News Item – Page 32 – City and Borough of Juneau

Application for Marine Park vending permits open through March 14

Three vending locations are available in Marine Park for the 2025 summer season. Individuals and businesses interested in being a commercial vendor in Marine Park should apply by 4:30 p.m. on March 14 to the City and Borough of Juneau Parks & Recreation Department.

Download the vending permit application online at bit.ly/VendingApp25 or see the Request for Interest at bit.ly/RFI-vending for complete application requirements, permit conditions, and evaluation criteria.

Marine Park is located in Downtown Juneau across from City Hall, at the end of the Seawalk. The monthly permit fee is $1,250. Each vending location measures 10 feet by 10 feet.

Please note: This application does not include vending on downtown sidewalks or street vending. For those locations please contact the Community Development Department’s Permit Center at (907) 586-0770.

For more information, contact Recreation Program Supervisor Dave Pusich at 907-586-5226 ext. 4143 or [email protected].

February 28th, 2025|

CBJ phone lines down, email and online services up

Please be aware that an ongoing ACS network disruption has affected phone service to CBJ offices and facilities. Currently, all phone service is down and CBJ offices cannot be contacted by phone.

The outage began at approximately 9 p.m. Thursday, February 27.

Internet service to CBJ offices and facilities has been restored via leased lines, and CBJ services are generally operating normally. CBJ staff and residents alike may experience delays or hiccups while using CBJ internet services—please be patient when visiting CBJ facilities or accessing CBJ services online.

To contact CBJ departments, please reach out via email. Email addresses are available at juneau.org for most departments and divisions. From the dark blue menu bar near the top of the page, hover over “Departments” then make a selection from the drop-down menu.

Further updates will be provided as soon as information is available.

The latest service updates from ACS are available on Twitter/X at @AlaskaComm or on Facebook at facebook.com/AlaskaComm.

February 28th, 2025|

CBJ seeks community feedback on communication & engagement

The City and Borough of Juneau is inviting you to share your thoughts on how we at CBJ communicate and engage with the community. A new survey, below, gives residents the opportunity to provide feedback on current communication efforts and express preferences for staying informed about CBJ news and updates.

“Our goal is to stay connected with our community and ensure all residents can engage and receive important information in ways that work best for them,” said CBJ City Manager Katie Koester. “We encourage everyone to take a few minutes to complete the survey and help shape the future of CBJ communications.”

The survey is anonymous and takes only a few minutes to complete. We appreciate your input and look forward to using this feedback to improve our communication and engagement efforts.

For questions, please contact the City Manager’s Office at 907-586-5240 or [email protected]. To sign up for email updates from CBJ about news, meetings, and facilities information, visit bit.ly/CBJAlerts.

February 25th, 2025|

Healthy Bones aquatic fitness class at AGB starts March 4

Augustus G. Brown Swimming Pool is rolling out a new aquatic fitness class! Starting March 4, stop by the pool on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. for an all-ages class designed to provide a gentle yet-effective workout for those seeking to improve strength and joint care.

Through low-impact exercises in the water, participants will engage in movements that strengthen muscles, enhance flexibility, and reduce joint stress. The buoyancy of the water provides a safe and supportive environment, making it ideal for individuals with arthritis or those looking to prevent bone density loss. The class emphasizes posture, coordination, and overall mobility to help boost confidence and prevent falls.

No registration is required—just show up with your swimsuit, towel, and water shoes (optional but recommended!).

Regular pool admission applies, and pool passes are accepted.

Learn more at juneaupools.org about Aquatic Fitness Classes available at DPAC and AGB.

For more information, contact Chris Barte at [email protected] or 907-586-0839 ext. 4147.

February 25th, 2025|

Registration for DPAC Parent & Tot lessons and Lil Swimmers opens February 28

Juneau Pools will offer a second spring session of Parent & Tot Lessons, along with the Lil’ Swimmers program for preschool beginners, on Saturdays in March and April at Dimond Park Aquatic Center. Registration opens on Friday, February 28, at noon through the Parks & Recreation online registration catalog

Both will be offered on Saturdays from March 8 through April 18, with no class on April 5.

Parent & Tot lessons, open to children ages 6 months to 3 years, will meet in two sessions: 9:15 – 9:45 a.m. for children 6 to 17 months old and 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. for children 18 to 35 months old. Each child must be accompanied in the pool by an adult, and children are required to wear swim diapers (available for sale at the front desk) during class.

Lil’ Swimmers will meet in two sessions: 10:45 – 11:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Both sessions are open to children ages 3 to 5 years. Lil’ Swimmers uses a non-traditional format to teach young beginners basic water skills.

Both programs cost $60 plus tax. Learn more about the programs on the Juneau Pools website.

For more information, please contact Aquatics Programming Coordinator Ellen Johnston at (907) 586-0839 ext. 4148 or [email protected].

February 24th, 2025|