Crunching the Numbers

Jack's Solar Garden graciously agreed to receive all of the leaves collected at the two-day composting events in 2020. They get the compost - and the Town's costs are reduced by 50 percent. An excellent partnership! View the infographic to discover the impacts to soil health, h20 conservation, and more on the leaf composting webpage. The Town of Erie continues to lead by example by encouraging and participating in a local, circular economy (please visit www.Erie.Earth/Zero-Waste and www.JackSolarGarden.com to learn more)!

Supporting Erie

Among the coordination efforts to expand restaurant patios, close a portion of Briggs Street, and invigorate Downtown Erie with an ice rink, the Town has supported Erie businesses, households, and non-profits in these trying times in the following ways:

• In April, Staff coordinated the Erie Small Business Emergency Relief Grant Program and distributed $300,000 to 44 businesses. In December, Staff provided an additional $227,190 to 55 businesses.
• Town Staff provided $87,500 in utility credits to 175 households struggling to pay utility bills.
• In the first round of the Erie Business Recovery Program, in partnership with Upstate Colorado, 14 businesses received $140,479. In the second round, 26 businesses received $295,000.
• In partnership with Boulder County and the United Way of Weld County, 11 Erie childcare providers received $50,000 in assistance with CARES Act funding.
• In partnership with Collegiate Crossings, Staff provided $10,000 in financial assistance with CARES Act funding.
• Alongside Erie UpLink, 65 households received $10,000 in food assistance with CARES Act funding. 

Officer Introductions

The Erie Police Department is pleased to introduce some recent additions to the Erie Police Department. If you happen to see Officers Steven Buboltz, Macey Milord, and Jake Ellingsworth out in the community, be sure to say hello. It is an honor to serve the entire Erie community. Please see the full interview.

Energy Efficiency

Erie's Sustainability and Water Conservation Specialist and Economic Development Specialist recently teamed up to feature Erie's Energy Efficiency projects and resources in a national webinar. Learn more about the efforts geared to kids, residents, and businesses at https://erie.earth/energy-efficiency/.

Culinary Road Trip

Celebrate Erie's many culinary destinations with a Culinary Road Trip hosted by the Erie Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber featured local coffee shops and restaurants in short video clips available at www.eriechamber.org/culinary-road-trip.

Free Mulch

The Parks Division offers free mulch for residents to collect at the Erie Recycling Center for a limited time, during operating hours, while supplies last. For more information, visit the webpage.

We're Hiring

The Town is hiring for multiple full, and part-time positions! We are a progressive and innovative agency committed to delivering exceptional parks, open spaces, trails, facilities, programs, and services for a growing community! Parks and Recreation positions include an Assistant Coordinator for Sports, a Horticulture Technician, and a Recreation Specialist. We are also seeking Police Officers and Streets and Maintenance Technicians. For additional information, including salaries and how to apply, please visit www.erieco.gov/jobs.

Update - Traffic Advisory:
Arapahoe Road

Contractors delayed installing the utility crossing for the Nine Mile development on Arapahoe Road (between Beasley Drive and 111th Street) to January 27. The work will last approximately three weeks, weather permitting. Motorists can expect significant delays throughout the morning and afternoon and are urged to pay close attention to the lanes shifting in both directions and, if possible, use an alternate route. For more information, please visit the news webpage.