Coal Creek Park Groundbreaking on Friday, Dec. 17 at noon

Groundbreaking: Coal Creek Park

Coal Creek Park is the oldest park in our system, platted in 1885, and has become the de facto hub of Downtown Erie yet has not grown along with the community. Join Parks & Recreation Department staff as we officially break ground on the Coal Creek Park Redevelopment Project on Friday, Dec. 17 at noon. New amenities included in this redevelopment include an event promenade, multi-use lawn, two shade structures, a restroom building, expanded trail connectivity, nature-themed playground, a splash pad in the summer, and a winter ice rink, along with 163 newly planted trees. Follow along as the project progresses by visiting https://www.erieco.us/ccp.

Interim Trustee Selected

The Board of Trustees selected Erie resident Justin Brooks to fill the vacant seat of Trustee Bill Gippe who resigned in late October. Brooks, the Incoming Trustee, will be officially sworn in by the Board of Trustees during the Dec. 14 regular meeting. His term ends in April, with the option to run for election in the Town's April 5 regular municipal elections. The Trustees selected Brooks for his thoughtful application answers, qualifications, interview performance, and civic involvement. To learn more about Trustee Brooks, the process, and how to watch the Board Meetings, visit the news release.

Holiday Sustainability Tips

It's no surprise that we generate more waste with wrapping and packaging and use more electricity on lights during the holidays. The Sustainability Advisory Board has prepared some tips to help reduce our environmental footprint this holiday season. Thank you for recycling Erie! Please note that the Recycling Center will be closed Dec. 24-25 and Dec. 31. Visit the Recycling Center webpage for up-to-date information, and consider subscribing to alerts.

Thursday Active Adult Lunches

Did you know the Erie Active Adult program hosts a lunch program every Thursday (except holidays) at the Erie Community Center? It is a great time to meet new friends, get involved, eat a nutritious meal -and leave the dishes afterward! Good news - entertainment and guest speakers return in January! Join us for the social hour beginning at 11 a.m., with lunch served at noon by The Friendly Fork: Weld County Senior Nutrition. View the lunch menu online, and make reservations (no later than Tuesday evening) by calling 303-926-2569 or emailing activeadults@erieco.gov. The Recreation Department suggests a $4 donation for guests aged 60 or better and $12 otherwise.

Isolate or Quarantine?

Boulder County Public Health has prepared guidance, based on vaccination status, for those not feeling well. The graphic details isolation and quarantine options based on the last known exposure dates and optimal times to test if asymptomatic. If you have tested positive for COVID-19, the guidance includes instructions on how to help stop the spread. For more from Boulder County Public Health, visit www.BoulderCountyCOVID19.org.

EVs Made Easy: Two-Part Classroom

On Dec. 15 and 16, consumers can attend a two-part electric vehicle (EV) classroom series via Zoom. These events, coordinated by Northern Colorado Clean Cities (NCCC), GRID Alternatives Colorado, and Xcel Energy, intend to provide a unique opportunity for consumers to
learn about EVs while getting questions answered by the experts. Local EV experts will provide a discussion on EVs, home charging systems, and available rebates
for both EVs and wiring costs for home chargers. To learn more about these events, visit NCCC's event page. To register for the first session, click here. Register for the second session here.

Historic Designation &
Erie Walking Tour

On Wednesday, Dec. 13 the Historic Preservation Advisory Board (HPAB) will be presenting an historic designation plaque to the homeowners at 434 Holbrook Street. It is the role of the HPAB to identify and preserve the historical heritage of the Town of Erie and in doing so, works with property owners on preservation methods and seeking grants available through History Colorado.

After the presentation of this latest historic designation, the location will be added to the Erie Historic Story Map. This tool has a map of historic sites, a timeline, and more interesting tidbits for you to explore! To get started, visit the Erie Historic Story Map. For more information, contact the Historic Preservation Advisory Board.