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Lending a Hand This Winter: Edgewater’s Snow Angels Program Connects Neighbors

When winter weather rolls into Edgewater, clearing snow from sidewalks is an important part of keeping the community safe. But for some residents, shoveling snow can be more than an inconvenience. Older adults and people with disabilities may face physical challenges that make clearing snow and ice difficult, leaving them with limited options after a

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City of Edgewater Staff November 1, 2026
Edgewater

Staying Informed: A Voter’s Guide

Voting is an important way to participate in Colorado’s democracy, and being an informed voter starts with understanding what is on the ballot. With candidates, local questions and statewide ballot measures to consider, voters have many sources of information to review. Taking time to look at reliable information can help voters make decisions based on

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City of Edgewater Staff August 31, 2026
Edgewater

A New Way for Residents to Shape Edgewater’s Future

Imagine stepping outside on a Saturday morning to join your neighbors in planting a pollinator garden, organizing a neighborhood cleanup, or sharing ideas over coffee about how to make your corner of Edgewater a little greener and more connected. These kinds of small, locally led efforts don’t just improve a neighborhood—they strengthen the relationships that

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City of Edgewater Staff August 1, 2026

Keep Edgewater Safe This Winter: Snow Removal Guidelines

As winter approaches, the City of Edgewater is reminding residents of their responsibility to keep sidewalks and curb ramps clear of snow and ice to ensure safe passage for all, especially older adults, individuals with disabilities, and families with strollers. Snow Removal Requirements Residents must clear snow and ice from all sidewalks surrounding their property

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City of Edgewater Staff November 5, 2025

Clip it. Clear it. Clean it.

Residents are important partners in keeping Edgewater’s sidewalk free from obstructions and accessible for all. Edgewater’s City Code requires residents to maintain bushes/trees/flowers/grass lawn areas located on their property and within the public right-of-way adjacent to their property.  Sidewalk Clearance Residents are responsible for maintaining bushes/trees/flowers/grass lawn areas to ensure: • Tree branches are at least

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City of Edgewater Staff September 3, 2025
Edgewater

Community Survey Shows High Satisfaction and Clear Priorities for Edgewater

The City of Edgewater recently completed its 2025 Community Survey, conducted by Probolsky Research, and the results are in: Edgewater residents overwhelmingly love where they live! With 325 residents participating through phone and online responses, the survey offers a valuable snapshot of community sentiment and priorities. Community and Services Residents praised Edgewater for its vibrant

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Kalah Hardt September 3, 2025
Edgewater

Edgewater 55+ Trip Attendees Learn How Not to Be Trashy with Recent Visit to Local Recycling Center

Every month Edgewater’s 55+ residents embark on a field trip to learn something new about the world around them while engaging with their peers. In honor of Earth Month, April’s trip was all about how we can reduce our environmental footprint, and our residential waste, with an exciting behind-the-scenes tour of Republic Services Recycling, the

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Kiki Carpenter June 3, 2025
Edgewater

The Power of Self-Love: A Lifelong Romance

Self-love isn’t just a buzzword or a feel-good concept—it’s a vital part of maintaining mental, emotional, and physical well-being. It’s the foundation upon which you build your sense of worth, resilience, and overall happiness. On holidays like Valentine’s Day, when love is in the air, focusing on self-love can be a grounding and transformative practice.

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Meghan Murphy February 5, 2025
Edgewater

Edgewater Coffee, Where You Can Find Joy!

Most every Friday at 9:00 citizens of Edgewater drop in to have a cup of coffee/tea and donut. What happens next is exhilarating!   When you enter the Civic Center, you may recognize someone you know from within Edgewater, or you may find someone in the group from outside Edgewater. Someone may ask your name and invite you

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Jeanette Papp February 5, 2025
Edgewater

Goals vs. Growth: A Different Perspective for the New Year

We have all heard it around this time of year: “What is your new year’s resolution going to be?”. And with that question can come a large amount of stress and pressure to meet whatever goal we have set for ourselves. And when we miss achieving that goal? We can feel disappointed, frustrated, and guilty. 

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Meghan Murphy December 30, 2024
Edgewater

Tips to Handle Holiday Stress

Do the holidays make you feel like Rhea? Annoyed, overwhelmed, and wondering why someone put reindeer antlers on your head? Well, you’re not alone.  While the holidays are a time of joy and time with loved ones, they can also be a time when people feel isolated, anxious, and irritable. Whether it’s grief over the

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Meghan Murphy December 4, 2024
Edgewater

Hometown Fest Was a Huge Hit

Thank you to everyone who made Hometown Fest 2024 a huge success! We were thrilled to see so many from our community come out to enjoy the festivities. From the pie-eating contests to the dog costume competition, fantastic live music, and all the fun carnival games, it was a day to remember. A special thanks

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City of Edgewater Staff October 1, 2024
Edgewater

Edgewater Chief of Police Eric Sonstegard to Depart for New Role

Edgewater Chief of Police Eric Sonstegard has accepted a position as an Assistant City Manager for the city of Oxnard, California. Chief Sonstegard, who previously served 26 years with the Oxnard Police Department and retired as Assistant Police Chief in 2022, will officially depart Edgewater on December 6, 2024. Appointed as Chief of Police on

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City of Edgewater Staff October 1, 2024
Edgewater

Shop Edgewater: Small Town, Big Rewards

Edgewater residents and neighbors now have a fantastic way to support small, local restaurants and retail shops through the new Shop Edgewater Open Rewards program powered by Blue Dot and the City of Edgewater. The initiative encourages shopping locally by rewarding customers with cash back on every purchase. How it Works By joining Open Rewards,

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City of Edgewater Staff October 1, 2024
Edgewater

Edgewater Adopts its First Urban Forest Master Plan

Edgewater’s urban forest plays an essential role in the city, providing numerous tangible and intangible benefits to residents, visitors, neighboring communities, and wildlife. As such Edgewater’s newly adopted 2024 Urban Forest Master Plan will play a pivotal role to ensure the protection and growth of the community’s urban forest for years to come.  What trees

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City of Edgewater Staff September 4, 2024
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Edgewater

Celebrating Edgewater: 
Past and Present

September is the month of our annual Hometown Fest where we celebrate all things Edgewater. To celebrate where we are it is good to look back at the history of our little slice of Colorado. Edgewater, Colorado, is a vibrant community with a rich history dating back to the late 19th century. Originally a lakeside

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City of Edgewater Staff September 4, 2024
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Edgewater

Keeping Your Sidewalks Clear: A Responsibility for All Property Owners

Maintaining clear and safe sidewalks is a crucial responsibility for all property owners within the City of Edgewater. This duty not only ensures the safety and convenience of pedestrians but also enhances the overall aesthetic and functionality of our community spaces. One essential aspect of this responsibility is the proper pruning of tree branches to

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Wheat Ridge Gazette Staff July 31, 2024
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Edgewater

School is Back in Session

As the dog days of summer slowly recede underneath the beauty of fall leaves, we welcome back our students, teachers, and parents to another school year. While Edgewater is small, we are unique in that we have four (4) school campuses in a city less than 0.8 square miles in size. Our schools are unique

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Wheat Ridge Gazette Staff July 31, 2024
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Edgewater

Enhancing Edgewater’s Main Street on 25th Ave.

Edgewater, Colorado, celebrates the opening of the newly revamped 25th Avenue, the city’s vibrant “Main Street.” This project, spearheaded by the Edgewater Redevelopment Authority and the City of Edgewater, aims to transform the historic corridor into a safer, more pedestrian-friendly space while enhancing its charm and functionality for residents and visitors alike. 
Community-Centric Improvements The

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Wheat Ridge Gazette Staff July 3, 2024
Edgewater

Creating Community One Cup at a Time in Edgewater

Every Friday, Edgewater’s 55 and older crowd gathers to enjoy a strong dose of coffee (or tea!) and insightful conversations with neighbors at the City of Edgewater’s weekly “Coffee and Conversation” event. And on the first Friday of every month, the discussions are extra lively because of the “First Fridays” special guest speaker series.  First

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Wheat Ridge Gazette Staff July 3, 2024
Edgewater

Edgewater Tracking Air Quality to Benefit Public Health

In Fall 2023, the City of Edgewater partnered with the Jefferson County Public Health department on the Jefferson County Love My Air program (JCLMA), a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency grant-funded initiative giving local communities the ability to monitor and address their own air quality.  Edgewater hosts three out of ten high-quality, solar-powered, Node S air

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Wheat Ridge Gazette Staff June 5, 2024
Arts

Edgewater Music Festival Evolves

The annual music festival at Citizen’s Park in Edgewater is back with the same spirit of great live local bands, drinks, food and community connection but with a new name and schedule. The Edgewater Music Festival, formerly the Blues & BBQ Festival for Better Housing, will happen on Saturday June 22 from 2 p.m. to

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Brenda Ritz June 5, 2024
Edgewater

Celebrate Public Service Recognition Week

Public Service Recognition Week, observed annually during the first full week of May, is a time to celebrate and honor the contributions of public servants at all levels of government.  From dedicated civil servants to courageous first responders, public service employees play a vital role in serving their communities and upholding the values of democracy,

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Wheat Ridge Gazette Staff April 30, 2024
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Edgewater

April 22nd is Earth Day!

Started in 1970, Earth Day is a day designated for celebrating, learning about and taking action to protect nature. Throughout the years, Earth Day has inspired numerous initiatives, from tree planting to beach cleanups to educational campaigns and policy advocacy. It has catalyzed significant changes, such as the creation of environmental protection laws, the promotion

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Wheat Ridge Gazette Staff April 3, 2024
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