EPA withdraws decision on Afton water
• D.C. delegation assisted, calling the EPA demands ‘not warranted.’ In August of 2022 the Environmental Protection Agency, (EPA) put the Town of Afton under notice, advising the community’s water source, the Periodic (Intermittent) Spring was under direct influence of…
Afton Parks Master Plan is Thursday
• Pickleball, skateboarding and splash pad are options. So as not to interfere with this Thursday’s Community of Kindness event scheduled from 4-7 p.m. at the Afton Civic Center, the Town of Afton scheduled their Parks Master Plan for right…
SVI Radio Interview: Town of Afton Mayor Jeff Jensen
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SVI Radio Interview-Jan. 16: Violet Sanderson, Town of Afton
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Afton Water shows clean tests at the site of the spring
• Testing included Afton, DEQ and EPA. Water tests at the Intermittent Spring showed “zero ratings” indicating clean tests for the Afton water source. This fall the Town of Afton, the Department of Environmental Quality and Environmental Protection agency gathered…
SVI Radio Interview-Oct. 10: Violet Sanderson, Afton Town Administrator
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Afton Airport named after Boyd L. Eddins
• Community leader recalls the history of the Afton airport. Years of service to country, state and county were honored in October when the Afton Lincoln County Airport Board named the Afton Municipal Airport, the “General Boyd L. Eddins Airfield.”…
Despite rain and muddy water, Swift Creek slide remains stable
The Town of Afton says the recent mud slide that occurred earlier this year in Swift Creek canyon has not begun to slide again, despite the recent rain and muddy water. “There is a lot of water coming down the…
Aug. 24: Violet Sanderson, Afton Town Administrator
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Star Trail restoration work underway east of Afton
Six people from various locations throughout the United States gathered on Star Hill east of Afton this past week to build a walking trail. They are part of a Star Hill restoration project the Town of Afton is coordinating with…