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Spooktacular

Saturday, Oct 30

Mark your calendars Lyons! Saturday, October 30th!

Town staff is working to plan a safe, outdoor family friendly (and COVID aware) Lyons Spooktacular Parade and events! Venue is the Lyons Elementary School and both the Town and school will follow COVID protocols in place. Kids activities and events begin at 4 pm. The Parade is at 6 pm with trick or treat along Main St afterwards.

Drug Take-Back Day

Saturday, Oct. 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is Saturday, Oct. 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Boulder County Sheriff’s Substation in Lyons, 430 Park Ave. Please do not flush unused, unwanted, and expired medications down the toilet or put them in drains!
Drug abuse isn’t just about street drugs, over-the-counter medication are the most commonly abused drugs in the U.S. Keeping expired or unused medication can lead to accidental drug overdose by children drug abuse, theft and illegal distribution. Keep your family safe.

Road Closure

Night work along 5th Ave/SH 7 begins Nov 1

The City of Longmont has begun the 1st of 2 projects that will use the parking lot at Railroad and 3rd Ave to stage construction equipment. The parking area is expected to be closed to the public for the next 6 months.
The City of Longmont will be working along 5th Ave near Town Hall. With the Hwy 7 project underway, CDOT is requiring that Longmont perform any work they have along 5th Ave only at night between 9 PM and 5 AM. This will include excavation work along 5th Ave at Evans and at Park Dr. Residents who live in this area are advised that this night work is approved from Nov 1st through Nov 15th.

Rave to the Grave

Special Event

The Lyons Emergency Assistance Fund (LEAF) applied for and received a special event permit to host their fall event in LaVern Johnson Park on Saturday, October 30th, after the Spooktacular. Their event permit allows for amplified sound until 10 pm.

Road Paving and Patching

Paving and Crack Sealing North side of Lyons

Residents north of Main St will be impacted by Infrared Street Patching which is scheduled for the week of November 1st.
Additionally Crack Sealing is planned to take place the next week, beginning on November 8.

Streets impacted include:

2nd Ave-Old Main North

Mountain View-All
1st Ave-All, Crack Seal
3rd Ave-from Stickney to Seward
4th Ave from Stickney North
Seward-All
Reese-All
Stickney-from 3rd East to alley

Cars will need to be removed from those streets during the work hours for the contractor to complete the work.
Town staff will put out doorknockers for residents affected.

November 2021 Coordinated Election

State, County and Local

The 2021 Coordinated Election includes state, county, and local level content.
An issue on the ballot for Town of Lyons residents is a question regarding a solar facility and its location.

Shall the construction of a solar generation and battery storage facility be permitted on approximately one acre of Bohn Park, southwest of the Bohn Park Dirt Jump Bike Park in the Town of Lyons?

The Board of Trustees voted 6-0 in August to refer this ballot question to the voters. They also approved providing a pro-con statement for voters earlier this week by a vote of 3-2.

Colorado does not have a registration deadline. Eligible voters can register and vote up to and including Election Day, Tuesday, November 2. All eligible Colorado voters were automatically mailed a ballot beginning Oct 8. For more details on voting in the November 2 election, visit Boulder County Elections.

Holiday Artisan Market

Interested in being a vendor at the December for the Holiday Artisan Market?

Just like in the days of yore, the Market is scheduled to (hopefully) be held in the Lyons Elementary School gym on the same weekend as the Parade of Lights. Come sell your lovingly crafted wares alongside other quality craft vendors. This year we will be adhering to the school districts Covid-19 rules which include masks for everyone inside the building. The school district is following Boulder County guidelines and restrictions can change at any time.

Full refunds (minus the online processing fee) will be offered if the event is canceled due to Covid-19.
Ages (for vendors): 18 and up
Dates: Sat and Sun, Dec 4 & 5, 10 am - 4 pm
Location: (hopefully) Lyons Elementary Gym, 338 High St;
Vendor Registration Fee: $75 - $85
REGISTRATION CLOSES NOVEMBER 5TH.
https://townoflyons.recdesk.com/Community/Page?pageId=22847

Resident Sentiment Survey

Regarding Tourism

The Town of Lyons is working with the Colorado Tourism office, seeking feedback from residents about the impact of tourism on the community.
Take 10 minutes to share your feedback. Please fill out the survey before October 31, 2021.

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