There will be multiple options for ferry connections between Prince of Wales Island and Mitkof Island near Petersburg this summer. Two different Southeast ferry authorities, not connected to the Alaska Marine Highway System, will be making stops on South Mitkof Island and Coffman Cove on northern POW.
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Petersburg has adopted a new long-term planning document for the borough along with a waterfront master plan. Petersburg’s assembly Monday voted to remove language requiring an advisory vote for expansion of land use law outside the old city limits and the vote was close to approve the plan itself.
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Petersburg’s borough assembly gave the go-ahead Monday on several more construction projects. The biggest is a new loading bulkhead for the drive down dock in South Harbor.
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Petersburg’s Parks and Recreation director is leaving that job later this spring. 37-year-old Donnie Hayes has headed up the local Parks and Recreation department since 2011 and says he and his family have decided to leave town.
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Petersburg High School’s basketball season came to an end over the weekend as the girls claimed their first ever state championship and the boys finished second. It was Petersburg’s first year in the 2A conference and a successful season for both teams.
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