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Jensen-Olson Arboretum To Begin Summer Hours April 1

March 30, 2023 – News

The Jensen-Olson Arboretum will move to summer hours beginning April 1. The grounds will be open to visitors Wednesday – Sunday, 9 a.m – 5 p.m. and closed to the public Monday and Tuesday. This year JOA celebrates its 16th year as a free public display garden in Juneau. The …

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Construction Through April 17 as Sealaska Heritage Institute Brings Totems to Seawalk

March 30, 2023 – News

Construction will take place along the Seawalk and in Overstreet Park through April 17 as Sealaska Heritage Institute raises totem poles at 11 locations along the waterfront. The totem poles, a part of SHI’s Kootéeyaa Deiyí (Totem Pole Trail) project, include work by master artists and apprentices from Tlingit, Haida, …

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Chair Yoga at Dimond Park Aquatic Center Starting April 4

March 29, 2023 – News

Beginning April 4, CBJ Parks and Recreation will offer chair yoga classes at Dimond Park Aquatic Center every Tuesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to noon. No experience is necessary for this all-ages class. Admission is included with a pool pass, or general admission rates apply ($8 adult, $6 youth/senior). …

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Registration for Spring Swim Lessons at Dimond Park Aquatic Center Opens April 3

March 28, 2023 – News

Dimond Park Aquatic Center will offer beginner and intermediate swim lessons for preschool and youth age groups at from April 17 to May 10 and Parent & Tot lessons from April 8 to May 13. Registration for all swim lessons listed below will open Monday, April 3 at noon. To …

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Public Hearing items scheduled for Assembly’s April 17 Regular Meeting

March 24, 2023 – News, Notices for Public Comment

Notice of Public Hearing The following items are scheduled for public hearing by the City and Borough of Juneau Alaska Assembly, on the date(s) designated below.  The agenda and packet material for the meetings will be posted on the CBJ website at https://juneau-ak.municodemeetings.com/ by close of business the business day …

Augustus Brown Pool 50th Anniversary Celebrations Continue with Free Swims and Children’s Art Project

March 22, 2023 – News

Augustus G. Brown Swimming Pool continues to celebrate 50 years as Juneau’s community pool with upcoming events including free anniversary swim sessions and an ongoing children’s community art project. Free anniversary swims will take place over two sessions on Saturday, April 1: Session 1: 3 – 4 p.m. Session 2: …

Celebrate Spring By Adopting a Flower

March 20, 2023 – News

Every year, the City and Borough of Juneau relies on the generosity of local citizens to add beautiful flowers to Juneau’s landscape through the Adopt-A-Flower program. All donations go to funding 200 hanging baskets, 60 flower barrels, and 50 flower beds and planters seen throughout town, from the Juneau International …

CBJ Offering $25-30,000 Hiring Bonuses For New and Experienced Police Officers

March 20, 2023 – News

Effective immediately, the City and Borough of Juneau will offer a hiring bonus of $25,000 for entry level police officer candidates and $30,000 for officers with at least one year of experience. Hiring bonuses are part of the City’s broad effort to address ongoing staffing challenges—similar to those impacting communities …

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Return to Full Public Hours for CBJ Treasury (Cash and Sales Tax Offices)

March 17, 2023 – News

Starting Monday, March 20, CBJ’s Cash Office and Sales Tax Office in City Hall will return to regular public in-person services hours. The Treasury offices will be open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. On the second Wednesday of each month, Treasury offices will open to the …

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CBJ Experiencing Area-Wide Street Flooding Conditions

March 16, 2023 – News

Many areas in the Borough are currently experiencing flooding conditions. Heavy rain is melting a thick snow pack, greatly increasing runoff. Ditches that have been packed with snow and drains still covered with snow and ice are slowing the movement of water. If you are aware of any drains in …