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Harrison Hospital Looking for Partner Organization
Posted on 2012 01 17 by hdnelson
Harrison Hospital, the largest private employer in Kitsap County, remains an independent hospital in an era when health organizations large and small are joining together to extend their reach and remain competitive in an era of declining budgets and greater political and regulatory pressure. This article from the Kitsap Business Journal describes how Harrison is now requesting proposals from larger Healthcare networks to maintain or enhance their level of service in the face of the State’s budget crisis and anticipated cuts to Medicare and Medicaid payments. More at http://kpbj.com/breaking_news/2012-01-17/harrison_medical_center_faces_future_with_mission_in_mind
Bainbridge Island Land Trust to Add to Grand Forest Trails Network
Posted on 2011 12 01 by hdnelson
Bainbridge Island is a step closer to completing a cross island wildlife corridor through the recent purchase by the Bainbridge Island Land Trust of a 31 acre parcel that will connect two larger parcels to form a 290 acre park, as detailed in this Kitsap Sun article. http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2011/dec/01/property-purchase-will-link-sections-of-grand/
Updates Planned to Buffers and Setbacks for Kitsap Waterfront
Posted on 2011 11 29 by hdnelson
A major concern of current waterfront home owners is how the new master plan affects their current residence. The Task Force recently updated their handout for Existing Shoreline Development, which you can see here: http://www.kitsapshoreline.org/Existing_Development_10.24.11_REVISED.pdf Most .lawfully constructed residences will continue to be designated as conforming regardless of whether they meet new standards. Compliance with new standards would be necessary for expansions or remodels of existing structures. The handout has revised the language about existing structures to provide reassurance to homeowners about the impact of new regulations. The other area of speculation and angst about the Shoreline Master Program Update in Kitsap County and other incorporated communities within the County concerns setbacks. More at http://bprowse.com/kitsap_market_blog/view/1407/kitsap_shoreline_master_program___buffers_and_setbacks