Please be mindful that information may change rapidly, even by the hour.
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Note that the changes detailed here (+) are the change from Sunday, June 28 to Sunday, July 5. Data for Monday will be released by the state at 4 p.m. today and reported on
Broomfield’s COVID-19 Data Dashboard
by 6 p.m.
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Frequently Asked Question:
Is it safe to continue my physical and mental health care?
- Missing routine health check-ups may put kids and adults at risk for health issues. Well-visits are a chance to talk with your provider about questions and concerns related to your or your child’s health.
- Children who are not protected by vaccines are more vulnerable to preventable diseases such as measles and whooping cough (pertussis). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend that parents continue scheduling their child’s well-child visits and stay up-to-date with vaccines. This is especially important for children younger than 2 years of age and for children with special health care needs.
- Continuing any mental and/or behavioral health treatments are just as important as ever. People who are feeling anxious, depressed, not sleeping well, beginning to abuse substances or experiencing strains on relationships due to the stress of the pandemic can reach out to Community Reach Center and Mental Health Partners. Both are taking new patients and have continued services since the start of the pandemic.
- If you are uncomfortable about going into a healthcare facility, ask about using telehealth services.
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The 2020 Spring Clean-up Program:
Area 2’s Spring Cleanup pick up is this Saturday, July 11! Dispose of your large, non-hazardous items that trash haulers do not normally pick up.
No scheduling is necessary, just h
ave materials ready at the curb by 7 a.m. on your pick-up day. View the
Spring Cleanup Interactive Map
to see when your pick-up is, and visit
Broomfield.org/SpringCleanup
to read what items are accepted and where to take the items that aren’t.
- Area 2: July 11
- Area 3: July 18
- Area 4: July 25
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- June 30 Primary Election: Broomfield had a very successful State Primary. Of those who voted, 99.4% returned a mail ballot. While Colorado showed a record Primary Election turn out of 45%, Broomfield was way ahead with a 51% turnout. Find Broomfield preliminary results and Colorado preliminary results.
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- Midway Bridge Soft Opening: The Midway Bridge located at Industrial Lane and the intersection of Hoyt Street and Midway Boulevard opened for cyclists and pedestrians on July 2. Construction is scheduled to be complete by the end of summer. (A pedestrian-activated traffic signal, “Illuminate” Public Art, and an interpretive sign highlighting interesting information about the bridge, site, and history are still scheduled to be installed.) While construction is under way, fencing and signage are installed to provide a safe crossing for trail users. Please use caution when using the bridge and abide by all signage. For questions, contact Ed Thompson, at 720.498.3309 or ethompson@broomfield.org.
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- Census Update: Broomfield’s Census 2020 website has been updated to add data dashboard elements. Data and charts are updated weekly; visit the page to see how Broomfield’s response rate has changed since March, and how response rates compare within surrounding counties.
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- Broomfield Ward Redistricting: Give your feedback by July 16 on redistricting Broomfield’s Wards on BroomfieldVoice.com or by returning the Enterprise Ad (in July 9 or 12 editions.) Map options have been developed to take into account school district boundaries, keeping neighborhoods together, placing boundaries with major cross streets or natural borders, and of course, future growth.
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- Sustainability in Broomfield: Support a zero-waste community to promote social, economic and environmental sustainability by participating in a short online survey. Learn more through the project website.
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- Library Reopens: After more than three months closed to the public, the Library team and more than 617 patrons were thrilled to reopen on July 1 with public health protections and restrictions in place. View the reintroduction video.
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- Economic Vitality
- Broomfield Business Continuity Forum: From Reopening To Recovery: Register for this interactive workshop, a collaboration between the City and County of Broomfield, Broomfield Chamber of Commerce and the The North Metro Small Business Development Center (SBDC). It will be held on Thursday, July 9 from 3:30–5 p.m.
- Entrepreneurship for Creatives: Sign up to build your creative business. This five-class workshop is focused on helping the business curious and existing creative businesses scale up and succeed, leading to a strong local creative economy. The workshop will be held later this summer, and is limited to 12 persons/businesses to increase the on-hands learning and problem-solving experience. The workshop series is led by the SBDC, and sponsored by the City and County of Broomfield.
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- Check out some of the great photos that have been submitted when checking in to trails on the virtual Broomfield100 this year; can you check out all 15 trails on the virtual passport? Visit Broomfield.org/Broomfield100 for more information! This week's featured trail is: Josh's Pond Loop: You can now cross Highway 36 to access this trail loop, using the newly completed Hoyt Street Pedestrian Bridge, crossing over the railroad tracks! This loop features beautiful Josh's Pond, the Lake Link Trail, the No Hooky public art bench, and lots of fantastic mountain views. Drop your photo with the No Hooky public art bench in the comments!
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Featured Programs and Classes
- Virtual Family Story Time: Join the Broomfield Children's Library for live virtual story times with books, songs and more. This program is intended for children 0-5 years with an adult. Please register for each week you'd like to attend. On July 7 enjoy a fantasy-themed story time!
- Summer Saturday Drive-thru: The Broomfield Council on the Arts and Humanities is transforming its annual summer festivals into drive-thru events! Enjoy live music, aerial performances, and an art show of chalk art designs. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Broomfield County Commons Park (parking lot east of the concession stand) this Saturday, July 11. This family-friendly event is FREE and limited to 500 cars. To guarantee a spot, pre-register your car.
- Cardio/Weight Room Appointments: Paul Derda Recreation Center time blocks and capacity limits have been adjusted to allow more schedule flexibility. Register at B-REx.com.
- Family Swim Pool Session Appointments: Families can register for a timeslot to enjoy the slides and play together in the zero depth area of the pool at the Paul Derda Recreation Center.
- Lifeguard Training: The American Red Cross Program is offered through Paul Derda Recreation. Register on B-REx.com.
- Swim Lessons and Pickleball Appointments are also coming soon! Check B-REx.com often for new upcoming classes!
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State / Federal Updates
- Last week the Governor’s Office and CDPHE announced the final roadmap for local communities to qualify for the Protect our Neighbors (PON) phase of the COVID-19 response. Counties will be able to qualify for this status to gain more local control in their communities if they meet certain criteria, including low viral transmission and preparedness of the public health agency to successfully respond to an increase in cases. Once communities meet certification criteria, submit a surge mitigation plan, and are approved by the state, they will be able to permit activities at 50% of pre-pandemic capacity, with at least 6 feet between non-household members, and no more than 500 people in one setting at a time.
- Broomfield Public Health is examining the metrics for moving to PON to determine Broomfield’s readiness for this phase. The application process, and details regarding planning and infrastructure funds that will be made available to support counties, will be announced this week. Find more information as it is posted. Public Health Director Vahling has been part of the workgroup developing the metrics to determine if a county or region is eligible for moving to this phase.
- The Safer at Home and in the Vast, Great Outdoors Executive Order has been extended with its 8th amendment. Major changes of note include closure of bars (unless they serve food) and allowing libraries to operate in person service (already permitted in Broomfield due to the approval of Broomfield’s variance), while also allowing professional sports to resume pre-season practice.
- Colorado customers of electric and natural gas service who need assistance have options for help paying their bills. With the temporary moratorium on utility disconnections lifted by the Governor, the Colorado Office of Consumer Counsel (OCC) and the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) want consumers to be aware of their options for assistance in paying their energy bills.
- In the month of June, the Colorado State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) distributed personal protective equipment (PPE) to local emergency management, public health offices, senior facilities and home care sites. Colorado also received 1,742 vials of the experimental antiviral drug remdesivir that will treat 290 patients.
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Broomfield Police Tweet
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: Having a little fun with some community members in the Broadlands Neighborhood! Hope everyone has a happy and safe #FourthofJuly2020! #WeAreBroomfield
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New Heart of Broomfield Coronavirus Community Heroes: Jason Vahling and Sharon Tessier, read the article in the
Broomfield Enterprise
.
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Broomfield Celebrates Pride with Chalk Art:
Check out this chalk art from community members!
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Cindy, who was one of the early callers on Broomfield’s Telephone Town Halls and asked about exercise classes for active seniors says, “Thank you Veronica for helping to get me registered and connected. I have been able to use all my devices to experience various classes! Jennifer, as always, y'all are "hitting it out of the park" supporting our community with compassion and kindness. Thanks to ALL! [My dining area is] now serving up yoga & Silver Sneaker sessions. Have a safe holiday and be well!”
Find virtual classes you're interested in on
B-REx.com
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Show how you are supporting your community and doing your part
Using #WeAreBroomfield, #DoingMyPartCO
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