Teton Valley leader dies
Joselin Matkins, executive director of Teton Regional Land Trust and a highly involved and beloved Teton Valley community member, died Friday. The Teton County, Idaho, coronerâs office ruled her death a suicide.
Matkins, 42, was an East Idaho native who left a lasting impact on conservation in the region, first leading the Sagebrush Steppe Land Trust in Pocatello, then moving to Teton Valley in 2013 to work for and then direct the Teton Regional Land Trust.
Matkins departed her Tetonia home for a bike ride Friday morning. Her partner became concerned for her welfare and called the sheriffâs office about an hour and a half later, triggering a search that lasted until evening, when she was found deceased.
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After opening remarks from Rodriguez and Mooney, the nomination of chair and delegation officers will take place. Then, a presentation of local government priorities is on the agenda, followed by a comment period for stakeholder groups and the public. A discussion of upcoming legislative issues, including the Florida Keys Stewardship Act, insurance, housing and ongoing hurricane recovery, is expected.
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Dec 31, 2020
AMESBURY â Earlier this month, Mayor Kassandra Gove learned she was named the American Planning Associationâs Elected Official of the Year by the national organizationâs Massachusetts chapter â a noteworthy accomplishment for a mayor who has served less than a year in office.Â
The accomplishment might not have been possible without the assistance of one of her employees, Angela Cleveland, the cityâs community and economic development director who is this yearâs American Planning Association-Massachusetts chapter president.Â
Cleveland nominated Gove for the award, telling a Daily News reporter that the mayor was worthy of the recognition based on her planning efforts in 2020.Â