The Town of Bennett has several ongoing projects that were identified as high priorities through our Capital Asset Inventory Master Plan and input from the Board of Trustees.
Some of those projects include the construction of the Northern Municipal Complex Public Works Facility, installation of a new at grade water storage tank, signalization of State Highway 79 and updates to the Historic Charles Muegge House.
Watch the video above for updates from the Capital Projects Department.
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Bennett Days 2022 is September 10, 2022. This has always been a free event to the community and in order to keep it free we need your help! We highly encourage all businesses, non-profits and stakeholders in the I-70 Corridor region to be involved in order to increase recognition and promote our community as a whole.
We are looking for sponsors to be a part of this great event.
If you want to sponsor, provide swag for our giveaway bags or would prefer to give back to our community in another way, we would love to hear what you have in mind. Donations big and small are welcome.
If you have questions, please feel free to contact Danette Ruvalcaba at (303)644-3249 ext. 1021 or druvalcaba@bennett.co.us.
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Town of Bennett Trustees Take Oath of Office |
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Three Trustees were sworn into office to serve on the Bennett Board of Trustees on Tuesday, April 12, 2022.
Kevin Barden, Steve Dambroski and Darvin Harrell were sworn into office during the Town Board Meeting on Tuesday night. Harrell and Barden were re-elected to the board. Dambroski is serving his first term. The trustees will serve a four-year term ending in 2026.
Harrell, Barden and Dambroski join fellow board members: Mayor Royce Pindell, Whitney Oakley, Denice Smith and Donna Sus.
During the regular meeting, Town staff and Board of Trustees also thanked Larry Vittum for serving on the Board of Trustees. Vittum served on the Town Board for over nine years, represented the Town at the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) for seven years and was a member of both the Adams and Arapahoe County Transportation Forums for three years.
The Town would like to thank Vittum for his many years of dedicated public service to the community.
Two commissioners for the Planning and Zoning Commission took the oath of office as well. Rachel Connor and Martin Metsker accepted reappointments to serve on the Planning and Zoning Commission.
The Board of Trustees also recognized former members of the Board of Adjustment. In January 2022, the Town of Bennett Planning and Zoning Commission began serving as the Board of Adjustment. Lance Grothe, Caleb Connor and Ron Halverson were thanked for their contributions to the Town and its residents by serving as members of the Board of Adjustment.
Board meetings take place on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. Meetings consist of a study session at 5:45 p.m. and the regular meeting at 7:00 p.m.
More information can be found here.
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Board of Trustees Celebrates Students for Adams County Mayors and Commissioners Youth Awards |
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The Town Board of Trustees recognized the Bennett nominees for the 2022 Adams County Mayors and Commissioners Youth Awards. This year, the Town honored three nominees from Bennett Middle School. The Town of Bennett and Board of Trustees would like to congratulate Blake Albertson, Angela Lopez and Isis Trujillo Delgado on their nomination.
The Adams County Mayors and Commissioners Youth Awards is a program that recognizes youth in sixth grade to senior year, up to 20 years old, who have overcome personal adversity to create positive change in their lives.
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Participants wanted for Bennett Community Garden |
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The Town of Bennett is looking for community volunteers to plant and care for the Bennett Community Garden in Civic Center Park.
There are currently 12 garden beds and the Town is looking for volunteers to care for those beds and help the garden flourish. Volunteers would be assigned a garden plot and would be responsible for plot prep, planting seeds/seedlings, weeding, maintenance and watering their spot.
There are no fees associated with maintaining the garden beds but the Town does recommend a donation to those who participate. This donation goes toward costs associated with water, maintenance and materials for the garden.
Individuals who are interested in being a community gardener should contact Public Works Office Coordinator, Sarah Shepherd, at (303)644-3249 ext. 1039 or sshepherd@bennett.co.us.
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Town of Bennett Helps Celebrate Groundbreaking of Sonic Drive-In |
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The Town of Bennett was happy to be part of a groundbreaking celebration for the new location of Sonic Drive-In on Wednesday, April 6, 2022.
Mayor Royce Pindell and Town Administrator Trish Stiles joined representatives from Sonic Drive-In at the future site of the new restaurant for the groundbreaking.
“We are happy to welcome Sonic to the Bennett community,” Pindell said.
The new location will be built immediately north of the new FNB Bank off of SH-79 in Bennett Crossing and will have a drive-thru and drive-in parking space.
Town Administrator, Stiles, said, “I know I have heard from many people about how excited we all are for the food, shakes and slushies.”
The restaurant anticipates opening in late summer or early fall.
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Free Little Library Installed |
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A free little library was recently installed in Bennett. The goal of the library is to donate, share and read the books that are left in the beautifully designed box. Our little library was designed and painted by Bennett Arts Council member, Jamie Zerr Lockwood. The little library is located in front of the Historic Charles Muegge House.
You can learn more about the free little library program here.
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Trees Planted in Town for Arbor Day |
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The Town of Bennett recently planted 10 new trees in the Brothers Four neighborhood in correlation with Arbor Day. A couple of the trees were donated by Bennett resident and business owner, Lance Grothe. The Town of Bennett is extremely grateful to Grothe and his dedication to the beautification of the community. On April 26, 2022 during the Board of Trustees meeting, Mayor Royce Pindell also read a proclamation in honor of Arbor Day. |
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Building Department Portal |
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The Town of Bennett has implemented a new software for issuing building permits, applying for a contractor license and scheduling inspections.
Below are some helpful guides on how to navigate the new portal.
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The Town of Bennett has opened the 2022 Grant Cycle for the Bennett Gives Back Grant.
Applications for the Bennett Gives Back Grant are due May 16, 2022. Applicants must be a non-profit, youth association or special district. A full list of the eligibility requirements and application are available here.
The Town of Bennett, through the Bennett Gives Back Grant (BGB Grant), may provide a grant up to 90% of the costs of a qualifying event, project, program or activity in an amount up to $10,000 per organization per year from the Town’s general fund. The purpose of the program is for eligible organizations and special districts to obtain additional resources to help supplement services or resources provided to the residents of Bennett. Awarded funds will be disbursed to applicant based on Board discretion and project limits.
The 2022 Grant Cycle total funding allocation is $40,000.
Awards will be announced on June 15, 2022.
Applications must be mailed, delivered or emailed to the below address prior to May 16, 2022.
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The Adams County Board of Commissioners is hosting a Town Hall meeting open to all county residents on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at Bennett Town Hall. Engage with the commissioners and county departments and hear about and discuss topics of interests. Submit questions beforehand online here.
Wednesday, May 4, 6-7 p.m.
Bennett Town Hall
207 Muegge Way, Bennett
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Funds are available for the Bennett Residential Vibrancy Initiative (REVIVE) Grant. This grant can provide residents with funds for exterior home improvements including painting, replacing siding, upgrading fencing, roof repair, water-wise landscaping and more.
The goal of this grant program is to help create and maintain a charming, safe, code compliant and welcoming neighborhood in Bennett.
This grant is administered on a first-come, first-served basis. The application and full list of eligible projects and qualifications are available here.
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Adams County Town Hall - May 4, 2022
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Town of Bennett Board of Trustees Meeting - May 10, 2022
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Town of Bennett Planning and Zoning Commission - May 23, 2022
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Town of Bennett Board of Trustees Meeting - May 24, 2022
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Contact Alison Belcher, Communications and IT Director
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