Posted on: May 20, 2022
Today, Ward 1 City Council Member Tim Watts submitted his resignation, effective immediately. Watts began his term on City Council in January 2020.
City Council will discuss next steps for filling the vacant Ward 1 council seat during a Special City Counci...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: May 20, 2022
With a winter storm warning forecasted to bring snow to the area Friday into Saturday, the City of Brighton’s forestry team reminds residents that trees may become damaged as a result and to beware of broken tree limbs that may be ready to fail....
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: May 19, 2022
Approximately 200 volunteers gave their time this past Saturday, May 14 to help spruce up the homes of fellow neighbors as part of the 17th Annual Help for Homes community project.
Help for Homes (HFH), hosted by the City of Brighton and Brothers...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: May 13, 2022
The City of Brighton Eye for Art program announces a call for artists for the 2022 Summer Showcase. This exhibit is a three month show from July 11 - October 11 at Brighton City Hall located at 500 S. 4th Avenue.
The Summer Showcase is an open-theme show. ...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: May 12, 2022
Observatory Park Playground (795 S 22nd Avenue) will be fenced off for construction effective Friday, May 13. Depending on the weather, the closure will be in place until at least May 30.
During this closure, the final phase of construction for the park wi...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: May 5, 2022
After much deliberation, the City of Brighton has selected its winners for the inaugural Water Conservation Poster Contest: First place - Ximena Rico Estrada, fifth grader at Foundations AcademySecond place - Keelyn Beddo, fifth grader at Foundat...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: May 3, 2022
To celebrate Brighton's history and raise funds to protect the city’s historic buildings and enhance our city museum, the Brighton Historic Preservation Commission will be hosting the “Brighton Through The Decades” gala dinner on Saturday, May 28 from 6 -...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: May 3, 2022
The City of Brighton Employee Charities (BEC) has selected four recipients for scholarships for 2022. The winners will each receive $1,000 toward their college expenses. The scholarships are awarded to the recipients based on a high emphasis of community ...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: May 3, 2022
The City of Brighton’s Growing Grads program is once again going to host the Spotlight on Young Entrepreneurs Program on June 22. The program will consist of a one-day bootcamp from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., starting with a panel of entrepreneurs in the morning, f...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: May 2, 2022
The Brighton Recreation Center is encouraging everyone to participate in Kids to Parks Day on Saturday, May 21. Kids and their families are connected with parks throughout their community and encouraged to explore and enjoy the outdoors. The Recreation Ce...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: April 25, 2022
The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has awarded the City of Brighton the GFOA's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the 2022 fiscal year. The award represents a significant achievement by the GFOA, reflecting the commitment...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: April 22, 2022
Food, music, family-friendly fun and more are coming to Brighton’s biggest community festival Summerfest on Saturday, June 4 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Carmichael Park (650 E. Southern Street). The festival will include kids activities like a pett...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: April 14, 2022
Are you or someone you know interested in being a lifeguard or swim instructor to help us save the summer? Due to the Brighton Oasis Family Aquatic Park and Brighton Recreation Center pool facing a critical shortage of qualified lifeguards and swim instru...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: April 19, 2022
Tune up your bicycles for Bike Brighton’s 2022 Full Moon Bike Rides. The Pink Moon “Sunshine Ride” will kick off the 2022 schedule this Saturday, April 23. The free monthly community event is for bicyclists of all levels to e...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: April 14, 2022
Mark your calendars to jam out to a mix of blues, a premier Disney cover band, a Pearl Jam tribute and more at The Armory Performing Arts Center kicking off this spring! See the 2022 concert lineup below.
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: April 14, 2022
This coming fall, the Brighton Youth Commission's Andrea Donlucas will be attending Colorado State University on a four-year, full-tuition scholarship from the Boettcher Scholarship Program, a merit-based academic scholarship awarded to graduatin...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: April 13, 2022
The City of Brighton Eye for Art program announces a call for artists for its 2022-2023 Sculpture-on-Loan Program. This year-long sculpture exhibit is held at Carmichael Park located at 650 Southern Street. The artist submission deadline is Friday, July 1...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: April 13, 2022
The City of Brighton is pleased to announce the winner of the City’s 2022 Arbor Day Fifth Grade Poster Contest, Layla Korb of Ms. Frazier’s class at Bromley East Charter School. The annual contest gives students the opportunity to show...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: April 7, 2022
With summer upon us and registration deadlines approaching quickly, make sure you don’t miss out on registering for your favorite sports league. Below are a few of the Brighton Recreation Center’s upcoming leagues that are currently op...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: April 1, 2022
The City of Brighton will host its annual Art in the Park festival from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at Carmichael Park, 650 Southern Street.
Those artists interested in showcasing and selling their artwork can visit www.brightonartinthep...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: April 1, 2022
Brighton residents can show their support to conserve water, energy and other natural resources by joining the Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation from April 1 - 30. For the challenge, City of Brighton Mayor Gregory Mills is joining m...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: March 23, 2022
The Brighton Cemeteries Department is preparing for the sod of burial sites. For all burial service dates preceding April 1, sod will be installed before Memorial Day (May 30). For burial services occurring after April 1, sod will be installed in Septembe...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: March 18, 2022
The City of Brighton’s largest community festival, Summerfest, is set to return to Carmichael Park on Saturday, June 4 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Ahead of this date, the City is seeking vendors and sponsorships for the festival. Events will include f...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: March 17, 2022
The City of Brighton is gearing up to host another year of its popular outdoor “Flix and Kicks” concerts and movies in the park series this summer. See the 2022 lineup below.
- Thursday, June 16: Movie - “Encanto” (PG)...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: March 8, 2022
The Brighton community is urged to sign up for the high-speed notification system CodeRED to get alerts in the event of an emergency. The system allows city of Brighton safety agencies to deliver emergency messages to you based on your preferences through...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: March 3, 2022
The Brighton History Museum is set to debut a new exhibit featuring the timeline of Brighton and the immediate region over time on Friday, April 1 at Historic Brighton City Hall. The new exhibit titled "Splendid Valley and Brighton: Story of a Place”...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: March 2, 2022
Through the City of Brighton’s partnership with conservation nonprofit Resource Central, businesses and homeowner associations (HOAs) can receive a free water audit. The audits are part of Resource Central’s Slow the Flow program, which aims to help Color...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: February 28, 2022
As part of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s community distribution program, the Brighton Recreation Center is offering free at-home COVID-19 rapid test kits to the public. Those interested in picking up a free test kit ...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: February 23, 2022
Starting the week of March 7, traffic and service impacts will occur along Peoria Street between 120th and 112th avenues due to construction for a new water project that will expand Brighton’s water supply sources.
The City of Brighton will be ex...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: February 16, 2022
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s (CDPHE) Oral Health Unit (OHU) recently awarded the City of Brighton’s Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant the 2020 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CD...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: February 16, 2022
The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) recently presented the City of Brighton with the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the city’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ending December 3...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: February 16, 2022
At its February 15 meeting, City Council voted unanimously to approve a farm maintenance agreement with non-profit organization Boots and Shorty for Bromley Hishinuma Farm. As part of the agreement, Boots and Shorty will operate and manage the nine-acre f...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: February 16, 2022
To help conserve water while also saving money, consider investing in replacing inefficient fixtures in your home. The City of Brighton offers rebates to residents for toilets and washing machines. As of 2016, Colorado became a WaterSense state, meaning m...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: February 2, 2022
The Brighton Recreation Center is bringing back Funshine Summer Camp for youth and you can register to reserve a spot starting at 8 a.m. on Monday, February 7. Funshine is a state-licensed summer day program for youth and teens ages 6-12 years old. The ca...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: January 31, 2022
The City of Brighton Eye for Art program encourages artists to submit artwork for its “Slice of Life” art exhibit. This exhibit show from March 28 to June 28 at Brighton City Hall (500 S. 4th Avenue).
“Slice of life&...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: January 28, 2022
Get ready for low-water gardening made easy! The City of Brighton Utilities Department is partnering with nonprofit Resource Central to offer to Brighton residents the Garden In A Box Program. Through this partnership, City of Brighton utility customers c...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: January 25, 2022
The City of Brighton is once again participating in the annual Arbor Day Fifth Grade Poster Contest, an artistic competition for public, private and home-schooled 5th graders across the state. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Trees In...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: January 19, 2022
At its January 18 meeting, City Council voted 6 yes - 2 no (Mayor Pro Tem Adam Cushing and Council Member Matt Johnston) with one absence (Council Member Mary Ellen Pollack) to award $613,810 to Arrow J Landscape & Design for construction of the final...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: January 11, 2022
On January 18, City Council recognized Assistant Director of Parks and Open Space Kyle Sylvester and Recreation Center Facilities Coordinator Amanda Aburto for their recent awards by the Colorado Parks & Recreation Association (CPRA). Sylvester won CP...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: January 18, 2022
City of Brighton residents are encouraged to apply for the 50/50 Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter Program to help ease the financial costs of maintenance and replacements. According to Brighton Municipal Code, maintenance and repairs to sidewalks, curbs and gutt...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: January 14, 2022
Following Brighton City Council’s December 21, 2021 vote to approve a $4,386,500 turf conversion project, construction on the project is scheduled to start in mid-January of 2022. This project will convert all four fields at the Brighton Sport Complex and...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: January 14, 2022
Due to quickly rising COVID cases impacting staffing for aquatics on any given notice, the Brighton Recreation Center has implemented a new aquatics hotline 303-655-2251 to alert visitors of the most up-to-date modifications to operating hours and program...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: January 7, 2022
Brighton City Council Ward 1 Member Tim Watts has been elected to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2022 Public Safety and Crime Prevention (PSCP) Federal Advocacy Committee. Council Member Watts was elected to a one-year term and will provide strategic...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: January 6, 2022
To help young adults prepare to enter the workforce, the City of Brighton’s Youth Services will be hosting its annual Growing Grads Summer Job Launch on Saturday, February 19 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at City Hall located at 500 South 4th ...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: January 4, 2022
At the January 4 City Council Meeting, Mayor-Elect Gregory Mills and new City Council representatives were sworn into office in a special ceremony at The Armory Performing Arts Center. Among the City Council members sworn-in are Matt Johnston fo...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: January 3, 2022
The City of Brighton has launched a website redesign that is easier to navigate, more efficient, and visually-engaging for the public to use. The new www.brightonco.gov website features a modern look and user-centered layout focused on connecting city ser...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: December 29, 2021
Starting Monday, January 3, 2022, Weld County Road 2 (Baseline Rd./East 168th Avenue) will be closed west of N. 60th Ave. to King Street to allow for the existing bridge over the Speer Canal to be demolished and reconstructed.
During the closure, the roadw...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: December 22, 2021
On Tuesday, December 21, Brighton City Council voted 5-1 (5 in favor, 1 against, 1 abstention, and 1 absence) to appoint Clint Blackhurst to fill the vacated Ward 3 Council seat. The position became vacant after former City Council member Kris Jordinelli ...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: December 20, 2021
With over half of the Brighton Youth Commission graduating in 2022, preparations are being made to fill those positions with the launch of the Brighton Youth Commissioner-in-Training Program. For the 2021-2022 commission year, the Brighton Youth Commissio...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: December 14, 2021
Every December, the City of Brighton joins Wreaths Across America in honoring fallen military members by placing a wreath on the graves of veterans at Elmwood and Fairview Cemetery. Starting Saturday, December 18, 2021 through Friday, January 14, 2022, sp...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: December 13, 2021
Over 35 participants from the Brighton area participated in the Colorado Association of Recreational Athletics (CARA) Basketball Skills Challenge Competition local round hosted by the Brighton Recreation Sports Department on Saturday, December 11. Eight y...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: December 9, 2021
Brighton City Manager Michael Martinez is pleased to announce the appointment of Catrina Asher as the city’s new finance director. As director, Asher will oversee the city’s finance department functions, from financial reporting, forec...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: December 7, 2021
Make a splash and earn some cash! The Brighton Recreation Center is offering new hiring rates for aquatics positions:
- Lifeguards (15+ years): $15.00-$15.50/hour
- Lifeguard/Swim Instructors (16+ years): $15.75-$16.25/hour
- Head Lifeguards (16+ years): $16.50-$1...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: December 7, 2021
Brighton City Council adopted the 2022 budget by a 6-0 vote at the December 7 City Council meeting. The vote approved $155,140,018 across all 15 of the city’s operating, capital and utility funds. The adopted budget includes an approximate 12-percent incr...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: December 6, 2021
Unofficial results from the December 7, 2021 special mail ballot run-off election shows incumbent Gregory Mills has won the seat for Brighton City Mayor with 2,751 votes. Candidate Laurie D. Lozano Maier had a total of 2,340 votes. Per Article II, Section...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: December 1, 2021
The City of Brighton will once again offer its popular Trash Bash in 2022 for Brighton residents to dispose large items. The drop-off program will take place in the spring on Friday, April 29 and Saturday, April 30 and in the fall on Friday, Sept. 23 and ...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: December 1, 2021
The City of Brighton’s Sculpture on Loan program is pleased to announce the 2021 People’s Choice Award winner, “Dancing Flame” by artist Jerry Jaramillo.
As part of the program, outdoor sculptures are displayed for one year for citizens and visit...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: November 23, 2021
Brighton residents seeking assistance with paying water bills can apply for the new Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). Administered by the Colorado Department of Human Services (DHS), the LIHWAP assistance program is federally funded ...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: November 23, 2021
**12/30/21 UPDATE:** Tri-County Health Department's public health order requiring masks in all indoor public spaces will continue into January. Individuals two years of age and older, regardless of vaccination status, should wear a face ...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: November 4, 2021
Brighton City Council approved a resolution tonight certifying the ballot content for a special mail ballot run-off election for mayor to be held Tuesday, December 7, 2021.
In the 2021 Coordinated Election, voters elected Matt Johnston for Ward 1, Ann Tadd...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: October 26, 2021
**Update: Nov.4, 2021**
The 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office has filed charges against 27-year-old Nicholas Villarini for his alleged actions on October 26, 2021. Read the charges here.
*Original Post: Oct. 26, 2021**
On October 26, 2021 at...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: November 3, 2021
Starting Friday, November 5, the Brighton Recreation Center will offer a new discount program for Purple Heart recipients, military members and first responders. Purple Heart recipients will receive a free membership to the Rec Center and/or Brighton Oasi...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: October 27, 2021
Effective Monday, November 1, the leisure pool at the Brighton Recreation Center will have reduced hours due to a nationwide lifeguard shortage. The leisure pool will be available for family swim the following times:
Monday/Wednesday: 10:15 a.m. - 4:45 p.m...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: October 26, 2021
At its October 26 Special City Council meeting, Brighton City Council appointed Michael Martinez as Brighton City Manager. The appointment comes a week after Council voted to appoint Martinez as Acting City Manager following the Oct. 11 resignation of Bri...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: October 25, 2021
Brighton Police are investigating an attempted armed car theft. At about 1:00 p.m., police responded to the 300 block of S. 29th Avenue for a report of an attempted car theft. The victim reported seeing the suspect trying to steal the victim’s v...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: October 25, 2021
The Brighton Eye for Art Program is seeking votes from the public for the 2021 People’s Choice Award. The selected piece of artwork will become part of the City of Brighton’s permanent art collection. Among the artwork the public can choose from are “Danc...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: October 12, 2021
At its October 12 Special City Council meeting, Brighton City Council appointed Michael Martinez as Acting City Manager, effective Oct. 12, 2021, pending contract negotiations. Martinez’ appointment comes after the Oct. 11 resignation of Brighto...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: October 11, 2021
The City of Brighton announces today the resignation of City Manager Jane Bais DiSessa, effective October 11, 2021. DiSessa has been the Brighton City Manager since September 14, 2020 and completed the term of her contract.
The City Council is gr...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: October 4, 2021
Brighton City Council on October 5 approved a resolution in support of 27J Schools’ mill levy override (5A) and bond (5B) ballot question for the November 2, 2021 election.
City Council encourages the citizens of Brighton to vote “yes” on Ballot Issue 5A, ...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: September 21, 2021
The Brighton and Commerce City Police departments are seeking highly-motivated individuals to become Volunteer Victim Advocates for the Victim Services Unit (VSU). Volunteer Victim Advocates provide on-scene crisis intervention with victims and witnesses ...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: September 2, 2021
Elmwood Cemetery will host its annual Cemetery Walk on Saturday, Oct. 2 from 1 - 3:30 p.m.at the cemetery located at 14800 Old Brighton Road. The walk will give residents a peek into the lives of the city’s past leaders, farmers, pioneers and soldiers bur...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: September 2, 2021
On Saturday, August 28, 2021, at approximately 7:20 p.m., Brighton police officers were dispatched to the area of Bromley Lane and Fulton Ave regarding an armed carjacking. The victim reported being stopped at the traffic light when a young male approache...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: August 31, 2021
On August 31, Brighton City Council voted 9-0 to approve a resolution to place a marijuana sales tax question on the ballot for the November 2, 2021 Election.
The resolution for marijuana sales would allow for the sale of retail marijuana and mar...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: August 31, 2021
On Saturday, August 28, 2021, at approximately 7:30 a.m., Brighton police officers were dispatched to Interstate 76 (I-76) between Eagle Blvd. and Bromley Lane for a rollover crash. The crash resulted in the death of an adult female and adult ma...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: August 19, 2021
Starting Sunday, August 29, the westbound lanes of Bridge Street from 4th to 8th avenues will be closed from 6 p.m. - 6 a.m. for night work for the North Outfall Project. Traffic flow will be maintained in both the eastbound and westbound directions for t...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: August 11, 2021
Brighton City Council will consider at the August 31 City Council meeting whether to approve a resolution regarding placing marijuana sales on the ballot for the November 2, 2021 Election.
The ballot for marijuana sales would allow for the sale o...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: August 9, 2021
The City of Brighton’s Growing Grads College and Career Readiness Kickoff is set to return in-person on Wednesday, September 15 at The Armory Performing Arts Center from 5:30 - 8 p.m. High school juniors, seniors and parents are encouraged to at...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: August 3, 2021
To commemorate the healing legacy of The Wall That Heals when it stops in Brighton, the City will be hosting a series of events the week of the official public opening of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Replica Wall on Thursday, September 2. The public and ...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: July 26, 2021
More than 50 artists and 160 pieces of art are now featured in the newest Eye For Art “Return to Summer” exhibit at City Hall. The artwork ranges in medium, including oil, acrylic, watercolor and computer paintings, graphite drawings, ...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: July 22, 2021
Joseph A. Espinosa, Executive Director of the Brighton Housing Authority (BHA), has announced his intention to step down from his current position effective August 12. Espinosa provided notice of his intent to the Housing Authority’s B...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: July 20, 2021
Brighton City Council appointed Alicia R. Calderón as the new City Attorney at the July 20 City Council meeting. Calderón’s first day will be August 23, 2021.
Prior to being hired with the City of Brighton, Calder&...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: July 15, 2021
The City of Brighton is launching The National Community Survey (NCS) through Polco NRC (National Research Center) to get resident input on a wide range of community issues ranging from crime and safety and employment opportunities to overall quality of l...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: June 10, 2021
The City of Brighton is in the process of transitioning its online bill pay portal from XPress BillPay to Wells Fargo e-Bill. This transition makes it possible to handle a larger volume of electronic payments from customers without interruption. The Wells...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: June 2, 2021
On Tuesday, June 2, Brighton City Council voted 7-0 (two Council members absent) to approve a 10-year $2.7 million contract to AXON Enterprises Inc. to implement body-worn cameras for the Brighton Police Department’s Officer Safety Program 7+. I...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: May 25, 2021
The City of Brighton’s 50/50 Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter Program aims to help ease the financial costs of maintenance and replacements, and now features a new online form to help residents more easily apply for the program. By navigating to brightonco.gov/5...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: May 7, 2021
The City of Brighton is excited to announce that Summerfest, the city’s largest community festival, is making its return to Carmichael Park (650 E. Southern St.) on Saturday, June 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Events will include family-friendly acti...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: May 5, 2021
The City of Brighton Employee Charities (BEC) has selected four recipients for scholarships this year. The winners will each receive $1,000 toward their college expenses. The scholarships are awarded to the recipients based on a high e...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: April 28, 2021
Work to preserve farmland in Historic Splendid Valley is celebrated in a new book called Building Community Food Webs by food systems analyst Ken Meter. Published by Island Press, his book highlights the stories of communities across the country ...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: April 21, 2021
The City of Brighton is pleased to announce Pennock Elementary Fifth Grader Lucy Ratkiewicz as the winner of the City’s annual Arbor Day Fifth Grade Poster Contest. The contest gives students the opportunity to show their creativity to raise awareness of ...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: April 15, 2021
As part of SPEAK Week, the Brighton Youth Commission will be hosting a Drive-In Movie Night on Friday, April 30. The Academy Award-winning film “Inside Out” will be featured at the Brighton Pavilions (the parking lot behind Fishtail Cuisine of India &...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: April 14, 2021
The public is invited to attend the Brighton Police Department’s Community Meeting on Wednesday, May 26 at 6 p.m. on Zoom (see log-in details below). Department staff will be presenting recent crime trends and statistics, crime prevention tips a...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: April 9, 2021
In partnership with The Pennock Center for Counseling, the Brighton Youth Commission will be offering two virtual QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) courses for the community on Monday, April 26. Classes will take place at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. and are free of ...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: April 8, 2021
Learn from the experts how to increase the chances for success when landscaping in Brighton through the City’s virtual Introduction to Basic Landscaping Classes at 6 p.m. on Monday, April 26 and Monday, May 3. Taught by the City’s Open...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: April 6, 2021
Spreading the healing legacy and the impact of the Vietnam War, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Replica Wall, The Wall That Heals, and Mobile Education Center will be coming to Brighton Sept. 2 - 5, 2021. The Wall will be located at Carmichael Park (650 Sou...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: April 2, 2021
The Brighton Youth Commission will be hosting a series of events for SPEAK (Suicide, Prevention, Education, Awareness and Knowledge) Week April 26 - May 1. The goal of SPEAK Week is to raise awareness about the prevalence of teen suicide and to educate th...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: April 1, 2021
The City of Brighton has earned a 2020 Tree City USA designation for the 35th year from the Arbor Day Foundation. This honor recognizes the city's commitment to effective urban forest management.
Brighton achieved Tree City USA recognition by meet...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: March 31, 2021
Over the past 24 hours, City of Brighton staff worked diligently to recover potential fraud totaling $348,000. On Monday, March 29, the City sent a $348,000 Automated Clearing House (ACH) transaction to the bank, payable to a vendor as part of a contract ...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: March 30, 2021
As the City of Brighton works to amend the rules and processes for mobile food vendors, vendors and business owners are encouraged to attend the City’s two upcoming Zoom seminars in which City staff will be presenting information on mobile food vendors op...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: March 30, 2021
The City of Brighton will once again offer its popular Trash Bash for Brighton residents in need of large item disposal. The drop-off program will take place in the spring on Friday, April 30 and Saturday, May 1 and in the fall on Friday, Sept. 24 and Sat...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: March 29, 2021
Brighton Youth Commissioners Ashley Settergren and Tessa Davis have been selected for the 2021 Daniels Fund Scholarship Program, a four-year college scholarship of up to $25,000 per year. The goal of the program is to give students the opportunity to earn...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: March 29, 2021
In order to meet the high demand for lap swim lanes, the Brighton Recreation Center will be changing its lane reservation system starting on Monday, April 5.
Lap swim and therapy lane reservations will be made for a half a lap lane. Lanes will be split bet...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: March 22, 2021
**UPDATE: The June 24 Full Moon Bike Ride (FMBR) through Prairie Center has been changed due to a safety issue. The June FMBR will be replaced by the August FMBR route. Subsequently, the June FMBR route will become the August route.**
Gear up for Bike Bri...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: March 19, 2021
The City of Brighton and Brothers Redevelopment, Inc. are accepting applications for the 15th Annual Help for Homes community project. The Help for Homes (HFH) program brings volunteers and neighbors together to paint or fix up homes needing minor exterio...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: March 17, 2021
Brighton Youth Services’ Growing Grads Program is set to launch its new Young Entrepreneur Program in June. The workshops will be held virtually and will consist of a series of hour-long classes that will teach and empower youth how to build their own bus...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: February 3, 2021
In a 9-0 vote, City Council approved at the Feb. 2 Council meeting a new pilot program to permit miniature goats on residential properties. The pilot program will be for a two-year period, with 10 permits offered through a lottery. The terms of the progra...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: January 30, 2021
On Monday, Feb. 1, construction on the Brighton North Outfall Project will begin. This project will construct storm drain improvements to mitigate nuisance flooding to residents north of downtown Brighton. American West Construction will start work on 4th...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: January 25, 2021
**UPDATE: The deadline for submissions for the "In Memory" display has been extended to July 31, 2021. For family members of Vietnam Veterans who'd like to submit an application for the ceremony in Washington D.C., the deadline is March...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: January 22, 2021
In its continued effort to promote its You Have Options Program (YHOP) to encourage reporting of sexual assault, the Brighton Police Department has launched a new campaign featuring the YHOP banner on city bus shelters and benches. As part of this campaig...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: January 12, 2021
Construction for the South Platte Wells Transmission Pipeline Project is set to begin on Monday, Jan. 25. The approximately $3.99 million project will provide a long-term, reliable infrastructure for the transfer of South Platte Wells raw water to the Rev...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: January 11, 2021
On Jan. 11, the 144th Avenue and Sable Boulevard Traffic Signal project will commence with the first phase of construction. The first phase will consist of underground utilities, boring operations, signal pole foundations and additional ground-level work....
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: May 26, 2020
COVID-2019 (Coronavirus)
The City of Brighton staff continues to be in communication with local health partners, Tri-County Health Department (TCHD), and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) regarding the 2019 Coronavirus diseas...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: December 31, 2020
Due to a sustained decrease in COVID-19 positive cases and hospitalizations throughout the State of Colorado, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) has moved the all counties currently operating within the Red Level: Severe Risk...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: December 28, 2020
Get fit and save money in the new year with the Brighton Recreation Center’s annual membership pass sale for 2021. From Jan. 2 - March 5, the Rec Center will be offering a 21-percent discount on annual individual, couple or family passes for 2021. Members...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: December 23, 2020
Brighton police are investigating a disturbance in which three people appear to have been shot in a Brighton apartment.
Officers were dispatched to 131 W. Egbert St. on a report of a disturbance at about 11:40 p.m. on Tuesday night, Dec. 23, 2020. Upon arr...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: December 21, 2020
On Monday, December 21, 2020, at approximately 9:45 a.m., a Brighton resident was robbed at gunpoint. The victim was unloading groceries from his vehicle in his apartment complex's parking lot in the 100 block of S. Miller Ave. When two adult mal...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: December 10, 2020
The City of Brighton Eye for Art program is excited to introduce the new 2020 Eye for Art “Through It All” electronic flip book that showcases the wonderful art and jewelry on display at Brighton City Hall. The current art exhibit, &am...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: December 3, 2020
**UPDATE: The deadline for submissions for the "In Memory" display has been extended to July 31, 2021. For family members of Vietnam Veterans who'd like to submit an application for the ceremony in Washington D.C., the deadline is March...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: December 2, 2020
Brighton City Council adopted the 2021 budget by an 8-0 vote at the Dec. 1 City Council meeting. The vote approved $138,197,981 across all 15 of the city’s operating, capital and utility funds. The adopted budget includes an approximate 1.32-percent decre...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: November 24, 2020
Effective January 2021, the mill levy for the Brighton East Farms and Homestead Metropolitan District has been significantly reduced. The tax rates will be reduced from 86.025 mills in 2019 to 64.662 mills in 2021. This reduction was made possible as a re...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: November 13, 2020
Brighton area prime soils actively farmed for over a century remain key part of community’s agricultural heritage and local food supply
The City of Brighton and Adams County, with the expertise of The Conservation Fund, have successfully preserve...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: November 6, 2020
City of Brighton residents can now view progress on major capital projects on the Capital Project Report Card, a new project dashboard on the City’s website. The projects highlighted on the dashboard are ones budgeted for the current year and in...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: October 6, 2020
On Tuesday, Oct. 6, City Council voted to approve a resolution to award a $584,660 contract to Asphalt Specialties Company, Inc. for the Medical Center Drive Improvement Project. The project will complete the roadway segment along Medical Center Dr. that ...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: October 6, 2020
On Tuesday, Oct. 6, City Council voted to approve a resolution to award a $390,008 contract to W.L. Contractors for the 144th and Sable Traffic Signal Construction Project. This project aims to improve the safety and traffic flow of the intersection. W.L....
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: August 27, 2020
Elmwood Cemetery will host its fifth annual Cemetery Walk on Saturday, Oct. 3. The event will give residents a peek into the lives of Brighton’s historical leaders, farmers, pioneers, and soldiers buried in the cemetery.
Volunteer guides will be ...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: August 21, 2020
The Brighton Historic Preservation (BHPC) is pleased to announce it has been awarded a $20,475 History Colorado Grant to begin the Kuners Row Historic Resource Survey and has hired Cultural Resource Historians, LLC to perform the work. This project will s...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: June 26, 2020
After years in the making, Ken Mitchell Open Space in West Brighton has officially opened to the public. The opening marks the completion of the section of the Colorado Front Range Trail that runs through the 600-acre open space and regional park, complet...
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City of Brighton Press Releases