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Drop off your pumpkins at Juneau RecycleWorks November 1-15

October 31, 2023 – News

Juneau RecycleWorks is partnering with Juneau Composts to open pumpkin drop-off bins at the Recycling Center, located at 5600 Tonsgard Court, from Wednesday, November 1 through Wednesday, November 15. This is the third year RecycleWorks and Juneau Composts have worked together to collect and compost pumpkins. Pumpkins must be free …

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Derek Bos to serve as next Juneau Chief of Police

October 31, 2023 – News

The City and Borough of Juneau is very pleased to announce that Derek Bos will serve as the next Chief of the Juneau Police Department. Chief Bos’ appointment is effective February 1, 2024. “Chief Bos is a proven leader with the executive law enforcement skills that will serve JPD and …

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Mendenhall River flood public testimony opportunity on November 6

October 30, 2023 – News

The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly will be taking public testimony on Mendenhall River flood mitigation on Monday, November 6, at 6 p.m. during the Assembly Committee of the Whole work session. The meeting will take place in person in the City Hall Assembly Chambers and remotely via Zoom. …

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Changes to Dimond Park Aquatic Center hours November 1-5

October 25, 2023 – News

Dimond Park Aquatic Center will be open to the public for limited hours from Wednesday, November 1 through Sunday, November 5 as the center hosts the Swim & Dive State Championships.  On Wednesday, November 1, the Fitness Deck will close at 8 a.m. and remain closed through Sunday. The rest …

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Join CDD and FEMA for flood insurance informational meetings November 1-2

October 24, 2023 – News

The CBJ Community Development Department and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will host a presentation and question and answer session regarding the National Floodplain Insurance Program and FEMA flood insurance on Wednesday, November 1 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Dzantik’i Heeni Middle School Commons (1600 Renninger …

North Douglas water shutoff scheduled for October 26

October 24, 2023 – News

The CBJ North Douglas water main will be shut off from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 26 while a leak is repaired. The shutoff will affect all customers north of 8100 North Douglas Highway. Customers are advised to take proper precautions (as noted in most owner manuals) …

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Cold weather is here — take these steps to keep pipes from freezing

October 23, 2023 – FYI, News

Cold weather came quickly this year with freezing temperatures forecast in the coming days. Remember that 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 …

LOCATION UPDATED: Juneau Public Health Center flu vaccine clinic open on October 21

October 20, 2023 – News

The Juneau Public Health Center will sponsor an influenza vaccine clinic on October 21, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Dzantik’i Heeni Middle School, 1600 Renninger Street the JPHC building, 3412 Glacier Highway. The public clinic will offer influenza vaccine for anyone age 9 years old and up, …

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Emergency warming shelter opens today, October 20

October 20, 2023 – News

The City and Borough of Juneau will open a seasonal emergency warming shelter today, Friday, October 20 at 1325 Eastaugh Way (off of Thane Road). The shelter will be operated by St. Vincent de Paul Juneau. Funding for the emergency warming shelter was adopted by the Assembly in the FY24 …

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SBA approves low-interest disaster loans for Juneau residents

October 20, 2023 – News

The U.S. Small Business Administration has approved several federal low-interest disaster loans for Juneau residents following the August Mendenhall River glacial outburst flood. As of October 20, seven loans totaling $406,100 have been approved and a number of additional applications are underway. SBA’s in-person Disaster Loan Outreach Center will be …