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Posted on: August 23, 2023

Progress in Recovering Losses from 2019 Fraud Scheme

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On Aug. 23, 2023, the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado issued a significant ruling in the Town of Erie’s lawsuit against National Union Fire Insurance Company. Judge Daniel D. Domenico held that the loss of money stemming from a ...

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Posted on: September 20, 2023

Review the Proposed Home Rule Charter

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The Town of Erie is the largest community in Colorado to still be governed statutorily (following State Statute instead of our own governing document). In 2022 a question was added to the ballot asking Erie voters if they would like to create a Charter Co...

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Posted on: September 14, 2023

Tails & Ales on Sept. 23

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This family friendly event includes food trucks, pet related vendors, and a beer garden. Entertainment is provided by Northern Colorado's After the Fire. Bringing a dog isn't mandatory, but liking them is. 

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Date: Saturday, S...

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Posted on: September 1, 2023

Revitalization Grants - Round #6

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The Town of Erie Urban Renewal Authority (URA) offers tax increment financing funds to award grants to commercial properties within the urban renewal area, which commit to reducing blight and improving their external appearance.    

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Posted on: September 10, 2023

Share Your Thoughts on Public Art

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Placemaking is a way to inspire collective reimaging of public spaces to strengthen the connection between people and the places they share. Placemaking fosters creative uses of public spaces, by acknowledging the physical, cultural, and social identities...

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Posted on: July 18, 2023

Pool Maintenance Closure

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Beginning Wednesday, Aug. 16, the Erie Community Center pool will be CLOSED for extended annual maintenance. The pool will remain closed through Friday, Sept. 22. 

Major work to be completed in the pool area includes:

  • stair repair
  • deck resurfacing
  • in...
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Posted on: March 14, 2023

Erie Among Safest Cities

Safest Cities 2023 - Erie is 8

Safewise recently released its annual Safest Cities in Colorado Report for 2023, and Erie ranks 8th safest! Unfortunately, Colorado leads the nation in property crime per capita, with motor vehicle thefts representing 20 percent of those crimes. Safewise ...

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Posted on: February 1, 2023

Leash Law

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It's quite easy for dog owners to overlook the impact an off-leash dog can have on children, adults, other animals - including well-behaved dogs and their law-abiding owners - but the consequences can be disastrous. Off-leash dogs have been known to get c...

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Posted on: October 24, 2022

Idling in Erie

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Idling in Erie 

Cause and Effect 

With cold mornings comes the desire to warm up your vehicle before heading out for the day. Before you do, consider the costs of ‘puffing’ – car theft being one of them.    &...

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Posted on: September 6, 2022

Opt-in Erie: Emergency Alerts (and testing!)

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Erie is one of the first communities in Boulder County to test the system locally. How to RSVP

  1. First, program the number that will alert you into your contacts. We suggest a name like ‘Erie Emergency.’ Adding the number as a contact will also help...
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Posted on: May 24, 2022

Town of Erie to Restart Business License Yearly Renewals

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Beginning on June 3, 2022, the Town of Erie will reinstate the requirement for yearly renewals of all licenses for businesses operating in the Town and will collect a nominal fee. The Board of Trustees approved this change to the Erie Municipal Code at a ...

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Posted on: May 2, 2022

Emerald Ash Borer

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EAB was found in Erie in 2021. As of 2022, EAB is presumed present in low levels throughout Erie. EAB populations will exponentially increase in Erie until all Ash trees are either dead or protected with a pesticide.

Now is the appropriate time for residen...

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