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Police Report: August 22, 2017

Police Report: August 22, 2017

FOLLOW UP On Tuesday, August 22, 2017, the Longmont Police Department began investigating an adult male for failure to register as a sex offender. The case remains under investigation.
Video: August 22, 2017 City Council Meeting

Video: August 22, 2017 City Council Meeting

To read the August 22, 2017, city council agenda, please click here .
Road Closure: Harvard St - 08/23-08/28/17

Road Closure: Harvard St - 08/23-08/28/17

Purpose: Road Closure - Traffic signal installation Location: Harvard St. Harvard closed north from 17th Ave to Shoal Cir. Harvard closed south from 17th Ave to Denver Way.
OUR Center to Hold Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser

OUR Center to Hold Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser

The OUR Center has informed the Longmont Observer that they will be hosting a pancake fundraiser this Saturday, August 26, 2017 , from 8 to 10 AM, at the OUR Community Café, 220 Collyer St.
The Beautiful and Graceful Barn Swallow

The Beautiful and Graceful Barn Swallow

I’ve always admired the graceful way barn swallows skim over the ground or water in search of insects. As a girl, they amused me by swooping down on unsuspecting barn cats that had dared come too close to a nest.
Police Report: August 21, 2017

Police Report: August 21, 2017

THEFT A report was taken from a financial investigator for a possible theft from an At-Risk Adult living in Longmont, CO. The case status is closed but has been forwarded to Boulder County Adult Protection Services for information.
City Council To Vote On Final RV, Van Parking Ordinance

City Council To Vote On Final RV, Van Parking Ordinance

The Longmont City Council is planning to take action Tuesday night on a measure that would require RVs and camper trailers to be moved at least 600 feet within 48 hours after code enforcement or police officers mark the tires with chalk and post noti
Longmont's November Ballot May Ask Residents To Increase Sales Tax

Longmont's November Ballot May Ask Residents To Increase Sales Tax

Longmont City Council is set to decide tomorrow whether or not the November ballot will ask residents to vote on increasing the city sales tax from 3.275 percent to 3.53 percent. The ordinance, O-2017-46, would amend sections 4.04.130 and 4.04.
City Council Agenda for Tuesday, August 22, 2017

City Council Agenda for Tuesday, August 22, 2017

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Tuesday, August 22, 2017 Civic Center 350 Kimbark Street Longmont , CO 80501 7:00 p.m. – City Council Chambers - Regular Session MEETING CALLED TO ORDER 1. ROLL CALL - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CHAIR REMINDER TO THE PUBLIC A.
Longmont Parking and Access Study

Longmont Parking and Access Study

The Longmont Downtown Development Authority (LDDA) has sent the Longmont Observer a copy of the Longmont Parking and Access Study that was presented during the August 15, 2017, city council meeting .