Mat-Su Borough Senior Property Tax Exemptions Explained
At a recent Mat-Su Borough Assembly meeting, Assembly members discussed the senior property tax exemption that is already in place. Seniors aged 65 and older may qualify for Borough property
Upper Susitna Food Pantry Helping More Families
Moving food costs a lot of money, according to Upper Susitna Food Pantry Executive Director LouAnne Carroll-Tysdal. The Pantry will receive $5,000 in Community Assistance Program funds to help cover
Trapper Creek Residents Vote on CAP Projects
Over the last few weeks, Trapper Creek residents were able to vote on which projects they want to receive funding through the Borough’s Community Assistance Program. These funds are provided
New Fire Equipment Approved for Willow-Caswell Fire Service Area
At their meeting this week, the Mat-Su Borough Assembly approved funding to purchase a tanker for the Willow-Caswell Fire Service Area. According to background documentation provided for the Assembly meeting,
Planning Commission Supports New Waterbody Setback Task Force
After more than a year of work, the Mat-Su Borough Waterbody Setback Advisory Board presented recommendations to the Planning Commission prior to presenting to the Assembly at a special meeting.
Equipment Vandalized in Benka Lake Area
Some time over the weekend, an excavator and tractor-trailer were vandalized in the Benka Lake area near Talkeetna. Alaska Department of Public Safety Information Officer Tess Williams says by email
Permanent Benka Lake Access Still Not Finalized
Talkeetna residents were surprised three years ago to find the public access to Benka Lake blocked. Private landowners had determined their land extended into the access point and fenced it.
Fuel Tax Discussions Coming to Borough Communities
Just after the new fiscal year began, Mat-Su Borough Manager Mike Brown introduced a proposed fuel excise tax as a way to reduce or eliminate the need for debt service
Updates Needed to Denali SpUD Code
A provision in the current Denali Special Land Use District, or SpUD, allows the boundary to change whenever the boundaries of Denali State Park change. And the change does not