Altitunes, a Wheat Ridge-based music school, is revolutionizing the landscape of local music education with its comprehensive, science-based approach. Susie Frey and Amy Erhard, co-owners of the school, seek to combine musical education with holistic personal development. This multi-dimensional approach goes beyond the traditional scope of scales and musical notes to foster important life skills.
It’s that time of year again! As the summer sun slowly gives way to the golden hues of fall, we’re thrilled to announce the return of our beloved Edgewater Hometown Festival. An epic day of entertainment, fun, and community spirit awaits you! Date: Saturday, Sept. 23 Venue: Citizens’ Park (24th Avenue and Benton) Time: 3
Hello Edgewater! I’m going to cover a few things I’ve heard from many of you about consistently since I started serving on our city council. Alright, here we go. Right Of Way Most of us think of “right of way” applying to who has the right to move first on streets. However, it also denotes
Edgewater 2040 ~ Planning Our Future Together is the new name of our 2023 Comprehensive Plan. The name captures the important task we have in front of us: to design a community road map that empowers Edgewater to build a more vibrant community. The next phase of this all-encompassing comprehensive plan process will include in-depth
Welcome to the beautiful City of Edgewater, where we all take pride in our picturesque surroundings. One of the essential programs that help maintain the cleanliness of our community is street sweeping completed by the Edgewater Public Works Department. From April to October, our city has a scheduled street sweeping program to keep our streets
The vibrancy and diversity of Edgewater’s business community makes the city a great place to live and visit. Did you know that just under 80 percent of the City of Edgewater’s revenue comes from sales tax generated through Edgewater businesses? The city does not get revenue from property tax, that goes to fire protection and
If you voted in the first Business Spotlight Challenge, you made history by participating in a first-of-its-kind event to stir-up community engagement about the quality of life we want to enjoy in Edgewater! Thank you for completing our Comp Plan survey and casting your vote for one of Edgewater’s 15 participating businesses. Each put in
Calling all tree enthusiasts! Edgewater’s tree-tastic initiative is back, and it’s here to help you give your leafy friends the care they deserve. Say hello to the Edgewater Healthy Tree Canopy Program for 2023! If you have trees that need some love, all you need to do is hop onto the AskEdgewater app or www.EdgewaterCO.gov/AskEdgewater
Edgewater is a small city in the Denver metro area that faces unique policing challenges due to its proximity to neighboring areas with high crime rates. Despite these challenges, the Edgewater Police Department has successfully maintained a close-knit community atmosphere while actively addressing these issues. Chief Eric Sonstegard describes Edgewater as “The busiest town of
Edgewater has begun the process of updating the City Comprehensive Plan. The last Comprehensive Plan was completed in 2013. In 2023, we set focus on the future of Edgewater – reflecting the city’s goals and including new strategies for addressing issues that may be discovered. What is a comp plan? A comprehensive plan (comp plan)
Bike to Work Day is just around the corner – so come JOYRIDE with us! The Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) annual Bike to Work Day event is Wednesday, June 28 and encourages people to bike to work instead of driving. It’s a great way to get some exercise, reduce traffic congestion and improve
Every tax year I receive a few calls from taxpayers asking the County Treasurer to lower or waive their property taxes for various reasons. County treasurers does not have the legal authority to lower property taxes or waive property taxes per state law. The Treasurer’s Office and the state of Colorado do have programs available
April is Earth Month and with the start of spring and celebrations of the outdoors all month long, it’s the perfect time for many homeowners to plan their gardens and learn about sustainable landscaping techniques. To help with this, Edgewater Sustainability brought the expertise of Denver Botanic Gardens to their March Sustainability Seminar where community
Have you installed a smart device in your home? Perhaps you have a smart thermostat to save energy, a smart doorbell for enhanced security, or a smart speaker to enjoy your favorite tunes. These technologies can make individuals’ lives better, and the same can be done for cities. Smart cities use intelligent technology, connected devices and
Are you an Edgewater resident that rents a home or an apartment? If so, it is important to know that you have rights and a process to advocate for those rights through your city government. During the Feb. 2 City Council meeting, many residents shared public testimony about their concerns and challenges within their rental
Ahoy there mateys! Your humble Captain is mooring near Sloan’s Lake for the winter, and I had the privilege of hosting the Senior Valentine’s Bingo Extravaganza in the fair City of Edgewater on Feb. 10. It was a night to be remembered, filled with the sounds of Lionel Richie and Celine Dion, and the smell
After a productive 2022, city council held its biannual retreat in January to strategize for 2023. We discussed the city manager’s annual work plan, which covers staff goals for the year as well as city council’s priorities for the next six months. A recurring theme at the retreat was the city’s ongoing efforts to become
We are incredibly thankful for everyone in the community. Because of each of you, the City of Edgewater has made many leaps and bounds toward being a more sustainable and inclusive place. We particularly want to thank all the volunteers who have dedicated their time to make these achievements possible. As we highlight 2022, we
According to the EPA, most batteries are recyclable. However many – including lithium-ion, lithium metal, lead-acid, nickel cadmium and other rechargeable batteries – should NOT go in household garbage or recycling bins. In a world where batteries are increasingly powering everything, it is useful to know which batteries can be recycled, where they can be
On Nov. 10, the Jefferson County School Board voted to close 16 elementary schools in the district, including Molholm Elementary, at the end of the 2022-23 school year. The closures are largely a result of a county-wide, school-age population decline of nearly 30,000 over the past 20 years. The school is officially consolidating with Lumberg
As we near the holiday season we want to highlight all our wonderful local businesses that make Edgewater, Edgewater. The last few years have been very turbulent throughout the business community, and we are very thankful for all the businesses that pushed through and continue to make us who we are. The City of Edgewater
When the Civic Center in Edgewater was being proposed in 2018, the community was invited to offer feedback during a series of charrettes and public meetings. This process welcomed residents to share their desires for the new government building. With overwhelming support, the community expressed hope for a solar installation on the top of the
Greetings Edgewater! September brings not only cooler weather but also National Preparedness Month, a time to review your family’s plan in case a disaster or emergency should occur. I took stock of what the city has done to prepare, and can report that the City of Edgewater and the Edgewater Police Department are well prepared
Help put an end to food waste – and start composting with us! Edgewater and Scraps offer residents an affordable compost pickup service. You can learn more and sign up at www.ScrapsMileHigh.com/Edgewater. Not sure yet about composting? Check out all the benefits you will bring to the community and the climate! Benefits of composting •
