Hi Superior,

On Feb. 12, the Town Board authorized the purchase of another piece of open space along Coal Creek in Original Town. This is now the fourth open space purchase that the Town has made over the past two years in this area. 

In 2023, we purchased the following properties: (1) Marcel/Superior Preservation LLC property (.752 acres); (2) McNulty property (1.28 acres); and (3) Kilbride property (.32 acres). Our most recent purchase (Rodelli property .28 acres) complements the purchases made in 2023. As detailed in the map below, most of the properties that access Coal Creek are now permanently protected open space. 

The Town of Superior is looking for people to fill a variety of seasonal positions at the community pools.

Opportunities for: Pool Manager, Assistant Pool Manager, Lifeguard and Front Desk Attendant.

The Perks: Flexible hours, competitive pay, fun outdoor work environment, staff uniform provided, staff bonus program.

Find position details and apply at superiorcolorado.gov/careers.

Please email Katie Haldeman, aquatics coordinator, or call (303) 499-3675, ext. 173 for more information.

The Superior Cultural Arts and Public Spaces Committee (CAPS) will be hosting a Digital Art + Happy Hour on March 7 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Superior Community Center (1500 Coalton Road). 

Join CAPS to celebrate the pending emergence of spring featuring artworks by five professional photographers! An array of stunning landscape inspired photographs will be on display via five large-format digital screens.

Event is free to attend, and there will be a wine cash bar featuring selections from Boulder's own Bookcliff Winery!

Join us for the Town’s annual Arbor Day celebration on April 27 from 10 a.m. to noon at Purple Park (1310 S. Pitkin Ave.)!

This is a FREE, family-friendly event with "green" entertainment and educational opportunities for all ages. 

Here’s what to look forward to:

• HawkQuest: watch four birds of prey take flight and learn about their habitat
• GoatBros: pet, feed and learn about our community goats
• Freshly Laid Food Truck: delicious brunch offerings for purchase
• Butterfly Pavilion, fun green-themed crafts, pollinator and landscaping education and so much more!

You can even take part in the traditional Tree City USA tree-planting ceremony! All are welcome to help us plant trees. No green thumb is needed, but feel free to bring a shovel.

Volunteers Needed! Please sign up using this volunteer form by April 7.

Interested in participating as a vendor? Please fill out the vendor application by March 29. 

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, March 2, to see the new additions the Historical Commission has made to its collection.

The Home Rule Charter Commission has been meeting since January with the intent of drafting a town charter, or constitution, for Superior. If approved by Superior voters in the November 2024 election, Superior would transition from a statutory town to a home rule town, as most neighboring municipalities have already done.

So far, the Commission has discussed town council responsibilities, public utilities and financing, among other topics. Public comment is welcomed at meetings, which occur at Town Hall on the first and third Thursdays of each month at 6 p.m. The Commission can also be contacted by email at homerule@superiorcolorado.gov. There will be a public hearing for the charter on April 4 at 6 p.m. at Town Hall (124 E Coal Creek Drive) with the Commission's final meeting on May 2. 

Get ready Superior residents! Our annual photography contest is coming soon and this year we want to see your pets!

Superior Pet SNAPS will feature photos that are beautiful, humorous, in-action or that simply capture your pet’s personality.

Opening day for photo submissions is March 21, so go ahead and get snapping! You never know when you'll capture that perfect image.

Details about the competition and entry forms will be posted soon at ShapeSuperior.com. 

If you haven’t seen the array of paintings on display at the Superior Community Center (1500 Coalton Road), there is still plenty of time!

The Plein Air exhibit features 16 artists who in their own unique way depicted the beautiful surroundings of Purple Park. The paintings on display were created by both professional artists and youth mentees who participated in the fall 2023 Plein Air event.

The exhibit will be up through March 29 and most of the paintings are available for purchase.

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.

Superior's code states that 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. 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.

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.

A new dog park for small and large dogs is now open in Central Park in Downtown Superior.

Central Park is located at the corner of Superior Drive and Central Park Way, just beyond the Sport Stable.

The park will be open dawn to dusk. Make sure to pay attention to signs detailing the Town's rules and regulations.

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.

The Town of Superior has been awarded a grant of $25,000 to advance the Town’s sustainability initiatives as part of the Boulder County Environmental Sustainability Matching Grant program.

Sustainability staff will use these funds to move forward energy efficiency and electrification projects, including audits at Town facilities to assess future energy-related investments and replacing gas-powered equipment with electric equipment, where possible.

While this grant focuses on Superior’s facilities, the Town will launch resident-focused electrification events and programming soon. Stay tuned for updates as these projects unfold!

2024 is the year to consider going electric if you haven’t already. Federal tax credits and State Heat Pump Tax Credits are available for homeowners and renters, with federal rebates becoming available later this year through the Colorado Energy Office’s development of Home Efficiency Rebate programs established in the Inflation Reduction Act. Now is the time to start planning for electrification upgrades!

Rewiring America is an electrification nonprofit that has created free resources to help you figure out how to get started and what funds are available, including:

•  Personal Electrification Planner - generate an electrification plan based on your home, lifestyle and priorities — all in just a few minutes. It even includes links to the related incentives!
•  Go Electric guide - easy-to-digest information on electrification, including what to know about incentives, equipment overviews and case studies.
• Savings Calculator- personalized to you to find out what incentives are available.

Are you curious about which energy efficiency upgrades qualify for federal tax credit incentives or how to claim them? Check out ENERGY STAR’s Federal Tax Credits website.

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.

A public meeting for residents who live on Castle Peak Ave. has been scheduled on March 18 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Superior Community Center regarding traffic calming along the Castle Peak Avenue corridor.

Town staff received a traffic calming application from residents along Castle Peak Avenue, asking the Town to review traffic speeds, as well as bike and pedestrian safety along Castle Peak Avenue south of Mt. Sopris Way. Staff reviewed this request with the Transportation Safety Committee during its January meeting. The Committee decided to move forward with the next steps of community outreach and engagement.

A flyer with a link to a survey about traffic calming on the corridor will be sent to affected residents ahead of the meeting.

The 2024 Town budget includes funding for an operations and maintenance facility which will serve the needs of the Town’s Public Works and Utilities and Parks, Recreation and Open Space departments.

These teams currently use repurposed buildings and connex containers for facility and storage space, but these temporary facilities do not meet their needs. Overall operations will be improved with the addition of the new facility, especially during extreme weather cycles.

The new operations and maintenance facility is currently in the design phase and will be located near the existing yard waste recycling site and wastewater treatment plant off of Honey Creek Lane.

Staff is planning to present a concept building and site plan to the Town Board and the public in late spring or early summer.

The Public Works & Utilities Department is in the process of performing rust mitigation and re-painting the bridge railings at several locations, including:

• McCaslin Boulevard over Coal Creek
• Rock Creek Parkway over Rock Creek
• South Coal Creek Drive between Riverbend Street and Akron Place
• Rock Creek Parkway between McCaslin Boulevard and Wiggins Street

The new paint and anti-rust covers will help protect these railings from moisture, ice melt chemicals and UV rays.

These flexible spaces feature a living/kitchen area that opens directly onto Main Street, which enables artists, entrepreneurs and service providers to showcase and sell their work from the comfort of their own home. 

Potential uses include:

• Workshop/studio/gallery: Space to create, showcase work, meet with clients, offer classes and sell your goods from the comfort of home. Ideal for artists, makers, photographers, designers, crafters, jewelers, painters, sculptors, graphic designers and more.
• Boutique store: Curate, display and sell niche or bespoke wares. Ideal for clothing, books, jewelry, collectibles, specialty foods and more.
• Services: Teach classes or provide professional services to clients. Ideal for yoga instructors, tailors, tech repair, pet groomers, tutors, business consultants, accountants and more.

Interested in leasing retail live/work space in Downtown Superior? Find more information on Origin's website or contact Danielle LaFerrier, community manager, at (720) 953-7008 or by email at OriginMgr@Greystar.com.

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.

For more information about business opportunities and resources for businesses in the Town of Superior, please contact Economic Development Manager Jill Mendoza at jillm@superiorcolorado.gov or visit superior-business.org

Join the Superior Chamber of Commerce on May 3 at the Omni Interlocken Hotel for SuperiHER, the second annual Women's Business Conference.

SuperiHER, which saw more than 140 attendees in its inaugural year, empowers women in business with networking, development and inspiration across industries. Tailored to address workplace challenges, it offers valuable strategies for career advancement. Discover topics like leadership, work-life balance, entrepreneurship and more. Showcase your business at the Women's Expo during the conference.

Learn more and secure your spot.

If you are interested in being a champion for sustainable transportation options in your workplace, consider joining Commuting Solutions’ Workforce Commute Ambassadors (WCA) program.   

The WCA program provides support to employees who want to encourage their colleagues to use transportation options such as carpooling, transit, cycling, vanpooling or teleworking.

To find out more, contact Marisa Kaplita.

Discover how Taylor Swift became a top female entrepreneur at the Superior Chamber's monthly Women in Business lunch on March 14 at 11:30 a.m. at the Superior Community Center (1500 Coalton Road)! 

This month will be led by Stephanie Miller from InBank. The topic is Taylor Swift: A Case Study For Effective Branding and Creating A Fiercely Loyal Customer Base. Learn her branding, marketing and customer engagement strategies for your own business growth. 

Learn more and RSVP by March 12.

Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) schools are preparing for next school year and need your help! If you have a child who will be enrolling for the first time in BVSD, please enroll now to help us plan and prepare for the 2024-25 school year. 

Superior Elementary will host its kindergarten round-up on May 1 at 3:15 p.m.

Incoming kindergarten students are welcome to attend and will get to spend time in a kindergarten classroom with teachers and student council members while parents join staff in the library for a presentation and Q&A. Please make alternate plans for siblings to decrease disruptions.

Questions? Email Susie Stricker.

Youth Spring Art Show Opening Reception
March 8 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Louisville Public Library (951 S. Spruce St.)

The art show featuring artwork from Louisville and Superior artists between the ages of 4 and 18 will be open through the end of March.

Pop-Up Craft for Kids
Kids ages 5 and up
March 10 from 2 to 3 p.m.
Louisville Public Library (951 S. Spruce St.)

Drop in for a spring pom-pom craft!

Active Minds: Women of Denver History
March 14 from 7 to 8 p.m.
Virtual Program for Adults

The city of Denver was shaped by the efforts of many great people. Join Active Minds as we focus on the women of Denver and their contributions to the city and the state. We will cover some familiar names as well as some lesser-known figures as we trace the impact of these women and their place in history. Registration is required.

College Application Planning: A Practical Seminar for Students and their Families
Teens & Adults
March 19 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Library Meeting Room (951 S. Spruce St.)

Join Professor Emeritus Manette Ansay for tips on creating original essays and building compelling applications. Registration is required.

Boulder Open Space Presents: Canada Geese!
Teens & Adults
March 23 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Library Meeting Room (951 S. Spruce St.)

Canada geese are large, migratory waterfowl that are found throughout North America. Registration is required.

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

-Women's History Month: Through the end of March. International Women's Day is March 8. Learn more about Women's History Month from the History Channel.

-Daylight Savings Time: Begins March 10!