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: 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 15, 2021
The Brighton Recreation Center will be making several adjustments to align with Adams County moving to Level Blue on the COVID-19 dial. On Saturday, May 1, the Rec Center will move forward with providing extended hours, the return of several key programs,...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: April 14, 2021
The City of Brighton’s largest community festival, Summerfest, is set to return to Carmichael Park on Saturday, June 5, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Ahead of this date, the City is seeking vendors and sponsorships for the festival. Events will include family-frien...
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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 14, 2021
After much anticipation, the City of Brighton is excited to announce the Brighton Oasis Family Aquatic Park will be open for the 2021 season from Saturday, June 5 - Sunday, August 8. Ahead of the opening, Oasis season passes are now available for purchase...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: April 12, 2021
In honor of Earth Day and Arbor Day, the City of Brighton will be hosting a series of events starting on April 20 to promote environmental protection and sustainability and the planting and preservation of trees. The community is invited to participate in...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: April 9, 2021
To celebrate Earth Day and the upcoming Arbor Day, the City of Brighton will be giving away free saplings and planting seeds to Brighton residents on Thursday, April 22 outside City Hall (500 S. 4th Avenue). Distribution will begin at 7:30 a.m. and will b...
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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
Gear up for Bike Brighton’s 2021 Full Moon Bike Rides! The Pink Moon Ride will kick off the 2021 schedule on April 26 at 6:30 p.m. The free monthly community event is for bicyclists of all levels to enjoy a leisurely five to 10 mile ride through...
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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 15, 2021
3/19/21, 9 a.m. UPDATE:
SNOW REMOVAL UPDATE: Overnight, our Public Works team continued to perform work on primary, secondary, neighborhood and residential roads and streets throughout the City and in the downtown areas. Crews today will be touch...
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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: March 17, 2021
Due to the weekend snowstorm and related facility closures, the Brighton Recreation Center is offering an extension of its Annual Pass Sale through Friday, March 26. The sale offers a 21-percent discount off annual memberships to the Rec Center....
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: March 14, 2021
The City of Brighton would like to remind residents to use caution when dealing with trees after this weekend’s snowstorm. Significant snowfall has accumulated on tree branches, which has the potential to damage trees.
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: March 8, 2021
Brighton Police detectives are investigating a dispute between two men that led to one man firing a handgun. During the afternoon of Sunday, March 7, dispatch received several calls from witnesses about a shooting in the area of Highway 85 and Bromley Lan...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: March 8, 2021
Don’t miss out on a sport-filled summer! The Brighton Recreation Center will launch registration for all summer adult and youth sport offerings starting on Monday, March 15. League deadlines vary with seasons ranging from six to 10 weeks. Registration for...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: March 2, 2021
The City of Brighton’s Growing Grads program will be hosting its second Virtual College and Career Fair on Wednesday, April 21 from 4-8 p.m. High school juniors and seniors are encouraged to attend and explore post-secondary options. Due to cont...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: February 17, 2021
The Brighton Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting a job fair on Monday, March 1 from 4 - 6 p.m. at the Recreation Center Gymnasium (555 N. 11th Avenue). Individuals seeking employment with skill sets that match open positions (training is avail...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: February 16, 2021
For the second year in a row, Brighton Youth Commissioner Giana Rocha has been appointed as a youth representative of the National League of Cities (NLC) 2021 Council on Youth, Education and Families. This council guides and oversees the work of NLC&r...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: February 8, 2021
Starting on March 1, City of Brighton Cemetery staff will begin their “Spring Cleanup" responsibilities. To make way for cemetery maintenance like mowing, aerating and overseeding, staff will be removing decorations from graves — ...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: February 5, 2021
Get ready to plant a garden for a greener future! The City of Brighton Utilities Department in partnership with Resource Central invites the public to purchase a plant through the Garden In A Box Program. Through this partnership, City of Brighton utility...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: February 5, 2021
The City of Brighton is hosting the annual Arbor Day Fifth Grade Poster Contest to give students the chance to show their creativity to raise awareness of trees and their important environmental role. The contest is statewide, but will also be held at a c...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: February 4, 2021
Brighton City Council Member Tim Watts has been recently appointed to the Small Cities Council (SCC) and Council on Youth Education and Families (YEF) for the National League of Cities (NLC). The Small Cities Council is made up of city officials with popu...
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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 22, 2021
Share your message of love at Carmichael Park this Valentine’s Day! On the City of Brighton’s first-ever ValenSign’s Day, the public is invited to personalize a message to be printed on heart-shaped signs that will be placed at Carmichael Park (650 E. Sou...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: January 12, 2021
On Jan. 25, construction will begin to replace the existing non-potable pump station that irrigates parks along Southern Street. The $2.2 million project will provide a reliable solution to the non-potable irrigation system along Southern St., help reduce...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: January 14, 2021
To further ensure the safety of patrons in light of the ongoing pandemic, the Brighton Recreation Center will return to a reservation system for use of its basketball gymnasium starting Friday, Jan. 15. Reservations will be required for the following days...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: January 12, 2021
City of Brighton Council Member Tim Watts has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2021 Community & Economic Development (CED) Committee. Watts has been elected to a one-year term and will provide strategic direction and guidance for ...
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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: 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
The Brighton Recreation Center is gearing up for 2021 with new and returning annual sports programs. From a new Basketball Skills Challenge to the Skyhawks Sports Clinics, below are the programs coming starting January 2021. COVID-19 health and safety gui...
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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 will offer Christmas tree recycling from Dec. 26 - Jan. 15 at the following locations:
•Brighton Park south parking lot (9th Avenue and Midland Street)•Brighton Sports Complex (1111 Judicial Center Drive)•Ken...
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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 4, 2020
The mayors and commissioners of Adams County are asking for 2021 nominations for the Adams County Mayors and Commissioners Youth Awards (ACMCYA). This award focuses on teenagers who have triumphed over great odds and serve as inspiration and role models f...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: December 7, 2020
Due to lack of participation, the City of Brighton has decided to change its plans for the Festival of Lights Drive-Thru Parade and will instead host Santa Claus for a drive through Brighton’s neighborhoods. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, there were only a...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: December 4, 2020
Medical Center Drive will be closed a couple of weeks for mill and overlay work. The City of Brighton and Asphalt Specialties Co. will be working on approximately three-quarters of a mile of the corridor from 1800 Medical Center (the road to Comfort Inn &...
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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
**UPDATE: There is now a waitlist for the third round of the City's business rent and mortgage assistant grant. This is due to the allocated funds for this grant being fully awarded. Individuals on the waitlist will be prioritized in the event of...
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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 30, 2020
Due to high demand for testing, the City of Brighton is extending its mobile COVID-19 rapid testing site for a second time through Saturday, Dec. 19. The test site is located at Riverdale Regional Park (9755 Henderson Road) and hours of operation will rem...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: November 30, 2020
The Brighton Municipal Court will be holding most court sessions virtually via Zoom effective Tuesday, Dec. 8. Defendants who are summoned to appear for court will use the QLess application on their mobile device or through the link found on the court web...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: November 24, 2020
As the City of Brighton prepares to host its 25th Annual Festival of Lights Parade as a drive-thru, new details are available for spectators who plan to enjoy the dazzling display of lights. The drive-thru parade route will begin at Tower Road and Souther...
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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 23, 2020
The City of Brighton’s Tree Program is returning in 2021 with seven species of trees available for purchase. The species of trees available are selected specifically for Brighton’s water demands and soil conditions. The tree program is...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: November 19, 2020
In an effort to assist our local businesses in the changing landscape that has persisted throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Brighton Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) has partnered with the Greater Brighton Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Burea...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: November 18, 2020
The City of Brighton Utilities Department has kicked off work on its 2020 Manhole Rehabilitation project. The $397,000 project will include the rehabilitation of 214 manholes as part of the continuation of an on-going rehabilitation plan. The project take...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: November 18, 2020
The Greater Brighton Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau has been chosen as a Shop Small “Neighborhood Champion” through the American Express Shop Small campaign. We are pleased to announce this special event brought to you throug...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: November 18, 2020
Due to demand for testing, the City of Brighton is extending its mobile COVID-19 rapid testing site at Riverdale Regional Park (9755 Henderson Road) through Saturday, Dec. 5. Testing days and hours will remain the same, Tuesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. ...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: November 16, 2020
**UPDATE: There is now a waitlist for the City of Brighton's second round of Household Rent and Mortgage Assistance. Due to an overwhelming number of applications, the City has awarded all of the funds allocated for this grant. Individuals on the...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: November 16, 2020
This grant is made possible through funds from the federal CARES Act, which Adams County is distributing to local municipalities to assist businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
**Due to high volume, funds for this program have been fully ...
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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 13, 2020
The City of Brighton invites the community to show us its brightest nighttime displays at the 2020 Festival of Lights Drive-Thru Parade in East Brighton from 5- 9 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12. Due to COVID-19, the City will not be able to host its traditiona...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: November 13, 2020
Every December, Wreaths Across America (WAA) honors fallen military members by placing a wreath on the graves of veterans. To honor this tradition, the City of Brighton is again joining Wreaths Across America on Saturday, Dec. 19 to lay remembrance wreath...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: November 6, 2020
In response to a surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Adams County, the Tri-County Health Department has issued a new public health order for the county that includes new restrictions, including a curfew for everyone except essential workers to...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: November 5, 2020
Individuals seeking to pursue post-secondary education are invited to attend the first City of Brighton, Office of Youth Services’ Growing Grads College and Career Virtual Fair on Monday, Nov. 30 from 5 - 8 p.m. Due to COVID-19 social distancing...
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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: November 4, 2020
The City of Brighton Office of Youth Services’ Growing Grads program is hosting a series of FAFSA Nights to provide students seeking postsecondary education assistance to apply for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). At these s...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: November 2, 2020
To meet the demand of growing turnouts for testing, the City of Brighton has changed its mobile COVID-19 rapid testing site to Riverdale Regional Park located at 9755 Henderson Road, effective Tuesday, Nov. 2. Testing days and times remain the same on Tue...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: October 29, 2020
In October of 2017, Brighton Police Detective Arehart began investigating a check fraud that occurred at a bank in Brighton. Several months later, Commerce City Detective Brunner began investigating a similar case that occurred at a check cashing business...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: October 19, 2020
The City of Brighton, Adams County and the Tri-County Health Department (TCHD) are working together to mitigate the rise in COVID-19 cases. According to the TCHD, the percent positivity rate for Adams County stands at 7.9-percent, with the two-week COVID-...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: October 14, 2020
The annual Turkey Trot is back this fall as a virtual 5K set for Nov. 21-28. Participants will have the week to complete the run, which can be done from anywhere (area residents may wish to use the suggested routes below). Registration is $13 pe...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: October 16, 2020
On October 9, 2020, Brighton Police arrested 31-year-old Brighton man, Ramiro Ramirez, on charges of Aggravated Animal Cruelty and Tampering with Evidence.
Ramirez is accused of fatally assaulting his family’s pet German Shepherd after...
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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: October 6, 2020
Brighton residents will be voting on two countywide sales tax extensions at the Nov. 3 General Election. On Tuesday, Oct. 6, City Council voted to approve two resolutions to express support for 1) the permanent extension of an existing countywide sales ta...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: October 6, 2020
On Tuesday, Oct. 6, the Brighton City Council approved the adoption of the 2018 International Building, Residential, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, Energy Conservation, Property Maintenance, Existing Building, Swimming Pool and Spa Code, Fire Codes and t...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: September 29, 2020
In light of a recent incident in which a dog was attacked by a coyote in the Crown Homes Subdivision, the City's Community Services Division would like to remind the public the importance of protecting your pets. See guidelines below:
HELP PROTECT...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: September 24, 2020
The City of Brighton and its partners from the Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado are gearing up for their second tree planting project of the year on Friday, Oct. 16 and are seeking volunteers from the community to help plant trees. The event is set to take...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: September 22, 2020
In a Special City Council meeting on Sept. 22, Brighton City Council voted 6-1 to approve a resolution to censure the conduct, condition and actions of Council Member Kris Jordinelli for his conduct at the Sept. 15 City Council meeting. In accordance with...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: September 22, 2020
The City of Brighton has been informed that residents are receiving emails letting them know they have been approved for a COVID-19 Assistance Grant and need to set up a new bank account to receive funds. While the City does notify residents of awards via...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: September 22, 2020
Brighton police detectives have arrested 30-year-old Robert Joseph Slater Sheetz of Brighton on a felony charge of Child Abuse causing serious bodily injury.
Sheetz was arrested after police were called to Children’s Hospital on a child...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: September 10, 2020
Starting on Tuesday, Sept. 15, the City of Brighton will offer no cost, drive-up COVID-19 rapid testing to residents who reside within a Brighton zip code and/or employees of a Brighton business who are currently working within the City of Brighton. The m...
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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
Posted on: June 4, 2020
The Brighton Recreation Center, city playgrounds, and city splash pads will reopen to the public, in accordance with new guidelines released on June 4 by the state. City staff have made adjustments to the Brighton Recreation Center and implemented precaut...
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City of Brighton Press Releases
Posted on: June 3, 2020
On June 2, Brighton City Council voted to reopen the following city-owned buildings effective June 8:
Brighton City Hall, 500 S. 4th Ave.
Historic City Hall, 22 S. 4th Ave.
Hours of operation will be Monday to Frid...
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City of Brighton Press Releases