Listen "City Hall Reopens, Road Closures, and Community Feedback Sought on Milton Underpass Aesthetics"
Episode Synopsis
Good morning, this is your Flagstaff Local Frequency for Tuesday, May 27, 2025.City Hall is back open today after the Memorial Day holiday closure, with offices resuming regular operations at 8 a.m. If you needed to handle any city business yesterday, you'll be able to get that taken care of starting today.Drivers should prepare for lane closures on US Highway 89 beginning today and continuing through Friday, May 30. These closures are part of the annual Road Repair and Street Safety Program. If this route is part of your daily commute, you might want to plan for extra travel time or consider alternative routes to avoid delays.Following the holiday weekend, both library locations have reopened today. The Downtown and East Flagstaff Community Libraries were closed yesterday for Memorial Day but have resumed normal operating hours this morning.Emergency services responded to two serious incidents over the holiday weekend. There was a train versus pedestrian incident reported yesterday, and a wildfire was also reported in the Townsend Winona Road area, which has been designated as the Townsend Fire. Officials continue to monitor the situation, and we'll bring you updates as they become available.The City of Flagstaff is currently seeking community feedback on the Milton Underpass aesthetics. This project will include public artwork to enhance this important gateway into downtown through creative, community-informed design. If you'd like to have input on how this space will look, now's your chance to participate in the planning process.For those interested in local governance, the city has issued notices regarding a proposed tax levy increase for primary property taxes for the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget. Additionally, there's a proposal to amend the City Tax Code and adopt new rates related to Electric Vehicle charging.Looking ahead, the Flagstaff Calendar of Events is updated regularly with performances, exhibitions, and festivals happening around town. Visit the Flagstaff Arizona Events website for comprehensive information about upcoming activities throughout the summer.This has been Flagstaff Local Frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
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