November 23, 2020

Level Red: Severe Risk

Due to an increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment moved Boulder County to Level Red: Severe Risk on November 20 and Weld County on November 22. For more information about the levels, flyers for businesses, enforcement, and more, visit www.erieco.gov/covid.

Erie Community Center
Holiday Hours

The Erie Community Center is open on Thanksgiving Day from 6 a.m.-1 p.m. Break a sweat before the festivities begin! Access to the Center requires pre-registration for a timeslot within a specific zone. Pre-register with Amilia to select a particular workout time, fitness class, lap swim, lazy river, or court usage.

Revitalization Grant

The Town of Erie Economic Development Department is pleased to announce that the Urban Renewal Authority has designated tax increment financing towards a Revitalization Incentive Grant Program. Within the urban renewal area, commercial properties may qualify for a matching grant to improve their external appearance and reducing blight in two categories: historic building improvements and business siting and expansion. The deadline to apply is December 4, 2020. To view the criteria, and guidelines visit www.erieco.gov/BusinessGrants.

Nine Mile Corner Development Tree Removal

Nine Mile Tree Removal

On Monday, November 30, 2020, weather permitting, a contractor for the Developer of the Nine Mile Corner Commercial project will begin removing trees for utility installations. The crews will start in the area along the north side of Arapahoe Road in the tract between Beasley Circle and 111th Street. Work hours will be from 7:00 a.m. to dusk. Learn more in the news release or view site plans, discover more about the project, and join the mailing list at www.ninemilecorner.com.

Isabelle Road and US 287

Boulder County Public Works and its contractors have begun safety improvements at the US 287 and Isabelle Road intersection. Detours may occur as they prepare to install temporary traffic signals. Work hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and sometimes weekends. Visit the Boulder County project webpage for detailed information.

Clayton Park is Open

The Parks & Recreation Department is Connecting You to Fun with Erie's newest park in the Erie Highlands Neighborhood. A Zipline, two baseball/softball fields, a multi-use field, a basketball court, and a playground including a boulder hill slide are amenities found at Clayton Park. Staff and community celebrated the park opening on Friday, November 20, wearing free Clayton Park shirts!

Recycling Center Temporary Closures

The Erie Recycling Center gates open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday - Thursday. Occasionally, temporary closures may occur to empty bins. To be notified of Recycling Center closures via text or email, subscribe to alerts on the Erie Recycling Center webpage.

Food Waste Tips

While the average consumer is not a sizeable environmental polluter, finding ways to reduce food waste throughout the day is a 'simple step with a huge impact.' The Sustainability Advisory Board notes that food waste contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and wastes the water and other resources to grow the food. In this graphic, they have created, learn how to take simple steps with a huge impact to reduce food waste in the home and on the go.