Proposed Pathway Would Provide Pedestrian Access to Talkeetna Library
Pedestrians and cyclists traveling on the Spur Road Path who want to access the Talkeetna Public Library must cross the busy Spur Road to get there. And there currently is
Curry Ridge Riders Searching for Equipment Storage
Since 1996, the Curry Ridge Riders have provided trail grooming services to the Upper Susitna Valley, with a focus on snowmachining. The group is a local non-profit organization that relies
Proposed Fuel Tax Will be on the November Ballot
At this week’s Mat-Su Borough Assembly meeting, members of the Assembly decided to let the public weigh in on a proposed seven-cent fuel tax with an advisory ballot question this
Heavy Use of Talkeetna Parks Spurs Request for Additional Borough Staff
The Talkeetna Parks Advisory Committee, or TPAC, presented parks data to the Talkeetna Community Council at their meeting this week. And requested the Council draft a letter of support for
New Playground Equipment on the Way to Trapper Creek
A new Merry-Go-Round will soon be installed at the Trapper Creek Community Park as a first step to upgrade the playground. A $5,000 grant from the Talkeetna Bachelor Society and
Chase Trail May See More Traffic, Maintenance with Trainman's Walk Updates
Since the 1970s, the Trainman’s Walk on the Alaska Railroad’s Talkeetna River bridge has meant safe access for residents of the Chase community. The Trainman’s Walk not only allows pedestrians,
Assembly Postpones Vote on Fuel Tax
The Mat-Su Borough Assembly postponed a vote on a seven-cent fuel tax that would help fund local transportation projects. Public sentiment at the meeting was mostly negative. Borough Manager Mike
Talkeetna Looks for New Well Site Following Successful Test Well
Initially built in the 1980s, Talkeetna’s water supply is in need of pipe updates, a storage tank, and now requires treatment for arsenic. Four point seven million dollars in State
Electronics, Plastics Recycling One-Day Events for Upper Valley
Two one-day recycling events will focus on collecting items not usually taken at the Borough’s Transfer Station recycling bins. Electronics are accepted year-round at the Mat-Su Borough Central Landfill in