Municipal Happenings
In early December, President Joe Biden announced Colorado’s Front Range Passenger Rail (FRPR) as a designated corridor for federal funding. On December 13, Governor Jared Polis, members of the Front Range Passenger Rail District (FRPRD), along with local and federal leaders attended a virtual meeting with more than 329 attendees to celebrate Colorado’s acceptance into…
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Some in the community believe grocery prices are higher in Castle Pines due to having a single grocery store and, therefore, less competition for lower prices. A review of grocery prices at nearby competitors revealed that is not necessarily the case, and that misconceptions about values may exist. A random snapshot of staple food prices…
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In June 2015, Safeway closed its doors in Castle Pines. What will become of the more than 50,000-square-foot space has been a source of constant speculation in the community. Landlords, city officials, neighboring businesses and potential investors all have a stake in the answers, with the community waiting eagerly for signs of movement. Recently,…
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The new Douglas County Library (DCL) in Castle Rock that opened in August has a new name: The Philip and Jerry Miller Library. According to a DCL resolution to change the name, the Millers helped establish the original library services in Douglas County and Castle Rock through their joint “leadership, foresight and financial support.”…
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The current City of Castle Pines wildfire mitigation efforts are being conducted by Deer Creek Forestry LLC. As a part of mitigation efforts, the City has worked with wildfire mitigation experts at both South Metro Fire Rescue and Douglas County to identify open space areas that are at high risk from potential wildfires. The mitigation…
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In partnership with Douglas County, the Douglas County Community Foundation (DCCF) awarded 27 Philip S. Miller grants to local nonprofit organizations, totaling $185,000. DCCF partners with Douglas County government to manage its annual Philip S. Miller grant endowment. Twenty-four organizations received Competitive Community grants, while three received Senior Services grants. DCCF works diligently to…
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The mailing deadlines for United States Postal Service (USPS) parcels to arrive in the continental U.S. by Monday, December 25 are the following: Saturday, December 16 for USPS Ground Advantage Monday, December 18 for Priority Mail Wednesday, December 20 for Priority Mail Express The last scheduled date for delivery is Saturday, December 23. Monday, December…
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Royal Hills resident Ron Cole won election to the City Council of Castle Pines and is the only new member of the council following the November 7 election. When asked what he is looking forward to working on as his term begins, Cole said, “Responsible growth, water conservation, and business growth.” Cole and his wife…
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The community is abuzz with discussions about the possibility of a McDonald’s restaurant coming to town. The potential addition would be built on the southwest corner of Castle Pines Parkway and Lagae Road. According to early filings on the City’s development activity map, the proposed site would be a 3,900 square foot franchise of the…
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In April, the City of Castle Pines mailed residents a postcard featuring upcoming 2023 events. Since the mailing of that first postcard, the city has added some additional events to the calendar and has adjusted a couple of the event dates and times. The City will be mailing out an updated postcard soon – if…
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