Town of Bennett Million Gallon Water Tank Now Online

The Town of Bennett celebrated the new one-million-gallon water storage tank going online with a ribbon cutting celebration on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

The new steel tank replaced a concrete water tank and helps improve the Town’s water capacity and ability to serve all current and future residents.

“The million-gallon tank being incorporated into our water system is an important step to strengthening the availability and reliability of the Town’s water,” said Capital Projects Director, Daymon Johnson.

A portion of the financing for this project comes from a $500,000 grant from the Department of Local Affairs. The Town contracted this project with Filanc Construction, Aqua Engineering and Terramax Inc.

Bennett Days 2023 Sponsorship

Planning is underway for Bennett Days 2023! Our theme this year is 'Play on the Plains!'

Bennett Days is September 9, 2023. This has always been a free event to the community and in order to keep it free we need your help! We highly encourage all businesses, non-profits and stakeholders in the I-70 Corridor region to be involved to help increase recognition and promote our community as a whole.

We are looking for sponsors to be a part of this great event.

If you want to sponsor, provide swag for our giveaway bags or would prefer to give back to our community in another way, we would love to hear what you have in mind. Donations big and small are welcome.

If you have questions, please feel free to contact Danette Ruvalcaba at (303)644-3249 ext. 1021 or druvalcaba@bennett.co.us.

Bennett Days Sponsorship Information

Project Update - Kiowa-Bennett Road Improvements

Road improvements for Kiowa-Bennett Road began in April and include transverse crack repairs as well as patching, crack seal and chip seal.

Shouldering for the project is now complete. The next step will be the crack seal and chip seal. Work is expected to resume on May 15, weather permitting.

During the road work, Kiowa-Bennett Road will be reduced to one lane. Please use extra caution when traveling through the area.

The road improvements will take place on Kiowa-Bennett Road from Colfax Avenue to Mississippi but will not include the ramp and bridge, as this is a CDOT maintained road.

Earth Day Celebration

The Town of Bennett recently planted 10 new trees in the Brothers Four neighborhood in part to celebrate Earth Day. Several of the trees were donated by Bennett resident and business owner, Lance Grothe. The Town of Bennett is extremely grateful to Grothe and his dedication to the beautification of the community.

Board of Trustees Honors Long-Time Bennett Resident, Joe Stemo

The Board of Trustees recently approved a resolution to rename the Field of Dreams the Joe Stemo Ballfield. The field is located at the Bennett School district. Stemo came to Bennett in the 1980s and was an integral part of building the field. He has spent countless hours helping maintain the field as well as coaching baseball. The Town of Bennett and Board of Trustees is proud to rename the field in honor of Joe Stemo.

2023 Bennett Gives Back Grant

The Town of Bennett is now accepting applications for the 2023 Bennett Gives Back Grant (BGB).

The BGB Grant may provide up to 90% of the costs of a qualifying event, project, program or activity in an amount up to $10,000 per organization. The purpose of the program is for eligible organizations and special districts to obtain additional resources to help supplement services or resources provided to the residents of Bennett.

Applications for the grant are due May 13, 2023.

Those interested in applying for the grant must have principle office address located in the Town of Bennett, a bank account registered to the organization, a certificate of good standing with the Secretary of state and must be a non-profit, youth association or special district.

Awarded funds will be disbursed to applicants based on Board discretion and project limits. The total funding for the 2023 grant cycle is $40,000.

More information and application are available here.

Call for Artists!

Display your art and sell your homemade goods at this year’s Party in the Park, July 14.

Join the Bennett Arts Council for the fourth annual I-70 Corridor Art Show & Artisan Market. This dynamic community event is a great opportunity for artist, crafters, and merchants to showcase and sell their amazing works in many categories including mixed media, ceramics, fiber, furniture and leather, glass, jewelry, metal, photography, sculpting, wood, and more. In addition, there will be a mural wall auction to fundraise for a local non-profit, Teens for Change. The event will also include live music and food.

Artist Submission Form

Reporting Potholes and Road Maintenance

The early spring freeze-thaw cycle is underway, and along with it, the potholes that develop on roadways as temperatures fluctuate between warm and cold. Potholes are caused by the expansion and contraction of ground water under the pavement. When the water freezes, it fills more space under the pavement, which then expands, bends and cracks and weakens the road surface. When the ice melts, the pavement contracts, leaving gaps or voids underneath the surface. This continuous “freeze – thaw” cycle weakens the pavement and allows it to continue cracking. As the weight of vehicles pass over the weakened pavement, it causes it to break and creates a pothole.

There are several roads throughout the Town of Bennett that are maintained by the Colorado Department of Transportation, including State-Highway 79, Colfax Avenue (Highway 36) and a portion of Kiowa Bennett Road.

CDOT maintenance has developed a form to easily report potholes and state roadway maintenance issues.

Report Road Maintenance

If you have questions about Town maintained roads or would like to report a pothole, please contact the Public Works Department here.

Adams County Community Preparedness Class

Has your furnace ever gone out in the cold of winter? Perhaps you have been stranded on the side of the road in a broken-down vehicle? Maybe you have experienced a prolonged power outage. These events can be bad enough on their own and even worse in times of disaster. The free Personal Property & Infrastructure Preparedness course will teach the basics of how to keep your property and household in tip-top shape so when disasters happen your household, appliances, tools and equipment are ready.

Thursday, April 24

6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Seating for this course is on a first-come, first-served basis and is limited to 40 people. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

Courses are delivered in English. If you require interpretation/translation services or other accommodations, please email your request to klopez@adcogov.org no later than five business days prior to the course.

More information on Adams County OEM classes can be found here.

Coffee with Community Services

The Town of Bennett is hosting a free Coffee with Community Services event.

This month, join us for information on caring for chickens and ducks within the Town of Bennett.

Saturday, May 27, 2023

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Bennett Community Center

More information on the Community Services Department is available here.

Community Clean Up Day

Every year the Town of Bennett hosts a clean up event for residents to get rid of their green waste, electronic waste and other household goods. Clean Up Day is held at Green for Life East Regional Landfill.

Saturday, June 10, 2022

9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

8201 Schumaker Rd, Bennett, CO 80102

More information can be found online here.

Plastic Bottle Caps Needed

The Bennett Arts Council needs your help! Please bring us your plastic bottle caps!

We will be collecting bottle caps all summer at Town Hall and at special events. Participate and picture your donation as part of a Bennett art project!

We need to collect over 1000 bottle caps, so your help is appreciated!

More information on the Bennett Arts Council, including upcoming events, can be found online here.

Get to Know Our Team!

Say hello to one of our Community Services Officers, Sonya!

She works to keep our community safe and healthy. She spends her days assisting residents with code compliance, animal control and parking safety.

We appreciate Sonya and the work she does in the community!

Where are you from?

I was born and raised in Hudson, Colorado.

I moved to Bennett in 2003.

How long have you worked for the Town?

I've been with the Town for about 10 months.

What do you do for the Town?

I am 1 of 2 Community Services Officers. We work to engage with the community and provide outreach. I also enforce code violations and address animal control issues.

What would you like to share with the community?

I think Bennett is a great community to live in!