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...

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

Gearing up for The Wall That Heals, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Replica Wall, to make its stop in Brighton Sept. 2 - 5, community members across the state are encouraged to submit names and photos of veterans who have passed away since their return home...

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...

Non-Potable Pond Pump Station project to kick off on Jan. 25

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...

Brighton Recreation Center to return to reservation system for basketball gymnasium

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...

Council Member Tim Watts appointed to serve on National League of Cities committee

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 ...

City Council accepts resignation of city attorney

Last night, Brighton City Council voted 8-0 to accept the resignation of City Attorney Jack Bajorek, authorizing the payment of four months severance pursuant to his employment agreement with the city.

Bajorek began his service with the city on Aug. 6, 201...

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....

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...

Brighton Recreation Center announces early 2021 sports programs

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...

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...

Go green and recycle your Christmas tree

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...

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...

Call for nominations for the 2021 Adams County Mayors and Commissioners Youth Awards

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...

Change of plans for Festival of Lights Drive-Thru Parade

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...

Medical Center Drive to be closed for construction

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 &...

City of Brighton to feature The Wall That Heals 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, just be...

City of Brighton launches third round of business rent and mortgage grant

**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...

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...

City of Brighton COVID-19 rapid testing site extended through Dec. 19

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...

Brighton Municipal Court going virtual in December

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...

Reserve your spot for the City’s Festival of Lights Drive-Thru Parade

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...

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...

Trees for 2021 Tree Program available for order

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...

BEDC, North Metro SBDC and Brighton Chamber to offer digital marketing strategy classes

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...

City of Brighton begins work on Manhole Rehabilitation Project

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...

11th annual Shop Small Saturday coming soon

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...

City of Brighton COVID-19 rapid testing site extended through Dec. 5

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. ...

City Manager Bais DiSessa announces leadership appointments

City of Brighton City Manager Jane Bais DiSessa is pleased to announce several new key appointments to her executive leadership team - Marv Falconburg as Deputy City Manager, Karen Borkowski Surine as Assistant City Manager of Internal Services & Inno...

City of Brighton announces second round of Brighton Household Rent and Mortgage Assistance Grant

**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...

City of Brighton reopens rent and mortgage grant for eligible businesses and nonprofits

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 ...

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 to turn Festival of Lights Parade into drive-thru display

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...

City of Brighton seeks wreath sponsorships for Wreaths Across America

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...

Tri-County Health Department issues curfew in new public health order

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...

Growing Grads College and Career Fair going virtual

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...

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...

Growing Grads FAFSA Nights coming November through January

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...

Brighton mobile rapid COVID-19 testing site changed to Riverdale Regional Park

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...

Police seek assistance in organized crime ring

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...

Tri-County Health Department issues public health order to mitigate rise in COVID-19 cases

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-...

2020 Turkey Trot 5K goes virtual

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...

Police make arrest in animal cruelty case

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...

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....

City Council supports extension of countywide sales tax for open space, bridge and road improvements

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...

City Council approves adoption of new building codes

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...

Help protect your pet from coyote encounters

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...

Volunteers needed for Oct. 16 Tree Planting Project

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...

Brighton City Council votes to censure Council Member Kris Jordinelli

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...

City of Brighton warns of COVID-19 Assistance Grants email scam

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...

Arrest made in child abuse investigation

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...

Mobile rapid COVID-19 testing site coming to Brighton

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...

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...

Reopening plan for Rec Center, parks, playgrounds and splash pads

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...

Some city buildings to reopen on June 8; Oasis closed for the season

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...

Guidance on temporary outdoor business expansion

Based on the Governor’s guidance for restaurants effective May 27, 2020, restaurants will be able to open for in-person dining at 50-percent capacity of the indoor posted occupancy code limit, but cannot exceed 50 people, whichever is less. The ...