Municipal Happenings
More than 50 people gathered at the Douglas County Library – Castle Pines to provide public input at the City of Castle Pines Planning Commission (PC) meeting on March 28. Their primary objective: to stop a 24-hour-operated McDonald’s restaurant from coming to the southwest corner of Castle Pines Parkway and Lagae Road. After more…
Read MoreThe Castle Pines community garage sale has been a long-standing, popular event that residents look forward to every year. For decades, families cleared out the old to make way for the new – and make a little money – all while participating in a fun neighborhood event. This year will be no exception. Historically,…
Read MoreAt long last, the traffic signal at the three-way intersection of US 85 and Daniels Park Road is underway. At the end of 2022, the Colorado Department of Transportation could not proceed with the project due to supply chain delays and a funding shortfall. The light is expected to be operational in June. Article…
Read MoreOn the evening of March 4, the Castle Pines Homes Association (CPHA) held its annual meeting at Cielo at Castle Pines. Approximately 375 members and patrons were in attendance. The agenda included a review of the previous year’s accomplishments to enhance the signature amenities of the Village, along with planned capital improvements for 2024 and…
Read MoreIn late February, John and Maria Castillo gathered with family, friends, community members and leaders at Civic Green Park in Highlands Ranch to unveil the site of a future memorial honoring their son, Kendrick Castillo. On May 7, 2019, Kendrick (18) was a high school senior at STEM School Highlands Ranch when he gave his…
Read MoreMonarch Boulevard under construction until September On March 17, Monarch Boulevard closed for reconstruction between Castle Pines Parkway and Glen Oaks Avenue for Phase One of the City of Castle Pines (City) Road Solutions initiative. Phase Two will commence when Phase One is completed. The estimated completion date is this September. Homes within the road…
Read MoreThe Castle Rock is more than just the rock formation that signals the heart of Douglas County. It stands as a sign of many different things to different people. Whether it is a place you hike, pass by on I-25 or look forward to seeing lit up with the Christmas star come the holiday season,…
Read MoreAfter the mid-March snow storm, you may have accumulated a pile of excess branches and debris. With spring (almost) around the corner, mowing, trimming, sawing and clearing brush from your property is advised to reduce the risk of wildfires. Douglas County provides a slash-mulch/green yard waste drop-off site for disposal. The site is located at…
Read MoreLast month, the South Metro Denver Chamber hosted a conference, “A Regional Perspective,” which included a panel of mayors from Centennial, Englewood, Lone Tree, Littleton, Greenwood Village and Castle Pines. Held at Arapahoe Community College, each mayor gave an overview of his/her respective communities, the unique opportunities and challenges, and discussed state legislative initiatives. The…
Read MoreTwo Road Projects Starting The City of Castle Pines will begin undertaking two major road improvement projects this year. Happy Canyon and Lagae will see the construction of a new roundabout which began the week of February 19 and will continue through June. Traffic at the intersection will be temporarily closed at certain points…
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