Development of Picture Point is moving forward, with a topographical survey completed in July and grading of the parking area set for fall. The Picture Point Design Committee recently recommended the Haines Borough buy a $27,500 rest room and $28,000 “Welcome to Haines” sign for the site. Committee member Barbara Mulford said the group chose the log […]
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Floreske to seek heliport permit Sept.11
A local developer last week submitted a conditional use permit application to build three helipads at 10 Mile Haines Highway. The Haines Borough Planning Commission will consider John Floreske’s permit application at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11. Floreske’s application shows plans for three 59-foot helipads 250 feet apart, each connected to an existing 1,100-foot gravel roadway by a […]
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Alcohol the killer, not marijuana
And there you have it, folks: The resolution to oppose ballot measure 2, legalizing recreational use of marijuana, was passed by the Haines Borough Assembly with Mayor Stephanie Scott casting the tie-breaking ‘yes’ vote, all because of their main concern – what it will do to the children of Haines. But wait. Are these the same people who thought it […]
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Thanks for effort that created mural
Last year, Debra Schnabel of Lynn Canal Corporation approached the Haines Borough School District with a wonderful idea for creating a colorful mural on the plain, gray concrete wall at the elementary school entrance on Main Street. The joyful mural that welcomes students to the school was the result of the efforts of many people. Artist Cara Murray persevered through the rain and wind, painting under a blue tarp tent […]
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Grants to nonprofits $94K, lowest since ’09
The Haines Borough Assembly last week authorized $94,300 in funding for local nonprofits, nearly $33,000 less than the amount requested and the lowest amount it has disbursed in grants since 2009. The assembly appropriated $109,200 last year. Following several attempts to postpone funding the programs, the assembly voted 4-2 to pass the resolution funding 11 local nonprofits. […]
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Proposal would change waste management
The Haines Borough is looking at getting into the waste management business. Assembly member Debra Schnabel recently submitted a draft solid waste management ordinance to the municipality’s commerce committee for consideration. Her 17-page document proposes every residence, business, nonprofit, government and harbor slip holder in the borough either pay for curbside garbage collection or pay a lower rate to […]
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Mayor’s vote sends message against pot
With a tie-breaking vote cast by Haines Borough Mayor Stephanie Scott, the assembly passed a resolution Tuesday opposing a statewide proposition to legalize and commercialize marijuana in Alaska. The assembly voted 3-3, with assembly members Diana Lapham, Dave Berry and Jerry Lapp in favor of the resolution opposing Proposition 2, a ballot measure Alaska voters will decide on during the […]
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New staff at school bring wide experience
Greg Brittenham, a nationally recognized conditioning coach who worked 20 years for the New York Knicks, will be leading physical education classes at the Haines School this year. Brittenham is one of four new, full-time teachers hired by the Haines Borough School District for the 2014-15 school year. Others include high school English teacher Ryan Harms, high […]
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Hiring panel gives nod to Culbeck
A five-person hiring committee has recommended the Haines Borough hire Darsie Culbeck as the new Community and Economic Development Director. Mayor Stephanie Scott said the committee recommended 4-1 to hire Culbeck, who was competing for the job against only one other candidate. Manager David Sosa refused to comment on the recommendation Tuesday, but said he would issue a press […]
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Meal program sign-up needed
The Haines Borough School District reminds parents they need to register their students for free or reduced-charge meals. Parents can fill out a simple, one-page application, school officials said. Annual registration is vital for the school district to qualify for federal compensation for school food programs and to qualify for some grants. Meal discount eligibility forms are […]