Message from Sgt. Goldberger

Increase in vehicle trespasses and fraud reports

Over the last few weeks, the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office and adjacent Law Enforcement jurisdictions have seen a spike in vehicle trespasses at trail head parking areas. Boulder Canyon (multiple trespasses) and Hall Ranch (one trespass) are two areas where we have had some trespasses. Windows are broken, items left inside the vehicles are taken (purses, computers, electronics, any other valuables). Since Hall ranch is in our back yard, I am asking residents to also make sure that if they go out to any trailhead to not take valuables and to lock your vehicles. Please also lock your vehicles and houses when you are gone from your house or sleeping at night.

There has also been more fraud reports as well. Folks, if you do not know the person who is communicating with you (phone, computer, …) in any way and they either want to send you money, ask for money, give you services in return for money or anything that seems too good to be true, do not engage with them. There is “a” computer scam in which people who are on line on their computer get a screen alert from “Microsoft” stating “do not turn off your computer or it will crash” and to call “855-837-9965”. There has also been a person impersonating a “Lt.” from the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office who is stating that they have a court date that they missed and that in order to not go to jail on a warrant, that they need to pay money. The Sheriff’s Office does not make calls of the sort and these instances should all be reported to the Sheriff’s Office.

Sgt. Nick Goldberger
Boulder County Sheriff's Office

Lyons Primary Planning Area Master Plan

Public Planning Workshops

The Town of Lyons, along with the hired consultant team, will be holding public meetings for the Lyons Primary Planning Area (LPPA) Master Plan. The LPPA includes parcels that are currently outside of Town limits. As part of this planning process, the LPPA has been broken out into three small areas: the Eastern Corridor & Gateway; South St. Vrain River/County Road 69 Area; and Apple Valley.

The first three public workshops will focus on the Eastern Corridor & Gateway. The details are as follows:

Eastern Corrdior & Gateway
Rogers Hall
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 17
Thursday, April 14
Thursday, April 28

More on the LPPA & Workshop Details >>

125th Year of Incorporation

Commemorative Event

On April 19, 1880, E. S. Lyon founded the Town of Lyons, and on April 6, 1891, the Town became incorporated.

This April marks the Town's 125th year, or quasquicentennial, of incorporation. To celebrate, Town Officials are hosting a commemorative event on April 4, beginning at 5:30 p.m., at Lyons Town Hall. The events will include opening live music, tours of the Lyons Depot, speeches from Mayor O’Brien and Mayor Pro Tem Sullivan, history and poem readings, presentations of commemorative gifts, and more.
A Board of Trustees meeting will follow the event, beginning at its regular time, 7:00 p.m.

Please join us in celebrating Lyons' 125th year of incorporation on April 4, and be on the lookout for special quasquicentennial memorabilia!

Commemorative Event Full Schedule>>

Economic Development Corner

Top 5 Reasons to Shop Local

Check out a few reasons why shopping local is important for the community:

Community Well-Being - Locally owned businesses build strong neighborhoods by sustaining communities, linking neighbors, and by contributing more to local causes.
Keep Money Local - Sales taxes fund our communities and provide vital services such as police and fire protection, street repairs and trash collection.
Protect Local Character and Prosperity - By choosing to support locally owned businesses, you help maintain the community's diversity and distinctive flavor.
Product Diversity - A multitude of small businesses, each selecting products based, not on a national sales plan, but on their own interests and the needs of their local customers, guarantees a much broader range of product choices.
Public Benefits and Costs - Local stores in town centers require comparatively little infrastructure and make more efficient use of public services relative to big box stores and strip shopping malls.

The Town thanks you for your continuous support of our local businesses!

Read more about shopping locally >>

Upcoming Community Events

Seniors Night Out

Wednesday, March 16
4:00 PM- 6:00 PM
Ax & Oar
Senior's Night Out & happy hour at the Ax & Oar.
Open mic at 7.
10% discount on all menu food and drinks.
Visit Lyons Longevity Facebook for more information.

Free Lyons Community Movie

Friday, March 18
Beginning at 7:00 PM
Lyons Farmette
4121 Ute Hwy

A Land Made from Water: Appropriation and the Evolution of Colorado's Landscape, Ditches, and Water Institutions
by Robert R. Crifasi

A Land Made from Water chronicles how the appropriation and development of water and riparian resources in Colorado changed the face of the Front Range—an area that was once a desert and is now an irrigated oasis suitable for the habitation and support of millions of people. This comprehensive history of human intervention in the Boulder Creek and Lefthand Creek valleys explores the complex interactions between environmental and historical factors to show how thoroughly the environment along the Front Range is a product of human influence.

Sponsored by the Town of Lyons Ecology Advisory Board.
Space donated by the Lyons Farmette.

Active Adult 50+ Basic Computer Skills Class

FREE
March 31, 10:00-11:00 AM
Lyons Regional Library

The Lyons Parks and Recreation department, in conjunction with the Lyons Library, is pleased to offer a basic computer skills class for Lyon’s Active Adults 50+ at the Lyons Regional Library. This class will go over e-mail, Facebook, and internet skills, and can help you get more connected with all of the most-used Lyons Facebook pages. There is a maximum of 5 participants for this class.
RSVP by March 25, by calling 303-823-8250, or email Lori LeGault at llegault@townoflyons.com. The class will be offered monthly. Stay tuned for upcoming dates!

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