Author: Joe Viechnicki, KFSK

Petersburg saw a rush of last minute filings for local office this week. Barring anyone dropping out of the race, voters this fall will see contested races for borough assembly, school board and hospital board.

The Petersburg borough had interest in all three parcels of land up for sale by sealed-bid auction this month.

Petersburg will spend $35,920 on some engineering work that could lead to repairs or improvements at two state-owned boat ramps on Mitkof Island.

Petersburg’s utility director Monday reported to the borough assembly about potential electrical rate hikes needed to repay a proposed 7.8 million dollar bond issue. That bond debt would pay for an overhaul of the borough’s hydroelectric plant and an additional diesel generator. Rates may have to go up even more if the borough decides to let its cheapest source of power break down.