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
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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
Waterbody Setback Resolution Failed by Planning Commission
In a unanimous decision, the Mat-Su Borough Planning Commission failed the resolution supporting the Waterbody Setback Advisory Board’s recommendations. The Board’s recommendations include specific distances from the waterbody that structures
LCAC Recommends Reshelving Book
At this month’s Library Citizens’ Advisory Council meeting, most committee members voted to recommend reshelving the book Verity by Colleen Hoover. The LCAC began as a way to bring challenged
Caswell Area Road Projects Nearly Complete
Major road work that began this spring on Hidden Hills and Caswell Lakes roads in the Caswell Lakes area is now mostly complete, save for a few punchlist items, according
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