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The city council passed three motions related to the Vance Brand Airport on Tuesday and pilots and other community members addressed the council with safety concerns. The motions and safety concerns occurred about one week after a citizen claimed to shoot at an in-flight ultralight aircraft near the airport.

The 45th Annual Bolder Boulder 10-kilometer road race will take place on Memorial Day. The Boulder Police Department shared information about road closures and traffic to be expected in Boulder on Monday.

Unexpected mechanical issues have delayed the opening of Sunset Pool, which usually opens on the Thursday or Friday before Memorial Day weekend. An opening date has not yet been announced.

The sewer and stormwater maintenance began last week and will continue until mid-June, with a goal to implement infrastructure upgrades and improve long-term utility service in downtown Boulder. During construction, there will be temporary road closures and traffic impacts.

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.