After the devasting loss of the Historical Museum at Asti Park, the Commission members have been busy rebuilding Superior's artifact collection. Join us at the Interim Historical Musuem (100 E. William Street) Open House to see the newly donated pieces and visit with Historical Commission members on May 6 at the new time of 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The Historical Commission is proud to once again invite you to its annual Historic Walk, which will go through Original Superior to the Industrial Mine site, located south of Coal Creek in the Boulder County Open Space. The walk will begin directly after the Open House ends at 2:00 p.m. Participants should plan on walking at least two miles and should wear appropriate shoes and clothing for the terrain and weather.  

Hello, 60+ community! Join us on May 10 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Superior Community Center (1500 Coalton Road) to share your feedback on programs and activities for active seniors and to express your interest in leadership and coordination.

Hosted by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee.

The Town of Superior's Marshall Fire Recovery webpage is our community's collective resource for the information you need on recovering and rebuilding following the Marshall fire. It includes frequently asked questions and a list of available community resources.

If you have any questions or concerns, please share them with us at marshallfire@superiorcolorado.gov.

Thank you to the many residents who submitted photo entries to Superior SNAPS photo contest! We had a very large selection of excellent submissions and can't wait to show off the talented work our community has done. 

Winners of the competition will be on display at the Superior Community Center (1500 Coalton Road) in late May and will be up through September.  

Join fellow residents and Superior Town Board Members for First Fridays Coffee on May 5 from 7:45 to 9:30 a.m. at the Superior Community Center (1500 Coalton Road).

First Fridays is an informal meeting to discuss current topics relating to the Town. Bring your questions, concerns and encouraging updates.

Despite the snow, four brave volunteers showed up to our Earth Day cleanup in Community Park on April 22!

The group picked up trash and also removed burned debris from the creek, which will help vegetation grow back healthier.

Our volunteers are brave folks and we appreciate their dedication in protecting the environment and our Superior community!

Thank you to the nine volunteers that helped release native, non-stinging bee populations into Community Park on April 24.

A total of nine trees were converted to bee habitat and over 150 mason (Blue Orchard) bees were released!

Having volunteer envy? We don’t blame you! Another opportunity to support this project will be available in the first week of May. Project details will be determined once we obtain our next batch of bees. Stay tuned for more information.

Join us on May 19 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at Autrey Park (1830 Honey Creek Drive) for an evening of disc golf as the Town looks to make improvements to the disc golf course at Autrey Park.

Temporary baskets will be set up within a new course design and we are looking for your feedback! Discs will be provided to those who do not have any.

Please dress appropriately for weather and be prepared for hilly terrain, bring sunscreen, snacks, water, and any other personal items you may need. The program is free; however, registration is required.

Some of the best wildlife watching can happen in our own backyard! The Town of Superior will have a casual Beginning Bird Walk on May 20 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Autry Park (1830 Honey Creek Drive) for our Superior bird watchers.

Birders of all levels are welcome to come explore the open space of Autry Park with wildlife ecologist Ashley DeLaup as we learn about our resident and transitory bird neighbors. Bring your binoculars! No registration is required. 

Take an evening stroll with us on May 25 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. through Coyote Ridge Open Space and discuss the wildflowers we see! We will meet up and begin at South Pool (3300 Huron Peak Ave).

Please dress appropriately for weather and be prepared for a 2-mile walk on hilly terrain. Bring sunscreen, snacks, water, and any other personal items you may need. This program is free; however, registration is required.

Ultimate is a fast non-contact coed sport where two teams of seven players throw a frisbee up and down a field to the end-zones.

Beginning in June, you’ll be able to see aspects of soccer, football, and basketball in this upcoming camp. GRUPY, the non-profit organizing this camps, is looking to introduce kids ages 7-14 to this fun sport! With their elite club and college players, your child is sure to enjoy this challenging and rewarding co-ed camp!

Be sure to sign up for this summer camps today!

Have the trees' canopies ever fascinated you? Ever wondered “What is going on up there?” Starting this June, children ages 7-14 have the chance to find out how we get to know so much about the tops of trees.

Tree Climbing takes elements from cavers, rock climbers, and tree works and combines them into a fun recreational outlet. Tree Climbing Colorado will be bringing this wonderful opportunity to the Town of Superior this Summer. Register for this program now!

Interactions between humans, pets and coyotes increase in the Spring. During this time of year, coyotes have pups near den sites and may act more territorial. This is why you see their scat more often in the middle of a trail or in more visible spaces.

In general, the following coyote tips can help reduce your conflict with coyotes and promote coexistence with this species:

• Minimize your activity around dawn and dusk
• Do not leave food (including pet food) in your backyard
• Keep pets on a leash at all times
• Use Proper hazing strategies. Do not haze coyotes if you don’t feel comfortable. Alert Town Staff of coyotes that are uncomfortably unfazed by your presence

Interested in working with a great team and having one of the coolest jobs around? Not only do we have pool staff positions open, but pool staff pay has been increased too!

Lifeguards are now starting at $17.84 per hour, Assistant Managers at $20.00 and Pool Managers at $24.60! Another great perk of this position is that the Town will reimburse the full cost of your lifeguard certification if you are hired for the job.

If you are looking for the perfect outdoor summer job or know someone who is, look no further! Learn more and apply by visiting Superior Careers.

In addition to superiorcommunitycenter.com, the Community Center now has a Facebook page to keep you updated on upcoming events, entertainment, and programs! 

If you're on Facebook, please LIKE and follow our new Facebook page, and invite your friends and neighbors to do the same so nobody misses all the fun things planned for the Superior community.

To stay informed about parks, recreation, open space, trails, arts and events in and around the Town of Superior, subscribe through the Town's email subscription service and make sure to check the topics under "Parks, Recreation and Open Space" when choosing which types of information items you would like to receive.

Take a look at the latest Parks, Recreation and Open Space Newsletter.

As we come out of Earth Month, we are looking back on some big sustainability successes. Here are a few numbers on the impact of the Town's Energy Action Plan, which wrapped up at the end of last year. These numbers reflect 2022 data compared to 2019 baseline.

• 50% increase in residential renewable energy program kWh (from 1,105,000 kWh to 1,636,000 kWh)
• 857% increase in commercial renewable energy program kWh (from 101,975 kWh to 975,437 kWh)
• Increase in municipal renewable energy from 0 kWh to 1,850,000 kWh through WindSource
• 1050% increase in Home Energy Squad participation (from 2 to 23 participants)
• 33% increase in HVAC participation (from 89 to 118 participants)

Thanks to the amazing Superior Advisory Committee for Environmental Sustainability (ACES) for their help on the Energy Action Plan and its achievements. We look forward to sharing more successes and milestones from our Sustainability Action Plan this year!

Are you interested in switching from cooking with gas to electricity, but unsure if induction is right for you? EnergySmart is offering a free, two-week loan of portable induction cooktops for residents to try cooking with induction technology!

Induction cooktops are the most efficient electric cooking technology and can deliver better cooking performance than gas. Induction cooking is faster, easy to control, and safer than cooking with gas or propane. In addition, because the surface does not heat up (only the pans and food), it is very easy and safe to clean up any spills.

To sign up for the lending program, please complete this sign-up form. Contact an EnergySmart advisor at info@energysmartyes.com with any questions.

What could you be sending into our steams?

When water runs off your grass the products applied to lawns often end up in nearby streams and harm aquatic life. Stormwater runoff collects litter, pesticides, fertilizers, and other pollutants from our homes and businesses and carries it straight to local waterways untreated.

See resources from Keep It Clean Partnership to see what action you can take at home to protect creeks near you. 

Stay informed about sustainability programs and projects in and around the Town of Superior, subscribe through the Town's email subscription service and make sure to check "Sustainability Monthly Newsletter" topic when choosing which types of information items you would like to receive.

Take a look at the latest Sustainability Newsletter.

In October 2022, the Colorado Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) awarded the Town of Superior the 2022 Colorado Project of the Year. During the Marshal Fire, ash and debris from the fires were deposited in and around the Town’s raw water storage facility. While the treatment facilities continued to function and provide clean drinking water, this caused the water to have a distinct and unpleasant taste and smell.

The Town quickly began the evaluation and installation of the Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) System. In November, the Town Board approved both the purchase of the previously rented GAC System as well as a new building to protect the GAC System. In April, the GAC system's building was completed, and only some minor site work remains that will be completed this month. The GAC building will help protect the GAC system from the elements, primarily preventing freezing during the harsh winter months.

The Town has been pursuing FEMA reimbursement for the GAC building and was recently notified that FEMA will reimburse up to $3,175,821.80 for the GAC improvements.

In addition to removing taste and odor issues, the GAC System will also remove disinfection byproduct precursors which at high levels can increase the risk of cancer and also remove per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) should they ever become an issue in the future; note no PFAS have been detected in Superior’s water to date.

This project is a prime example of how our community can come together, and has resulted in this project now being awarded the APWA National Project of the Year in Disaster and Emergency Construction Repair, which will be presented to the Town later this year.

The Town has been working with Xcel Energy to install the new electric distribution system and service lines underground in Original Town as a part of the Marshall Fire recovery and rebuilding effort.

In April, Xcel notified the Town that they have the easements needed to start construction and is scheduled to start construction in late May or early June with work to take approximately 3 months to complete once started.

Undergrounding of the electrical system within Original Town will result increased electric safety and reliability for Original Town residents.

Attention job seekers and hiring companies! Take advantage of the upcoming Community Job Fair 11:00 a.m. on May 16 in the Superior Community Center (1500 Coalton Road).

This is the perfect opportunity to connect with potential employers and job seekers in your local area. Whether you’re looking for your next career move or seeking top talent for your organization, this event is the perfect platform to make valuable connections and network with like-minded professionals. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to take your career to the next level or find the perfect candidate for your company.

Please register today by visiting the Superior Chamber of Commerce website.

There are three positions open for the Mountain View Fire Rescue (MFVR)  Board of Directors, with 5 candidates who are running for the seats.

Candidates (Name, Residence)

• Todd Venrick, Longmont
• Tem Dowo Dieudonne Sedegan, Mead
• Suzanne DeVenny, Superior
• Colleen Whitlow, Mead
• John Heisler, Erie

Fire Station #5 (2701 South Indiana Street) is Superior's local polling place. Learn about the candidates, get absentee ballots and find more information about the election at the MVFR website.

The annual Superior Town-Wide Garage Sale event is a highly anticipated tradition for residents and visitors alike, and is happening May 5 and 6 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. People from all around can find great bargains, vintage finds, and one-of-a-kind treasures.

NEW this year, interact with over 20 local businesses at our Business Expo taking place at the Superior Community Center. You are sure to find something special this weekend! Find more information about the garage sale at their webpage..

Join Coal Creek Meals on Wheels (CCMOW) on May 8 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at The Louisville Underground (640 Main Street) for an evening of fun and games while supporting your neighbors in need! 

Rion Evans will host fan-favorite game shows like Family Feud, Wheel of Fortune, and more! Guests will be invited up on stage (volunteers from the audience) to play each game while members of the audience can play along from their seats.

Tilt Pinball will be open during the event for guests to play arcade games with purchased tokens. A cash bar will also be available at the venue.

All proceeds from the event will benefit CCMOW, whose mission is to support independence and quality of life for Superior, Lafayette, Louisville, and Erie residents by providing nutritious meals and social contact. Last year, CCMOW served over 40,000 meals to neighbors in need! The full cost of your ticket will be tax deductible. Tickets can be purchased using CCMOW's Eventbright page.

The Town of Superior, City of Lafayette, City of Louisville, and City and County of Broomfield are hosting a free Sustainability Film Series. The series is held virtually over Zoom on the third Thursday of each month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. starting in April and continuing through July.

The series continue Ice on Fire on May 18 with a post-film discussion led by Sustainability Strategist Tim Broderick.

Sgt. Salaman from the Boulder County Sheriff's Office will host Chat with the Chief on May 20 from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. in the Superior Community Center (1500 Coalton Road). 

This is a great time to have a conversation about any concerns regarding crime, safety or any other issue that pertains to our local sheriff’s office. The meeting is structured as an informal informational session with questions and answers mixed in.

Sponsored by the Superior Chamber of Commerce.

Keep that water spraying your lawn instead of the sidewalk. The Town of Superior and Resource Central partner up to offer FREE Slow the Flow Sprinkler Evaluations starting in June 2023.

These 75-minute, personalized appointments run several tests to check efficiency and diagnose any problems. You’ll receive a customized watering schedule designed to reduce water waste and keep your lawn healthy and beautiful! Sprinkler evaluations are also available for large properties such as HOAs and commercial/business.

To sign up, call 303-999-3824 or visit Resource Central's Slow the Flow webpage.