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Longmont Police Report: August 31-September 3

Longmont Police Report: August 31-September 3

Monday, September 3 INFORMATION The Longmont Police Dept. completed a possible elder abuse report for information purposes at the request of an outside agency.
Longmont's Roiniotis to Retire From LPC After 19 Years

Longmont's Roiniotis to Retire From LPC After 19 Years

Tom Roiniotis, the longtime general manager of Longmont Power & Communications who oversaw the creation of NextLight, will retire Sept. 28. Roiniotis has headed LPC since 1999.
Happy Labor Day!

Happy Labor Day!

The Longmont Observer is taking the day off in observance of Labor Day. We plan to spend the day with family and friends. We want to wish you a safe and happy Labor Day. We will return tomorrow.
Longmont City Council Study Session Agenda for September 4, 2018

Longmont City Council Study Session Agenda for September 4, 2018

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Tuesday, September 4, 2018 Civic Center 350 Kimbark Street Longmont , CO 80501 7:00 p.m. – City Council Chambers - Study Session MEETING CALLED TO ORDER 1. ROLL CALL & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2.
Longmont Photos of the Week

Longmont Photos of the Week

The future is clear (not for long!) at the Greenway trailhead at N. 119th - Jenny Miles Sunset at Union Reservoir on August 30, 2018 - Katie Covey Over 120 Longmont Residents showed up for the City's "Discussion on Homelessness".
Longmont City Staff Authorized to Formalize Partnerships for Pool and Ice Rink Center

Longmont City Staff Authorized to Formalize Partnerships for Pool and Ice Rink Center

Longmont City Council voted 5-2 on Tuesday evening to move forward with formalizing partnerships for a potential Olympic sized pool and ice rink center in Longmont. Both Councilmembers Joan Peck and Polly Christensen voted against.
Longmont’s Belonging Revolution: August 26 with Guest Macie May-Longmont Observer Editor-in-Chief

Longmont’s Belonging Revolution: August 26 with Guest Macie May-Longmont Observer Editor-in-Chief

Every Sunday, since July 2014, weather permitting, Public Safety Chief Mike Butler and Dan Benavidez take a walk around Longmont, visiting different neighborhoods.
Longmont City Council May Donate Land to Habitat for Humanity for Affordable Housing Use

Longmont City Council May Donate Land to Habitat for Humanity for Affordable Housing Use

Tuesday night, Longmont City Council passed the first reading of O-2018-36, A Bill For An Administrative Ordinance Approving The Contract To Buy And Sell Real Estate Conveying 50 East Rogers Road To Habitat For Humanity Of The St. Vrain Valley, Inc.
Longmont Police Report: August 30, 2018

Longmont Police Report: August 30, 2018

DOMESTIC INCIDENT On Wednesday 08/29/18 at approximately 2311 hours, the Longmont Police Department responded to the 1800 block of Warren Ave. on a domestic incident. One adult male was arrested without incident. Case cleared by arrest.
Morning Brief: City of Longmont Closes for Labor Day

Morning Brief: City of Longmont Closes for Labor Day

City of Longmont (Macie May/Longmont Observer) The City of Longmont will be closed in observance of Labor Day, Monday, September 3. Most city facilities will be closed with the exception of the Longmont Recreation Center and Sunset Pool.