In anticipation of the release of a $22,000 police department study, Haines Borough officials this week circulated a letter alluding to “shortfalls” identified in the document, which the municipality expects to publicly release Friday. The letter, signed by manager David Sosa, Mayor Jan Hill and interim police chief Robert Griffiths, referred to long-standing departmental “issues” in many areas, including management, […]
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Only 2 assembly candidates; filing deadline Thursday
A familiar face and a familiar voice will vie for seats on the Haines Borough Assembly this October, but if no one else files for candidacy soon, it won’t be much of a race. Former Mayor and assembly member Jerry Lapp and former KHNS news director Margaret Friedenauer have filed for office, though with two seats being vacated by assembly members Joanne […]
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Harbor expansion critics: Aesthetics study not enough
A Monday meeting of the Waterfront Aesthetics Committee once again veered toward more fundamental aspects of the Small Boat Harbor expansion project, prompting the Mayor and deputy Mayor to repeatedly admonish people that the meeting was intended to focus only on aesthetics. The meeting was held at Lookout Park so committee members could better visualize how the project would […]
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Commercial trailers open around dock
Two unpermitted commercial trailers that started operating earlier this summer bring to three the number of wheeled shops operating on rented lots near the cruise ship dock. The third, a fish and chips stand, holds a temporary use permit. Borough planner Tracy Cui said Monday she was not aware of the trailers that operate on […]
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Borough Briefs
Assembly cancels Dec. 18 meeting The Haines Borough Assembly unanimously voted on Tuesday to cancel their Dec. 18 meeting, in a suggestion brought forward by Mayor Jan Hill. “Typically we only have one meeting in December,” Hill said. “This year, for some reason because of the way Christmas falls, we have a meeting scheduled for the 18th this month.” […]
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Assembly may not dissect violation law after all
Despite last week’s recommendation from a Haines Borough Assembly committee to comb through a minor offense ordinance that has caused public outcry, it’s not clear leaders will go in that direction. The ordinance compiles existing borough violations outlined in various sections of code into a single list. It also establishes fines ranging from $25-$500 for the violations, […]
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Filing period opens Aug. 1 for local offices
Residents who have clamored at recent Haines Borough Assembly meetings for more public involvement can step up Aug. 1 and declare their candidacy for local office. Candidate filing applications are available on the borough website and at the administration office. The filing period is open Aug. 1 through Aug. 20. In October, voters will elect two assembly […]
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Badgley grateful for support, kind words
Wow! I am overwhelmed by the support of the Haines Volunteer Fire Department members, Haines Presbyterian Church and the community of Haines upon my retirement and throughout my career as a paid staff of the HVFD. Thank you for your kind words and letters of encouragement. I am honored and blessed to be part of […]
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Nonprofit deadline for grants Aug. 24
Local nonprofits can submit their applications for grant funding to the Haines Borough by 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24. The annual process involves nonprofits applying for funding from three pots of borough money: the “community chest” (from the areawide general fund), the medical service area fund, and the tourism and economic development fund. A committee then scores […]
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Officials review harbor option history
Concerns about the Small Boat Harbor project this week prompted Haines Borough staff to look into how the current design was chosen. Manager David Sosa and interim public facilities director Brian Lemcke on Tuesday started digging into the question, pulling old assembly agendas, minutes and timelines. The two discovered the Feb. 25, 2014, assembly agenda item to […]