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Here's what's happening this week

An unoccupied house on Hygiene Road sustained heavy damage in a June 4 fire.

The Hazardous Materials Management Facility is open for household (residential) waste drop-off by appointment from 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday

Gov. Jared Polis on Thursday issued an executive order allowing Colorado businesses to refuse service to customers who won’t wear masks to prevent transmission of coronavirus.

"We support our community members’ efforts to participate in peaceful protesting. We stand in solidarity with these protesters and encourage the community to remain focused on the purpose of these demonstrations, which is to advocate and fight for racial, social, and economic justice."

The Summer Meals Program offers meals at no cost to youth in Longmont when schools are on summer break. This summer the program also will offer meals and take-home groceries to adult family members.

Dan Benavidez, citizen activist and former city council member, on belonging in Longmont.

New, first-time community college "students pursuing an associate degree will receive guaranteed admission and a more affordable, seamless pathway to a four-year university to achieve their bachelor's degree.”

In response to the murder of George Floyd and demand for greater police accountability, Tom Raynes – Executive Director of the Colorado District Attorneys’ Council – released a statement Thursday calling for justice for George Floyd and in support meaningful change within the criminal justice system.

Library phone lines are open again and librarians are on duty to answer questions and offer reading recommendations.