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
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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
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