Statement in Support of LGBTQ+ Community

The Town of Erie stands with the victims and their families in the wake of the tragedy at Club Q in Colorado Springs. We offer the porch of Town Hall (645 Holbrook Street) as a makeshift memorial area for anyone who would like to leave notes, flowers, or other materials to express their grief and support. We also provide this space as a space for any community members who may wish for a gathering area to reflect and just be together. Anyone who wishes to do so this evening, Monday, Nov. 21, is welcome to gather anytime between 5-7 p.m.

Following a request from Governor Jared Polis, we have lowered our American flag at Town Hall to half-staff and added the Pride flag below it as an expression of support for the ability to live and love without fear of violence or discrimination. Please visit our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion webpage to read a message from Mayor Justin Brooks, a message from our DEI Manager Alberto De Los Rios, and find support resources for anyone in need.

Serve Your Community in a Unique Way - Be a Victim Advocate

Consider becoming a Volunteer Victim Advocate with the Erie Police! Advocates work as a liaison with officers and detectives immediately after an incident is reported to provide support services to those impacted by crime or tragedy. The next Volunteer Academy begins in January. For details about the program, expectations for volunteers, and to apply, review the news item.

Erie Ice Rink Scheduled to Open Mid-December in Downtown Erie

Grab your beanie and mittens, the Erie Ice Rink is opening soon! This seasonal amenity is available for public skate, private rentals, and includes the Erie Outdoor Hockey League. You won’t want to miss events such as the Grand Opening Celebration, Skate with Bernie (the reigning Stanley Cup Champion’s beloved mascot), a Figure Skating Demonstration, Paint the Ice, and more!

The Erie Ice Rink is scheduled to open mid-December (weather dependent). Visit the Erie Ice Rink website.

Thanksgiving Closures

The Town of Erie will close administrative buildings, including Town Hall, on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 24-25 for the Thanksgiving holiday. The Erie Community Center will be open for all regular hours except for Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, Nov. 24 when the facility will be open from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. only. All 24/7 public safety services will continue as usual through the holiday.

Town of Erie Cone Zones

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.

Utility Work for Four Corners – Utility work has begun in preparation for construction at Four Corners near the intersection of Erie Parkway and County Line Road. Utility work may cause some single lane closures, but roads will remain open in all directions.
WCR 7 & Erie Parkway – The intersection at WCR 7 and Erie Parkway is open in all directions. However, the contractor did not complete the work in compliance the Town’s specifications, so Town staff are working with the contractor to ensure the contractor corrects the deficiencies and finishes all improvements to the new roadway as specified before closing out the project.
- Foundations for the new stoplight signal are completed. Signal installation is scheduled for the 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: