Hot! Hot! Days Ahead

When hot summer weather moves in, many Coloradans turn on their air conditioning to keep cool and stay comfortable.

With high temperatures once again expected this week, here are some tips to help customers find relief from the heat and their bills this summer.

Home cooling can account for about half of a summertime electric bill, and the best way customers can keep that bill from climbing too high is to practice some basic conservation

and efficiency habits to keep cool without stressing the budget.

Small changes customers can make in their day and evening routines include setting thermostats a bit higher if your health allows, turning off unnecessary lights and postponing the use of major appliances until after 8 pm.

Additional summertime energy-saving tips include:

• Using electric fans instead of air conditioning when practical.

• Closing drapes and blinds to keep out direct sunlight during hot periods.

• Operating energy-intensive appliances, such as dishwashers, washing machines and dryers, during early morning and late evening hours.

• Limiting the opening and reopening of refrigerators, which are major users of electricity in most homes.

Milling and Paving

What’s happening this week 7/6 – 7/11?

Concrete crews are scheduled to start to form and pour new curb and gutter on 2nd Ave
Concrete crews are scheduled to continue to replace concrete pan at Cobblestone Court
Crews are scheduled to continue backfilling behind the new curb and gutter
Crews are scheduled to continue reconstructing the roadway subgrade on 3rd Ave between Railroad and Evans
Asphalt removal on 2nd Ave from Evans to Park is scheduled to start
Pipe crews are scheduled to construct modifications to the Lyons Ditch at 2nd Ave and Evans

What’s coming in the next few weeks? 7/13 – 7/18

Concrete crews are scheduled to continue to form and pour new curb and gutter & sidewalk on 2nd Ave
Crews are scheduled to continue backfilling behind the new curb and gutter and place topsoil and seed
Crews are scheduled to start reconstructing the roadway subgrade on 2nd
Milling of asphalt on 4th between Main and Broadway
Asphalt placement on 4th between Main and Broadway, 3rd between Broadway and Evans and on Evans between 3rd and 2nd

All work described is subject to change based on weather conditions and materials supply.
Thank you to all residents for their assistance with moving their vehicles and patience as we reconstruct our public roads.
As a continued reminder, this is an active construction zone and please stay out of the roadway when work is occurring, especially the wee lil ones! Weekly updates for this project are posted at www.townoflyons.com/pave

Fireworks and Fire Restrictions in Place

Current Fire Restrictions

Boulder County Sheriff's Office

The Boulder County Sheriff's Office reminds residents that if fire restrictions are in place, or if a daily weather alert of a Red Flag Day, High Wind Warning, or High Wind Watch is issued by the National Weather Service, no fireworks of any kind are allowed.

Boulder County currently has fire restrictions in place for unincorporated Western Boulder County, including the Town of Lyons.
The fire restrictions include the mountain areas of unincorporated Boulder County as follows:
• West of CO Highway 93 (CO-93), from its intersection with the southern boundary of Boulder County until, and including, its intersection with CO Highway 119 (CO-119);
• West of Broadway Avenue in the City of Boulder, from its intersection with CO-119 until, and including, its intersection with US Highway 36 (US-36);
• West of US-36, from its intersection with Broadway Avenue until its intersection with the northern boundary of Boulder County;
• West of the western boundary of the Rabbit Mountain Open Space until, and including, US-36; and;
• All of the Rabbit Mountain Open Space property.

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.

Seasonal Kayak Rentals and More!

Safety precautions in place too!

The town of Lyons is launching a Kayak Rental Program! Rent a kayak for a week, month or all season. All rentals come with a kayak, paddle, life vest and helmet. Contact recreation@townoflyons.com if you are interested in renting a kayak this summer!

Challenger Soccer Camp for kids ages 3-14 returns to Lyons July 27-31. Get your kids outside and enjoying the fresh air while learning new skills! There is one scholarship for a free camp available to a family that has suffered from financial loss due to Covid. To apply email our Recreation Coordinator at: lramsey@townoflyons.com

Plein Air Painting classes are now open for registration for kids and seniors. Space is limited so register soon! Women’s Mountain Biking has 2 spots left. Be sure to check out the new days/times for the Yoga and Fitness in the Park classes to see if they fit your schedule.

More information on all programs and classes can be found onlne:

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Town Board Meetings

The Town of Lyons Board of Trustees meets on the first and third Monday evening of each month at 7 pm. Currently, the meetings are held virtually and residents are reminded to give feedback to the Board during audience business. For each meeting, the agenda and meeting details are posted online in the agenda center.

Lyons. Grit. Grace. Gratitude.

It has been said that “we shall be known by the company we keep”. The truth is we need each other; it’s how we get through tough times. As humans, we are hardwired for connection, collaboration, and relationship. Which means that here in Lyons, we are inextricably linked by geography AND community.

In this current climate of locking down, staying home, and tending to our own, it’s more important than ever to once again pause and take inventory. Reflect. Be present. Share gratitude.

This summer’s “Lyons Love” campaign is about strengthening our community through connection, through socially-responsible opportunities, including:
-a community scavenger hunt;
-a gratitude wall;
-a local Lyons thank-you effort;
-a photo, art, and video contest;
-coordinated at-home events;
-and more.
Let’s do this, Lyons – grab your mask, your grit, your grace and your gratitude and get out and PLAY this summer!

For more information on how to participate, follow us at Facebook.com/OfficialLyonsColorado or on Instagram at
lyons_colorado.

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