Turf to artificial turf conversion coming to Brighton Complexes

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...

New information hotline for Brighton Recreation Center Aquatics

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...

Free COVID vaccination clinic coming to the Brighton Recreation Center

In partnership with the Tri-County Health Department, a free COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be coming to the Brighton Recreation Center (555 N. 11th Avenue) on the following Mondays: January 24, 31, and February 7. Hours of operation will be 6:30 a.m. -...

Councilman Tim Watts elected to NLC's Public Safety & Crime Prevention Federal Advocacy Committee

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...

ValenSign’s Day returns to Carmichael Park

Share your message of love this Valentine’s Day! The City of Brighton is bringing back ValenSign’s Day for the second year to Carmichael Park located at 650 E. Southern Street. The public is invited to personalize a message to be print...

Youth summer job launch coming on February 19

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 ...

Mayor-Elect and new City Council Members sworn into office

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...

Freddy’s ribbon cutting set for January 6

Following the December 28 opening of Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers® in Prairie Center, the Brighton Economic Development Corporation (BEDC), the Greater Brighton Chamber of Commerce and the City of Brighton invite the public...

City of Brighton launches website redesign

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...

Tri-County Health Department public health order requires face masks in public indoor spaces

**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 covering in all publ...

Weld County Road 2/Baseline Road to close for bridge reconstruction

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...

City Council votes to appoint Clint Blackhurst to fill vacant Ward 3 position

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 ...

Brighton Youth Commission launches Commissioner-in-Training Program

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...

Go green and recycle your Christmas tree

The City of Brighton will offer Christmas tree recycling from Saturday, December 25 through Sunday, January 16 at the following locations:

•Brighton Park south parking lot (9th Avenue and Midland Street)•Brighton Sports Complex (1111 Judi...

Brighton Police Department to host online community meeting on January 19

The public is invited to attend the Brighton Police Department’s upcoming quarterly community meeting on Wednesday, January 19 at 6 p.m. on Zoom (log-in details below). The Investigations Division, including the general crime detectives, crime s...

Honor local fallen military members through Wreaths Across America sponsorship

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...

Brighton results of CARA Basketball Skills Challenge

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...

Catrina Asher appointed as City of Brighton’s new finance director

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...

Brighton Recreation Center offers a Daily Buddy Pass with purchase of an Annual Pass

Purchase any Brighton Recreation Center Annual Pass and receive a Daily Buddy Pass. This offer is valid for a limited time only. 

Starting Monday, December 13, Annual Passes are 20-percent off. With this new offer, you can also bring your buddy al...

Call for nominations for the Adams County Mayors and Commissioners Youth Awards

The mayors and commissioners of Adams County are asking for 2022 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...

Brighton Recreation Center announces new hiring rates for aquatics positions

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...

City Council approves $155,140,018 for 2022 budget

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...

Dec. 7 Mayoral Run-Off Unofficial Election Results

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...

New Eye for Art exhibit features more than 200 pieces

More than 200 pieces of artwork are now on display for the 2022 Eye for Art “Perspectives” show, with a public opening set for Friday, January 7 from 6 - 8 p.m. at Brighton City Hall (500 S. 4th Avenue). The show will feature the origi...

Council Member Jordinelli submits resignation

Today, Ward 3 City Council Member Kris Jordinelli submitted his resignation, effective immediately. Jordinelli began his term on City Council in January 2020.

City Council will determine the next steps for filling the vacant Ward 3 council seat during a fu...

Trash Bash dates set for 2022

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 ...

"Dancing Flame” wins People’s Choice Award

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...

City announces winners of inaugural Name That Snowplow Contest

After plowing through dozens of entries, the City of Brighton is pleased to announce the nine winners of the city’s inaugural Name That Snowplow Contest. The winning submissions will name each of the nine snowplows for the 2021-2022 snow season.

The winnin...

New state program offers water payment assistance to residents

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 ...

Tri-County Health issues public health order requiring face masks indoors

**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 ...

Brighton Recreation Center offers Annual Pass Sale

Give the gift of wellness this year with the Brighton Recreation Center’s annual membership pass sale for 2022. From December 13, 2021 - January 31, 2022, the Rec Center will be offering a 20-percent discount on annual individual, couple or fami...

Trees through 2022 Tree Program available for purchase

Spruce up your yard with a tree from the City of Brighton’s 2022 Tree Program. Trees are now available for purchase at brightontreeprogram.com. The program is intended to encourage tree planting, species diversity and water conservation...

Mayoral run-off election set for December 7

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...

Brighton Police investigate Bridge Street & Mt. Bierstadt crash

**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...

Brighton Recreation Center launches new discount program for Purple Heart recipients, military

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...

Brighton Recreation Center to implement modified hours to leisure pool

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...

2021 Community Survey results available

Results for the 2021 Community Survey for Brighton are now available to the public on the City of Brighton website. Among the highlights of the survey include positive resident feedback on safety and police services, as well as Brighton as a place to live...

Michael Martinez appointed as Brighton City Manager

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...

Brighton Police Investigate Attempted Armed Robbery

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...

Voting open for the People’s Choice Award

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...

Michael Martinez appointed as Acting City Manager

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...

CIty Manager Jane Bais DiSessa announces resignation

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...

City Council approves resolution urging voters to vote “yes” on 27J ballot questions

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, ...

Youth basketball registration opening September 27

Registration for the City of Brighton’s 2022 youth basketball season will open Monday, September 27. The season will run from January 15 to February 26 for youth ages 6-12 years old. Teams are guaranteed one practice per week, but older teams may have the...

Victim Services Unit seeking Volunteer Victim Advocates

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 ...

Growing Grads FAFSA Nights return in-person starting in October

The City of Brighton’s Growing Grads program will be returning to in-person FAFSA Nights starting in the fall on October 13. The FAFSA Nights aim to provide students seeking postsecondary education assistance to apply for the Free Application for Federal ...

Walk Elmwood Cemetery to learn about Brighton’s past

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...

Brighton Police investigate armed robbery

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...

City Council approves marijuana sales tax ballot question

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...

Brighton Police respond to fatal crash

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...

Upcoming Bridge Street lane closures for North Outfall Project

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...

City Council to consider marijuana sales tax ballot question at August 31 meeting

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...

Growing Grads College and Career Readiness Kickoff returning Sept. 15

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...

Candlelight ceremony among scheduled events for The Wall That Heals’ stop in Brighton

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 ...

New Eye for Art exhibit open to the public

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, ...

Brighton Housing Authority’s Executive Director Joseph Espinosa moving on to new opportunities

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...

City Council hires new city attorney

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&...

Brighton residents encouraged to take new community survey

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...

Freddy’s coming soon to Brighton

The Brighton Economic Development Corporation and the City of Brighton are excited to welcome Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers®. Freddy’s, a fast-casual restaurant concept, recently started construction at 2203 Prairi...

City of Brighton transitions to new online bill pay portal

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...

$2.7 million contract approved for police body-worn cameras

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...

City launches new online form for 50/50 Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter Program

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...

Summerfest coming June 5th

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...

Brighton Employee Charities recognize scholarship recipients

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...

Historic Splendid Valley project featured in book about community food webs

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 ...

Winner selected for 2021 Arbor Day Fifth Grade Poster Contest

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 ...

SPEAK Week to feature Drive-In Movie Night

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 &...

Brighton Police Department to host online community meeting

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...

SPEAK Week to offer QPR training

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 ...

City of Brighton to offer “Introduction to Basic Landscaping” classes

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...

City of Brighton seeks volunteers for The Wall That Heals event in September 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...

SPEAK Week to kick off April 26

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...

City of Brighton recognized as a 2020 Tree City USA

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...

City of Brighton recovers potential fraud of $348,000

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 ...

City of Brighton to host online informational seminar on mobile food vendors

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...

Trash Bash coming this spring and fall

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...

Two Brighton Youth Commissioners selected for 2021 Daniels Fund Scholarship

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...

Brighton Recreation Center to change swim reservation system

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...

Bike Brighton releases 2021 Full Moon Bike Ride schedule

**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...

Help for Homes community project accepting applications

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...

Growing Grads to launch new Young Entrepreneur Program

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...

Brighton Youth Commissioner appointed to council of National League of Cities

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...

Council Member Tim Watts appointed to additional councils for National League of Cities

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...

City Council approves goat keeping pilot program

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...

Street closures for Brighton North Outfall Project

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...

Vietnam Veterans who died after returning home eligible to be honored at The Wall That Heals

**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...

City of Brighton bus shelters and benches feature You Have Options Program campaign

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...

Sign your love on the City of Brighton’s first ValenSign’s Day event

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...

Work to begin on South Platte Wells Transmission Pipeline Project

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...

Construction Notice - 144th and Sable Traffic Signal Project

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....

Coronavirus (COVID-2019) Updates

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...

Adams County moves back from Level Red to Orange

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...

Brighton Recreation Center offers Annual Pass Sale

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...

Police investigating shooting

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...

Armed carjacking

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...

Eye for Art 2020 introduces “Through It All” electronic flip book

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...

City of Brighton to feature The Wall That Heals in September 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...

City Council approves $138 million for 2021 budget

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...

Reduction of mill levy for metro districts in Brighton East Farms

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...

79 acres of significant farmland and water preserved in Historic Splendid Valley

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...

City of Brighton launches new Capital Project Dashboard

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...

Contract awarded for Medical Center Drive Improvement Project

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 ...

Contract awarded for 144th and Sable Traffic Signal Project

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....

Walk Elmwood Cemetery to learn about Brighton's past

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 ...

Historic Preservation Commission awarded History Colorado Grant for Kuners Row Survey

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...

Ken Mitchell Open Space officially opens to the public

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...