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- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, June 13, 25, and 27: Monument glamping expansion approved; short-term rental allowed to continue at Black Forest property
- Monument Town Council, June 3 and 12: Town manager put on administrative leave; debates on lodging tax, sign and gun laws
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, June 26: Board reminds residents of $5,000 fine for fireworks
- El Paso County Planning Commission, June 6 and 20: Planning commission recommend denial of Monument glamping site expansion
- Monument Planning Commission, June 12: Monument Planning Commission cancels June 12 meeting
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, May 30, June 13 and 27: Board approves concealed carry in sensitive spaces
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, June 17: Board approves budget, discusses real estate options
- Monument Academy School Board, June 13: Board members sworn in, budget re-adopted
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, June 26: Merger process prompts final transfers; 2023 audit unmodified
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, June 19: Impact fee study discussed; additional funding received
- Monument Fire District, June 26: Controlled burn successful; station rebuild design approved
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metropolitan Districts 2 and 3, June 14: 2023 budgets amended
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, June 10: Residents question development and water availability
- Monument Sanitation District, June 19: 2023 audit accepted; repair hits snag
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, June 20: Loop water reuse project discussed
- Triview Metropolitan District, June 20: Wastewater processing explored; legislative changes raise concern
- El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, June 20: Board pursues easements
- June Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Let’s go outdoors!
- May Library Events: Exciting programs & Ice Cream Socials
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, June 6: Book launch
- On the Trail (In memory of Tim Watkins): Prescribed burn promotes forest health
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): High-altitude hot summer days
- Art Matters: Chautauqua: "the most American thing in America"
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Monument Planning Commission, May 8: Amusement park, more residential development recommended for approval
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, May 20: Board approves purchase of property for use in Career and Technical Education programs
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, May 9: It’s official: no fireworks in Palmer Lake
- Monument Town Council, May 6 and 20: Disappointment expressed over alleged attorney misconduct and moratorium developments
- Monument Academy School Board, May 9, 14: Board approves alternative health insurance benefits
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, May 15: State funds exceed expectations; new bill approves additional revenue sources
- Monument Fire District, May 8 and 22: Staff promoted; controlled burn days announced
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, May 20: Audit of 2023 budget shows financial health
- Monument Sanitation District, May 15: Board aims to educate community
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, May 16: Audit report positive
- El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, May 16: Board refines relationship with CSU
- Triview Metropolitan District, May 23: Water and wastewater rates and fees increase approved; billing discrepancy solves wastewater increase
- El Paso County Planning Commission, May 2: Variance for Black Forest property would allow short-term rental to continue
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, May 9: Hay Creek Valley subdivision approved despite opposition
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations (NEPCO), May 11: New legislation reviewed
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, May 22: Board fills vacancy, explains approach to forestry
- May Weather Wrap
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Time for travel and adventure!
- May Library Events: Summer Reading Program now open to all ages
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, May 18: Colorado’s Rosie the Riveter
- On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins): Palmer Lake bridge dedication ceremony
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): The aesthetics of cottagecore, bloomcore, and cluttercore
- Art Matters: Spring and summer’s Art Hop: art and play
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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Correction:
The photo caption for "Earth Day tree planting, Apr, 21" in the Snapshots section (pg 24) has incorrect names for the pictured individuals and for the photo credit. It should read, "From left are Tamara Schwarz, Aida Richardson, Don Richardson, 101-year-old WWII vet Marie West, Patsy Janeba and John Janeba. Photo by Tamara Schwarz." OCN regrets the error.
Correction:
Monument Fire District will hold a special meeting to approve the next phase
in the merger on Wednesday, May 8 at 3:30 p.m. at Station 1, 18650 Highway 105. OCN regrets the error.
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- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, April 15: Board selects new superintendent, recognizes staff achievements, approves classified and licensed pay scales
- Monument Fire District Town Hall, April 18: Proposed training center plans revealed
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee, April 9: Reports on human resources, fiscal stewardship, superintendent search, and possible new charter school
- Monument Academy School Board, April 4, 11, and 25: Vinchattle named executive director
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, April 13 and April 17: Board considers policy solutions; discusses long-range planning; approves by-law changes
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, April 24: Merger process nears completion
- Monument Fire District, April 24: Station 3 land purchase approved; outgoing directors recognized
- Monument Town Council, April 1 and 15: Redistricting, property purchase, Higby Road development, and Pinball Pub
- Monument Planning Commission, April 10: Development processes discussed
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, April 3, 11, 25: Elephant Rock advisory committee formed
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, April 8: Board discusses bills to regulate wetlands
- Monument Sanitation District, April 17: Repair will spare traffic on Highway 105
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, April 18: Board discusses financial policy, water demand
- Triview Metropolitan District, April 25: Water and wastewater fees/rates discussed; water rights lease agreement approved
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, April 9, 11, and 16: Wildfire mitigation urged as Black Forest slash and mulch program opens for season
- El Paso County Planning Commission, April 18: Old Denver Road property requesting rezone to commercial
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, April 24: Board member passes away
- April Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Military history for Memorial Day
- May Library Events: Call for teen volunteers; CD swap program
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, April 18: Trolley cars, past and future
- On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins): Cadets build bridge over Monument Creek
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Garden—and lawn—success starts with dandelions!
- Art Matters: Art multiples: slabs to electronic screens; Art Hop rides again
- Snapshots of Our Community
- An important message for our readers: OCN needs your help!
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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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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