Haines Borough school board members on Tuesday unanimously approved a plan that will end classroom instruction early on Wednesdays to provide time for school staff to write and align a new district curriculum. The curriculum-planning project begins in January on a one-semester, trial basis. The board has been discussing the idea since June and approved it and […]
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HAL seeks 2nd variance for wing
Haines Assisted Living, Inc. will go to the Haines Borough Planning Commission Thursday seeking its second, after-the-fact variance since June for a $1.25 million addition to its residence at Third Avenue and Union Street. Work on the project stopped about three weeks ago when HAL could not ensure the federal department of Housing and Urban Development that […]
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Tour ordinance still dogs leaders
The Haines Borough Assembly on Nov. 30 again declined to adopt an ordinance that would deter “frivolous” applications for commercial tour permits. The ordinance has been directed to the borough’s government affairs and services committee, scheduled to meet at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 14, in the assembly chambers. The assembly held a third public hearing on […]
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Assembly to cover Goodman legal fees; Will reimburse up to $1,500
The Haines Borough Assembly met in executive session Monday and authorized reimbursing Greg Goodman “up to $1,500 of legal fees incurred in connection with the administrative appeal” for a lawsuit filed in Superior Court against both the borough and Goodman. “Greg Goodman was not there, but that was not unexpected,” borough clerk Julie Cozzi said of the […]
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Permit sought Tuesday for 3rd heli-ski operation
The Haines Borough Assembly on Tuesday is scheduled to consider an Alaska Mountain Guides application for a helicopter skiing permit, but a mayor-appointed work group has yet to make a recommendation on how permit approval would impact the boroughwide allocation of skier days. A public hearing will be held. “It seems premature,” said resident Rob Goldberg, one […]
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Assembly tightens standards for candidates’ residency
The Haines Borough Assembly has advanced to a third public hearing an ordinance to clarify borough election procedures and candidate residency requirements. The next public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 14. Borough clerk Julie Cozzi on Nov. 30 explained a few of the revisions for the ordinance’s second public hearing. Cozzi said Deborah Vogt, an attorney […]
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Snow Dragon to snake Saturday
Residents again will brave the Snow Dragon during the annual community holiday celebration and parade Saturday, Dec. 11, in Haines. “The favorite in the parade is the Snow Dragon,” said Joan Carlson, Haines Chamber of Commerce manager. “All the kids watch for that.” Santa Claus also will be a popular guest, she said. “The visitor […]
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New arrivals appreciate care, concern
The Haxton family would like to send their heart-felt thanks to their church family and the staff and administration at the Haines Borough School for their love and support. It is never easy to lose loved ones, but having a community of caring people, who gather around you, makes these difficult times easier to get through. What a wonderful community we have […]
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Chamber report: Town economy needs boost
Haines needs to attract more industry in the face of a decline in North Slope oil production and potential cuts to federal entitlement programs that could deliver a double blow to the local economy, according to the Haines Chamber of Commerce’s economic development committee. In a five-page October report to the Haines Borough Assembly on the group’s […]
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Assembly OKs raise to $125 per meeting; Mayor to get $1,250 monthly
The Haines Borough Assembly Tuesday adopted an ordinance that will increase pay for the assembly and Mayor. The change will cost the borough an estimated $11,172 annually. The assembly approved the ordinance by a 4-1 vote, with member Scott Rossman opposed and Greg Goodman absent. Assembly members have been paid $100 for assembly meetings, and Jan Hill, as Mayor, earned […]