Cold weather is on the way — take these steps to keep pipes from freezing

With freezing temperatures forecast in the coming days, now is a critical time to take important preventive steps to keep your water pipes from freezing. Water pipes that are not properly insulated or maintained are at risk of freezing and/or bursting—an event that could leave you without running water as well as cause flooding and damage to your home or business.

To prevent frozen water pipes, the City and Borough of Juneau recommends the following preventive measures:

  • Leave a pencil-thin trickle of water running in the sink to keep water circulating
  • Ensure crawl space vents are closed
  • Ensure pipes are properly insulated
  • Ensure heat tapes are plugged in and functioning
  • Turn off hose bibs, disconnect any hoses, and ensure they are properly insulated

In the event that you do experience frozen pipes, contact a plumber or contractor. CBJ does not have the ability to thaw frozen water pipes.

The Emergency Water Turn-Off contact is (907) 586-0393 Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or (907) 586-2165 after hours.

November 18th, 2024|

November 18 Assembly meeting agenda includes flood zone LID, REPL liquor licenses

The Regular Assembly Meeting on Monday, November 18, will include discussion of two items the community has expressed special interest in: a possible Local Improvement District (LID) for the proposed HESCO barrier flood mitigation project, and a request for the State to issue additional restaurant/eating place licenses for Juneau.

The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in person in the City Hall Assembly Chambers and remotely via Zoom. It will also be livestreamed on CBJ’s YouTube channel at bit.ly/cbjstream.

Zoom link: https://juneau.zoom.us/j/91515424903

Dial-in: 1-253-215-8782

Webinar ID: 915 1542 4903

Find the full agenda packet at https://juneau-ak.municodemeetings.com/bc-assembly/page/regular-assembly-meeting-2024-25.

The LID is agenda item D-4: Introduction of Ordinance 2024-40 An Ordinance Creating a Local Improvement District No. 210 HESCO Barrier Project Phase 1 and Appropriating the Sum of up to $7,580,000.

This item is on the agenda as a special order of business. The proposed ordinance will be presented before the Assembly, who will choose whether or not to take further action. If the Assembly chooses to pursue the ordinance, a full public process will begin and public hearings will be scheduled in (likely) December and February.

REPL licenses are agenda item M-17: Resolution 3051: A Resolution Petitioning the Alaska State Alcoholic Beverage Control Board to Issue up to 20 Additional Restaurant or Eating Place Licenses within the City and Borough of Juneau Under Alaska Statute 04.11.405.

This is ordinance is on the agenda for public testimony and Assembly action. You can provide testimony during the meeting by attending in person or by contacting the Clerk’s Office at 907-586-5278 by 4 p.m. Monday to testify over Zoom. You can also submit your comments in writing to [email protected].

For the complete CBJ public meeting calendar, see juneau.org/calendar.

November 15th, 2024|

Early bird registration for youth and peewee basketball opens November 18

Early bird registration for Parks & Recreation’s Youth Basketball League (ages 6 to 14) and Peewee Basketball (age 5) opens Monday, November 18, at noon. Register online under the “Youth & Teen” tab.

Early registration for Youth Basketball costs $55 + tax and runs November 18 – December 1. Late registration costs $65 + tax and runs from December 2 until full.

Registration for Peewee Basketball costs $40 + tax and runs from November 18 until full.

Registration is first come, first served and space is limited. Once a division is full, kids will automatically be placed on the waitlist. In the case of low registration numbers, divisions may be combined. Scholarships are available; complete the online form to apply.

Youth Basketball League is about skill development, fun, and sportsmanship for newcomers and returning players. The season runs January 6 – March 8. Kids will practice once a week for one hour. Games will take place on Saturday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Kids must turn 6 years old by February 1, 2025 in order to play.

Peewee Basketball is for boys and girls age 5. The season runs January 11 – February 22. Kids will practice skills for one hour once a week for six weeks total. Kids must turn 5 by January 11, 2025 in order to play.

Find out more about the season on the program website.

Youth Basketball relies on volunteer coaches and parent volunteers. If you’re interested, contact Recreation Coordinator Amanda Lovejoy at (907) 586-2635 ext. 4156 or [email protected] for more information.

November 14th, 2024|

Firewood available for harvest in Lemon Creek – permit required

Coeur Mining has donated logs from a recent site clearing project at their Kensington mine to the City and Borough of Juneau to distribute to residents for firewood.

Starting Thursday, November 8, CBJ will allow permitted residents to harvest up to 8 cords of wood each, with a maximum of 2 cords per person per day. Permits are free and can be found on the CBJ website at bit.ly/4hFFuAU

Please note that the logs are uncut and are still green and cannot be used in home heating this winter. All firewood must be seasoned before use in home heating. Visit the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation’s Burnwise page at dec.alaska.gov/air/burnwise for more information on seasoning your firewood.

The wood is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and you must have an approved permit to harvest. Permits will remain open until all logs are collected. Harvesters can only work at the site during daylight hours. Please refer to the permit for more information.

Logs are located off Anka Street in an open lot behind Costco and O’Reilly Auto Parts (please see the map above). This is an active haul road, so please be mindful of heavy traffic when entering and exiting the site.

Thank you to Coeur Mining for providing these logs at no cost to Juneau residents.

November 7th, 2024|
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