Borough Proposes a Way to Fund Major Road Projects
At this week’s Caswell Road Service Area Board meeting, Mat-Su Borough Operations and Maintenance Division Manager Chad Fry floated an idea for the community to find a way to fund
Borough Exploring Veterinary Services for Rural Areas
Mat-Su Borough Animal Care Director Vanessa Forbes says the Borough recognizes the challenges of finding veterinary care in the Upper Susitna Valley. Though no funding has been allocated to date,
Revised Forestry Plan in Early Stages for Susitna Valley
A plan that’s been in place since 1991 is the current guidance for forest management on state-owned lands in the Susitna Valley. But that plan is due for an update.
Planning Commission Fails Proposed Large-Lot Districts
At their meeting this week, the Mat-Su Borough Planning Commission unanimously failed an ordinance that would create large-lot subdivision restrictions anywhere in the Borough if communities chose to have them.
Assembly to Discuss Legislative Priorities
Several programs in this year’s federal and state legislative priorities for the Mat-Su Borough Assembly could benefit Upper Susitna Valley communities. Borough Manager Mike Brown says the Assembly will likely
Glass Recycling Returns to the Mat-Su Borough
Over the summer, the Mat-Su Borough acquired a glass pulverizer that will help break down one of the most difficult materials to recycle. Glass is heavy and there aren’t too
Planning Commission to Review Two Changes to Land Use Codes
At their October 6 meeting, the Mat-Su Borough Planning Commission will discuss two potential changes to the land use code. One deals with the Denali State Park Special Land Use
Talkeetna Man Arrested for Alleged August Assault
According to the Alaska Department of Public Safety Communications Director Austin McDaniel, Troopers received a report in August that William Barclay of Talkeetna had pointed a firearm at two juveniles.
TPAC Suggests Changes to Interactive Trails Map
A new interactive trail map created by the Mat-Su Borough shows trails throughout the area, including the Upper Valley. The Talkeetna Parks Advisory Committee met to suggest some corrections to