New addition to the Fourth of July celebration
Walk-around entertainers, food vendors, the Longmont Symphony Orchestra, and — for the first time this year — the Thornton Community Band are featured at the celebration. And, of course, spectacular fireworks. The festivities start at 5 p.m.
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Reminder: Fireworks illegal in City of Thornton
Fireworks pose a danger not only to the individual user, but to the community. For those reasons, the City of Thornton has a ban against the personal use, sale and storage of fireworks. Residents who have already purchased fireworks can drop them off at any Thornton Fire Station, where they will be safely disposed of.
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Thornton recycles! Summer 2009 opportunities
A tree branch recycling event, an electronic appliances recycling event, a landfill day, and a household chemical roundup are all in the offing this summer. Find out when and where.
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Need a little help with the water bill?
If your household funds are getting a little low, there could be help as near as your kitchen sink. The Thornton Water Assistance Program — part of the new Thornton Cares initiative — offers qualifying water customers a credit of up to $225 toward their City water bill.
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Summer Concert Series now in full swing
Summer evenings and neighborhood concerts just seem to go together. This summer, you and friends and family can take in a free concert in a number of Thornton locations: Latin, Motown, Rock, Blues — they're all represented. Join in the fun.
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Are you ready for a weather emergency?
Late spring and summer are prime time for tornadoes in Colorado. In this decade, Colorado has averaged 60 tornadoes a year. So now might be a good time to brush up on your tornado safety tips, tornado facts, and general emergency preparedness.
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The Cone Zone — Road construction updates
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