Your Johnstown Newsletter September 2023 Issue
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Charlotte Street Project Nearing Completion
With water, sewer and natural gas line installations all nearly complete, Colorado Paving (the contractor for the Charlotte Street project) has begun to work on aesthetic improvements for Charlotte Street including sidewalks, curb and gutter, pavement, and striping. As a reminder, here is what you can expect of Charlotte Street at project completion in a couple of months: increased walkability and pedestrian safety, a smoother driving surface, a better quality road for vehicle traffic, and a greater park-to-park aesthetic appeal.
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Carlson Blvd Traffic Light Installed!
The Carlson Blvd Light Project is in its final stages of completion. The new traffic signal is expected to help ease congestion in the area and improve safety. Combined with the addition of crosswalks at the intersection as well,
residents should be able to enjoy a safer experience for vehicles and pedestrians alike as these new tools and markings help set clearer boundaries for sharing the area. Folks should note traffic signals and stop signs at the intersection as the traffic pattern is adjusted to best serve the community. This is the first of many improvements that the Town hopes to see along the busy Hwy 60 corridor in partnership with CDOT. Thank you for your patience as we navigated a materials delay in this project - the Town is excited to be able to bring much needed traffic safety changes like this to the community.
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Did you know that every regular Town Council Meeting has an opportunity for you to engage with your Town Council and share your feedback? This section of the meeting is called “General Public Comment” and is one of the first matters of business handled at each meeting. Speakers are asked to provide their name, address, and comment of no more than 3 minutes. There are also specific public comment sections during Public Hearings at Council Meetings. These specific public comment sections give folks an opportunity to speak on the record about a specific topic being discussed at the Council Meeting.
Town Council Meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month unless it is a holiday in which case the meeting is moved to the following Wednesday. You can learn more about Town Council Meetings at johnstownco.gov/CouncilMeeting.
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Guess the Town Department - Which Town Department manages wastewater? | |
| Choose your answer below: | | | Did you guess utilities? If you did, you’d be right! Town Utilities manages all of your water IN and water OUT services from tap water to the bathwater that you send down the drain. Before a Utilities Department was created in 2022, Town Public Works managed water and wastewater, but now having a department dedicated to water infrastructure means a better service and better product for Johnstown residents and businesses. Next time you need to reach out to the Town about your water IN or OUT, just ask to speak to a member of the Utilities Department (unless you are paying your water bill... then you need to talk to Utility Billing). | |
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Johnstown Business of the Month for August 2023
Congratulations to August’s Business of the Month - Dashing Hair and Beauty! Enjoy a full array of salon services for your hair, nails, lashes and more. The Dashing team makes it their mission to exceed your expectations so you feel great in the way you look when you walk out the door! Located in Johnstown Center.
Address: 257 Johnstown Center Dr. Suite 106, Johnstown CO 80534
Website: dashinghairbeauty.com
Phone: 970-587-9238
You can learn more about the Business of the Month program at johnstown.colorado.gov/botm.
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Pavement Painting and Road Safety
Public Works crews have been busy around Town repainting parking lines, ADA spots, and (creating new) street crossings. Town staff has dedicated resources to understanding the safest crossing points for pedestrian traffic, including students, and is in the process of finalizing pedestrian-focused traffic control in the immediate areas surrounding Elwell and RHS. During the busy back to school season, Johnstown PD will dedicate resources when available to school zones as drivers and pedestrians get back into the swing of safe driving for the school year.
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Johnstown BBQ Day Take 2
Friday, September 8
@ the NEW Roosevelt High School!
6-8pm El Loco Fandango (ZZ Top Tribute Band)
8pm Fireworks, including our signature "fire bomb" finale
Click for more information
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Johnstown Senior Center
Keep an eye on johnstownco.gov/SeniorCenter and our Facebook page @JohnstownSeniorCenter for upcoming programs and events. It has been a great summer, and the Senior Center looks forward to continuing to be a place for resources and community for our 55+ scene. The Senior Center is still accepting Hays receipts and aluminum cans. RSVP for the Wednesday Friendly Fork Meal by Tuesday at 9:30am. There will be a hearing aid adjustment event on the 3rd Wednesday of September and a blood pressure check on the 4th Wednesday.
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Glenn A. Jones Memorial Library
Get creative this Fall! Come and get acquainted with the Makerspace at the Library - The Glowforge cuts and engraves, allowing you to create jewelry and other customizable gifts. The Cricut machine specializes in adhesive and iron-on vinyl products, such as stickers, decals, and designs on fabric. 3D printers and button makers are also available. Walk-in hours are Monday-Friday from 1-4pm, with bonus classroom opportunities scheduled at various dates and times.
Visit librariesrock.org or give us a call at 970-587-2459 for more information.
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Johnstown Community YMCA
Cancer is a life-changing disease that takes a tremendous physical and emotional toll on those affected. The Johnstown Community YMCA hosts the Livestrong program to help adult cancer survivors reclaim their total health. This FREE program is held on Tuesday and Fridays from 1-3pm beginning September 26. Participants receive a free membership for the duration of the program.
For more information or to register, visit our website at ymcanoco.org/livestrong or ask at the front desk at the Y.
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Johnstown Historical Society
SAVE THE DATES - September 10, 2pm - A September to Remember: The Flood of 2013 Remembrance Program. This program takes a 10-year backward glance at the area’s massive flood in 2013 through a video, photo slideshow, and guest speakers.
September 30, 9am-3pm - JHS’s annual Stitches in Time – Quilt & Craft Fair at the Johnstown Community YMCA. Come and check out this year’s batch of amazing quilts on display, plentiful craft vendors, baked goods, silent auction, a food truck, and more.
For more information visit JHSCO.org, email JHSCOmuseum@gmail.com, or call 970-587-0278.
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Johnstown WEST of CO Blvd
Monday Pick Up
*Recycling dates below*
September 5* & 18
*One day holiday delay
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Johnstown EAST of CO Blvd
Wednesday Pick Up
*Recycling dates below*
September 7* & 20
*One day holiday delay
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September 4 - Office closed, Labor Day
September 6 - Town Council Meeting at 7pm
September 8 - BBQ Day Take 2 @ 7pm at NEW Roosevelt High School
September 13 - Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting at 7pm
September 15 - Mobile Food Pantry at the YMCA 9-10:30am
September 16 - Fall Festival in Downtown Johnstown from 2-5pm
September 18 - Town Council Meeting at 7pm
September 30 - JHS Quilt and Craft Fair at the YMCA
October 2 - No Town Council Meeting
Find our online Community Calendar at johnstownco.gov/fullcalendar.
Town Council Meetings and Planning and Zoning Commission meetings are held in the Town Council Chambers at Town Hall (450 South Parish Ave) and all are welcome to attend these meetings in person.
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Municipal Code Reminder: Brush, Weeds and Overgrowth
Keep an eye on those bushes, trees, and weeds! Town Municipal Code requires that property owners manage the overgrowth on their property. Specifically, code calls for weeds and brush to be cut to no more than 6 inches in height. Trees and shrubs should also be cut back to not grow out into the road or public right of way. For more information about Brush and Weeds, see Article V of Town Code and for information about Trees, see Article VI, found at johnstownco.gov/municipalcode.
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