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Trick or Treat Street was a spooktacular success!
Hundreds of ghouls, goblins, princes, and princesses joined us yesterday for the annual Trick or Treat Street on Washington Ave.
A special thanks goes out to all the participating volunteers, first responders, and businesses who came together to put together this graveyard smash!
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Mondays with the Mayor
Each week during her "Mondays with the Mayor" livestream, Mayor Weinberg discusses local events and upcoming meetings and updates the community on what's happening in Golden.
Here's what she covered during the most recent livestream on October 30:
- Local Halloween events & safety tips.
- Recognition of Golden businesses & programs for their recent awards through the Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation.
- A transit group put together by the governor.
- The Golden Years follow-up meetings. Learn more and register.
- A presentation for water efficiency and conservation this Friday from 1-2 p.m.
- A thank you to our street teams who did an incredible job clearing the snow after Golden's first snowstorm of the season.
- The planting of over 20,000 perennial bulbs around the city and over 100 new trees this year.
Watch the full recorded live stream on the City's Facebook Page
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Water Conservation Public Meetings
Golden is hosting two free educational events for residents to provide presentations on water efficiency programs and updates including the Waste of Water Ordinance.
The first is event will be offered at Golden Council Chambers (911 10th St.) on Friday, November 3, from 1-2 p.m. and Wednesday, November 8 from 5-6 p.m.
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2023 Sustainability Rebates Still Available
Save energy, save water, and save money with Golden's sustainability rebates designed for residents looking to electrify their homes. These rebates encompass electric mini-splits, whole-house heat pumps, electric water heaters, and electric panel upgrades. With rebates varying from $40 to $2,000, you can take advantage of these offers. Learn more on the City of Golden Rebates page.
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Fall Yard Waste Collection Week | Nov 6-10
For residents who participate in the Pay as You Throw (PAYT) program, take note – the semi-annual yard waste collection occurs on your regular service day! Yard waste will be collected by a separate truck on your designated trash collection day and should be placed near where your trash is collected by 7 a.m. Material may be placed in your organics cart, bundled, or in certified compostable bags.
You can read the guidelines on the City of Golden website
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Election Day is November 7!
The 2023 City of Golden General Municipal Election will be held in coordination with Jefferson County on November 7. This year, City of Golden voters will elect a Mayor and Councilors for District One and District Two.
The City's Elections web page contains information on voter registration, ballot drop box locations, videos of the candidate forums, and much more!
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Golden Years Focus Groups
On October 13, the Golden Years Reception gathered valuable input from our older adult community. They're eager to collaborate in planning the Golden Community Center and Front Porch activities. Join our focus groups at the Golden Community Center on November 3 to help shape the future of Recreation Services for older adults in Golden!
Sign up today!
November 3
Golden Community Center, 1470 10th Street
- Session 1: 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. | Front Porch Activities
- Session 2: 10:15 - 11:00 a.m. | Golden Community Center Programs
- Session 3: 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | Outdoor Activities at the GCC
- Session 4: 1:00 - 1:45 p.m. | Education Programming
- Session 5: 3:00 - 3:45 p.m. | Volunteer Opportunities
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Four Day Work Week Three Month Update
On Friday November 9 at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers (911 10th St.) join Golden Police Chief Joe Harvey and Scott Vargo, City Manager, for a 3-month update on the Police Department 4 Day Work Week Pilot program.
This summer, the City launched a 4-day workweek program trial for all Police Department employees who moved from a 40-hour work week to a 32-hour work week without a change to pay. This update will include details on how the pilot is progressing and the impacts this change has had on the community and Police Department.
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2024 Thriving Community Support Program
The City of Golden is inviting applications for the 2024 Thriving Community Support Program! Up to $500,000 is available for projects benefiting Golden residents. Here's what you need to know:
Eligibility:
- Non-profits, individuals, for-profit entities, and public entities serving the Golden community.
- Focus on quality of life, health, education, culture, and more.
- Application Deadline: November 7
Apply now for a chance to make a positive impact in Golden!
Apply for the mini-grant.
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Coffee with Councilors
Join your neighbors for Coffee with Councilors this Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Golden Community Center Bear Creek South room (1470 10th St.) unless otherwise noted on the calendar. Or if you prefer, join us online from the comfort of your own home (bring your own coffee!).
This month’s event features a discussion on Creek Management update with Parks and Recreation Director, Tammy Tucker.
Bring your thoughts, ideas and questions and let’s have a conversation!
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The Golden History Museum & Park
The Golden History Museum is open and free Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Indigenous Connections Project
November 2, 6-7:30 p.m. at the Golden History Museum
In 2021, Golden History Museum & Park embarked on a new project to elevate the Indigenous voice and representation in the Museum’s exhibits, collections, programs, and interpretation. Learn about the progress the Museum has made in the past two years as well as plans for future exhibits, research, and outreach. Admission is free.
Register for tickets.
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Colorado Mountain Club Fall Programming
Family Climb Night – November 3
Teton Gravity Research Film Festival - November 3 & 4
Annual Roder Leadership Dinner - November 4
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Get into the 'Spirit' of the Season by Volunteering for Upcoming Holiday Events!
It takes a holiday village! There's nothing more heart-warming during the holidays than enjoying festive decorations, the shops, and community events along historic Washington Avenue in Golden! We count on the support of our community volunteers to help make these events successfully happen. Please review the available slots and sign up today!
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All public meetings will be live-streamed, as well as recorded and available to watch at your convenience on the Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website. | |
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Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Wednesday, November 1, 6:30 p.m. | Council Chambers at 911 10th St.
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Community Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting
Wednesday, October 25, 6:00 p.m. | Council Chambers at 911 10th St.
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Historic Preservation Board Regular Meeting
Wednesday, November 8, 6:30 p.m. | Council Chambers at 911 10th St.
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PlowOps
Please remember that you can follow along with our snow removal progress live during snowstorms via the PlowOps Portal.
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2023 Concrete Replacement Program
Work has begun to widen a section of the Johnson Rd trail between W. 14th Ave and W. 10th Ave.
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CDOT I-70 Floyd Hill Project
CDOT is working on the 8-mile section of I-70 from west of Evergreen to eastern Idaho Springs to repair and update infrastructure and add a new lane to relieve traffic bottlenecks on the existing two lanes.
Learn more about the project on the CDOT information page.
For additional information about this project, contact the CDOT project team:
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Wondering about road closures that might impact your drive? Check out the Public Road Closures map for an update on all current permitted street closures in Golden. |
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City of Golden / 911 10th Street / Golden, CO
(303) 384-8000
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