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Talkeetna Library looks to the future

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Funding for area libraries seemed to be in question last month, but Borough Manager John Duffy said the Borough is continuing to search for funding to build new libraries were needed as well as fund AV equipment. Librarian Ann Yadon speaks about what is needed at Talkeetna’s public library.

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Susitna Council asks borough to set aside research forest

Friday, March 5, 2010

In their regular meeting on Thursday night, the Susitna Community Council passed a motion to send comments to the Mat-Su Borough currently seeking the public’s input on an update of their Natural Resource Management Units plan. Of special interest to the council was forestry management. (more…)

Talkeetna area EMS to get new ambulance

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Talkeetna Fire Department will be getting a new ambulance.  The Mat Su Borough Assembly approved spending for the new ambulance at their last assembly meeting. (more…)

Su Valley School insurance settled after a 32 month battle

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

After long exhaustive discussions between Mat Su Borough officals and insurance companies, there is finally an end.  The Borough can now re-coop the funds used to build the brand new Su Valley High School after a fire destroyed in the building in 2007.

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Su Valley High waits for insurance settlement

Thursday, February 25, 2010

In the continuing coverage of the $24 million Su Valley Junior and Senior High School, Sue Deyoe speaks with George Troxel about furnishings and the frustration of the insurance that is not yet settled.

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Insurance negotiations over Su Valley High still ongoing

Friday, February 19, 2010

As students settled into their new home at the brand new Su Valley Junior/Senior High School, questions arose of the project’s funding for construction and furnishing. At this point, the Mat-Su Borough is still in negotiations with the insurance company.

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Talkeetna Lakes Park may soon get ski trails

Friday, February 12, 2010

For almost a decade, the Denali Nordic Ski Club spearheaded the effort to create a Nordic ski trail system near Talkeetna. With a design and engineering study currently being prepared, the trail system development is making progress.

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Mayor recommends Anderson for planning commission

Friday, February 12, 2010

Mayor Talis Colberg has recommended John Anderson of Willow to fill the position for District 7 area on the Borough’s Planning Commission. (more…)

Susitna Community Council pursues letters of incorporation

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

The Susitna Community Council’s letters of incorporation and how to get and spend the state’s community revenue share, which is administered by the Mat-Su Borough, were at the center of last Thursday’s Susitna Community Council discussion.

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Borough Assembly approves community revenue sharing

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

The Mat-Su Borough Assembly has approved a second year of community revenue sharing funds for community councils.  The ordinance was passed unanimously at the regular meeting of the Borough Assembly Tuesday night. (more…)

Talkeetna recipient of grants for sewer and water utility

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Residents of Talkeetna and Chase should expect to see construction activity around the Borough’s utility area near the Chase trailhead this summer.  Over $1 million in grants have been received by the Borough to install a filtration system.

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Proposed wood biomass project still on the table at Su Valley

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Now that the new Su Valley Junior and Senior High School is officially open, some are looking to another step – going ahead with a proposed biomass heating system for the school.

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