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The U.S. Department of Education informed the Colorado Department of Education late last month that a five-year grant targeting school-based mental health services will be terminated at the end of this year, leading to uncertainty from officials about the future of mental health support in Colorado schools.

The free festival, which will take place Friday through Monday this weekend, will feature live entertainment, vendors, artwork, and more.

The Longmont City Council unanimously passed the ordinance during its May 20 meeting. Some residents expressed concerns about the setback not being strict enough, while others noted that creating more stringent housing restrictions for sex offenders could be problematic.

Molly Tucker, 28, was arrested on Monday after being involved in five hit-and-run accidents and was charged with failure to present evidence of insurance, reckless driving, failing to remain at the scene of an accident, and driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol.

Hidalgo-Fahring, a Longmont City Councilmember, mayor pro tem, and third grade teacher, filed a candidate affidavit for mayor last month. If elected, she plans to prioritize housing, mental health, early childhood education, and safe transportation.

Food tax rebates of $106 for an individual or $325 for a family will be paid to eligible Boulder residents who apply for the rebate program by June 30.

A “Fresh Start Warrant Forgiveness Event” will occur on June 7, during which eligible participants with misdemeanor offenses will be able to speak with an attorney, resolve a case, or set a new court date.

After the conclusion of the Longmont Museum’s Picasso exhibition this week, the museum will close its galleries for more than a year in order to complete construction that will expand and renovate them.

Longmont detectives and the Boulder County Coroner’s Office are investigating a death at 21st and Main Street. There is currently limited information about the death but details will be made available as the investigation unfolds.

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