Category: Borough
Mayor asks assembly support for upholding Tongass roadless rule
By Leigh Armstrong Mayor Andrew Cremata believes Skagway should go on record in opposition to a U.S. Forest Service proposal that would exempt the Tongass National Forest from 18-year-old restrictions on road construction...
Skagway pushing for third-party cruise ship emission monitoring
By Leigh Armstrong Mayor Andrew Cremata is hoping to get more cruise lines to pay for third-party monitoring of emissions for their ships that call on Skagway next year, following Norwegian Cruise Line’s decision to...
Mayor says chamber of commerce is at risk from lack of support
By Leigh Armstrong Mayor Andrew Cremata is taking steps to talk with the chamber of commerce to make sure it remains a viable resource for businesses in town. He hopes to meet with chamber staff in December to talk...
Assembly puts hold on Pullen Creek StreamWalk
By Leigh Armstrong The second phase of the Pullen Creek StreamWalk is postponed until the borough manager is able to talk with property owners along the route. Assembly members voted unanimously Oct. 3 to postpone any further...
Skagway has low voter turnout in October 1 municipal election
By Leigh Armstrong Turnout was down significantly from the special election in March to fill the mayor’s job and last year’s regular municipal balloting as Skagway voters Oct. 1 reelected Orion Hanson to the borough assembly and...
Lego team promotes more crosswalks as part of ‘City Shaper’ competition
By Leigh Armstrong The middle school First Lego League team presented a plan to the borough...
