Driveway Permit Fee Waiver Ends Soon
Driveways constructed on or before August 26th, 2017 are still eligible for a permit fee waiver. At least until September 30th. Driveways that access Borough roads and easements and that
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Cleanups for Properties Out of Compliance
A new private property cleanup program is well underway in the Mat-Su Borough. And so far, it has led to nine property cleanups with more being organized. This new program
Trapper Creek Residents Want Slower Traffic
Residents in Trapper Creek want slower traffic on the Parks Highway through the community. Especially at the main intersection with Petersville and Susitna River Roads. There is a blinking light
School Board Discusses Budget
The Mat-Su School Board held their bi-monthly meeting at the Talkeetna Elementary School on Tuesday evening. The meetings are generally held in the lower Valley, which translates to a three-hour
Community Comp Plans & SpUDs Get Updated Direction
The Mat-Su Borough Planning Commission is recommending a more formal approach to community comprehensive planning. Commissioners heard from staff and the public about proposed updates to the community comprehensive planning
Park Facilities Vandalized Multiple Times
Two Borough park areas in Talkeetna have been vandalized multiple times this season. A gate restricting vehicle access at Christiansen Lake has been illegally opened six times since July. Borough
Updates Coming to Talkeetna Transfer Station
A compost program is coming to the Mat-Su Borough, thanks to an Environmental Protection Agency grant. About 5,000 pounds of yard debris are collected throughout the Borough each year. The
Mobile Home Parks Goes Back to Planning Commission
Mat-Su Borough Assemblymember Stephanie Nowers sponsored a new ordinance to clarify the ban of mobile home parks. That ordinance was adopted in August. She asked to send it back to
Borough District 4 Seat Vacant
Mat-Su Borough District 4 Assemblymember Rob Yundt abruptly resigned his position on the Assembly. Applications for the District 4 seat are open through Friday, September 27th. Yundt resigned his position