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30 attend budget hearing in Willow Mat-Su | Patty Sullivan | Tuesday, May 06, 2014 Thirty residents from the “trail mecca” of Willow turned out on a sunny Friday night (May 2) to participate in a public hearing for the proposed budget for the...
Assembly Glides Through Big Issues Mat-Su | Patty Sullivan | Friday, May 09, 2014 In the first night of budget deliberations Wed., the Matanuska –Susitna Borough Assembly glided through big topics: funding education an additional $1.5 million, trimming...
Local Emergency Planning Mat-Su LEPC Plan focus: All Hazards The Mat-Su LEPC is committed to the safety of our communities by ensuring proper resources and planning for emergencies. Communities Served The district served by the Mat-Su LEPC encompasses...
High wind warning in MAT-SU, 75 mph gusts thr Mat-Su | Patty Sullivan | Monday, December 13, 2010 A high wind warning will be in effect by 3 pm today, Tuesday, with wind gusts exceeding 75 mph in the Matanuska Valley, including the communities of...
Maps like never before in the Mat-Su Mat-Su | Patty Sullivan | Monday, August 26, 2013 New, highly detailed, highly accurate mapping data for 3,680 sq/mi of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough’s developed area is changing the way business is done. The...
Big Lake to appeal unfair fire rating Mat-Su | Patty Sullivan | Monday, March 27, 2006 District 2 Fire Chief Bill Gamble is appealing what he calls an unfair insurance rating for the Big Lake Fire Service Area. "I welcome the opportunity to address...
Assembly extends disaster declaration Mat-Su | Patty Sullivan | Monday, September 24, 2012 In an emergency meeting tonight the Assembly for the Matanuska-Susitna Borough agreed to extend the disaster declaration to Sept. 29, an approval that allows the...
Rasmuson Gives Grant for Ski Area Anchorage | Patty Sullivan | Tuesday, December 02, 2014 The Rasmuson Foundation recently awarded the Matanuska-Susitna Borough $200,000 for the Government Peak Recreation Area project. The funds will help enhance the...
Final EIS issued on Port Mac Rail Mat-Su | Patty Sullivan | Thursday, March 24, 2011 The Office of Environmental Analysis (OEA) of the Surface Transportation Board (STB) released the final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) today for the Port...
School fire cause, undetermined Mat-Su | Patty Sullivan | Monday, June 11, 2007 The cause of the fire that burned down Su Valley High last Tuesday is undetermined, according to the State Fire Marshal's office. Mechanical, electrical, natural, and...
EPA Grants Aid Cleanup in Mat-Su Seattle | Patty Sullivan | Thursday, May 19, 2016 A press release from the EPA, Environmental Protection Agency Contact Information: Judy Smith, Press Officer ( smith.judy@epa.gov ) 503-326-6994 Susan Morales (...
Ripping winds put Mat-Su on alert Mat-Su | Patty Sullivan | Sunday, April 29, 2007 The number of emergency responders on duty will be stepped up today in response to the high winds cutting across the Matanuska and Susitna valleys. The extra crews will...
Fire under investigation Mat-Su | Patty Sullivan | Thursday, June 28, 2007 The cause of a fire that destroyed Susitna Valley High last night is not yet known. A State Fire Marshal investigator arrived at the blaze last night and will continue...
Incredible bridge work, flood cleanup Mat-Su | Patty Sullivan | Tuesday, October 02, 2012 A volunteer group will be in the community for a week or more to help residents with cleanup in private homes. Some 823 structures in the Mat-Su were damaged and...
Public Hearings Conclude on 2013 Budget Mat-Su | Stefan Hinman | Wednesday, May 01, 2013 This week, dedicated residents finished testifying before the Assembly of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough on the $418.5 million proposed budget. Deliberations begin...
Election certified, Arvin deputy mayor Mat-Su | Patty Sullivan | Tuesday, October 19, 2010 The nearly 1,800 absentee and questioned ballots recently counted did not overturn any race or proposition results supported by voters at the polls. The Borough...
Mat-Su Assembly passes budget, devotes $5.3 m Mat-Su | Patty Sullivan | Monday, May 16, 2011 Six full-time paramedics, a snow machine trail-head at Hatcher Pass, a consultant for port development, a lower area-wide mill rate and a rebate for MAT-SU...
Final meetings for regional aviation plan Mat-Su | Patty Sullivan | Monday, May 31, 2010 After 17 months of study and meetings with pilots, airstrip owners, community leaders, airport neighbors, and others, an airport planning team has released its...
Rail, fire halls, roads for Mat-Su region Mat-Su | Patty Sullivan | Monday, April 15, 2013 Matanuska-Susitna Borough officials greatly appreciate the $143 million in area funding for rail, roads, state highways, fire halls, schools, tourism and...
MASCOT gains two new buses Mat-Su | Patty Sullivan | Monday, April 27, 2009 MASCOT, also known as MAT-SU Community Transit, has increased its ability to take on more riders with two new 30 passenger buses. “The Borough is excited that MASCOT is able to...
$54 million in road projects this summer Mat-Su | Patty Sullivan | Thursday, January 17, 2013 This summer $54 million in road projects will get underway in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough including some road bond projects and other capital projects....
Conservation in concert with land development Mat-Su | Patty Sullivan | Sunday, April 29, 2007 The Matanuska-Susitna Borough and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are hosting a course at the Lake Lucille Inn, March 26-30, called "Strategic...
Overturned tanker closes Parks Highway Mat-Su | Patty Sullivan | Sunday, August 17, 2008 The Parks Highway, 80 miles north of Talkeetna is closed, likely until 8 p.m. today as a result of an overturned tanker loaded with fuel. As a precaution, the...
Mayfield, Tax Exemption yes at polls Mat-Su | Patty Sullivan | Wednesday, October 08, 2014 Some 7,005 people cast their votes at the polls tonight in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, just 11 percent of voters. Candidate Dan Mayfield leads candidate Bill...
Alaska Shield earthquake exercise Mat-Su | Patty Sullivan | Thursday, March 13, 2014 Fifty years ago come March 27, the second largest earthquake in recorded history shook Southcentral Alaska. Local governments, & state and national agencies will be...
Great Palmer Fire Rating Improves Mat-Su | Patty Sullivan | Thursday, August 23, 2012 Effective October 1, 2012, the Greater Palmer Consolidated Fire Service Area (GPFSA) will be awarded an ISO Public Protection Classification of “6/10.” Currently, the...
2011 Salmon Science & Conservation Symposium Mat-Su | Patty Sullivan | Thursday, November 03, 2011 The Mat-Su Basin Salmon Habitat Partnership is hosting the fourth annual Science and Conservation Symposium in Wasilla, November 9 & 10, 9a.m. – 5p.m. at...
Salmon Symposium has 100 Participants Mat-Su | Patty Sullivan | Saturday, November 14, 2009 The Matanuska-Susitna Basin Salmon Habitat Partnership is hosting the second annual Science Symposium in Wasilla, Nov. 18 & 19, 9am – 4pm at the Central Mat-Su...
Section of Totem Road closing Mat-Su | Patty Sullivan | Thursday, October 11, 2012 A section of Totem Road is closing indefinitely because the section is too steep and narrow. The Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Operations and Maintenance division is...
New Wetlands Website and Training for Mat-Su Mat-Su | Patty Sullivan | Monday, February 18, 2013 The Matanuska-Susitna Borough has created a new wetlands website with comprehensive information about wetlands. The web site was developed to provide...
How to Do Business with the Matanuska-Susitna Borough Download File The Purchasing Division is responsible for the centralized purchasing of supplies, services, construction, and professional services for the Matanuska-Susitna Borough (MSB). For the...
Road Maintenance Contacts Borough Road Maintenance Hotline Phone: 861-7755 State Road Maintenance Phone: 745-2159 The Mat-Su Borough maintains over 1,100 miles of roads. Maintenance includes snow plowing, sanding, grading, vegetation control, drainage...
9.984 Mill Rate Adopted Mat-Su | Patty Sullivan | Thursday, May 21, 2015 Last night the Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assembly adopted the budget for next fiscal year including in it new positions for responders, roads, and the landfill, as well as an...
Schools could get $1.4 million more in budget Mat-Su | Patty Sullivan | Tuesday, May 12, 2015 Schools could get a $1.388 million increase. SART and Youth Court may receive $150,000 each. West Lakes Fire Dept. is slated to add two new full-time, fire...
Better Maps Help Many Homeowners Mat-Su | Patty Sullivan | Wednesday, January 27, 2016 Changes to federal floodplain maps for the Matanuska-Susitna Borough are not final yet, but drafts show that at least preliminarily, many more homes here will be...
Only six testify at budget public hearing Mat-Su | Patty Sullivan | Monday, May 04, 2015 Six residents testified on the proposed Borough budget tonight in Wasilla. Two said the Borough needs to tax more, one resident said as a senior citizen she now...
Flooding Can Damage Wastewater Systems Mat-Su | Ak Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) | Saturday, September 22, 2012 The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is issuing the following advisory for Mat-Su area property owners near...
Free animal rescue workshop Mat-Su | Patty Sullivan | Thursday, December 06, 2007 When flood waters rose above 100-year record levels last August in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Animal Care was ready with horse trailers for possible evacuations of...
Current Status of Mat-Su Wildfires Mat-Su | MSB Emergency Management | Sunday, August 18, 2019 MSB Facebook Page There is a lot happening here. The most current updates are on our Facebook Page. 8/18 10:45am — From Alaska State Division of Forestry:...
Last McKinley Fire Update 8/18/2019 | Jack Horner | Monday, August 19, 2019 This is the last update for the evening of 8/18. We have a instituted a prerecorded a hotline number for incident updates at (907)761-3700. The McKinley Fire dramatic increased...
MSB GIS Updates 1,100 Square Miles of Imagery Mat-Su | Stefan Hinman | Tuesday, December 17, 2019 The Matanuska-Susitna Borough GIS Division is happy to announce the availability of more than 1,100 square miles of updated aerial imagery. Flown in the...
New Year’s Eve fireworks now legal in Mat-Su Mat-Su | Patty Sullivan | Sunday, December 26, 2010 The New Year will ring in more than a calendar change. For the first time in 42 years, residents inside the Matanuska-Susitna Borough boundaries can shoot...
Marijuana Advisory Committee The MAC was established by Assembly Resolution Serial No. 15-007, with the intent to sunset on June 30, 2018. The MAC accomplished their mission of advising the Assembly on code for marijuana related facilities prior to the...
MSB Novel Coronavirus Update -Feb. 26, 2020 Mat-Su | Stefan Hinman | Wednesday, February 26, 2020 The Matanuska-Susitna Borough (MSB) Department of Emergency Services Office of Emergency Management understands there are concerns about the novel...
Donations Needed:PPE | Home-Made Masks Mat-Su | Stefan Hinman | Wednesday, March 25, 2020 Donations Needed: Medical providers and businesses are being asked to donate personal protective equipment (PPE). Given the national demand for personal...
Dan Mayfield and Ted Leonard Say Goodbye Mat-Su | Stefan Hinman | Wednesday, November 18, 2020 Tonight was the last Regular Assembly Meeting for Assembly Members, Dan Mayfield and Ted Leonard. They were both highly regarded by their peers who expressed...
ew Year's Eve only beginning at 6 pm and ending at 1 am on January 1. Please be courteous to your neighbors and follow the rules. Fines are up to $500. The three cities have different rules. Check their websites. City of Wasilla: https://www.cityofwasilla.com/Home/Components/News/News/11099/26 City of Houston: https://www.houstonak.com/ City of Palmer: https://www.palmerak.org/fireworks Borough Restrictions on Fireworks You cannot shoot off fireworks in these restricted areas: Within one thousand t
Business Incentives The Matanuska-Susitna Borough offers several incentives to Mat-Su businesses including Sale and Leases at Less than Fair Market Value, Industrial Revenue Bonds, Business Development Assistance, and Fast Track Permitting. Types of...
Site selection for prison includes public Mat-Su | Patty Sullivan | Monday, December 18, 2006 PALMER—MAT-SU residents are invited to tell prison project officials what you think of the proposed locations for a new prison in the Matanuska-Susitna...
FY22 Budget Adopted by Borough Assembly Mat-Su | Stefan Hinman | Thursday, May 13, 2021 The Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assembly adopted the FY22 Budget after two days of deliberation. The Areawide Mill Rate was reduced from 10.322 to 9.942, while the...
Wind Advisory 12/02/2022 7:10pm Mat-Su | Stefan Hinman | Sunday, January 02, 2022 2:38am Shelters are being provided by the Red Cross at the following locations: The Curtis D. Menard Sports Center at 1001 S Clapp St, Wasilla, AK 99654 Status: OPEN...
Borough holds press conference on Wind Event Mat-Su | Stefan Hinman | Tuesday, January 04, 2022 The Matanuska–Susitna Borough declared disaster for the sustained, severe winds that have torn off rooftops, flipped airplanes, and tipped semis, as well as...
20-081P: Design Old Station 6-2 Sprinkler System and Remodel Issue Date: December 30, 2019 09:35 am Pre-Proposal: January 13, 2020 01:00 pm in the on-site Sealed Proposal Due: January 28, 2020 04:00 pm Proposal Description: The Matanuska-Susitna...
20-057B: Station 6-3 Repairs Issue Date: October 01, 2019 04:15 pm Pre-Bid: October 10, 2019 10:00 am in the Station 6-3, 11021 Horizon Dr, Wasilla Sealed Bid Due: October 17, 2019 02:00 pm Sealed Bids Opened: October 17, 2019 02:00 pm in the...
20-049P: Settlers Bay Coastal Park Mountain Bike Trail Design and Layout Issue Date: September 18, 2019 09:20 am Pre-Proposal: September 26, 2019 10:00 am Sealed Proposal Due: October 08, 2019 04:00 pm Proposal Description: The Matanuska-Susitna...
20-037B: Provide Janitorial Services Issue Date: August 26, 2019 08:40 am Pre-Bid: September 04, 2019 10:00 am in the Station 5-1 Sealed Bid Due: September 16, 2019 03:00 pm Sealed Bids Opened: September 16, 2019 03:00 pm in the Purchasing Division Bid...
19-125B: Sale & Removal of Structures from Seldon Road Extension Corridor Issue Date: May 20, 2019 04:30 pm Pre-Bid: May 30, 2019 10:00 am in the On Site Sealed Bid Due: June 10, 2019 03:00 pm Sealed Bids Opened: June 10, 2019 03:00 pm in the...
19-123P: Design Station 6-1 Improvements & Addition Issue Date: May 17, 2019 08:00 am Sealed Proposal Due: June 10, 2019 04:00 pm Proposal Description: The Matanuska-Susitna Borough (MSB) is requesting proposals from qualified Architectural/Engineering...
: Lake Lucille Park Ski Trails - Closed Please view the Wasilla City webpage: http://www.cityofwasilla.com/departments-divisions/parks-and-recreation/lake-lucile-park/camping-rv-parking The Park is open May 15th - September 30th. Dogs must be on leash and under your control at all times. Last Update: 12/07/16 Seasons Amenities Uses Trail Length: 2
Title 17 Reorganization Scope In May of 2015, the Borough Assembly adopted Resolution 15-049 supporting a reorganization of Title 17 to improve its functionality, ease of understanding, interpretation and enforcement; to add necessary sections and...
Zoning Zoning, Land Use and Building Regulations DO Exist in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. Be advised that permits may be required. Developers and land owners are responsible for knowing the rules. Please visit our Permit Center for questions...
Opioid Settlement Funds Needs Assessment Mat-Su | Stefan Hinman | Friday, April 14, 2023 The Matanuska-Susitna Borough has scheduled three public meetings to conduct an Opioid Settlement Funds Needs Assessment in the Mat-Su Borough. The opioid epidemic...
New MPO Established for Mat-Su Urbanized area Mat-Su | Stefan Hinman | Wednesday, December 13, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Palmer, Alaska – The Matanuska-Susitna Borough announces the official signing ceremony for the establishment of the new...
Matanuska-Susitna Library Network All Borough Libraries Reference Resources AK Source Link Battle of the Books Digital Pipeline Homework Help SLED Small Engine Repair Libraries Big Lake Public Library Sutton Public Library Talkeetna Public Library...
Stormwater Management Program Planning Scope In December of 2022, the U.S. Census Bureau delineated a portion of the core area of the Mat-Su Borough as an Urban Area. This designation triggers additional stormwater regulations within the urban area....
Bike & Pedestrian Plan Scope The Matanuska-Susitna Borough (MSB) is Alaska’s fastest-growing borough. As the population of the MSB increases, there is a growing need for transportation infrastructure that provides safe and reliable routes to schools,...
MSB Seeks Comment on Bogard/Seldon Plan Mat-Su | Stefan Hinman | Tuesday, October 08, 2024 The Matanuska-Susitna Borough (MSB) and Alaska Dept. of Transportation and Public Facilities (Alaska DOT&PF) are planning important safety improvements along the...
Boards > Water and Wastewater Advisory Board (WWAB) The Water and Wastewater Advisory Board (WWAB) was established to provide advice to the assembly relating to wastewater and septage issues within the borough. All matters pertaining to the board shall...
Small Marijuana Grow Businesses Get Exemption Mat-Su | Patty Sullivan | Friday, January 13, 2017 Small commercial marijuana growers who will operate their businesses in a room less than 500 square feet (or the size of a two-car garage) are now exempt...
Flat Mill Rate Won't Pay Bills Mat-Su | Patty Sullivan | Thursday, April 30, 2015 Matanuska-Susitna Borough Manager John Moosey told the Assembly that a seventh year of a nearly flat mill rate was not going to be enough to offset new and increased...
Plans > Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (CSAP) Plan Overview Safety in transportation is an essential component of a healthy community. A safe transportation environment is one where people can meet their daily needs, using a mode of travel that is...
Station 6-5: Cottonwood Public Safety Building {loadposition priorityannounce} Station 6-5: Cottonwood Public Safety Building Directions 680 N. Seward-Meridian Parkway Wasilla, AK 99654 (907) 861-8000 Call Facility for Hours Facility Use Forms Training...
Station 6-3 {loadposition priorityannounce} Station 6-3 Directions 11021 W Horizon Dr Wasilla, AK 99654 (907)861-8383 Call Facility for Hours {loadposition announce}
Station 6-4 {loadposition priorityannounce} Station 6-4 Directions 18297 W Point Mackenzie Rd Wasilla, AK 99654 (907)861-8383 Call Facility for Hours {loadposition announce}
Station 6-6 {loadposition priorityannounce} Station 6-6 Directions 2330 W Fairview Loop Wasilla, AK 99654 (907)861-8383 Call Facility for Hours {loadposition announce}
Station 7-3 {loadposition priorityannounce} Station 7-3 10073 West Parks HWY Wasilla, AK 99623 (907) 892-5940 Call Facility for Hours {loadposition announce}
Station 7-9: West Lakes EMS {loadposition priorityannounce} Station 7-9: West Lakes EMS 1250 S. Spring Dr. Wasilla, AK (907) 861-8073 Call Facility for Hours {loadposition announce}
Station 4-1 {loadposition priorityannounce} Station 4-1 501 N. Tommy Moe Drive Wasilla, AK 99654 Call Facility for Hours {loadposition announce}
Fuel Excise Tax Proposal {loadmoduleid 605} This ordinance proposes a 7 cents per gallon fuel tax, which, if adopted, would go into effect on January 1, 2026. This would cost $70 per year for a driver who drives 15,000 miles per year at an average of...
Station 6-2: Knik Public Safety Building {loadposition priorityannounce} Station 6-2: Knik Public Safety Building Directions 4568 S Knik-Goose Bay Rd Wasilla, AK 99654 (907)861-8383 Call Facility for Hours Located at Mile 7 Knik Goose Bay Road, 4500 S....
Emergency Shelter Moved to Menard Center Mat-Su | Stefan Hinman | Sunday, December 07, 2025 Emergency Shelter Available – Mat-Su College Due to widespread power outages across the Mat-Su, the American Red Cross has moved the Emergency Shelter from...
MSB Declares Disaster for 2025 High Winds Mat-Su | Stefan Hinman | Tuesday, December 09, 2025 UPDATE- December 29, 2025 Mat-Su Borough Assembly votes to extend the Disaster Declaration through December 29, 2025 The Matanuska-Susitna Borough (MSB) has...
Firehouse Subs Grant of $22,935.48 to MSB | Stefan Hinman | Friday, January 09, 2026 Palmer, AK , January 9, 2026 – As first responders continue serving Matanuska-Susitna Brorough (MSB), it is essential that The MSB Department of Emergency Services...
Fire and Life Safety Division Building Permits ARE REQUIRED in the Mat-Su Borough Plan Reviews, Inspections, Code Enforcement, Fire Prevention and Education The Alaska State Fire Marshal has deferred a portion of the Matanuska Susitna Borough (MSB) to...