There will be NO CITY COUNCIL MEETING May 21st, 2019, due to the conflicting time of the Thorne Bay Graduation. Read More
May Newsletter
Check out our City Newsletter for May 2019. Special dates and events are happening this month. Read More
PARKING ENFORCEMENT
Parking Requirement Questions? Contact City Hall with any questions pertaining to parking at 828-3380. 17.04.041 OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS. In all zoning districts, off-street parking shall be provided for all new buildings, existing buildings undergoing a change in use, and commercial buildings that are being enlarged. A. Location of Parking Spaces. All off-street parking provided pursuant Read More
Fisheries Association Special Meeting Notice
There will be a Special Meeting of the Fisheries Association April 3rd, 2019, beginning at 1:00 p.m., in the City Hall Council Chambers. City Hall Council Chambers is located at 120 Freeman Drive, Thorne Bay, AK 99919. Proposed Drafted Agenda Items Include: Review of Fisheries Association Distribution Policy for Charter Halibut Permits (CHP). (*attached) Review Read More
PUBLIC TESTIMONY THIS THURSDAY – PFD PAYBACK
PUBLIC TESTIMONY THIS THURSDAY – PFD PAYBACK On Thursday, February 28, Senate State Affairs will be reviewing: SB23 – “An Act making special appropriations from the earnings reserve account for the payment of permanent fund dividends” – this is the payback of the full dividend from 2016-2018, which would reduce funds within the earnings reserve Read More
Cleanup Underway
Cleanup underway! OVK Crew began on Monday, February 25th, clearing the road where the January 1st landslide occured. There will be equipment on the road and trucks running from the site of the slide to the Thorne Bay Landfill throughout the cleanup process. Please continue to respect our crews and use caution. Thank you OVK Read More
Sound the Alarm Save a Life
This spring the American Red Cross needs your help to install 100,000 free smoke alarms and raise funds for lifesaving services in more than 100 cities in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands during Sound the Alarm home fire safety and smoke alarm installation events. One day of your life can change someone else’s forever. Join us in your community, April 27 – May 12, 2019. Read More
Commission Members Needed
COMMISSION MEMBERS NEEDED: Thorne Bay is currently seeking persons interested in being appointed to the following Boards and Commissions: Planning & Zoning Commission – (7 vacancies) Planning Commission Performs the city-wide functions of planning,platting and zoning for the city. This commission shall consider and advise the city council concerning the removal, location, widening, narrowing, vacating,abandonment, change of Read More
REMOVAL OF HOMES ENCROACHING INTO PUBLIC STREETS OR THOROUGHFARE
REMOVAL OF HOMES ENCROACHING INTO PUBLIC STREETS OR THOROUGHFARE A primary structure encroached on a public street or thoroughfare will be removed by the owner of the improvement by 4:30 p.m. on July 1, 2033. In the meantime, such structures may be maintained within the confines of this covenant so long as the present Read More
Special City Council Meeting May 14th
There will be a Special Meeting of the City Council on May 14th at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. This meeting will be preceded by a workshop beginning at 6:00 p.m. Read More
NOTICE OF CANCELLED COUNCIL MEETING (POSTPONED)
The regular scheduled meeting of the City Council for May 7th was CANCELLED. The City Council will hold a Special Meeting on May 14th at 6:30 p.m., in the City Hall Council Chambers. Read More
JOB OPPORTUNITY
GENERAL MANAGER WANTED The Inter-Island Ferry Authority, a passenger/vehicle marine transportation service in Hollis, Alaska is seeking a General Manager. This position will require relocation to the Prince of Wales Island area. Resumes accepted by fax, email or in person through 5pm (AST) Friday, May 31, 2019. To submit resume or to get more information Read More
City Council Seat Vacancy
NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL SEAT VACANCY AND INTENT TO APPOINT. INTERESTED PERSONS SHOULD SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE CITY CLERK NOT LATER THAN 4:00 PM ON TUESDAY, MAY 7TH, AT 120 FREEMAN DRIVE, THORNE BAY ALASKA. APPOINTMENT WILL BE MADE AT A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON TUESDAY, MAY 14TH AT 6:30 P.M. Read More
FREE SMOKE DETECTOR’s May 7th
The American Red Cross Sound the Alarm campaign that will be coming to Thorne Bay on May 7th. American Red Cross volunteers will be bringing and installing smoke detectors in interested persons homes. Read More
Caring for your Septic System
If you own a home in Alaska, chances are that you own a septic system. A septic system is an effective method for treating household wastewater. In addition, it is cost effective and easy to maintain. Well built systems can last 20 years or more when properly maintained. Septic system failures are a major source of groundwater pollution. Read More
City Council Meeting April 16th
There will be a meeting of the City Council on Tuesday, April 16th beginning at 6:30 p.m. This meeting will be preceded by a Workshop of the City Council at 6:00 p.m. Read More