December 7, 2020

Curbside Recycling and Composting Study

During the most recent Board of Trustees Study Session, LBA Associates, a firm specializing in solutions for sustainable waste diversion, presented the results of a five-week analysis of viable options to divert waste from the landfill. In particular, LBA’s feasibility study concentrated on curbside recycling and composting, including the widely adopted ‘Pay As You Throw’ pricing concept, and evaluation of the pros and cons of the single hauler method compared to the universal recycling ordinance approach. The Board took no action but advised Town staff to initiate a comprehensive community engagement and outreach campaign. For more about the concepts, view the study session presentation.

Mental Health Support

Mental Health Partners offers free, virtual events on coping skills, information, and hope during COVID-19 and sharing how to build coping skills during this challenging and unprecedented time. The first event this month is tomorrow. Registration is now open! Events are open to all to receive support.

Public Health Weekly Update

Boulder County Public Health will begin hosting a weekly COVID-19 update every Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. The first update will be on Wednesday, December 9. Find the full details, including the video link and phone number for future sessions, at www.boco.org/COVID19CommunityUpdates.

EyeOnWater

Since 2016, the Town has been replacing residential water meters with Smart Meters that conform to all industry standards set by the American Water Works Association. Once installed, a Smart Meter collects water consumption data and displays it on the EyeOnWater tool. Customers can view water usage on a daily, monthly, and annual basis. The EyeOnWater customer portal can also help identify water trends and potential leaks and personalize a water savings plan. Today, more than 60 percent of Erie’s meters are Smart Meters. Learn more about the EyeOnWater tool on the Smart Meter webpage.

Seeking Professional Standards Review Panel Members

EPD Seeking PSRP Panel Members

The Professional Standards Review Panel advises the Erie Police Department on Internal Affairs Investigations conducted by the Erie Police Department. Apply to volunteer your time, on an as-needed basis, to review cases. Interviews will take place in late January. Please print and bring the completed PSRP application (PDF) to the Police Department by 5 p.m. on Friday, December 15, 2020.

Round 2 Business Assistance Grants

The Town has committed $220,000 in grant funds for qualifying businesses to satisfy monthly rental or mortgage payments for December. Grant awards range from $5,000 to $7,500. Funds are limited – apply soon! For eligibility, how to apply, and assistance, visit the Small Business Emergency Relief Grant webpage.

Winter/Spring Program Guide

The Parks and Recreation Department will post the 2021 Winter/Spring Program Guide online beginning Friday, December 11, as an interactive flipbook. Check out the new birthday party packages, e-gaming league, special events, and more! Registration begins Monday, December 14.

Recommit to Fit

The Erie Community Center is offering 25% off 3 or 6 sessions of Personal Training, Partner Training, or Pilates Reformer sessions. Purchases also include an InBody 570 Body Composition Analysis. Click here to purchase sessions, using rebate code: Fitness25.

Protect Waterways After Snowstorms

The Town’s very own Stormwater Coordinator would like to share some simple tips to reduce pollutants, making their way into Erie’s waterways through storm drains after snowmelt:

Secure trash and recycle can lids to keep litter from blowing into the snow
Pick up pet waste to prevent excess bacteria and nutrients from being carried away by melting snow
Shovel snow from sidewalks onto vegetation so it can soak in, rather than flowing onto the street

If using a deicer, apply according to the instructions as soon as snowy or icy conditions arise. Remember, deicers break the bond between ice and pavement to make shoveling easier. They do not evaporate the snow or ice, so adding more does not eliminate the need to shovel.