About a month after work on the study kicked off, Superior residents had the opportunity to gather on June 21 to provide Town engineers with feedback on a project that will evaluate the configuration and roadway geometry of Rock Creek Parkway to determine if changes would improve safety and comfort for users of the corridor.

The project team is in the process of conducting a technical analysis of existing conditions and collecting traffic, crash, and speed data along the corridor.

Along with the public meeting and professional evaluations, the Town is conducting a survey and collecting map-based comments to garner additional feedback. This survey and map-based input will close Wednesday, July 5, 2023.

Keep your summer Superior with the free Downtown Superior Summer Concert Series! Gather with friends and neighbors for live music, food trucks and fun.

Concerts take place on select Saturday evenings, 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. at Superior Commons Amphitheater located at 2130 Creek View Way in Downtown Superior. There are two Summer Concert Series concerts in July.

The first is Soul School on July 8. There will also be a Beer Garden hosted by the Eatery (21+), the Barbed Wire Reef Food Truck and the Sweet Combforts Food Truck.

The second is Nacho Men on July 22. This one will also have a beer garden, along with the What Would Chesus Do and Rebel Cookie Dough and Confections food trucks.

Bring a chair, kickback and enjoy the music with the rest of the community! Parking at the Superior Commons Amphitheatre is limited; please plan to bike, walk, or carpool. Additional parking is available at the garage structure adjacent to Blue Sport Stable.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is taking public comment while it reviews its key aviation noise policies. These policies directly impact local airport noise.

Submit your comments and feedback online on the FAA's Noise Policy Review webpage. Comments must be submitted to the FAA by July 31.

You can watch the four FAA Review Webinars concerning airport noise by visiting the FAA's YouTube channel.

Find more information about local airport noise by visiting the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport Noise Roundtable's webpage.

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.

Join fellow residents and Superior Town Board Members for First Fridays Coffee on July 7 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.

After the devastating loss of the Historical Museum at Asti Park, the Historical Commission members have been busy rebuilding their artifact collection.

See the newly donated pieces and the freshly painted Grasso Park Bungalow (112 E. William St.) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month. 

Who are the creatives in the Town of Superior? If you live or work within the Town of Superior (or are currently displaced by the Marshall Fire) and practice in one or more of these disciplines, consider joining the Superior Arts Roster:

Music, theater, visual arts, writing/Literature, 3D arts, architectural arts, culinary arts, dance, digital arts, fashion design, fiber arts, film/media arts, mural/installation art. 

Why sign up? The Cultural Arts & Public Spaces (CAPS) advisory committee leads several creative projects throughout the Town and community so by tapping into and supporting local talent, you can help with their success! Once the roster reaches into the higher numbers, CAPS will host networking events geared specifically to Superior’s creatives!

The Town is encouraging residents to share their time, energy and know-how by volunteering for a Town of Superior Advisory Group. These committees, commissions and councils spend their time finding ways to solve problems, research possibilities and recommend enhancements to our beautiful Town. Current openings are:

• Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee - Three openings
• Cultural Arts and Public Spaces Advisory Committee - Two openings
• Historical Commission - Two openings
• Open Space Advisory Committee - One opening

Learn more and apply today by visiting the Town of Superior Advisory Groups website or reach out to Mikaela Gregg by email or by phone at 303-499-3675, ext.128.

In an effort to promote safety and accessibility in our community, the Town periodically provides information about code enforcement topics.

Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) has awarded the Town a $660,000 grant to help rebuild Children’s Park, Big Sagamore Park and Little Sagamore Park, which were destroyed in the Marshall Fire.

Town staff applied for GOCO’s Community Impact Grant earlier this year to close the funding gap and assist the Town in improving the three parks. The GOCO grant will allow the Town to upgrade the parks by implementing more sustainable landscaping, improving accessibility, installing poured-in-place safety surfacing and providing updated playground equipment.

The Town is working closely with the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee (PARC) and residents on the design of all three park sites.

Can't choose between going to the pool or going to the movies? Why not both! Join us on July 7 for Flick & Float at the Superior North Pool (1650 S. Indiana St.) for a FREE family movie night!

You bring the floaties, snacks, and swim gear, and we'll bring the big screen. This night's movie will be Disney's PG film Luca. Sweet Cow's Moo Mobile will be on-site with delicious ice cream for purchase. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the film beginnings at dusk. 

Space is limited and registration is required.

Join us Aug. 1 from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. for a 2-mile guided hike on the moonlit trails of Coyote Ridge Open Space. On the hike, we'll learn about lunar eclipses, the supermoon, and some creatures of the night!

The hike begins at South Pool (3300 Huron Peak Ave.). Please bring headlamps that include red light for nighttime viewing, water, snacks, sturdy shoes for the hike, and any sight enhancement items for night sky viewing.

The parking lot closes to moon viewers at 9:45 p.m. No camping is allowed at Coyote Ridge Open Space. Registration is required for this event.

Boulder County Youth Corps (BCYC) is here in Superior working hard!

Established in 1996, BCYC provides opportunities for Boulder County teens to develop a sense of community involvement through personal accomplishment, teamwork, and service to the county.

Working closely with the Town's Open Space Ranger, corps members benefit by learning strong work habits, new skills, and the value of environmental and civic stewardship. If you see them while out and about, feel free to say hi and thank them for all they're doing to make Superior superior!

Beat the heat and support your neighbors with a visit to the Superior Community Center (1500 Coalton Road) to view the beautiful Superior SNAPS exhibit!

The inaugural Superior SNAPS exhibit is the result of a photo contest in early spring for Superior residents to share their version of hometown pride.

The eclectic group of photographs truly celebrate the spirit and resilience of our community. Check it out anytime now through September!

The Rotary Club of Boulder Valley is once again hosting its Boulder Valley Beer Fest in conjunction with the Town of Superior's Chili Fest on Sept. 9 from 2 to 6 p.m at Community Park (1350 Coalton Road)

This year's event will feature over a dozen beer, cider and seltzer samplings from regional breweries and a super-sized, ninja-themed kids' (and adult) zone! General entry is free.

Last year all Beer Sampling and VIP tickets sold out, so be sure purchase your tickets in advance! Ticket proceeds go to the Rotary of Boulder Valley in support of local, national and international nonprofits.

Visit the Town of Superior events page for more information.

The events and activities above are just a sample of all that the Parks, Recreation and Open Space department has to offer! So much in fact, they have their own monthly newsletter.

To stay informed about summer programs and camps, facility and park reservations, and the Superior Community Center, 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.

Interested in replacing some of your lawn with landscaping?

Apply by July 14 for the Lawn Replacement Program and receive discounts and incentives up to $500. Make use of the incentive and have Resource Central do the removal for you or buy some beautiful, low-water plants.

Visit ResourceCentral.org/Lawn or call 303-999-3820, ext. 221.

The Town's Sustainability and Parks, Recreation and Open Space teams are working together on a nature-based solution to protect Superior's ponds from harmful algae blooms.

Eight floating islands were recently installed as part of an innovative pilot project funded by a Boulder County Sustainability Grant. Three islands are located in Riverbend Pond and five in Bowes Pond.

All are filled with native aquatic plants that help remove excess nutrients from the water. Visit the Town's website to learn more about the Floating Islands pilot project.

As we celebrate summer with barbecues and other fun events, consider avoiding single-use plastic as you plan your next gathering.

Join the Plastic Free July movement and be part of the solution to plastic pollution by swapping out single-use plastic products, like straws, cups, and bags, for reusable versions and reducing the amount of plastic you consume in your daily life. 

Curious about what else you can do to go plastic-free? Check out Plastic Free Foundation’s list of actions to take, including:

• Bring a reusable coffee cup on your morning coffee run
• Instead of buying balloons and other single-use decorations, borrow, reuse, or make your own
• Prioritize buying items in bulk over pre-packaged items to cut down on unnecessary packaging

By reducing the amount of plastic we waste, we contribute to a cleaner community and healthier environment!

The Town's Sustainability Newsletter has information like this and much more! Read the latest Sustainability Newsletter and subscribe to continue receiving them monthly!

Make sure to check "Sustainability Monthly Newsletter" topic when choosing which types of information items you would like to receive.

This has been an unusually wet season, and the Town is seeing an increased number of calls related to water. The soils in and around Superior are generally clay soils, which causes water to flow on the surface instead of mostly draining into the soil.

If you have low spots near your home or foundation, it is important that water drains away from your home and foundation. Water that drains toward your home or sits next to your home may result in water impacting your foundation walls or basement. Roof drains and sump pumps should also direct water away from your home into stormwater drainage or natural drainage, such as a creek.

If you have a situation where drainage from your lot is negatively impacting public infrastructure, please report the issue on Superior Click Fix.

The Town is actively working on several street improvement projects around Town. Two projects have completed design and were presented to the Board for review on June 26.

The Town received bids on the McCaslin Cape Seal project, which includes roadway improvements along McCaslin Boulevard from Rock Creek Parkway to Coalton Road, as well as Coalton Road and Indiana Street. The Coalton Road and Indiana Street Improvement project includes proposed improvements on Coalton Road from McCaslin Boulevard to Indiana Street, and along Indiana Street from Coalton Road to North Torreys Peak Drive.

The Town’s Board is focused on improving streets across town and staff appreciates your patience as these projects are completed. If you see any roadway issues across town, please report the issue on Superior Click Fix.

The Town of Superior is excited to welcome Pharaoh's American Grill, Restoration Hardware (RH) Outlet and Bambei Brewing  to our community.

Local businesses help build a stronger economy and also build a stronger community. We encourage you to show them your support!

Commuting Solutions and BCycle, in collaboration with local governments and businesses, are exploring the feasibility, cost and implementation of a bikeshare system that would encompass Superior, Boulder, Broomfield, Boulder County, Erie, Lafayette, Longmont, Louisville and Westminster.

The system would utilize electric bikes provided by BCycle that could be rented and used to travel within and between these communities. Your input is invaluable. Please take the time to complete our public survey and provide your insights about having a bike share program in our region.

Want to test out one of the bikes? As part of their study, Commuting Solutions and BCycle will be hosting an e-bike demonstration at the Superior Summer Concert Series on July 8 from 6:30 to 8:16 p.m. Stop by and test out a BCycle e-bike and learn more about what the future of bike share in our region could look like.

Sgt. Salaman from the Boulder County Sheriff's Office will host Chat with the Chief on July 15 from 9 to 10 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.

During July and August, RTD will offer zero fares across its system as part of the Zero Fare for Better Air initiative. This collaborative, statewide initiative, made possible by Colorado Senate Bill 22-180, in partnership with the Colorado Energy Office, is designed to reduce ground-level ozone by increasing the use of public transit. 

Riding public transit promotes cleaner air. Approximately 85% of the greenhouse gas emissions that come from transportation are due to day-to-day commutes. By leaving the car at home, a person can save up to 20 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions every day.

Visit RTD's Zero Fare for Better Air webpage to learn how to hop on board to participate!

Rain and melting snow pick up pollutants from our parks and trails and carry them into storm drains which drain directly into local waterways untreated. These are the same waterways where we swim, fish, and play during the summer. 

You can protect yourself and our waterways while recreating by picking up after your pets, packing out solid human waste and toilet paper, and using mineral sunscreen when recreating in the water. When swimming in lakes and creeks, do not swim immediately after a rainstorm and avoid getting water in your mouth, eyes, or open wounds.

By recreating responsibly, you can protect water quality, aquatic life and fellow community members.

First Friday at the Library
Open House Event for All Ages
July 7 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Louisville Public Library (951 Spruce St.)

The Coal Creek Gallery at the Louisville Public Library is a community gathering space that celebrates inclusivity and diversity by connecting the community to the arts through engaging, accessible, and enriching displays, programs, and events. We invite the community to join us for this after-hours, open-house event, fun for the whole family with live music and family crafts and activities!