The Nederland Sustainability Advisory Board (SAB) met on Thursday, February 22, 2024, to speak with the Fire Marshal and discuss ways to encourage town residents to take advantage of the sustainable tools available. The Town of Nederland is beginning the process of updating its Comprehensive Plan and is seeking input and ideas from the community through an online survey. Two […]
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Event coordinator chosen for summer concert series
The Nederland Downtown Development Authority (NDDA) met on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at 6 p.m. to choose an event coordinator for their Summer Concert Series. Board members were also presented with an update from nonprofit membership association Downtown Colorado Inc., concerning the work they have conducted to help the NDDA operate more efficiently. On September 13, 2023, the NDDA approved […]
BOCC WORK SESSION Staffing, food pantry, childcare
The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) called their work session to order at 9 a.m. on February 20, 2024, at the Historic Courthouse in Central City. In attendance were Commissioners Susan Berumen (Chair), Marie A. Mornis, and Sandy Hollingsworth, as well as County Manager Ray Rears, County Attorney Brad Benning, and Sheriff Kevin Armstrong. Several people attended including […]
Nederland candidates’ forum coming up
The April 2, 2024, municipal election is fast approaching, and there’s only a month and a half to get to know the seven candidates for Nederland Board of Trustees (BOT) and the two candidates for the position of Mayor of Nederland. On Monday, March 4, 2024, the Nederland community will get their chance to ask candidates their own questions at […]
Corey Marshall announces candidacy for Gilpin County Commissioner
In the heart of Gilpin County, a man with a vision for fiscal responsibility and strategic planning has stepped forward to offer his candidacy for the position of District 3 Commissioner. Corey Marshall, a longtime resident with a rich history of community involvement, has announced his bid to represent the Republican Party in the upcoming elections, citing a deep-seated desire […]
BoCC approves grant applications
The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) called their regular meeting to order at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. In attendance were Commissioners Susan Berumen, Marie A. Mornis, and Sandy Hollingsworth, as well as County Manager Ray Rears, and County Attorney Brad Benning. During Public and Press Comment, Roxanne Goss said “This grant seems to speak directly […]
PROSAB brainstorms new comprehensive plan
The Nederland Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Advisory Board (PROSAB) met on Thursday, February 2024, at 5:30 p.m. to review their addition to the April ballot and talk with SE Group representatives about Nederland’s new comprehensive plan. As a result of many public comments to them and to the Board of Trustees, PROSAB decided to add the pump track to […]
Boulder County Coroner appointed
The Boulder County Commissioners appointed current Deputy Chief Coroner Jeff Martin as coroner on February 15, 2024. He will hold the office until January 14, 2025. The search for a new coroner began after Emma Hall, Boulder County’s former coroner, announced her resignation after an internal investigation this last summer revealed a pervasive negative work environment in the office she […]