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, and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) regarding the 2019 Coronavirus disease (COVI...

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...

Location change for Car-nival Palooza 2020

After careful consideration, the City of Brighton has decided to change the location of Car-nival Palooza on Oct. 24 from Elmwood Cemetery to the Brighton Sports Complex located at 1111 Judicial Center Drive.

Since announcing the drive-thru trunk-or-treat ...

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...

Call for art as Brighton Art in the Park is set to go virtual

This year, the fifth annual Brighton Art in the Park is going virtual with the 2020 Brighton Art in the Park: Virtual Edition starting in mid-October. For the virtual gallery, Brighton Arts and Culture is seeking up to 50 artists to display their artwork....

Virtual Moonlight Bike Ride kicks off Oct. 1

Tune up your bicycle and get ready for the Bike Brighton Virtual Moonlight Bike Ride from Oct. 1 - 14. During these two weeks, the Brighton community is encouraged to ride the designated 7.5-mile route through the city, with a special music playlist to ja...

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...

Car-nival Palooza coming to Elmwood Cemetery

The Brighton Recreation Center is excited to announce Car-nival Palooza is returning with a different look this year as a drive-thru event at a new location. The annual trunk-or-treat event will take place at Elmwood Cemetery (14800 Old Brighton Road) on ...

Public invited to Founders Plaza Phase II Information Gathering Meeting

The public and local business owners are invited to attend the Founders Plaza (located on Main and Bridge Streets) Phase II Information Gathering Meeting on Thursday, Sept. 17 from 6-7 p.m. Members of the City’s Parks & Recreation staff and ...

Brighton Recreation Center closed Sept. 7 for Labor Day weekend, splash pads remain open

The Brighton Recreation Center will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7 for Labor Day. The Rec Center will return to normal operating hours on Tuesday, Sept. 8 from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. 

The splash pads will remain open for use under the current COVID-19 hea...

Community invited to Bike Brighton Breakfast Burrito Bike-In Bash

The Brighton community is encouraged to bike to work or school on Tuesday, Sept. 22 and get a free breakfast burrito at the Bike Brighton Breakfast Burrito Bike-In Bash. Bicyclists must ride to the Bike Brighton tent at Emi Chikuma Splash Pad and Plaza (1...

Brighton Recreation Center releases fall programming

The Brighton Recreation Center has released its fall 2020 programming that’ll be open for registration on Monday, Sept. 14. From family fitness and weight training to swimming and preparing to run a 5K, you can find the wide variety of course of...

Talk with City staff during COVID-19 Assistance Webinar

The City of Brighton invites the public to participate in its upcoming webinar on COVID-19 resources and assistance on Sept. 9. Since the pandemic hit Colorado in March, City staff have been working diligently to secure and distribute more than $2 million...

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 ...

Brighton Recreation Center pool to close from Sept. 10 - 27

Starting on Sept. 10, the Brighton Recreation Center pool area will be under construction and unavailable for public use. During this time, the current pool deck will be removed and upgraded to a brand new deck for patrons upon return. The pool will reope...

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...

City of Brighton awarded Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

The City of Brighton’s Finance Department has been awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for the fiscal period beginning on January 1, 2020. According to the Association, this...

Happy Tails Dog Park partially closed for improvements

Starting on August 19, Happy Tails Dog Park located at 1111 Judicial Center Drive will be partially closed to the public for trail improvements. During this time, about 80-percent of the park will be closed to public use. The park will be accessible throu...

Flix & Kicks concert and movies series extended to September

Due to the popularity of Flix & Kicks this summer, the City of Brighton is excited to announce it will be extending the concert and movie series to September 17. All series events are being held at Carmichael Park, located at 650 Southern Ave. Out of ...

District Attorney Office files 24 charges in machete attack

17th Judicial District Attorney Dave Young announced Tuesday that Lonny Lynn McNair has been charged with multiple counts of first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder and other charges in a machete attack in Brighton on August 11.

McNair (DOB 10/2...

City of Brighton announces new Child Care Assistance Grant

The City of Brighton encourages residents to apply for the new COVID-19 Child Care Assistance Grant. Funding for the grant comes from the federal CARES Act and provides assistance to Brighton residents facing financial hardship due to COVID-19 or increase...

City of Brighton offers new reimbursement grant for COVID-19 testing expenses

The City of Brighton encourages residents to apply for the new COVID-19 Testing Assistance Grant. Funding for the grant comes from the federal CARES Act and provides assistance to Brighton residents in paying for COVID-19 viral and antibody tests.

To qual...

Brighton Recreation Center to make changes to aquatic reservation system

Starting next week, all aquatic reservations will change to pre-pay and can only be taken over the phone (303-655-2200) or by walk-in. This will mirror the reservation process for leisure swim, which will now include the addition of the therapy and lap la...

Baseline Road Water Pipe Installation project complete

After about five months, the Baseline Road Water Pipe Installation project between 19th Street and Tower Road will be substantially complete on August 12. This pipeline is critical to the long-term serviceability of the water system and adds redundancy in...

Trash Bash, Eco Event coming in September

The City of Brighton is set to host two of its popular trash and e-recycling events this fall. The City of Brighton’s Trash Bash drop-off program for residents to dispose large items is on track to take place in September the following two weeke...

Suspect in custody after machete attack

Brighton Police have a man in custody after he reportedly attacked several people with a machete at a residence in the 2400 block of Cherry Circle, fatally injuring one adult female.

Police were called to a report of a disturbance with weapons at about 9:5...

Police investigating ATM burglary

Brighton Police are investigating the early-morning burglary of an ATM at Ent Credit Union, 2018 Prairie Center Parkway on Thursday, August 6.

The suspects used a stolen red Ford F-250 in the burglary (picture of actual vehicle attached). The distinctive s...

Police investigating ATM burglary

Brighton Police are investigating the early-morning burglary of an ATM at Ent Credit Union, 2018 Prairie Center Parkway on Thursday, August 6th.

The suspects used a stolen red Ford F-250 in the burglary (picture of actual vehicle attached). The distinctiv...

City of Brighton funds the Food Bank of the Rockies Mobile Food Pantry in Brighton this summer

The City of Brighton is completely funding the Food Bank of the Rockies Mobile Food Pantry in  Brighton this summer. The Brighton City Council desires to keep food on the table for Brighton individuals and families who are currently struggling fi...

Public invited to view artwork at ARTfest through the end of September

The City of Brighton is excited to announce its community art show ARTfest will be held through Sept. 30 at the Armory Performing Arts Center located at 300 Strong Street. The event is free to the public and open for viewing Tuesdays through Thursdays fro...

Arrest Made in Hazmat Investigation

On Monday, August 3, at approximately 2 p.m., Brighton Police Officers responded to 61 S. 17th Avenue Drive on a request for assistance from Adams County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO). ACSO deputies were at the residence serving an eviction when they ...

Body found in lake

On Monday, Aug. 3, at approximately 2 p.m., Brighton Police Officers responded to E. Bridge St. and Telluride, on a report of a body was found in a nearby lake. The body was identified as that of a 42-year-old male, his name is being withheld at this time...

City Council appoints Jane Bais DiSessa as Brighton City Manager

Brighton City Council today passed a resolution by a 9-0 vote to appoint Jane Bais DiSessa as Brighton City Manager. Bais DiSessa’s first day will be Sept. 14. 

"We are excited to have Jane join the City of Brighton team," said...

Brighton City Museum welcomes researchers by appointment

While the Brighton City Museum remains closed to visitors, it’s welcoming back researchers. Researchers can purchase a free ticket from Eventbrite to make an appointment for a two-hour research period at either 10 a.m. to noon or 1 to 3 p.m. The...

Face covering and temperature test to be required at Brighton Recreation Center

The Brighton Recreation Center is pleased to announce it now has the capability to ensure guest and staff safety through touchless temperature checks and free face coverings. These precautionary measures will help ensure the Rec Center is in accordance wi...

ARTfest at The Armory seeks artists

The City of Brighton’s community art show ARTfest will be held July 29 through Sept. 30 at the Armory Performing Arts Center, located at 300 Strong Street. Local artists who would like to showcase their artwork may enter submissions through July...

Retired Brighton Police Department Captain Robert White passes away

The City of Brighton is saddened to announce the passing of retired Brighton Police Department Captain Robert White. In 1988, White began his career with Brighton Police, hired by Chief Robert Gallow, as the Commander of the Operations Division. From ther...

Brighton Youth Services to launch Growing Grads’ Crash Course Series

Brighton Youth Services is set to host its new Growing Grad’s program Crash Course: Road Map to Success series starting on July 21. Young adults aged 14 to 24 will get to take a virtual seat in the series to learn professional development and li...

Volunteers needed for City of Brighton’s Tree Planting Project

The City of Brighton is seeking volunteers from the community to help plant trees for its upcoming Tree Planting Project on Aug. 28. The event is set to take place from 8 a.m. to noon at Colorado Park located at 265 Miller Avenue. With guidance from Brigh...

City of Brighton announces new COVID-19 Residential Water and Sewer Grant

The City of Brighton encourages residents to apply for the new Residential Water and Sewer Grant. Funding for the grant comes from the federal CARES Act and provides up to $300 in one-time assistance for water and sewer payments to residents who have face...

City of Brighton announces new COVID-19 Business Water and Sewer Grant

The City of Brighton encourages businesses to apply for the new Business Water and Sewer Grant. Funding for the grant comes from the federal CARES Act and provides up to $9,000 in one-time assistance for water and sewer payments to businesses that have fa...

Council to host Open House for City Manager candidate finalists

Brighton City Council invites community members to attend an open house for the City Manager candidate finalists on July 15 from 6 - 7 p.m. or 7 - 8 p.m. The community open house will be at the Armory Performing Arts Center, 300 Strong Street. The open ho...

Online engagement tool launches for Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update

The City of Brighton is seeking community input for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update through a new online engagement website. A survey and other input opportunities are available at https://planbrightonparksandrecreation.com/. The surv...

City awards $3.99 million contract for South Platte Wells Transmission Line Construction Project

On July 7, City Council voted to approve a $3,990,688.50 contract to Hudick Excavating Inc. dba HEI Civil for the South Platte Wells Transmission Line Construction Project. The contract comes after a formal bidding process that included 14 companies, with...

Flix & Kicks concert and movies series to kick off July 16

The City of Brighton will be hosting its popular Flix & Kicks concert and movie series beginning July 16. All series events will be held at Carmichael Park, located at 650 Southern Ave. Out of COVID-19-related health and safety precautions, the City w...

Brighton Recreation Center to expand capacity, allow drop-ins

The Brighton Recreation Center will be entering phase two of its reopening on July 6, transitioning from reservations-only to allowing drop-ins with its expanded capacity. The hours of operation are Mondays through Fridays from 6 a.m. - 7 p.m. (all guests...

Brighton Recreation Center adds group fitness classes to summer offerings

The Brighton Recreation Center has added live in-person group fitness classes to its summer 2020 offerings. Reservations are required for the classes to give instructors time to prepare for class size and accommodation. Please reserve your slot one hour b...

Police seek information in fatal crash

Brighton police are attempting to locate the driver of a pick-up truck that was involved in a fatal motorcycle crash on the Bridge Street off-ramp of southbound Highway 85 just after 2:00 pm on Saturday, June 20th.According to witnesses, a furniture cushi...

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...

First 2020 Full Moon Bike Ride set for July 8

Bike Brighton will host the Buck Moon Ride, the first 2020 Full Moon Bike Ride, on July 8 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Bicyclists are asked to meet at the starting location at Emi Chikuma Splash Pad and Plaza in Benedict Park (1750 Skeel Street). The event is f...

Parks and Recreation merges long-range planning meetings into single public forum

The City of Brighton’s Parks and Recreation Department has merged its upcoming long-range planning meetings into a single citywide public forum set for July 8. The meeting will take place virtually through Zoom (details below) from 5:30 - 7 p.m....

City Council awards $2.4 million Core City Pipe Replacement contract

On June 16, City Council voted to award a $2,399,883 contract to Duran Excavating, Inc. for the Core City Pipe Replacement Project. The decision comes after a formal bidding process that included nine companies, with Duran Excavating, Inc. selected as the...

City of Brighton completes upgrades, replacements to several playgrounds and parks

The City of Brighton’s Parks and Recreation Department has completed a series of projects to upgrade and replace several of the city’s playgrounds and parks.

Since the first reported cases of COVID-19 hit Colorado in March, the Parks a...

City of Brighton announces new Brighton Household Rent and Mortgage Assistance Grant

The City of Brighton encourages residents to apply for the new Brighton Household Rent and Mortgage Assistance Grant. Funding for the grant comes from the federal CARES Act and provides up to $3,000 in one-time assistance for rent and mortgage payments to...

Bike to Work Day Breakfast Burrito Bike-In set for June 24

On June 24 between 6:30-8:30 a.m., Bike Brighton will host the Bike to Work Day Breakfast Burrito Bike-In. The first 50 people to bike to the Bike Brighton tent at Emi Chikuma Splash Pad and Plaza (1750 Skeel Street) will receive a free breakfast burrito ...

City of Brighton seeks public input for Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update

The City of Brighton is updating its long-range planning vision for parks and recreation, greenways and trails, and open space and invites the community to give input at its upcoming public meetings:

    June 24: For Ward 1 residents

&...

2020 Fourth of July Fireworks: Home Edition

The City of Brighton is set to host the 2020 Fourth of July Fireworks: Home Edition on July 4 at dusk. Due to COVID-19-related health and safety concerns surrounding large gatherings, the event will only consist of the fireworks display and will not inclu...

City of Brighton announces new Safer Activities Grant

The City of Brighton encourages local small businesses, non-profits, and community groups to apply for the new Safer Activities Grant. Funding for the grant comes from the federal CARES Act and provides up to $5,000 in assistance for personal protective e...

Inspections for private residences to resume on Monday

On June 15, the City of Brighton’s Building Division will resume inspections in private residences after COVID-19-related health and safety concerns put inspections temporarily on hold. This includes inspections for basement finishes, air condit...

Free tree limb disposal service extended to next week

Due to an overwhelming response, the City of Brighton is expanding the hours of its tree limb disposal site and extending its curbside tree pick-up program to next week. The limb disposal site (325 N. Kuner Road) will be open Saturday, June 13 from 7 a.m....

Registration open for Brighton Recreation sports leagues

In accordance with recent state guidelines, the Brighton Recreation Center is opening up registration for its sports leagues with some modifications to keep players safe.

Below are some of the upcoming leagues people can sign up for:

Adult Softball:

Registr...

Recreation Center Opening June 15: Registration Details

When the Brighton Recreation Center opens its doors to the public on June 15, visitors will be required to pre-register to use the facility’s amenities. Each reservation will be for a specific time block of 1 hour, 15 minutes and can be made up ...

City splash pads to open to the public tomorrow

City of Brighton splash pads Footprint Park (4515 Mt. Sneffles St.) and Emi Chikuma Plaza (1750 Skeel St.) will be open to the public starting June 9 at 9 a.m. Based on guidance from the Colorado Department of Health and Public Environment (CDPHE), the ma...

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...

Council awards contract for the 2020 Street Preservation Project

On June 2, City Council voted to approve a $3,198.495.60 contract for the 2020 Street Preservation Project to A-1 Chipseal Co.

The project targets annual maintenance projects that are part of the City’s strategic plan. The project includes chip s...

Deadline extended for Brighton grant providing small business rental and mortgage assistance

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. 

The City of Brighton and the Brighton Economic Development Co...

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 ...

Brighton Recreation Center’s Sports Department to host summer sports camps

Using guidance from the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, the Brighton Recreation Center’s Sports Department will be hosting youth sports camps starting in June.

Kicking things off the week of June 15 will be beginner softba...

Unofficial City of Brighton Ward 2 Special Run-off Election results

As of 7:54 p.m. on May 26, 2020, the unofficial Ward 2 Special Run-off Election results are as follows: 

• Ann Taddeo - 462

• Donald D.R. Dill - 337

Ann Taddeo will be sworn-in on June 16 and will fill the Ward 2 vacated seat of the unexpired t...

City seeks public input on proposal for urban goat keeping

The City of Brighton is looking for public feedback on a proposal to allow urban goat keeping within city limits. Staff from the city’s Community Development and Police departments have been directed by City Council to draft a proposal to amend ...

City of Brighton grant to provide small businesses rental and business mortgage assistance

With funding from Adams County through the federal CARES Act, the City of Brighton in conjunction with the Brighton Economic Development Corporation (BEDC), has created a grant program to assist businesses with 50 or fewer employees in paying the rent or ...

Police search suspected grow houses

Brighton police officers executed search warrants on two Brighton residences early Wednesday morning, working in conjunction with the North Metro Drug Task Force and the Brighton/Commerce City SWAT team. 

Beginning at about 6:15 a.m., search warra...

Brighton Employee Charities recognize scholarship recipients

The City of Brighton Employee Charities (BEC) has selected two recipients for scholarships this year.  The winners will each receive $1,000 toward their college expenses.  This year’s winners are:  Brianna Diaz and Ils...

Police Investigate Fatal Crash

Brighton Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a truck that occurred on southbound Highway 85 at E-470 on Friday at about 4:30 a.m. According to witnesses, the truck and another vehicle involved were driving aggressively in what was de...

Results for 2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report

On Tuesday night, the Brighton City Council was presented with the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for 2019. Haynie & Company, the city’s independent audit firm, presented the results during the regularly scheduled Study Session...