Bag and Compost Fallen Leaves

Cool autumn weather means that leaves are falling! Unfortunately, many of those leaves are ending up in storm sewer systems and waterways. As leaves breakdown, they introduce harmful nutrients into our creeks and rivers. Excess nutrients, like nitrogen and phosphorous cause algal blooms and lower oxygen levels in waterways. Help protect our waterways by NOT pushing leaves into the street*. Instead, bag the leaves (preferably in paper bags) and compost the leaves (and pumpkins) at the Erie Recycling Center during two composting event Nov. 12 and 20 – or any day of the week at the Recycling Center! Visit the Leaf Composting webpage for more information.

*Many of you may have received an email from your HOA specifically asking you to push leaves into the street to be cleaned by Town street sweeping. This is NOT something the Town advocates and is not healthy for our waterways, please do not push leaves into the street.

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Groundbreaking for New Fiber Company on Oct. 17

The newest company to provide fiber internet in Erie will be holding a groundbreaking on Monday, Oct. 17 at 2:30 p.m. at Thomas Reservoir. Join the Town of Erie in welcoming Allo Communications to the neighborhood with this event located near the beginning of the company’s new fiber line route. The Town of Erie worked with Allo to secure a new franchise agreement for them to bring fiber internet, TV, and phone service to the community and add to the landscape of available options for our residents. Visit www.allocommunications.com/erie to learn more about their plans for building out a network or attend the groundbreaking on Oct. 17 to learn more in person.

2022 General Election Information from the County Clerks

Active, registered voters will automatically be mailed a ballot beginning Oct. 17. Vote Centers will also be available for in-person voting and for issuing replacement mail ballots beginning Oct. 24. Additional information:

Register or check voter registration at www.GoVoteColorado.gov
Vote Centers and Ballot-to-Go service starts Oct. 24.
Oct. 31 is the last day the Elections office can mail you a ballot. Colorado does not have a registration deadline, so after this date you can register and vote in person at a Vote Center or request a ballot-to-go after registering online. Language assistance is available.
Mail your ballot by Oct. 31 or use a 24-hour drop box anytime. Ballots due by 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8. Postmarks do not count!

Employment Services of Weld County Job Fair – Oct. 19

Employment Services of Weld County (ESWC) is hosting a job fair on Wednesday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m. – noon. Join Bristol Hospice, Sandbox Solar, We Care Home Health, Bay State Milling, and other businesses currently hiring. Not only do you have a chance to connect with these businesses, but you can also learn about the training and resources ESWC can offer you at no cost.
The job fair is open early to U.S. Military Veterans only starting at 9 a.m. and will open to the general public at 9:30 a.m. The event will be held at ESWC (315 North 11th Avenue, Building B, Greeley, CO 80631). For more information about this and other job services, please visit www.eswc.org.

Town of Erie Cone Zones

Summer is the season for major road improvement projects. Each week we list the projects that may have the biggest impact on traffic flow for that week. As always, please sign up for alerts to get more details about these projects and many others. More information and details for how to sign up are at www.erieco.gov/ConeZone.

Crack Seal Operations - Beginning Oct. 10, a contractor will begin applying a hot poured crack seal material to arterial and collector streets through Erie as well as neighborhoods including Arapahoe Ridge, Candlelight Estates, Brennan by the Lake, Grandview, Vista Pointe Estates, and Vista Pointe. All crack sealing is anticipated to be complete by mid-November, weather permitting.
WCR 7 & Erie Parkway – WCR 7 is open both north and south of Erie Parkway. Top lift of asphalt work is beginning this week on Erie Parkway and the week of the Oct. 10 the asphalt work is scheduled for WCR 7. Final road striping to occur after asphalt completion.
- Foundations for the new stoplight signal are currently under construction; two of the four foundations are completed. Signal installation scheduled for end of 2022 or beginning of 2023.
WCR 5: Median landscaping work, light pole installation work from United Power, and the preparation for a signal at Flora View are all in progress. The Town is coordinating work with the three contracted entities to plan lane and sidewalk closures as needed.
- Any street impacts are restricted to occur from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the school week.
Hwy 7 & Coal Creek Boulevard: As part of the Parkdale Project, lane shifts are planned for Hwy 7 for work associated with the Parkdale Development and the new intersection of Coal Creek Boulevard and Hwy 7.

Road work is weather-dependent, and timelines may shift. Motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians should always be aware and use caution when in and around work zones. Whenever possible, please avoid the construction areas.

Town of Erie is Hiring

As the Town continues to grow, we have several openings and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Keep checking the Town of Erie job board for Erie’s latest openings, which currently include: