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Get ready for swim lessons with Juneau Pools lessons expos March 6 & 13

February 29, 2024 – News

Juneau Pools will host two swim lesson expos at Dimond Park Aquatic Center on Wednesday, March 6 and Wednesday, March 13 to help prepare young swimmers for swim lessons during the spring and summer seasons. Registration opens online on Friday, March 1 at noon. At the expos, swim instructors will …

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Celebrate Augustus G. Brown Swimming Pool grand reopening with free swims on March 9

February 29, 2024 – News

After 11 months of major renovations, Augustus G. Brown Swimming Pool is ready to welcome swimmers back into the water! Celebrate the grand reopening with two free community swims on Saturday, March 9, from 1–2:30 p.m. and 3–4:30 p.m.—complete with cupcakes, stickers, and the chance to explore the pool’s brand-new …

February 27 JSD budget update: Board of Education Meeting today

February 27, 2024 – News

The Juneau School District has launched a special newsletter to keep the community informed of ongoing efforts to address the shortfall in the current FY24 budget and develop a new budget for FY25. The latest update is included below, addressing the school reconfiguration plan adopted at the February 22 special …

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Registration for Parks & Recreation Start Smart Baseball opens March 1

February 27, 2024 – News

Registration for Parks & Recreation’s Start Smart Baseball and Softball (ages 3-4) opens Friday, March 1, at noon. There are 25 spots available. The program costs $40 plus tax, which includes a Start Smart tee shirt. Register online under “Youth & Teen.” Registration is first come, first served. All registrations …

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JSD students name CBJ Streets winter maintenance vehicles

February 26, 2024 – News

Students at Montessori Borealis Public School and Juneau Community Charter School recently got the chance to get up close and personal with one of CBJ Streets & Fleet Maintenance’s graders—otherwise known as Sir Plowsalot. Sir Plowsalot is one of several CBJ winter maintenance vehicles that recently received names of their …

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Application period for Marine Park vending permits runs March 1 – 14

February 26, 2024 – News

Three vending locations are available in Marine Park for the 2024 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 or see …

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EPA releases Finding of No Significant Impact for municipal composting facility

February 23, 2024 – News

The Environmental Protection Agency has released a final Finding of No Significant Impact for the $2.5 million grant awarded to CBJ for a proposed municipal composting facility. The EPA evaluated potential environmental consequences of the project and found no significant environmental impacts are anticipated. The complete finding and all related …

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Public testimony opportunities on CBJ fiscal assistance for JSD February 26 & March 4

February 23, 2024 – News, Notices for Public Comment

The Juneau School District has been struggling with a current year $9.5 million structural deficit. In addition to cost saving measures and consolidation, a critical part of the strategy for JSD to become fiscally stable is financial assistance from the City and Borough of Juneau. This assistance comes from CBJ …

February 23 JSD budget update: Reorganization/Consolidation

February 23, 2024 – News

The Juneau School District has launched a special newsletter to keep the community informed of ongoing efforts to address the shortfall in the current FY24 budget and develop a new budget for FY25. The latest update is included below, addressing the school reconfiguration plan adopted at the February 22 special …

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Join Juneau Pools for Augustus G. Brown ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 1

February 23, 2024 – News

A ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the reopening of Augustus G. Brown Swimming Pool will take place on Friday, March 1 at 2 p.m. and is open to all in the community. Following an 11-month closure for major renovations, AGB Pool is ready to welcome swimmers back into the water. Improvements …