Provide Feedback at the 2023 Budget Public Hearing

Erie residents are invited to provide Public Comment on the 2023 Recommended Budget at a Public Hearing on Tuesday, Oct. 25. The evening will begin with an Urban Renewal Authority meeting at 6:30 p.m. in which a URA budget will be presented, and comments taken. The Board of Trustees meeting will begin at roughly 7:30 p.m. and the Town’s Recommended Budget is scheduled to be presented for Public Comment at approximately 7:45 p.m. Residents can read the Budget Memos and review the Budget Presentations prior to the meeting.

Public Comment can be taken in-person at Town Hall or online through Zoom. Please use the following link to access the meeting: https://bit.ly/1025BOT-URA.

Drug Take Back Event - Oct. 29

Did you know that in 2021, the Drug Enforcement Administration collected more than 1.5 million pounds of unneeded medications? Keep your friends and family safe and clean out your medicine cabinets for next Saturday’s event, Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Erie Police Department. For more information about what is accepted and what is not, visit www.erieco.gov/1336/Medication-Take-Back.

Sign Up Now for Survival of the Fittest at the Erie Community Center

Only the strong will survive! Get ready to blast out of your comfort zone and test your physical prowess by conquering the four realms of fitness: Cardio, Strength, Endurance, and Flexibility. There will be an overall competition within each realm to determine the best survivor. Competition is Saturday, Nov. 12 from 9-11 a.m. – begin your training today! Earn your shirt and bragging rights, sign up at: www.amilia.com/store/en/erierec/shop/activities/3892022

Learn How Elections Work with Boulder County Clerk & Recorder

Boulder County Clerk and Recorder Molly Fitzpatrick will host two webinars on Tuesday, Oct. 25 that will include information about the upcoming November election, ballot processing basics, voter statistics, election security, and more.

When: Tuesday, Oct. 25 either at 12:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. Presentation and Q&A expected to last about 30-45 minutes
RSVP required for webinar link. RSVP at: www.boco.org/ElectionPresentation
Login directions for the webinar will be sent several hours prior to the event.

The online webinars will give a high-level overview of how your local elections offices ensures an efficient, accurate, and secure election. They will also cover frequently asked election questions, voter statistics, election security questions, ballot processing steps, and more.

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 – Crack sealing operations continue throughout Town. We anticipate all crack sealing to be complete by mid-November, weather permitting.
WCR 7 & Erie Parkway – The intersection at WCR 7 and Erie Parkway is open in all directions. The week of Oct. 24 is scheduled for all final tasks on the roadway.
- Foundations for the new stoplight signal are being completed. Signal installation is scheduled for end of 2022 or beginning of 2023.

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: