Summer Recreation Programs

Safety precautions in place too!

Exciting things are happening in the Recreation Department—Women’s Mountain Biking, Yoga in the Park, Kid’s Mountain Biking (FULL), Fitness in the Park, Challenger Soccer Camp and upcoming Plein Air Painting classes are being offered.

With the loosening of restrictions, we are offering recreation programs again aligned with COVID-19 Safety precautions.

Reserve your spot today! Check here for more information: www.townoflyons.com/6 24

Algae blooms near ponds

Keep people and pets out of slow-moving water where algae may be present

With summer approaching and temperatures rising, the Town of Lyons and Boulder County remind community members to exercise caution around the ponds where algae blooms may be present. If you see algae in the ponds, take extra precautions to avoid contact with the water because some algae blooms can be harmful to people and pets.

Bears are Looking for Food in the Trash

Bears Are Back

Please Secure Your Trash

Springtime reminds us that the warmer weather has bears waking up from their winter hibernation. Along with April showers and May flowers the active black bear season also returns to our area. Take time now to ensure your trash and compost are secured!

The Colorado Department of Wildlife notes that "Black bears are curious, intelligent, and very resourceful; they will explore all possible food sources. If they find food near homes, campgrounds, vehicles, or communities, they’ll come back for more." Typically, bears that find food sources in town are likely to stay close to town, which increases the chance of human encounters and the bears losing their natural fear of people.

Following these tips to bear proof your home or business can help protect you, your family and hopefully save a bear.

Put your trash out the morning of your trash pick up.
Do NOT put it out the night before.
If possible, store your trash and compost in a house, garage, shed or other enclosed area until the morning of collection.
Remove bird feeders. Feed birds in winter months only.
Both Western Disposal and One Way Trash Service offer bear proof trash bins for residential and commercial services. Contact your trash provider and ask about their bear proof system containers.

Curbside Collection of Tree Limbs

July 13 and July 14 | Town of Lyons Residents

The Town of Lyons has hired a contractor to pick up tree limbs for residents within the Town of Lyons (town limits), on July 13 and 14.

Guidelines:

Limbs and branches should be placed curbside by 7:00 a.m. on July 13 in order to be picked up.
Branches and limbs ONLY. No grass, weeds, loose yard waste, or compost. It will not be picked up.
Limbs should be cut as straight as possible. Limbs must be less than 8" diameter and all cuts facing the same direction.
Place limbs into stacks. Neighbors are requested to consolidate where possible.
No construction debris or treated lumber. No nails or wire in limbs. It will not be picked up.
Limbs should be placed off the sidewalk. Please work to ensure that no obstacles interfere with the pickup of the limb pile by the loader and chipper. Do not park in front of your limb pile. Municipal code prohibits placing items in the street.
Limbs will not be collected in alleys. Even if your trash/recycling collection occurs in an alley, you must place limbs curbside in front of your property for pick-up.
Two collection days are scheduled; any limbs placed at the curb after collection day will not be collected and will be the responsibility of the homeowner to dispose of.

The Lyons Business Community

Needs You Now More Than Ever!

Lyons prides itself on taking care of our neighbors. While the local physical impacts of COVID-19 have been limited to date, many of the local businesses have felt the pain of a downturn in sales due to the shutdown, limited hours and reduced capacity. The Lyons Area Chamber of Commerce has a current list of businesses open and operating hours. Be sure to reach out to the Chamber to add your business.

Lyons Volunteers Styrofoam and Scrap Metal

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Lyons Volunteers have planned a scrap metal and #6 block styrofoam pick up for Wednesday, June 24, between 9 a.m. and noon. The helpful volunteers will wear masks and practice social distancing.

If you have items for pickup, please fill out the request form by 9:00 p.m. June 23, and include an idea of how much material you have. On the morning of the pickup, please put the material in plain view, for quick access to the volunteers.

Lyons Volunteers is now a program of Lyons Emergency Assistance Fund (LEAF); if you wish to make a donation, please direct it to LEAF.

Thanks Lyons Volunteers. We "heart" you!

Road Work Continues
Evans St, 3rd and 4th Ave

Milling and Paving Project Update

June 17, 2020
What’s happening next week? 6/22 – 6/27

Concrete crews are scheduled to continue to form and pour new curb and gutter on Evans from 3rd Ave to 2nd Ave
Concrete crews are scheduled to continue pouring driveways Installation of a new waterline on 3rd Ave between Evans and Railroad is scheduled to continue
Crews are scheduled to continue backfilling behind the new curb and gutter and regrading driveways
Crews are scheduled to continue reconstructing the roadway subgrade at 4th Ave & Railroad then continuing on Evans Ave to 3rd Ave
Asphalt removal on 2nd Ave from Evans to Park is scheduled to start
Asphalt placement is scheduled to start this week on 4th Ave at Park and continue along Evans to 3rd Ave

Traffic Impacts
With asphalt removal starting this week on 3rd Ave., between Railroad and Evans, no on-street parking will be accommodated for this area until the project is complete. There may also be some short delays with access to the Post Office while crews work in this area; we suggest parking on Railroad to access the post office. One way traffic pattern will be in place along the curve at 4th and Evans. Traffic will only be allowed to travel west/north along the curve between Park Ave to the end of the curve later this week. This is to allow safe travel through this narrow section until asphalt and striping are complete. Please adhere to the traffic signage.

As a continued reminder, this is an active construction zone and please stay out of the roadway when work is occurring, especially children!

Safety tip! – There are open trenches as new storm drain and waterlines are being installed. Please stay clear from the edge of the trenches as there is a fall hazard as well as the sides of the trench can cave in.

Weekly updates for this project can be found at townoflyons.com/pave.

2020 Census

It's not too late to participate!

It’s not too late to complete the 2020 Census! Responding is important, easy, and safe. Individuals and families can be counted in less than ten minutes by responding to the Census online, on the phone, or by mailing back your Census form. Help shape the future of Lyons by completing your Census form today.

Independence Day Holiday

Town offices closed July 3 in observance of Independence Day

The Town of Lyons offices will be closed Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day. Staff will resume normal operating hours Monday, July 6.

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