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Superior Sentinel - JANUARY 2021
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All Town Offices are CLOSED Friday, January 1st for New Year's Day.
Message From the Mayor
Happy New Year Everyone!
After a rough year with 2020 and all of its challenges, it’s great to turn the calendar and welcome the start of a new year! By now we’ve all settled into some new routines and a new normal but with the start of the new year, it’s a great time to think about some new resolutions and goals. This year as activities and events start re-opening, I’d encourage you to consider volunteering with community non-profits, the local schools or even your Town government.
Each year, the Town of Superior is fortunate to have hundreds of volunteers who donate several thousand hours of community service to our Town. Many of these volunteers serve on an advisory committee or work at our events like the 4th of July Pancake Breakfast or the Chili & Beer Fest in September. While it’s still too early to know which in-person events we will have and how they will function in 2021, stay tuned to Town announcements for the latest updates. In the meantime, our Town Advisory Groups are all functioning virtually and making great progress on a number of goals and I’d encourage you to consider volunteering with them.
My journey to the Mayor’s office started with my appointment to the Planning Commission in 2008. Since I had worked as a residential real estate broker for most of my career up to that point, serving as a Planning Commissioner seemed to be the best fit for me at the time. During my six years on the Planning Commission, I really never thought about running for elected office until I was encouraged to do so in 2014. Now, almost 7 years later, I’m in my second term as Mayor which will end November 2022. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my experiences with town government, and it’s been an honor to serve you, the residents of Superior.
As you finalize your goals and resolutions for 2021, I would encourage you to seek out some new volunteer activities. Enjoy the experiences, the new friends and keep an open mind to wherever it may lead.
Thank you again for your contributions to our community and Happy New Year!
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The funds from the grant awarded by the Boulder County Commissioners will support the Town’s goat grazing efforts in 2021 to provide sustainable open space management practices, ensure healthy and vibrant ecosystem, reduce use of gas-powered equipment and reduce the use of herbicides and pesticides. |
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The Town's Yard Waste site, located at 2125 Honey Creek Lane, is open year-round to accommodate the extended Colorado growing season. Information on hours of operation, accepted items, and more.
Christmas Tree Recycling
Now through January 31, the yard waste site opens every day from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to accommodate Christmas tree recycling. Please make sure all ornaments, tinsel and decorations are removed from the trees.
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As the New Year approaches, it will be easy to relax on your COVID precautions. The Town of Superior encourages everyone to take care of one another by wearing your masks, watching your distance and washing your hands. For more information, data and resources regarding COVID-19, please visit the Town’s COVID Information Webpage. |
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In our ongoing effort to STAY CONNECTED with residents and visitors alike, the Town of Superior uses several tools to provide you with timely information about Town Board and Advisory Committee meetings and agendas, Community Events and Programs, Construction projects and updates, and other important news and alerts. GovDelivery, the Town's email subscription service, is part of a larger effort to connect and curate information access for our community – and to tailor this information by topic and how you wish to receive it.
Find out more about GovDelivery and the various tools we have to offer you in order to Stay Connected Superior!
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Board and Advisory Groups
VIRTUAL First Fridays Coffee with Superior Town Board Members - January 8th
Please join fellow residents and Superior Town Board Members for First Fridays Coffee hosted by the Town Board on January 8th, from 7:45 to 9:30 am. This will be a virtual, informal conversation online. Stay for a couple of minutes or the whole time, as your schedule allows.
Information on how to join the meeting.
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Recent Town Board Actions from the December Meetings
Review the most Recent Town Board Actions from the December 2020 Town of Superior Board Meetings.
Town Advisory Group Information
Town of Superior Advisory Group information can be found on the Town's website at: https://www.superiorcolorado.gov/boards-committees/boards-and-committees-new-option-2
For updates and information about Parks, Recreation and Open Space, please visit www.superiorrec.com.
Encouraging vibrant and meaningful community by providing exceptional parks, facilities, open space, events and services.
Winter/Spring Rec Guide Now Available!
The Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Department has been busy planning new programs and events to finish out the winter and look ahead into the spring. You will be able to find all the details in the 2021 Winter/Spring Recreation Guide.
Take a look at all the available sports, activities, programming and events coming to the Town of Superior.
For more information about the PROS Department, check out www.superiorrec.com.
Ready or not, here we come 2021!
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 Rock Creek Village
This month we would like to highlight some of the businesses in the Rock Creek Village shopping center (located at Rock Creek Parkway & Coalton Road). Follow the links below to learn more about these businesses and remember to Shop Superior!
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Recycling Options - Recycle Row
What and where is Recycle Row?
While the street isn’t actually named “Recycle Row,” the 1.2 mile stretch from 63rd Street and Valmont down to 6400 Arapahoe Ave. is now home to every current City of Boulder and Boulder County Zero Waste facility. This makes it possible for residents and businesses to easily recycle, compost or reuse almost every discard item they would have. ecocycle.org
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Safe Disposal of Unwanted Medications & Syringes
Keep unused drugs from being misused and reduce the amount of chemicals that reach our waterways by dropping your pharmaceuticals off at a designated site or by following simple steps for home disposal.
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Superior Chamber of Commerce
On Tuesday, January 12, at 7:00 pm, the Superior Chamber will offer a free community webinar, "What Our Kids Need from Us Right Now" offering parents tips on the very best ways to help kids struggling with the disruption in their educational experience. The chamber's panel will feature special guest Gerardo Muñoz, Colorado's 2020 Teacher of the Year. What can we be doing – as parents and as a community – to help our kids bounce back from the challenges COVID-19? RSVP HERE
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BVSD Open Enrollment
Find all the information you need for Open Enrollment in the Boulder Valley School District by visiting their website.
Specific local school information can be found here:
Superior Elementary: https://sue.bvsd.org/
Eldorado PK-8: https://el8.bvsd.org/
Monarch PK-8: https://mo8.bvsd.org/
Monarch High School: https://moh.bvsd.org/
For all open enrollment events, this BVSD calendar can help.
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Need Help Quitting for Good?
Quitting smoking or vaping can be challenging, but you can find support for your quit journey where and when you need it. Whether you’ve never tried to quit or have tried many times, a new year means another chance to create your successful quit plan. It may take some time to find the strategies that help you stay quit, but the Colorado Quitline can help you with free resources. Connect with your personal quit coach today. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or enroll online at www.coquitline.org.
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Please remember to dispose of vaping devices properly. Boulder County residents can bring nicotine devices and e-liquids to Boulder County’s Hazardous Materials Management Facility for free disposal by appointment only at www.boco.org/hmmfappointment.
To learn more, visit: www.boco.org/vapeaware.
Criminal Activity in Superior
Over the pandemic months, Superior has had an uptick in criminal activity regarding vehicle trespasses (car break-ins) and auto thefts.
READ MORE and help us catch these people by reporting suspicious people or activities right away. Please contact the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office immediately at 303-441-4444 or 9-1-1.
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