Audible Outdoor Siren Tests Planned for May 2

The Boulder County Office of Emergency Management will test the countywide emergency sirens beginning at 10 a.m. and again at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 2. Testing will repeat again on June 6 and Aug. 1. If Boulder County experiences severe weather during the planned audible tests, the siren tests for that day may be canceled.

Erie's outdoor warning sirens are located at Station 6 (Erie Parkway and Bonanza Drive in the Grandview neighborhood) and South Erie Station 8 (located in Vista Ridge) thanks to a partnership with Mountain View Fire Rescue. Sirens are meant to reach people that are outside, not indoors.

The Boulder Office of Emergency Management coordinates testing of the countywide network of outdoor sirens. All Boulder County sirens are tested weekly throughout the year, using a software program that performs a "silent" test. Boulder County Communications (911) manages the sirens' activation and is responsible for dispatching all emergency communications for the Town of Erie.

For updated information about testing, visit www.BoulderOEM.com.

Safely Dispose of Medication

The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, scheduled for April 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs while also educating the public about the potential for abuse of medications. For more information, visit the website.

Arbor Day & Earth Day Event Scheduled for April 30

Join the Town of Erie for a joint Arbor Day and Earth Day Celebration on April 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Erie Community Park. Activities include:

Certified Arborist Q&A booth
Electric Vehicle Information and Demonstrations
Hands-on Tree Planting and Pruning Demonstrations
Kids Activities
Local Nursery

Residential and Commercial Solar Vendors will be on-hand with information on available solar rebates. There will also be a net metering benefits raffle and more. For more information visit the website.

Space Limited: Police Youth Academy

Do you know a young person between the ages of 12 and 17 who is interested in seeing how the Erie Police Department operates? Get a sneak peek inside your local law enforcement agency during this fun-filled, two-day academy for youth on July 15 and 16! This free event has a limited number of participants. For details, and to register, visit the website.

Downtown Revitalization Grant – Lucille’s Creole Café

The Town is getting excited for Lucille’s Creole Café, located at 554 Briggs St., to open in May. Lucille’s will serve authentic creole-style breakfast and lunch and will feature a New Orleans style outdoor patio with seating. Bourbon on Briggs LLC, the partner corporation that represents the property and business owner, received a Downtown Revitalization Incentive grant of $50,000 in February to help with the renovation of this exciting new addition to the Erie Downtown restaurant scene.

The Downtown Revitalization Incentive is designed to support economic vitality and help Erie Downtown achieve a critical mass of businesses by providing grants for capital improvements to eligible businesses. There will be another grant application process in September 2022. Check our website for more information.

Mow Down Pollution

Did you know the Town of Erie was honored as a Clean Air Champion in 2021 for its efforts in helping monitor and clean up air pollution in the region? You can be a part of that effort by switching to an electric lawn mower. While supplies last, recycle your gas-powered lawn and garden equipment for a $150 voucher to use at local Ace Hardware stores. These discounts for electric lawn equipment go quick, so learn more and sign up early on the mow down pollution website.

Town of Erie is hiring

As the Town continues to grow, we have several openings and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Keep checking the Town of Erie job board for Erie’s latest openings, which currently include: