The Town of Bennett Board of Trustees is seeking applications to fill a vacancy for a trustee position on the Board. The position will be filled by appointment following the review of submitted applications and interviews. 

Persons interested in serving on the Board of Trustees may fill out an application online here. Applications must be returned by 5:00 p.m. on November 15th, 2022.

Once appointed, the newest member will serve until April 2024. To apply, interested parties must be a resident of the Town of Bennett for at least one year. 

The Town of Bennett Board of Trustees consists of six (6) at large board members and the Mayor. Bennett uses the council-manager form of government and the Board acts as the legislative branch of the government, as well as its policy-making body. The Board also oversees the Town's goals, major projects and infrastructure improvements ranging from community growth and land use to finances and strategic planning.

The Board generally meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 5:45 p.m. for study session and 7:00 p.m. for the regular meeting. Trustees of the Board are paid $150.00 per month. 

A background check will be required for each candidate and will be sent via email after an application is received. 

If you have questions, please contact the Office of the Town Clerk at 303-644-3249 ext. 1001 or [email protected].

Recently, the Town of Bennett was happy to celebrate the grand opening of Sonic Drive Thru and QuikTrip.

The Town is proud to be home to both of these businesses and is excited for the opportunities and goods they bring to the community.

Sonic and QuikTrip are both located off of State Highway 79.

The Town of Bennett would like to honor all those who have served with a free meal* on Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2022.

All veterans and service members are invited for a free meal at High Plains Diner from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. You may be asked to present a military ID and use the code “VETERANS2022”.

For more information on the free meal for Veteran’s Day, please contact Lynette White at  [email protected]. 

*Meal limit $15. 

The Town of Bennett is hosting Clean Up Weekends in November. Roll-offs will be placed in neighborhoods throughout Town with the goal of giving residents an opportunity to clean up before the holiday season. 

Locations and Dates: 

November 11 & 12, 2022

• Centennial Park - 100 Hancock Court
• Town of Bennett Public Works - 365 Palmer Avenue
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November 18 & 19, 2022

• Brothers Four - 300 Bennett Avenue
• Bennett Crossing - Corner of Clover Avenue & Walnut Street
• Antelope Hills - Future Park Parking Lot - 675 Antelope Drive West

Tires, dirt, concrete and oil gasoline are not allowed in dumpsters. For questions, contact the Town of Bennett  Community Services Department. 

The Town of Bennett Community Services Department recognized several Bennett residents for their outstanding landscaping. These community members have gone above and beyond to maintain their yards and we would like to thank them for their commitment to keeping Bennett beautiful. 

Winners: 

• Sarah Collins
• Cathi Rasmussen
• Robert Post

The Town of Bennett is continuing to make progress on the fishing pond located in the Bennett Regional Park and Open Space. The trails around the pond as well as the parking lot have been finished and crews will continue to work on the connecting trails to the west of the pond. The aerators have also been installed and the pond is currently being filled. 

In the spring, Public Works will be installing shelters, tables and trash cans in the area. 

This project is being funded through an Arapahoe County Open Space Grant and a Fishing is Fun Grant.

The pond is expected to be open Summer 2023.

For more information, please contact the Public Works Department 

Eastern Slope Technologies, recently installed free WiFi in Trupp Park. We would like to thank them for providing this service to our community!

The Bennett Arts Council would like to thank all of the students who participated in the 2022 Student Art Showcase. For more information on future Arts Council events visit townofbennett.colorado.gov/community/bennett-arts-council