Your Johnstown Newsletter July 2023 Issue
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Meet your Mayor and Town Council!
Your Mayor and Town Council are residents of Johnstown here to serve YOU (fellow residents of Johnstown). Guided by the Home Rule Charter, Johnstown Municipal Code, and various master plans, the Town Council dedicates a lot of time to understanding the Town’s current status and driving needed capital improvement projects, taking measures for responsible growth, and other important Town initiatives and opportunities. You can learn more about each member of the Town Council at johnstownco.gov/TownCouncil.
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Project Update - Downtown Johnstown Wayfinding and Signage
The Town has finalized the designs of the Downtown Johnstown Wayfinding Signage and is in the process of awarding an RFP for fabrication and installation for Phase 1 of the wayfinding signage.
The final signage and wayfinding designs include a total of 4 unique sign types that create a sense of arrival into Downtown Johnstown, and start to create a cohesive and easy-to-follow wayfinding system for the historic downtown area.
The overall design is grounded in the new Downtown Johnstown brand, which incorporates several iconic downtown elements, including a historic building architectural feature, a representation of the unique downtown light fixture, and a historic themed clock that marks the time when the notable meteor landed in the Johnstown community.
For each sign type, a variety of informational panels are designed to help direct drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists to various downtown destinations and experiences. To reduce costs and increase durability, written information is direct printed where possible, with auto directional information having reflective text that will be illuminated by auto headlights at night.
Keep up with the project at johnstownco.gov/DowntownIdentity
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Looking for a Johnstown Business? Try the new Business Directory
You can now search through licensed Johnstown businesses alphabetically or by name, by service type, and by location. The business directory not only allows you to find local businesses but local job opportunities with the businesses and special offers! The Economic Development Department has been working hard to bring this resource to residents and visitors of Johnstown to connect you with the local businesses that serve you. Check it out at johnstownco.gov/BusinessDirectory and remember to SHOP LOCAL!
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SAVE THE DATE - National Night Out at the Johnstown Police Department
Get to know your local JPD officers at National Night Out! Join the JPD, Town staff, and your neighbors at the PD station from 5-8pm on August 1st for a plethora of family-friendly activities and games, food trucks, community partners, and a chance to get up close to a Police car and Public Works trucks. The Johnstown PD is glad to be participating again in this annual community-building event to promote police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.
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August 1, 2023
5-8pm
Johnstown Police Department
430 South Parish Ave, Johnstown CO
Parking is available at Town Hall and on the street behind the PD
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Operation Chill with the Johnstown Police Department
Johnstown Police Department is teaming up with 7-ELEVEN again to bring back Operation Chill this summer! Operation Chill empowers JPD officers to 'ticket' youth around Johnstown for doing something great for the community or others in the area. The ticket can be redeemed for a free Slurpee at any participating 7-ELEVEN location! This is an awesome way to help your Community That Cares and stay cool this summer. Find any JPD officer to participate!
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Johnstown joins a number of neighboring municipalities in establishing an outdoor watering schedule for 2023. With the expected heat this summer and estimated water use by the community, the goal of a watering schedule is to spread the demand on water out over the week and at various times so that the Town’s water tanks have time to refill for continued use by the entire community.
The watering schedule, information about non-potable water, resources for conserving water and developing more resilient grass, and more are available on the Town’s website at johnstownco.gov/WateringSchedule.
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Spend the Summer Outside
Looking to enjoy time in the sun and some outdoor fun this summer? As the sun comes out and the ground dries up, you can begin to take advantage of various recreational opportunities throughout the Town. Most Town parks feature playgrounds and picnic shelters. Picnic shelters can be reserved for a small fee. You can stroll beautiful walking paths at Sunrise Park and Lake Park. Pioneer Ridge Park features a 9-hole disc golf course. Volleyball courts can be found at Parish Park and Hays Park. You can shoot hoops on the basketball courts at Hays Park and Eddie Aragon Park. Aragon Park also features a skate park, soccer field, lighted hockey rink, and pickleball court! There’s so much summer fun to be had in Johnstown parks – where will you start? Find out more about Town parks and shelter reservations at johnstownco.gov/parks or by calling Town Hall.
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Johnstown Business of the Month for June 2023
Congratulations to June’s Business of the Month - Red Barn Liquors! Find a wide selection of wine, beer, and spirits at Red Barn Liquors for your next Happy Hour or get together. Their staff pride themselves on great customer service to help you bring the fun home! Located just off the west side of I-25 and Highway 60.
Address: 30 Gateway Dr, Johnstown CO 80534
Website: rbliquors.com
Phone: 970-532-9950
You can learn more about the Business of the Month program at johnstown.colorado.gov/botm.
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Fireworks - Not in Johnstown
If it leaves the ground and/or explodes then it is considered an illegal firework in the Town of Johnstown. The Town’s municipal code states, “Public displays of either fireworks or pyrotechnic
displays may be conducted only if the person, partnership, association or corporation desiring to conduct the same applies for, and is granted, a public fireworks display permit.” Please put your community first and consider veterans and furry friends before using any fireworks in Town.
Read more in the Town Municipal Code, Chapter 6, Article III, Section 6-61.
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Clean up those weeds and trees
Weeds or brush growing on property in the Town are hereby declared to be nuisances. No owner of any property shall allow or permit weeds or brush exceeding six (6) inches to grow, or remain when grown, on any such property, or on or along any sidewalk adjoining the same, or in the alley behind the same.
Learn more in the Municipal Code at Chapter 7, Article 5, Section 7-83.
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Johnstown WEST of CO Blvd
Monday Pick Up
*Recycling dates below*
July 10 & 24
August 7 & 21
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Johnstown EAST of CO Blvd
Wednesday Pick Up
*Recycling dates below*
July 12 & 26
August 9 & 23
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Glenn A Jones Memorial Library
Jump into the fun at the library in July and sign up for the Summer Reading Program! It's not too late to join in the story times, crafts, and multiple events for all ages! (And did we mention prizes???)
So stop in, sign up and grab your calendar - All Together Now! Visit librariesrock.org or call 970-587-2459 for more information.
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The Johnstown Historical Society
Letford Elementary School is gone, but not forgotten. Help keep those memories alive and support your local museum - the Historic Parish House and its programs. Get your commemorative Letford brick for $25. You can pre-order your piece of history today at JHSCO.org.
The Parish House has been closed temporarily during local construction with an estimated opening date of Saturday, July 1st. From that date, the museum will be open Wednesdays and the first Saturdays of the month from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. and by appointment. For more info, visit JHSCO.org.
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The Senior Center accepts Aluminum cans and Hays receipts as fundraising opportunities. Monthly activities include a Rockies game, Wednesday nutritional meal, exercise, Tai Chi Chih, Yoga, Walmart shopping, excursions, cards, and much more.
This month look for pedicure, blood pressure check, and hearing aid adjustment opportunities at Johnstownco.gov/seniorcenter or contact Shirley at 970-587-5251.
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