🌱 Arbor Village Update + Icy Commute + Same Day Arrest

Good morning, everybody! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Boise Patch newsletter. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town. In today's newsletter, you'll find news about these stories and more...

• If you are looking for a larger home or to downsize, we offer an array of new homes on the market today
• Boise Planning & Zoning has approved an assisted living facility be converted to apartments but with a number of conditions to ease the transition for existing residents
• Over 100 people stood in the snow waiting to be heard at a school board meeting only to hear a proposal was being tabled

But first, today's weather: Plenty of sunshine. High: 44 Low: 20.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. The Caldwell School Board has decided to let the Idaho Legislature decide gender rights before tackling the subject in the Canyon County schools. IdahoEdNews reporter Darren Svan reports the board tabled a proposed gender rights policy, stating upcoming state legislation could clarify what actions districts could take. Standing in snow prior to the meeting, more than 100 patrons wanted to take part in the meeting. (idahoednews)
2. A California-based company will be able to change an assisted living facility to traditional apartments but will have to wait one year, financially help residents move and agree to assist residents with their new rent. BoiseDev senior reporter Margaret Carmel reports the Boise Planning & Zoning Commission approved the change to Boise's Arbor Village on Philippi Street. The owners, DiNapoli Capital Partners, stated the facility is only 75 percent full and the costs residents pay is only paying a fraction of the cost needed to keep the facility open as an assisted living facility. (boisedev.com)
3. The commute to work on Valentine's Day in Boise was not heart friendly. KTVB-TV staff report a combination of storms Monday evening and early Tuesday morning kept law enforcement busy with several crashes and slide offs. If you were coming in from Canyon County, Interstate 84 was also congested and icy in spots. (ktvb)
4. Interested in living in the neighborhood above Borah High School? Maybe down in Parkcenter? Perhaps downsizing to a two bedroom? Boise Patch offers these homes and more in today's real estate roundup. (Boise Patch)
5. Maybe the accommodations at the Canyon County Jail are not so bad. CBS2 news staff report 27-year-old Joshua Dylan Jensen was released from jail the morning of Feb. 7. Just hours later, Jensen stole a vehicle, lead police on a pursuit, crashed the stolen vehicle, and ran away on foot. The reason Jensen was released from jail was he paid his bail, set by Magistrate Judge John Meienhofer, of $25. (idahonews)

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Today in Boise:

• All skill levels are welcome as the Boise Public Library presents Crafternoons in the Library. (3:00 PM)
• Boise State University presents Bluey's Big Play, a brand-new theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s television series. (6:00 PM)
• The City of Boise offers a free virtual class on selecting the correct tree for your yard and proper pruning once that tree begins to branch out. (6:00 PM)
• Everyone is invited to meet up with Mayor Lauren McLean and Arts & History Director Jennifer Stevens for coffee and casual conversation at the Erma Hayman House Wednesday evening. (6:00 PM)
• The Garden City Planning and Zoning Committee holds a meeting Wednesday evening. (6:30 PM)

That's it for today! I'll see you soon.

— John Braese

About me: Welcome to the Boise edition of patch.com. I am the community editor in this exciting endeavor for the Boise area. I was born and grew up in Boise, attending Bishop Kelly High School before graduating from Borah High School more than a few years ago. I have seen Boise grow substantially in the last few years, but still maintain my hometown appeal. I want to hear about what is important to you and the stories you wish to see on patch.com. Feel free to reach out to me via email at john.braese@patch.com or drop me a phone call or text at 208 954-9585.

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