West Susitna Access Priority for Assembly
The Borough Assembly will discuss a list of state and federal legislative priorities at the November 21st meeting. The West Susitna Access Road is one project they will consider. Though
Junk Car Removal Program a Success
A Borough program to encourage junk car removals was so successful, it ran out of funds in six weeks. The Borough funded the program with $50,000. Borough Development Services Manager
So Much Snow
The latest storm has dumped quite a lot of snow on the Upper Valley in a short period of time. The National Weather Service Anchorage Forecast Office has not yet
Crosswalk Proposed at Talkeetna Library
Talkeetna residents can look forward to a new crossing in front of the Public Library. Borough Public Works Engineer Mike Campfield says they are exploring three concepts to pursue funding
Free Dump Days Exceed Cost Estimates
For two weeks in September, the Mat-Su Borough offered free dumping at the landfill and its transfer stations. Jeff Smith, Solid Waste Division Manager, says about 5,700 tons were dumped
Borough Seeks Public Input Comprehensive Plan
The Borough Comprehensive Plan was last updated in 2005. Since that time, the population has grown nearly 50 percent. The Mat-Su, particularly the Susitna Valley area, is where most of
Friends of Benka Lake File Official Complaint
The Friends of Benka Lake officially filed a complaint against Mr. and Mrs. Brunz to restore public access to the lake. The Brunzes erected a fence in August 2022 following
Road Maintenance Experiment in Talkeetna
The Mat-Su Borough is testing a new organic compound on two gravel roads. The compound may help reduce maintenance costs. When applied to gravel surfaces and allowed to cure, Perma-Zyme
Alaska Railroad to Make Bridge Repairs
The Alaska Railroad hosted an Open House at the Talkeetna Public Library this week to hear concerns from residents about the planned updates to the railroad bridge and pedestrian walkway.