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NOTICE: Suncor will conduct Fire Extinguisher Training on Monday, May 21, at the Suncor Fire Training Center from 1 - 3 p.m. The training will be performed at the Plant 1 Fire Training Grounds. During the training sessions there will likely be flames and smoke produced. In the event of an actual emergency, all training will cease and proper alarms will be sounded.

The Adams County Parks, Open Space & Cultural Arts Department is offering free debris drop-off for Adams County residents who have damaged trees or broken branches starting tomorrow, May 22, through Sunday, May 26, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Riverdale Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Rd., Brighton. Signs will direct residents to the drop-off site. This service is available to residents and may not be used by commercial landscapers or businesses.

The Adams County Elections Department received many entries for the “I Voted” sticker design contest. Because of the large number of contenders, the Elections Department decided to award four winners.

“My office was incredibly impressed with the quality of designs Adams County students sent in for the design contest,” says Adams County Clerk & Recorder Josh Zygielbaum. “We’re excited to recognize four of these amazing and talented students and use their designs in the upcoming elections.”

DENVER — Gov. Jared Polis has ordered all flags lowered to half-staff on all public buildings and properties, from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, May 15, to honor Peace Officers Memorial Day, and as proclaimed by President Donald Trump.

Today, the Adams County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) awarded $6.6 million in open space grants for 20 projects thanks to the voter-approved Open Space Sales Tax. Funding for this grant cycle came from revenues from the second half of the 2018 Adams County Open Space Sales Tax, which was passed by Adams County voters in 1999.

The Open Space Advisory Board reviewed 20 grant applications this grant cycle, recommending the BOCC to approve full funding for all applications. Today, 20 project grants totaling $6,642,082 were awarded.

NOTICE: Suncor will conduct Fire Extinguisher Training on Monday, May 13, at the Suncor Fire Training Center from 1 - 3 p.m. The training will be performed at the Plant 1 Fire Training Grounds. During the training sessions there will likely be flames and smoke produced. In the event of an actual emergency, all training will cease and proper alarms will be sounded. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jeffrey Osetek, Suncor Security and Emergency Response Coordinator, at [email protected].

The Adams County Public Works Department will again host a series of neighborhood cleanup events in 2019. Residents are encouraged to bring yard waste and other debris to these locations:

Dylan Scott, with Morgan Evans, will be heading to the Adams County Fair, United Power Grandstand, 9755 Henderson Rd., Brighton, on Wednesday, July 31, at 8 p.m. for a free concert. Download your free tickets at adamscountyfair.com – four tickets per individual may be downloaded at one time. 

Adams County Manager Raymond Gonzales has named Jill Jennings Golich as director of the Community & Economic Development Department. Jennings Golich brings experience in both the private and public sectors to the position and most recently worked as the Deputy Executive Director and Interim Executive Director of Community Planning and Development for the City and County of Denver. While working with Denver, Jill consulted and worked directly on high-profile projects like the redevelopment of the Gates Rubber Factory as well as Union Station.