Hey Superior,

The Coalton Trail and the Coalton Trailhead opened this morning, Feb. 1, at sunrise!

The trail was closed for improvements for the last few months. Crews realigned the trail to help minimize the steep grades on the hillside. The trail remains within the fenced in corridor which did not allow for turns or switchbacks.

Additional drainage structures were added and the trail was surfaced with recycled asphalt. Recycled asphalt is a more durable material that helps stabilize the trail surface, minimize erosion, provides a smooth and more enjoyable trail surface and minimizes future maintenance needs.

Pick a sunny day, and we'll see you out there!

Celebrate Valentine's Day a bit early with a fun night out on Feb. 9 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. while the Superior Youth Leadership Council (SYLC) chaperones the kids at Eldorado PK-8 School (3351 S. Indiana St.)!

There will be pizza, games, arts and crafts. The event is free and open to youths in grades one through six.

Space is limited and registration is required.

Sgt. Salaman and Chief of Police Gutierrez from the Boulder County Sheriff's Office will host a special edition of Chat with the Chief Feb. 17 from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Superior Community Center (1500 Coalton Road). 

This Chat with the Chief will focus on public safety, and 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.

Food and beverages will be provided! 

Sponsored by the Superior Chamber of Commerce and Superior's Disaster Preparedness and Recovery team.

In Superior, all snow, sleet and ice obstructing a sidewalk adjoining a homeowner's property must be removed by the owner within 24 hours of the end of each snowfall.

Superior's municipal code regarding the removal of snow and ice (Sec 11-1-20) has been updated with Subsection C, which states that once a violation is determined, a code enforcement officer may issue a warning advising the property owner to correct the violation within 24 hours. A lack of compliance may lead to a municipal court summons.

Please help keep Superior's walkways safe and accessible by removing snow and ice promptly after a snowfall ends. 

The Interim Historical Museum in the Grasso Park Bungalow (112 E. William St.) is open on the first Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drop by this Saturday, Feb. 3, to see the new additions the Historical Commission has made to its collection.

First Fridays on Feb. 2

Join fellow residents and Superior Town Board Members for First Fridays Coffee this Friday, Feb. 2, 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. We'll bring the coffee if you bring your questions, concerns and encouraging updates.

Thirsty Thursdays on Feb. 15

The Town Board is hosting Thirsty Thursdays on Feb. 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Pharaoh's American Grill (404 Marshall Road)!

Thirsty Thursdays is an ongoing bi-monthly come-and-go gathering where the Town Board is inviting residents to join them for a social evening of engaging conversation.

Whether you pick up a drink or not, you're welcome to hang out with us as we discuss a wide variety of unstructured topics.

The Superior Youth Leadership Council will once again host STEM-A-THON, a free event on Feb. 24 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Superior Community Center (1500 Coalton Road). Local high school groups will lead fun STEM-based activities, including marshmallow tower building, math puzzles, hour of code, Rube Goldberg machines, and more!

This free event is open to youth ages 6 to 12, and registration is encouraged. Drop-ins are welcome, but space is limited, and registered participants will have first priority. Parents do not need to participate with their child but must remain in the building.

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:

• Advisory Committee for Environmental Sustainability - One Opening
• Cultural Arts and Public Spaces Advisory Committee - Two Openings
• Historical Commission - Two Openings
• Open Space Advisory Committee - Two Openings
• Planning Commission - 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.

The Snow Buster volunteer program exists to assist residents who report they are physically and financially unable to remove snow, sleet and ice from the sidewalk adjacent to their property to remain in compliance with Municipal Code 11-1-20.

Fill out this application to become a volunteer or to request snow removal assistance. We are looking for folks who love getting out in the snow and love to help others!

For questions or assistance with the form, please contact Superior's Events and Volunteers Manager Mikaela Gregg by email or by phone at 303-499-3675, ext. 128.

To stay informed about the upcoming winter and spring programs and activities, subscribe to this newsletter by using 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.

Read the latest Parks, Recreation and Open Space Newsletter to catch up on the events and activities happening around you right now.

For the past two years, the Town has submitted environmental data to the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) to provide public transparency around the Town’s emissions progress, sustainability targets, and resilience and adaptation measures.

For the 2023 reporting year, the Town of Superior scored an A-, an improvement from our B score in 2022. The new grade was based on investing time to improve our collected data and new additions to our climate and sustainability work, as well as having ambitious, science-based emission reduction goals. Superior residents making more sustainable choices and being part of the solution to a greener future also played a role, so thank you!

Over 1,000 cities across the world report via CDP, and the reporting process allows for transparent data sharing, streamlines reporting on key climate initiatives, measures progress against UN-backed climate campaigns such as Race to Zero and helps inform climate policy.

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.

The Town recently installed regional wayfinding signage on the Coal Creek Trail, Rock Creek Trail, Superior 36 Bikeway and the newly completed 88th St. Trail.

The signs are intended to direct trail users to major destinations in and out of Superior. The signs include visual trail and destination names, directional arrows and distance markers, making the signs make usage more accessible to all.

This project was funded through a Denver Regional Council of Governments and Colorado Department of Transportation grant program.

Winter and the snow season are here, and the Town of Superior is ready with a snow and ice control plan.

The Town utilizes a snowplow GPS tracking program allowing staff to monitor the snowplow coverage on Town streets in real-time and track the plows' mileage and usage of de-icing materials.

For more additional information on the Storm Categories and Street Priorities, visit the Town’s Snow Removal section on the Town's Transportation Webpage.

Concrete replacement work started the week of Jan. 2 but was postponed due to cold weather. The work has now resumed as temperatures have risen.

Most of the areas to be repaired have been painted with white markings. If you know other concrete improvements needed across Tow, please notify staff using the Superior Click and Fix app.

The Town of Superior is conducting a Business Survey to help the Town understand how we can enhance our support for local businesses like yours.

This short survey – approximately 10 questions – is an opportunity for you to share your unique business perspective. As a special bonus, participating businesses have the chance to request a dedicated social media spotlight to showcase their services and products.

Your input is crucial in helping us create a thriving business environment in Superior.

The Boulder County Sheriff's Office is looking for Volunteer On-Scene Victim Advocates who assist victims of crime, accidents and critical trauma.

The Sheriff's office is looking for help for

• Day Shifts on Monday through Friday between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.
• Night Shifts on Mondays through Thursdays between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• Weekend Shifts between Friday at 6 p.m. and Monday at 6 a.m.

Applications are due by March 1. For applicants who are accepted into the program, a free mandatory 40-hour training will be held in April, two evenings a week and on Saturdays. Find more information and apply on the Volunteer Victim Assistance Program webpage.

Commuting Solutions is happy to share that RTD’s new fares are here! As of Jan. 1, you might have noticed your trip on RTD was cheaper. RTD underwent an extensive Fare and Equity Study over the past year to revise their fare structure to make it more affordable, equitable, and simpler.

One of the largest changes to note is that there are no longer local and regional fares. It is just one standard fee for the Denver metro area, only $5.50 for all day or $2.75 for a 3-hour pass! Additional changes include simplifying discount fares, reduced fare zones, pass programs, transit-assisted grant programs, semester passes for college students, and of course the Zero Fare for Youth! If you have never ridden RTD before, now is your chance to try it out!

Even though there’s no cure for “frost bike,” bundle up and pedal to a coffee or breakfast station for Winter Bike to Work Day on Friday, Feb. 9, from 6:30 to 9 a.m.!

Show your commitment to eco-friendly commuting by pledging to ride to the office or anywhere else at BikeToWorkDay.co. Plus, all riders who sign up will be entered into a drawing to win cool prizes, like the grand prize, a pair of Shokz OpenRun Headphones!

Neighborhood enrollment is now open for BVSD schools. If you are new to the neighborhood, please make sure to enroll your child as soon as possible to help with planning and staffing for next school year - especially incoming kindergartners. 

Local schools will be hosting kindergarten round-ups to help onboard new students!

Superior Elementary's will host its round-up on April 23 from 3:15 to 4:30 p.m. (eel free to bring incoming kindergartners, but if possible please do not bring siblings. Please contact Susie Stricker with any questions.

Monarch PK-8 will host its round-upon May 1 from 8 to 8:30 a.m. in Room 423. Please contact Kelly Keeler with any questions.

Eldorado PK-8 has not set a date for a round-up. For questions, please call the school at 720-561-4400.

Even though winter has just set in, now is a great time to think ahead and start planning for your summer yard and landscaping. Resource Central’s Lawn Replacement Program offers a mix-and-match solution for upgrading to a more waterwise yard while saving water and money, reducing lawn maintenance and creating a colorful backyard habitat.

The Town is offering up to $500 in discounted low-water plants and lawn removal services. Applications are now open; make sure you apply by the priority deadline of April 1 for the best chance at project approval, access to Garden in a Box kits and earlier scheduling!

Space is limited; apply today at ResourceCentral.org/lawn.

Money Matters: Protect yourselves from predators
Virtual Program for Adults
Feb. 2 from 6 to 7 p.m.

In this presentation you will learn how criminals behave and some of the many tricks of their trade. This knowledge will help you develop techniques to protect yourself, your family and your business from victimization. We will identify red flags that you are dealing with a criminal, and provide some simple steps to protect yourself from the predators. Taught by Hazel Heckers, Victim Assistance Coordinator, Colorado Bureau of Investigation. This seminar is part of the Money Matters series of personal financial literacy in collaboration with libraries and credit unions across the Front Range. Registration required.

Celebrate Black History Month: Discovering the Art of Clementine Hunter
Grades 3-6
Feb. 14 from 4 to 4:45 PM
Library (951 Spruce St.)

Celebrate Black History month by learning about the art of Clementine Hunter then make your own folk art. Registration required.

DIY Candle Creations
Teens Grades 6-12
Feb. 22 from 4:30 to 6:00 PM
Library (951 Spruce St.)

Many things can be turned into candles, such as seashells, or old glass jars. Create your own unique candle by choosing a special container and blending different essential oils to make your own one-of-a-kind scent. Registration required.

Read. Return. Repeat. Reading Challenge

Challenge yourself, expand your horizons, and read with us this year. Learn more about the 2024 Reading Challenge, see what our staff is reading, share recommendations, and enter to win a Read. Return. Repeat. library shirt.

Adventure Passes
The Louisville Public Library is delighted to offer Adventure Passes to our community to enjoy many museum and cultural institutions using their Library Card. Passes are offered in limited quantities by participating institutions, including The Butterfly Pavilion, Denver Botanic Gardens, Wings Over the Rockies, and more. Visit our website for more information and reserve your passes.

Keeping up-to-date on Town activities and events has never been easier! Find below several great ways to stay informed or request information:

• Manage your email or text subscriptions
• Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
• Tune in to Cable Channel 8 for live meeting broadcasts
• Chime in on our latest outreach efforts with Shape Superior
• Submit non-emergency issues to Superior Click and Fix