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ParksRecNews Item
July 6, 2023

Join Lily Hope for Community Pride Robe Kick-Off July 7 at Zach Gordon Youth Center

Zach Gordon Youth Center (ZGYC) is proud to host weaver Lily Hope and her team of mentor weavers for a year-long Community Pride Robe residency beginning July 7. Over the course of the year, the weavers will support Juneau youth in the creation of two Youth Pride Robes—one each in Chilkat and Ravenstail techniques, the two premiere woolen textiles of…
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ParksRecNews Item
July 5, 2023

Parks & Recreation Offering $1,500 – $5,000 Signing Bonuses for Critical Positions

Effective immediately, the City & Borough of Juneau Parks & Recreation Department is offering hiring bonuses ranging from $1,500 to $5,000 for critical hard-to-fill positions at Juneau Pools, Zach Gordon Youth Center, and Shéiyi Xaat Hít / Spruce Root House Youth Shelter. Staffing challenges continue to impact communities nationwide, and Juneau is no exception. Many of these positions have gone…
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July 3, 2023

CBJ Independence Day Holiday Closures and Reminders

City and Borough of Juneau offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4 in observance of the Independence Day Holiday. Normal business hours (8 a.m. –  4:30 p.m.) will resume on Wednesday, July 5. Here’s what’s going on with CBJ facilities and services for the holiday: Capital Transit and CAPITAL AKcess are not operating Tuesday, July 4 and will resume…
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PoliceNews Item
July 1, 2023

Juneau Police Chief Ed Mercer To Retire After More Than 30 Years of Service

Juneau Chief of Police Ed Mercer has announced his retirement effective July 31, following over 30 years in law enforcement in Southeast Alaska. “Chief Mercer is a true public servant,” said City Manager Rorie Watt. “He has always put the people of Juneau first and worked ceaselessly to build trust between the police department and the community they serve. We…
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June 30, 2023

Update on July 5 Juneau Commission on Sustainability Regular Meeting

The Juneau Commission on Sustainability (JCOS) will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday July 5 from noon to 1 p.m. by Zoom only. Please note that the newspaper public notice includes incorrect Zoom information; the correct link is below. Zoom link: juneau.zoom.us/j/9947166989 Dial-in: 1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 994 716 6989 Find a complete list of CBJ public meetings at juneau.org/calendar. If…
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June 30, 2023

Fourth of July Fireworks Guidelines

A fireworks ban due to fire risk is currently not anticipated. If fire risk increases and state or local fire marshals institute a ban, CBJ will issue an information release. The City and Borough of Juneau reminds the public of these rules for personal fireworks use during the holiday weekend: Concussive fireworks – like mortars – can only be used…
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