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2 weeks ago | 
gilbertsunnews.com | Aparna Sekhar
Gilbert Police Officer Ryan Matheson’s journey of helping students and shaping young minds began long before his law enforcement career. As a K-8 health and physical education teacher in New Jersey for 16 years, Matheson gained considerable experience in all facets of middle school education, working with parents, children and the community.
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2 weeks ago | 
gilbertsunnews.com | Aparna Sekhar
The Gilbert Planning Commission has told staff and the developer there are still too many details to sort through for a 311.84-acre development south of the Loop 202 freeway that would produce a mix of 1,700 single-family homes and apartments. Developer Lennar Homes has sought a land-use classification change for 179 acres of the Harvest Grove project so that only about 35 acres would go toward commercial development with varying housing density.
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3 weeks ago | 
gilbertsunnews.com | Aparna Sekhar
Construction has begun on a new 10-acre mixed-use development called Heritage Park in downtown Gilbert after town officials and developers broke ground for the 10-acre project. Called by the developer “the northern gateway into Gilbert’s thriving Heritage District,” Heritage Park on the southwest corner of Gilbert road and Juniper Avenue has begun its first phase of development, with commercial, retail and residential spaces planned.
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3 weeks ago | 
eastvalleytribune.com | Aparna Sekhar
Last month, Gilbert Public Schools and Higley Unified School District ushered a total 3,967 high school seniors into a world of new experiences and possibilities. And among those possibilities, some graduates are opting to serve their country. In interviews with the Gilbert Sun News, some of those newly minted grads discussed why they were picking a military way of life.
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3 weeks ago | 
gilbertsunnews.com | Aparna Sekhar
While Gilbert has fewer motor vehicle crashes and traffic fatalities than most Valley communities, the town can do more to mitigate them further by increasing the Police Department’s traffic division, many Town Council members say. That feeling emerged in a study session last week where police and town administration brief the council on. traffic safety operations and enforcement.
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1 month ago | 
gilbertsunnews.com | Aparna Sekhar
Gilbert Town Council approved a $2.46 billion preliminary budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year last week, culminating months of discussions about the town’s financial future as it nears build-out. The proposed spending plan includes 34 new full-time hires across numerous town departments, and $1.67 billion for capital projects such as water system improvements and parks, recreation and open space expansions.
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1 month ago | 
gilbertsunnews.com | Aparna Sekhar
Les Presmyk is no stranger to a life of public service. The Gilbert native has served 12 years on the town council, after being elected to the governing body in 1999, including three terms as vice mayor. During his time on the council, Presmyk also spearheaded efforts to establish the town’s Veterans Day ceremony in 2004. In 2009, he also initiated the Operation Welcome Home ceremonies for returning service members.
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1 month ago | 
gilbertsunnews.com | Aparna Sekhar
The Higley Unified Governing Board last week narrowly approved the addition of 17 supplemental novels and four instructional materials for academic use in the new school year after two board members objected to some of them. The board board voted 3-2 to approve a list of new novels reviewed by its 6-12 grade novel committee, with board members Anna Van Hoek and Sara Jarman casting the opposing votes.
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1 month ago | 
eastvalleytribune.com | Aparna Sekhar
The Higley Unified School District Governing Board called for a special election in November to again seek voter approval for continuing the 15% maintenance and operations budget override and sparing administration from cutting millions in the next two school years. The board voted 3-1 to approve the election, with board member Anna Van Hoek opposing and Sara Jarman abstaining.
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1 month ago | 
eastvalleytribune.com | Aparna Sekhar
The Higley Unified School District Governing Board called for a special election in November to again seek voter approval for continuing the 15% maintenance and operations budget override and sparing administration from cutting millions in the next two school years. The board voted 3-1 to approve the election, with board member Anna Van Hoek opposing and Sara Jarman abstaining.
