128th Avenue Bridge Now Open
After eight months of construction, the 128th Ave. bridge at I-25 reopened on July 9th. The project replaced the old bridge with one that can be widened in the future to hold two lanes of traffic in each direction and a sidewalk on each side.
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Calendar of Events for Vietnam Memorial in Thornton
The Thornton Veterans Memorial Foundation will bring the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall to Thornton July 3rd - 7th. The events surrounding the memorial will include a motorcycle escort, opening ceremonies, speeches, bands, parachutists, a candlelight vigil, and more.
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City Facilities Closed for Holiday
City offices, the Community Center, the Teen Center, and the Thornton Senior Center will be closed on Friday, July 4. The Carpenter Recreation Center will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thornton trash customers will experience a one-day holiday delay in trash and recycle services on July 4.
Thornton Fourth of July Bash
The fun starts off in the early evening when thousands of families bring blankets or lawn chairs to the Multipurpose Fields at 108th & Colorado and get ready for an exciting night. Food and drink vendors, traveling entertainment, the Longmont Symphony Orchestra, and finally, fiery fireworks.
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City of Thornton Announces New Fire Chief
After a nationwide search, the City has hired Fire Chief John Staley, currently the interim Fire Chief of Billings, Montana. "Coming to a growing Fire Department with a lot of younger fire fighters is exactly what I was looking for," says Staley.
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Balance Water Conservation with Summer Lawn Watering
Want a lawn that's the envy of your neighbors, minus the astronomical water bills? With water conservation such an important issue, there are some simple things you can do to have a great lawn without wasting water.
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Vietnam Traveling Memorial Coming to Thornton
The Thornton Veterans Memorial Foundation will bring the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall to Thornton this summer. This 3/5 scale version of the most-visited memorial in the country will be here over the Fourth of July weekend.
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Questions About FasTracks Through Thornton?
The proposed 18-mile rail corridor will be passing through Thornton. Visit our own FasTracks Web area to find info on noise wall placement, proposed station locations, quiet zone issues, and links to the RTD site.
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Newest Issue of Inside Thornton Now Online
Fighting graffiti, xeriscaping your yard, taking in the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall when it comes to town... It's all in our newest Inside Thornton magazine. Add to that the latest Recreation and Senior class listings and you've got required reading for Thornton citizens!
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Volunteer Effort Fixes Up Homes For Those in Need of Help
On Saturday, April 26, three homes owned by low-income senior citizens and their families were completely transformed by local volunteers who spent the day making over 100 home repairs and improvements.
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Windsor Storm Recovery Information
One of our northern neighbors, the Town of Windsor, was on the receiving end of severe thunderstorms and a tornado last Thursday — and is now in the midst of recovery efforts. Use the link to Windsor's Web site below to check on the latest information.
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Presidential Candidate Barack Obama to Visit Thornton
Perhaps reflecting the fact that Thornton is one of the most family-friendly, dynamic and fastest growing cities along Colorado’s Front Range, presidential candidate Barack Obama will be visiting today, May 28th. He is scheduled to tour the Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts in Thornton at 11:30 a.m., and then hold a town hall meeting on the school premises. The event is not open to the public and is by invitation only. Please follow the link below for more information on our exciting and diverse community.
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City Offices Closed for Memorial Day
City of Thornton offices will be closed on Monday, May 26 to observe the Memorial Day holiday. The Carpenter Recreation Center will be open on Memorial Day from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. City Pool and Park Village Pool will be open from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Thornton Community Center and Senior Center will be closed for the holiday.
Thornton Police Begin Summer DUI Checkpoints
The heat is on: In an effort to keep our city streets a little safer, the Thornton Police Department will kick off its summer DUI Checkpoint enforcement on May 24 during the Memorial day holiday weekend.
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It's ThorntonFest Time Again!
Thornton's own annual rite of spring is back. Join your neighbors and friends at the 13th annual Thorntonfest, Saturday May 17th at the Thornton Multipurpose Fields. Take in the Mile-Hi Cruisers show, Paw Fest, the Battle of the Bands, and much more, then go shopping in our marketplace of tents and booths.
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New Help in Thornton for Graffiti Problems
Recently, Thornton’s City Council passed an ordinance that allows City staffers to remove graffiti from some private property at no cost to the owner. Thornton also has a powerful new tool to undo the graffiti.
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Thornton 9Health Fair Offers a Variety of Screenings
The City of Thornton will host a 9Health Fair on Sat., May 10, from 7 a.m. to noon at the Margaret Carpenter Recreation Center. The fair offers free health screenings for several health-related issues, along with low-cost screenings for others.
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Fire Station Closed for Renovations
Starting Monday, April 28, Thornton’s Fire Station 3 will be closed to the public for approximately 10 days for a renovation project. All other fire stations will remain open and crews from Fire Station 3 will be in the neighborhood to respond during the station closure.
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Annual Spring Bulk Pickup is Underway
Thornton's annual Spring Bulk Item Collection Program began April 7. Thornton's trash collection customers are eligible to participate in this program.
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Thornton Marks National Day of Prayer
On May 1st at noon, the City of Thornton will observe the National Day of Prayer with a multi-faith gathering at the City Park Pavilion. Mayor Erik Hansen will read a proclamation declaring the day the City of Thornton Day of Prayer. Everyone is welcome.
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Child Car Seat Safety Checks
Research shows that the majority of child car seats are installed improperly, risking injury or even death. The Thornton Fire Department is holding car seat safety checks at a number of locations from March through October. Drop by!
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Thornton Business Advisory Task Force
Recognizing the challenges facing business in today's market, the City Council at a recent meeting approved the formation and "charge" for a Thornton Business Advisory Task Force.
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artEXPOsed Program Showcases Youth Talent in Thornton
artEXPOsed is a program that introduces Thornton teens of diverse backgrounds, cultures and socioeconomic situations to the world of art.
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Arbor Day Planting for Thornton
This year, the City of Thornton will celebrate Arbor Day on Saturday, April 19, with a tree planting at Grange Creek Park. Twenty-eight trees will be planted in the park and along East 110th Avenue. Refreshments will be provided.
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Meeting to Discuss Eastlake FasTracks Station
A government study recommends Eastlake as one of the stops on the FasTracks North Metro Corridor. Thornton will host a neighborhood meeting to inform residents about a master plan for the Eastlake Station area.
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Interested in Keeping Our Streams and Ponds Clean?
Clean streams, ponds and groundwater are critical to any healthy community. Help us do a better job by filling out our Runoff Awareness Survey.
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March "Punch" Promotion at Carpenter Rec Center
Anyone who buys a 20-visit punch card during March will get an extra 3 punches added for free. So keep that New Year's resolution going, or start fresh now!
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'Egg-streme' Fun at Thornton's Easter Egg Scramble
Thornton’s Easter Egg Scramble is a crazy, colorful kid scramble like no other in the metro area. The fun happens Saturday, March 22 at Thornton Community Park.
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Background on the FasTracks North Metro Line
A FasTracks meeting will be held March 19 at Adams 12 Five Star Schools from 6 - 8 p.m. The meeting will provide initial results coming from various environmental studies. View the background information prepared for a recent City Council briefing.
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March "Punch" Promotion at Carpenter Rec Center
Anyone who buys a 20-visit punch card during March will get an extra 3 punches added for free. So keep that New year's resolution going, or start fresh now!
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New: A Thornton Business Advisory Task Force
Recognizing the challenges facing business in today's market, the City Council at a recent meeting approved the formation and "charge" for a Thornton Business Advisory Task Force.
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Cone Zone Alert for I-25 March 16 and 17
CDOT will be shutting down I-25 northbound at 120th Ave. and southbound at 136th Ave. from 10 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. on March 16 and 17, so that CDOT can use a crane to install new girders for the 128th Ave bridge. Alternate routes are advised.
City Water Storage Project Wins Award
It's not often a public project wins an award for what you can't see. But the City's newest water storage tank was recently recognized as the best in Colorado for precisely that reason.
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Neighbors Helping Neighbors Needs Volunteers
One hundred volunteers are needed to participate in the 2nd annual Neighbors Helping Neighbors community event Saturday April 26.
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Want Background on the FasTracks North Metro Line?
A FasTracks meeting will be held March 19 at Adams 12 Five Star Schools from 6 - 8 p.m. The meeting will provide initial results coming from various environmental studies. View the background information prepared for a recent City Council briefing.
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Thornton Community Concert Band
For generations, community bands have been an American tradition. Now our local arts council is bringing that tradition to Thornton, with the formation of a community concert band. Interested in joining?
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Get Involved! Apply for a Board or Commission
Fill out the online application by March 14 for either the Election Commission, Building Code Advisory Board or TASHCO Board.
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