Quantcast

NE Valley Times

Thursday, November 14, 2024

Scottsdale announces road closures, seeks community input on parks

Webp tdnaniyw2s39uiv45nuk22r6ovjn

David D. Ortega (left), Mayor of the City of Scottsdale and Barry Graham, Vice Mayor of the City of Scottsdale | https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/council

David D. Ortega (left), Mayor of the City of Scottsdale and Barry Graham, Vice Mayor of the City of Scottsdale | https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/council

Loop 101 in Scottsdale will undergo overnight closures this weekend for maintenance and asphalt preservation. The southbound Loop 101 from Shea Boulevard to Loop 202 will be closed from Friday, October 13 at 10 p.m. until Saturday, October 14 at 10 a.m. Similarly, the northbound section from Loop 202 to Shea Boulevard will be closed from Saturday, October 14 at 10 p.m. until Sunday, October 15 at 10 a.m. On and off ramps in these areas will also be closed.

Scottsdale Parks and Recreation is seeking community feedback as part of its master planning process for the next decade. Residents can participate by visiting the master plan website or attending various events such as a Playground Design Pop-Up on October 13 and a Virtual Workshop on October 17.

Historian Joan Fudala will present a history of Scottsdale's Pinnacle Peak area on October 19 via Zoom as part of the Neighborhood College program. Additionally, the HOA/Condo Symposium is scheduled for October 21, offering insights into amending CC&Rs and conducting board elections.

Scottsdale encourages residents to donate to nonprofits assisting with homelessness instead of giving directly to panhandlers. The city emphasizes that while panhandling is not illegal, it can pose risks along busy roads.

The city has secured water for Maricopa County residents in Rio Verde Foothills through an agreement with EPCOR, ensuring no use of Scottsdale's own resources.

Upcoming public meetings include City Council sessions on October 10 and Planning Commission discussions on October 11.

The William Matthews exhibition opens tomorrow at Western Spirit: Scottsdale Museum of the West. Other events include the Paiute Fall Festival on October 14 and Civil War Roundtable featuring Tim Smith on October 17.

Ongoing activities feature Spook-Trac-Ula through Halloween night and Arizona Fall League games showcasing top minor league prospects.

Scottsdale Water received a $250,000 grant for its grass removal rebate program aimed at increasing water conservation efforts. A shredding event will take place on October 14 in Walmart's parking lot.

Indigenous Peoples Day is proclaimed for Monday, October 9 in Scottsdale by Mayor David Ortega to honor Native American histories and cultures.

ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS STORY

!RECEIVE ALERTS

The next time we write about any of these orgs, we’ll email you a link to the story. You may edit your settings or unsubscribe at any time.
Sign-up

DONATE

Help support the Metric Media Foundation's mission to restore community based news.
Donate

MORE NEWS