MARANA NEWSROOM
The official archive of Town news releases
Hunter Contracting, on behalf of Town of Marana, will be starting construction on the Twin Peaks Road, Rattlesnake Pass widening project. Work hours will be 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Construction is scheduled to take place from July 15, 2024, through August 30, 2026.
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Town Clerk / Assistant Town Attorney David Udall to talk about the local election process.
The Town of Marana is hosting a blood drive for the American Red Cross at the Marana Municipal Complex on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
Our annual Star-Spangled Spectacular was held at Crossroads at Silverbell District Park on Thursday, July 4, 2024. Did you make it out to the event? We hope you had a great time! For those who came and those who couldn’t make the festivities, check out the photos.
Borderland Construction will begin construction soon of the joint utility trench – a trench where the electric and communications utilities will be installed along the south side of Tangerine Road within the limits of phase 2A. This work will begin the week of July 8, 2024.
Terry Rozema is once again on the hot seat as Assistant to the Town Manager Andrea De La Cruz asks him rapid fire questions.
A new and improved portion of the Chuck Huckelberry Loop between Twin Peaks Road and Wade McLean Neighborhood Park is now open to the public!
Mark your calendars! The award-winning Star-Spangled Spectacular returns to Crossroads at Silverbell District Park on Thursday, July 4, 2024 from 5 to 9:30 p.m.
Town of Marana Council, staff and partners are making their mark on the Marana Community & Aquatic Center as construction continues.
UPDATE 6/21/2024: Extended flagging hours-of-operations will take place at the Avra Valley Bridge from Tuesday, June 25, to Friday, June 28, from 9 AM to 1 PM.
Hunter Contracting, under contract with the Town of Marana’s Department of Public Works, is scheduled to begin construction on the Twin Peaks Road, Rattlesnake Pass widening project. Construction is scheduled to take place from July 2024 through August 2026.
The Town of Marana is recognizing June 17-21, 2024 as World Continence Week.
When will the Town rebuild the Marana Rock Disc Golf Course? Is there a future for a large soccer complex? Are there plans to expand the Tortolita Preserve? Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Parks & Recreation Deputy Director Wayne Barnett and Recreation Superintendent Bob Stinson to discuss the future of park amenities.
A portion of the Chuck Huckelberry Loop between Twin Peaks Road and Wade McLean Neighborhood Park will be temporarily closed due to construction work that is part of the Pima County Continental Ranch Regional Pump Station Project and loop improvements.
The Parks & Recreation Department’s Aquatics Division is hoping to raise awareness about the importance of pool drain safety heading into the summer.
As part of the ongoing Marana Community and Aquatic Center project, beginning Monday, June 17th, 2024, through Sunday July 7th, 2024, Chasse Building Team will be performing structural steel work with a crane on North Marana Main Street between West Bill Gaudette Drive and the unnamed road to the south of Northwest Fire District Station #36.
Residents concerned about possible flood risks during monsoon season can now access three self-filling sandbag locations throughout the Marana community. Locations are open seven days a week.
The Town of Marana will begin construction on sidewalk access ramp upgrades between Cortaro Road and Twin Peaks Road on westbound Silverbell Road on June 10, 2024.
Can the Town undo or change a zoning to prevent more apartments? What establishes the height and design of apartments? What can residents do to be proactive about future developments? Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Development Services Director Jason Angell and Town Attorney Jane Fairall to answer resident questions about apartments in Marana.
Borderland Construction, under contract with Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department (PCRWRD), has completed seven miles of new 24-inch new dual force main sewer system between the Continental Ranch Regional Pump Station (CRRPS) and the Tres Ríos Water Reclamation Facility (WRF).
Tucson Electric Power will be performing utility work along Twin Peaks from Saguaro Highlands Drive East to Silverbell Road and along Silverbell Road from Valhalla Drive North to past Twin Peaks Road beginning on May 28, 2024.
Lumen Technologies will be installing utility conduits at the intersections of West Twin Peaks Road and Saguaro Peaks Boulevard.
Marana Police Officer Robert Santos is retiring after more than 20 years with the department.
Janice Moser is being recognized for her many years of service as a Senior Crime Analyst with the Marana Police Department.
Canyon Building and Design and Eagle Rock Excavating LLC will be installing new fire hydrants along the northeast side of N. Rillito Village Trail at the intersections of Calmat Drive and Rillito Village Trail beginning Tuesday, May 28, 2024, through Friday, June 28, 2024.
Can the Town control what businesses go into the Fry's development? How is the Town working with partners to encourage more sit-down restaurants? What do more apartments mean for the community? What does the future hold for Downtown Marana? Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Development Services Director Jason Angell to answer these questions and more in our third edition of "What's going UP in Marana?"
The Town of Marana has proclaimed May 19-25, 2024 as National Public Works Week.
Preparation work for final improvements on the Chuck Huckelberry Loop will begin on Monday, May 20, 2024 north of Cortaro Road.
See your tax dollars at work with the new Town of Marana Community Capital Improvement Projects Dashboard!
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Marana Parks & Recreation Director Jim Conroy achieved the prestigious Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE) certification this month. This accomplishment highlights the department's commitment to professional development and delivering the highest quality services to the community.