NE Valley Times

Starting today, Chaparral Road is closed at the Indian Bend Wash, just east of Hayden Road, through approximately Sept. 1. This project aims to create a new pedestrian underpass along the Indian Bend multiuse path on the east side of Hayden Road under Chaparral Road. The addition of this underpass will reduce bike and pedestrian traffic across Chaparral Road, enhancing safety and allowing more green light time for vehicles.

Work will take place from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Occasional night and weekend work will be necessary to install a waterline being built in conjunction with this project. During the closure, drivers are advised to use McDonald Drive or Indian School Road as alternate routes to and from Loop 101 (Pima Freeway).

Additionally, the Indian Bend Wash multiuse path on the east side of Hayden Road is also closed. Access is available on the west side of Hayden Road between Camelback and Jackrabbit roads.

Monsoon Awareness Week takes place June 9-15; monsoon season runs from June 15-Sept. 30. Monsoons often bring thunderstorms with heavy rain, flash flooding, and lightning which can cause wildfires. Residents are encouraged to prepare now for potential emergencies by following Ready, Set, Go messages on social networks and in news media.

The National Weather Service has provided additional resources:

- 2024 Arizona Monsoon Outlook Video: English | Spanish

- 2024 Arizona Monsoon Outlook Fact Sheet: English | Spanish

- 2024 Arizona Monsoon Outlook Graphic: English | Spanish

Scottsdale has earned its 51st consecutive Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. This recognition is awarded by the Government Finance Officers’ Association for meeting or exceeding standards that demonstrate transparency and full disclosure in financial reporting.

Scottsdale's Community Juneteenth event titled "Celebrating a Culture of Resiliency" will be held from 2-7 p.m., Saturday, June 15 at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts and Scottsdale Civic Center. The free event promises indoor and outdoor activities including food, music, family-friendly entertainment, educational speakers, art displays, wellness resources among others.

Juneteenth commemorates the abolition of slavery in Texas two years after it was abolished elsewhere in the U.S., believed to be one of the oldest African American holidays dating back to annual celebrations since 1866.

Reminder: While Scottsdale’s event is on June 15th this year Juneteenth itself occurs every June 19th as both a federal and city holiday during which most city offices will be closed though trash collection remains unaffected.

Public meetings scheduled include:

Week of June 3:

- City Council Special Meeting: Tuesday, June 4 at 3:30 p.m.

- City Council Regular & Special Meeting: Tuesday, June 4 at5 p.m.

- Veterans Advisory Commission: Wednesday, June5 at5 p.m.

- Board Of Adjustment: Wednesday ,June5 at6 p.m.

- Development Review Board :Thursday ,June6 at1p .m .

-McDowell Sonoran Preserve Commission :Thursday ,June6at5p .m .

-Path And Trails Subcommittee :Thursday ,June6at5 :15p .m .

-Historic Preservation Commission :Thursday ,June6at6p .m .

Week Of June10 :

Planning Commission :Wednesday ,June12at5p .m .

Residents can learn about healthy living initiatives by attending Blue Zones Project Scottsdale Docuseries Viewing Party + Q&A session taking place Tuesday ,June4at Mustang Library .

The ongoing "June Days" celebration continues featuring daily activities ranging from wine tastings art exhibits crafting workshops live performances family-oriented outings amongst others .

Other notable events include:

-Scottsdale Stories & Sweets –Tuesday ,June4from7to8pm

-June Days Gold Palette ArtWalk– Thursday ,June6from630to930pm

-Paint Party –Friday ,June7at Brush Bar

-Rock out At Family Dance Party !–Friday.June14

Investing In Our Scottsdale program involves repaving Via De Ventura starting Monday –Friday between Hayden Rd And Eastwood Lane ensuring travel lanes remain open business access maintained throughout period ending July19

City Provides Dead Animal Pick Up On Streets Curbs property owners responsible removing dead animals private properties request service public areas only bagging prior disposal advised

Arizona Department Environmental Quality issued high ozone pollution advisory those respiratory sensitivities recommended precautions outdoor activities further reducing ozone emissions encouraged ADOT advises planning restrictions related loop improvements Shea Boulevard Pima Freeway section improvement projects ongoing details updates available online “Stay In The Loop” subscribing latest developments job opportunity week budget research analyst principal position applications invited interested parties seeking engage complex financial data forecasting revenue analysis supporting strategic planning initiatives detailed application process outlined online resources