Opinion

The interim city manager has called for the city council to start working on the 2021-2022 budget. We have had two budget workshops to consider and come up with a balance budget without raising any taxes.

This is the first informational article provided by the Justice Court. It’s not intended to be legal advice, but rather provides information to the public that will be helpful to understand available programs. Future articles will address changes to the law, available resources, and what the justice court does.

Be Better, Be Best, Bucks! In a few short weeks, the 2021-2022 school year will begin. The administration and I are excited to welcome back the staff and students.

Most of us hate to throw books away. There’s a visceral reaction to tossing a book in the trash. So most of us try to find somewhere else that might be able to use it. In Alpine, that place is usually Re-Reads.

The City of Alpine has implemented some significant changes in the past few months. First, the city has decided to produce a monthly column in the Alpine Avalanche to keep citizens informed and up to date with the city government. The column is aimed at answering frequently asked questions, covering current events, and advising citizens of important issues in the city. We hope to improve communication, enhance transparency, and provide a resource that will allow the public to continue to engage in city business.