This Week in Longmont Aug. 28, 2020

NEWS RELEASE
CITY OF LONGMONT
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“Bike to Wherever” in September
Bike to Work Day, originally scheduled for June, was postponed to September due to the COVID-19 pandemic. After careful consideration, the organizer has canceled all Bike to Work Day activities for the remainder of the year. While Bike to Work Day won’t take place this year, the fun continues with Bike to Wherever Week, Sept. 21-25. Visit BiketoWorkDay.us to learn more.

Most city facilities closed on Labor Day
Longmont city government observes the Labor Day holiday on Sept. 7. Most city facilities will be closed. The Longmont Recreation Center will be open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Sunset Pool will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Both locations require reservations; visit LongmontColorado.gov/rec for details. Trash, recycling and composting will be collected one day later than normal throughout the week.

Library hours to change after Labor Day
Beginning Sept.r 8, the Longmont Public Library will shift its hours to accommodate patrons in the evening. The new hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and from 1 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday. Curbside delivery will continue during these times, and the children’s and teens’ section of the library will be open during the same times as the rest of the library. Learn more at bit.ly/LongmontCOLibrary or call 303-651-8470.

Be prepared for election season
The Nov.3 election is expected to be the largest in Boulder County history. Be sure you’re ready. Visit BoulderCounty.org/elections for all the information you’ll need to ensure you receive a ballot and return it on time. This website has information about voter registration, how to check your registration, and how to sign up for Ballot Track to follow your ballot through the election process. As in past elections, there will be voter service and polling centers throughout the county, as well as five secure drop boxes in Longmont and drive-by ballot dropoff the last two days of voting. 

Hazardous waste drop-off canceled
The 2020 chemical drop-off day scheduled for Sept. 12, has been canceled. Residents can take items at no charge to the Boulder County Hazardous Materials Management Facility, 1901 63rd St. in Boulder. Schedule your appointment at BoCo.org/HMMFappointment. Businesses can schedule appointments at BoCo.org/HMMFbizappt. For more options and information about disposing of various types of waste, visit LongmontColorado.gov/WasteServices or call 303-651-8416.

Annual water meter maintenance program underway
The city of Longmont conducts an annual maintenance program to replace water meters in homes on a scheduled cycle. These replacements ensure measuring accuracy and are completed at no cost to the property owner. When a meter inside a home is due for replacement, the owner/tenant will receive a letter with directions for scheduling a maintenance appointment. The city’s contractor — Utility Sales and Service — will then arrive at the appointment to complete the work. For more information, visit bit.ly/water-meter-maintenance or call 303-651-8416.

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