Local property owners convinced the Petersburg borough government Monday to take another look at changes to industrial zoning under a development code approved by the borough assembly in December. The assembly directed Petersburg’s planning commission to revisit their recommendation on what’s allowed and what not on industrial property.
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Petersburg’s next local election might offer a change in how local voters choose their representation on the borough assembly. The assembly this week voted to direct the borough clerk to draft an ordinance that would change the ballot for open assembly seats. Each seat would have a designated number and candidates would have to choose to run for only one seat. The existing system has voters choosing from a pool of candidates seeking one or more seats.
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Understanding in-season management and escapement goals for salmon are the topics of a talk in Petersburg Thursday, January 24. The Petersburg Science Series is featuring Milo Adkison , a professor at the College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences of the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
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Petersburg’s borough assembly Tuesday discussed safety concerns with the iconic “troll bridge” at Sandy Beach Park in Petersburg. A local resident is asking for improvement to the walking bridge to keep someone from falling off and getting hurt.
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Petersburg’s borough assembly Tuesday night decided to wait on having a discussion on specific changes proposed for next year’s borough budget. A majority of the assembly wants more information on state funding before committing to additions or subtractions from the borough’s spending plan.
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