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- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Feb. 26, March 5, 18 & 20: New hires in leadership positions; superintendent search and farewell
- El Paso County Planning Commission, March 7 and 21: Highway 83 access plan approved
- El Paso County Board of County Commissioners, March 28: Minor subdivisions in Black Forest and Gleneagle approved
- Monument Academy School Board, March 10, 14, and 21: Board selects executive director candidates
- Monument Town Council, March 4 and 18: Council reviews redistricting, infrastructure, and parks
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, March 28: Restoration of Elephant Rock cabins proposed
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, March 11: Board hears update on the Loop
- Monument Sanitation District, March 20: Property owner petitions for inclusion
- Triview Metropolitan District, March 20: Additional acre-feet of water decreed; escrow agreement approved
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, March 21: Good news on radium, PFAS
- El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, March 21: Board debates relationship to CS
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, March 6: Real property exclusion/inclusion approved
- Monument Fire District, Feb. 28, March 6 and 27: Wescott property inclusion approved; land purchase agreements discussed
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, March 20: District to provide clarity
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations (NEPCO), March 9: Council of Governments preparing wildfire protection plan
- Gleneagle Civic Association Board of Directors, Mar. 17: Discussion of management’s role continues
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Feb. 28 and March 27: Tri-Lakes Women’s Club donates defibrillator
- March Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Poetry month
- April Library Events: National Library Week; newly extended hours in Monument
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Mar. 21: Presentation on Monument Cemetery
- On the Trail (In memory of Tim Watkins): Mount Herman "Leap"
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Garden helps, bloopers, and dangers
- Art Matters: The most beautiful investment and tax deduction
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Monument Town Council, Feb. 5 and 20: Monument discusses Loop water system, non-sanctuary status, traffic studies
- Monument Academy School Board, Feb. 8 and 22: Board passes parental rights policy 6-1; member resigns
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee, Feb. 13: Committee receives leadership hiring and superintendent search update
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Feb. 8 and 22: Ben Lomand property eligible for annexation; stance on migrants debated
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Jan. 30 and Feb. 22: Palmer Lake annexation impact report received
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Feb. 1: Positive feedback from county commissioners
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Feb. 21: New tender truck issues discussed; properties included
- Monument Fire District, Feb. 28: Board meeting held after OCN went to press
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Jan 8: Safe Routes to School trail approved
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Feb. 15: Board considers request to extend service area
- El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Feb. 15: Board debates relationship with CSU
- Monument Sanitation District, Feb. 21: Federal dollars help fund sewer line replacement
- Triview Metropolitan District, Feb. 22: Renewable water supply increases; CSU ties into NDS
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Jan. 29, 31: Annual meeting and reorganization
- February Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: March mystery madness
- March Library Events: Adult Reading Program continues; tax preparation aid available
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Feb. 15: Union Printers Home: past, present, and future
- On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins): Palmer Lake Reservoir hike
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): This month in the garden: soil, bird songs, and hummingbirds
- Art Matters: Fine art offers valuable returns
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Jan. 11 and 25: Ben Lomand annexation considered; TLCA closed to the public
- Monument Town Council, Jan. 2 and 16: "It’s hard to do business here," developers claim before moratorium approval
- BOCC, Jan. 9, 23, 25: Palmer Lake annexation discussed
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Jan. 4 and 18: Black Forest subdivision recommended for approval
- Monument Academy School Board, Jan. 5 and 11: Board discusses the financial risk of parental rights policy
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Jan. 9 and 22: Mill levy certified; staff recognized for work during weather emergency
- D38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee, Jan. 9: Discussion of Priority 1, D38 Foundation report
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Jan. 17: Work session scheduled for April; financial plan on hold
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Jan. 4 and 24: 2024 mill levy certified; tight timeline to complete merger
- Monument Fire District, Jan. 24: Property inclusions approved; three promoted to lieutenant
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Jan. 8: Board passes administrative resolutions
- Triview Metropolitan District, Jan. 8 and 25: Mill levy lowered; 2024 budget approved
- Monument Sanitation District, Jan. 17: Willow Springs sewer line to be replaced
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Jan. 9 and 18: Budget adopted and mill levies certified
- El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Jan. 18: Consultants address financing, CSU facilities, easements
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations (NEPCO), Jan. 20: Group hears from law enforcement officials
- January Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Celebrating the classics in 2024
- February Library Events: Adult Reading Program begins; tax assistance available
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Jan. 18: Annual Potluck and Membership Meeting
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Colorado trades in grass for cash
- Art Matters: Ikigai: connecting to creative genius
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Lewis-Palmer District 38 Board of Education, Dec. 5 and 11: Board installs members, discusses four-day week and fall surveys, and announces departure of superintendent
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Nov. 29, Dec. 14 and 21:
Town attorney steps back; 2024 budget adopted
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Dec. 7: Access plan for Hwy 83 addresses safety
- Monument Academy School Board, Dec. 14: Board hears about midyear budget, enrollment/retention, fundraising plans
- Monument Town Council, Dec. 6: Town Council debates sales tax options, Loop Water Authority, Maverik gas station
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Nov. 27: Merger completion expected by November; 2024 budget approved without mill levy certification
- Monument Fire District, Dec. 6: Concern over mill levy reduction request; property inclusion petitions accepted
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Dec. 28: Exclusion process progressing; 2024 budget approved
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District, Pinon Pines 1, 2, and 3, Dec. 4 and 13: District participates in Northern Delivery System; rates increase for 2024; budgets approved
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Dec. 7: Water and sewer rates to increase in 2024
- El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Dec. 12: Board focuses on budgets
- Triview Metropolitan District, Dec. 13: 2024 budget public hearing presented; rate increases discussed
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Dec. 12: Board approves rate increases and budget
- Monument Sanitation District, Dec. 20:Board sets bonuses and salary increases
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Dec. 13: Board changes fencing standards, parking limits, election process
- December Weather Wrap
- Letters of Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Books that are a great way to start the new year
- January Library Events: 2024 Adult Reading Program announced; Toddler Time resumes
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Dec. 17: 90th Annual Yule Log Hunt
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): The wonderful gifts of the pine tree
- Art Matters: Why people should live with art
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Nov. 9: Proposed 2024 budget proves contentious
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Nov. 7, 9, and 14: Final budget direction increases funding to roads and parks
- Monument Town Council, Nov. 6, 2023: Supplementary budget items and signs ordinance discussed
- Monument Planning Commission, Nov. 8: Maverick station approved
- Monument Academy School Board, Nov. 9: Board hears first read of gender transition policy, plans to address East Campus budget issues
- D38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee, Nov. 14: Committee hears reports on staff and family surveys, Key Communicator program
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Nov. 13: Departing board members recognized, Lewis-Palmer High School update, financial update
- Black Forest Fire Rescue Protection District: Virtual attendance unavailable
- Monument Fire District, Nov.15: 2024 budget approved; homeowners petition for inclusion
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District: Rescheduled meetings occurred after publication
- Triview Metropolitan District, Nov. 13: Commercial property inclusion; cell tower contract approved
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Nov. 13: Budget hearing opened; fee and rate increases proposed
- Monument Sanitation District, Nov. 15: Board approves budget, leaves rates unchanged
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Nov. 16: District ends 2023 under budget
- El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Nov. 16: Board expands contract with consultants
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations (NEPCO), Nov. 11: County Commissioners and staff visit NEPCO
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Nov. 15: Board approves 2024 budget and increased dues, hears residents’ concerns
- November Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Great gift ideas
- December Library Events: Special program and schedule changes
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Getting holiday cactuses to bloom
- On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins): Black Forest Trails Association
- Art Matters: Tiny worlds: miniatures, zines and their secrets in history
- An important message for our readers: OCN needs your help!
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Mount Herman fire averted
- Triview Metropolitan District, Oct. 19: Traffic safety concerns; NDS pipeline nears completion
- D38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee, Oct. 10: Committee hears updates on Consent Task Force, D38 Education Foundation
- Monument Academy School Board, Oct. 5 and 26: Enrollment shortfall causes budget challenges
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Oct. 23: Monument Academy annual report; enrollment and financial update
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 9: Draft 2024 budget presented; tap fee discussion continues
- Monument Sanitation District, Oct. 18: Board addresses budgets, rates, liens
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 12: 2024 legal budget presented
- El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Oct. 19: Board reviews 2024 budget, finances
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Oct. 11: Subdistrict dissolution process update; tax revenue uncertain
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Oct. 18: Resolution opposes Proposition HH; preliminary budget proposed
- Monument Fire District, Oct. 25: Fallen firefighter remembered; fire academy development underway
- Monument Town Council, Oct. 2, 16, and 19: Councilmembers scrutinize traffic report, proposed investments, park development, and resolution opposing Proposition HH
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Oct. 12 and 26: Use of undeveloped rights of way debated
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Oct. 3, 12, 19, and 24: County presents its 2024 preliminary balanced budget, approves 21-home development
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Oct. 19: Black Forest four-lot subdivision recommended for approval
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Oct. 25: Board president explains WIA approach
- September Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: New fall releases
- November Library Events: Program schedule change
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Oct. 19: History of Glen Eyrie presented
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): November: Gardening goes indoors
- Art Matters: Enjoy our local art scene: walk, ride, or drive
- Snapshots of Our Community
- TLWC help Creek Week, Sep. 30
- Teacher wins $50,000 prize, Oct. 3
- Empty Bowls raises over $10,000
- Station 4 Open House, Oct. 7
- Pumpkin give-away, Oct. 14
- PLAG small works show, Oct. 6
- Romance at the Chautauqua, Oct. 6
- AARP honors pastor, president
- Trinity Community Park opens
- Awake the Lake 0.5K, Oct. 15
- Burns receives award, Oct. 17
- Business Expo, Oct. 18
- TLWC get CPR training, Oct. 18
- Black Forest Trails Association board
- 100+ Women Who Care, Oct. 18
- Holz Hausen in Palmer Lake
- Black Forest Backyard Market
- WMMI Miners' Pumpkin Patch
- Snowy Halloween?
- Colorado Kids Ranch Pumpkin Patch
- MA boys cross country wins title
- Ascent Church Trunk or Treat
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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Correction:
In the Monument Fire District article,
under Community paramedic proposal, the last sentence of the
first paragraph should read: The Colorado Springs Fire Department and
South Metro Fire Rescue already have robust programs, and the district
calls for fall assistance are 15%, and 11% for mental health assistance.
OCN regrets the error.
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Contents
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Aug. 29 and Sept. 14, 26, and 28: Approvals for the Flying Horse North service plan and increased parking at Pumpkin Patch
- Monument Fire District, Sept. 27: Fleet purchase approved; budget impact of Nov. ballot items; community paramedic proposed
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Sept.7 and 21: Preliminary plan for 21-home subdivision recommended for approval
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Sept. 20: 2022 audit is clean; 2024 budget direction explored
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Sept. 27: Board meeting canceled
- Town of Monument, Aug. 29: Gleneagle residents voice concerns about potential annexation
- Monument Town Council, Sept. 5 and 18: Unanimous vote hopes to put ethics allegations to rest
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Sept.14 and 28: Elephant Rock property lease with option to purchase approved
- D38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee, Sept. 12: Committee sets priorities for coming year, appoints new co-chair
- Monument Academy School Board, Sept. 14 and 20: MA responds to ACLU, prepares for budget amendment
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Sept.18: Prairie Winds students win national award; Education Foundation reactivated
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 18: Contracts awarded for infrastructure
- Monument Sanitation District, Sept. 20: Board approves email policy, plans building improvements
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 21: Preliminary 2024 budget presented
- Triview Metropolitan District, Sept. 21:Northern Delivery System pipeline installation nearing completion
- El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Sept. 21: Board approves outreach to contractors
- NEPCO, Sept. 9: Monument Fire Department, Planning Commission visit NEPCO
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Sept. 27: Board hears concerns about development next to common area
- September Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Ethics Commission takes up complaint against mayor as "non-frivolous."
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Wonders of our universe
- October Library Events: New programs for Teens and Tweens; Culture Pass for Pikes Peak Highway
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Gardening with cinnamon; fall tool care
- Art Matters: October is Arts Month
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Fox Run Regional Park Lantern Festival, Sept. 22
- Fox Run Park trail work
- Bye Bye Summer!
- Gleneagle Sertoma raises $40,000
- Burkart/Raper wedding, Sept. 16
- Bines and Brews, Sept. 16
- Acoustic Eidolon at TLCA, Sept. 16
- Last 2023 Art Hop, Sept. 21
- Monu-Palooza, Sept. 3
- American Legion honors 9/11
- Run4Hope, Sept. 16
- Business After Hours, Sept. 19
- Controlled burn, Sept. 25-27
- Zettlemoyer earns Gold Award
- Chapin honored
- Teens learn preparedness
- Presentation at the Senior Center
- Military retirees, spouses honored
- Super Blue Moon
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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