvd. Here’s our challenge for…
A message from Councilman Brian Burch, Ward 3: Since December 2 there has been a significant increase in anti-police graffiti in Holland, with more than 50 incidents. Last night it escalated even further. It must stop. Silent Observer has offered a $5,000…
The Holland Sentinel recently posted another article on Washington Elementary and its sale, highlighting some of the guidelines and recommendations for the project. Some of those include: “First Class” condos or single family occupied homes Maximize number of school children…
The Holland Sentinel published an article Monday Dec. 15 outlining the proposal for development of Washington Elementary. Stay informed – school board meetings are public meetings. READ SENTINEL ARTICLE (click here) Here’s a brief timeline: Monday, Jan 12 – Interested…
This week, Nov 2- 8: When you visit local restaurants and add $1 to your bill, you can help fight homelessness. Participating restaurants are Hops at 84 East, New Holland Brewing Co. Restaurant & Pub, 8th Street Grille, Salt & Pepper Savory Grill and Pub, Margarita’s Mexican…
This article describes some of the neighborhood initiative and opinion around the re-purposing of Washington Elementary School.
For quite a few years now the Washington Elementary School at 11th and Maple has housed Administrative offices for Holland Public Schools and hosted a pre-school program. But now the slow mechanism of making a change is starting to roll…