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Contents
- Lewis-Palmer District 38 Board of Education, Feb. 22: Board discusses impact of COVID-19 and plans for reopening
- Monument Sanitation District, Feb. 17: District may refuse town’s TENORM treatment wastewater
- Lewis-Palmer District 38 District Accountability Advisory Committee, Feb. 9: Committee hears communication update, information about Lewis-Palmer Middle School
- Monument Academy School Board, Feb. 11: Board discusses High School options, updates board policies
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Feb. 8: Regional water re-use project planning underway
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Feb. 18: District bolsters cybersecurity defenses
- Triview Metropolitan District, Feb. 18: District strives to create robust water system
- Forest View Acres Water District, Feb. 24: State of district and potential inclusion discussed
- Monument Board of Trustees, Feb. 1: Village at Jackson Creek development
- Monument Planning Commission, Feb. 10: The Flynn Project, UPS Distribution Center, Sanctuary Pointe Filing No. 9 all approved for recommendation
- Monument Board of Trustees, Feb. 16: Property purchase avoids new building costs
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Feb. 4, 11, and 25: Board appoints new trustee; water debate continues
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District meeting, Feb. 16: Meeting with firefighters’ union approved
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Feb. 17: In-person attendance only—despite storm and COVID-19
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Feb. 24: Officer Lucas honored; Station 1 remodel to begin May 2
- Royal named Colorado Springs fire chief
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Feb. 9 and 16: County Master Plan nears completion; progress at three Tri-lakes area developments
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Feb. 24: Board hears certified election results, reviews finances
- February Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Planning and preparing your garden
- March Library Events: Adult Reading Program continues; Take and Make Kits available
- On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins): Santa Fe Open Space to open later this year
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Gardening for bird safety: ditching the feeders
- Art Matters: Zoom fatigue: Artists have a cure
- Snapshots of Our Community
- OCN photo contest winner
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Jan. 19: Chief Burns to retire after over 40 years
- Monument Board of Trustees, Jan. 19: Financial investigation finds no wrongdoing; bond-related water projects move forward
- Monument Board of Trustees Special Meeting, Jan.11: Town passes pandemic-related resolution
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Jan. 20: Wildfire risk; exclusion/inclusion policy; COVID-19 protocols
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Jan. 27: 100-day plan; COVID-19 vaccinations; staff awards
- Monument Board of Trustees, Jan.4: UPS distribution center; water-related projects
- Monument Planning Commission, Jan. 13: New chair and vice chair for PC; Gleneagle Dental relocation plan approved
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Jan. 14 and 28: New leadership addresses old problem: water
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Jan. 11: Board considers non-potable water strategy
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Jan. 12: What regulations will be coming down the pipe?
- Monument Sanitation District, Jan. 20: Board resolves infrastructure issue
- Triview Metropolitan District, Dec. 28 and Jan. 21: Renewable water resource secured
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Jan. 21: Waste output, water input draw district’s attention
- District 38 District Accountability Advisory Committee, Jan. 12: LPES presentation, safety and security update, budget review
- Monument Academy School Board, Jan. 6 and 14: Board sets 2021 goals, reviews vision
- Lewis-Palmer District 38 Board of Education, Jan. 25: Board marks School Board Recognition Month, discusses mid-year budget adjustment and conditions during pandemic
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Jan 12, 19, and 26: Rezoning and final plat approvals for Black Forest properties
- Northern El Paso County Home Owners Associations (NEPCO), Jan. 23: NEPCO has Zoom meeting and welcomes county engineer
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Jan. 27: Board shares annual report, organizes for
- January Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Gobsmacked (astounded) by nature
- February Library Events: Library reopens with limited services; adult reading program begins
- On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins): Ham radio from the mountaintop
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): February gardening: free flowers, free food
- Art Matters: Van Gogh and the deadly blank canvas
- Snapshots of Our Community
- OCN photo contest winners
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Monument Board of Trustees, Dec. 7: Board suggests town become pandemic sanctuary city; budget approved
- Polar Express display given permanent home in Colorado Springs museum
- Lewis-Palmer District 38 Board of Education, Dec.14: Board discusses plans for second semester, approves contract for energy audit
- Monument Planning Commission, Dec. 9: UPS Distribution Center Site Plan and Sanctuary Pointe Filing No. 8 Plat approved
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Dec. 10: New mayor and trustees take their seats
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees Special Meeting, Dec. 15: Board struggles to alleviate impacts of Level Red restrictions on restaurants
- Monument Academy School Board, Dec. 10: Board hears assessment report, COVID-19 impacts
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metro Districts 1, 2, and 3, Dec. 7: Wastewater rates increase approved
- Triview Metropolitan District, Dec. 10: $5.5 million for water storage tops 2021 list of needs
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Dec. 10: 2021 finances and policy changes established
- Monument Sanitation District, Dec. 16: Board approves 2021 budget
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Dec. 2 and 5: New fire chief selected; 2021 budget approved
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Dec. 9: 2021 budget approved
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District meeting, Dec. 1: 2021 budget approved as focus is on reserves
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Dec. 1, 8, 15, and 22: Approval for residential development on Benet Hill Monastery land; WMMI litigation update
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Dec. 17: Rezoning and final plat applications for Black Forest properties recommended for approval
- December Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Make a resolution to read some classics
- December Library Events: Library continues curbside service
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Local winter wildlife
- Art Matters: Stain paintings: a fortuitous, incidental art of delicate beauty
- Snapshots of Our Community
- OCN photo contest winners
- And we hear from our readers...
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Monument Academy School Board, Nov. 4, 12, and 19: Board dips deeper into reserves, resets virtual learning
- Triview Metro District, Nov. 19: District contemplates decrease in mills and change in address
- Lewis-Palmer District 38 Board of Education, Nov. 16: Board reviews practices during pandemic, recognizes first responders and student achievement
- Lewis-Palmer District 38 District Accountability Advisory Committee, Nov. 10: Committee hears about Palmer Ridge High School, Special Education activities
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Nov. 19: Regionalization considerations include water and wastewater
- Monument Sanitation District, Nov. 18: Board postpones budget approval due to failure to post it
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Nov. 16: Public hearing on budget held
- Monument Board of Trustees, Nov. 9: Willow Springs Ranch approved for infrastructure buildout
- Monument Board of Trustees, Nov. 16: Newest well will bring in additional ground water
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Nov. 12: Public hearing on 2021 budget held
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Nov. 17: 2021 budget disagreements may see a loss of a chief position
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Nov. 18: Fire chief final candidates announced; COVID-19 report
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Nov. 18: Residents petition for exclusion; proposed 2021 budget gets public hearing
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Nov. 3, 10, 17, and 24: Grandwood Ranch initial plans, Rollin Ridge final plat approved; Highway 105 project update
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Nov. 5 and 19: Rollin Ridge final plat recommended for approval; residential development proposed on Benet Hill Monastery land
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations, Nov. 14: NEPCO welcomes county commissioners
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Dec. 18: Board approves budget, plans common areas improvements
- November Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- December Library Events: Library access further restricted due to coronavirus risk
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Our rocky mountainous year
- Art Matters: The arts and our health
- Snapshots of Our Community
- OCN staff
- And we hear from our readers
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Lewis-Palmer District 38 Board of Education, Oct. 26: Board discusses continued impact of COVID-19, approves refinancing bonds
- Monument BOT, Oct. 5: Request for high mill levy concerns board
- Monument gets drive-through COVID-19 test site
- Monument Academy School Board, Oct. 8 and 15: Board considers changes to learning options, accepts board member Byrd’s resignation
- Lewis-Palmer District 38 District Accountability Advisory Committee, Oct. 13: Committee receives COVID-19 impact update, reviews bylaws and schedule
- Monument Planning Commission, Oct. 14: Plans for Willow Springs Ranch Filing No. 1 Plat approved
- Monument Board of Trustees, Oct. 19: Board continues work on 2021 budget
- Developer community meeting, Oct. 1: Jackson Creek North Filings 3-6 proposal presented
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Oct. 8 and 22: Board discusses design for reservoir trailhead parking, chicken and goat ordinance
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 12: Lake trails’ closure causes community concern
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Facility Joint Use Committee, Oct. 13: Dealing with issues one at a time
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 15: "Phenomenal" savings achieved
- Monument Sanitation District, Oct. 21: No rate increases for now; learning curve continues
- Triview Metropolitan District, Oct. 6 and 22: Scammer masquerading as Triview personnel?
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Oct. 20: COVID-19 guidelines continue; updates received
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Oct. 21: County commissioners criticized; proposed 2021 budget discussed
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Oct. 28: 2021 budget changes presented; fire chief search progressing
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Oct. 6, 13, and 27: Initial 2021 budget hearings held
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Oct. 15: Initial plans for Grandwood Ranch recommended for approval
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Oct. 28: Board approves replacement of Barn windows
- October Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: New releases for the gift-giving days ahead
- October Library Events: Indoor book drop added, curbside remains available
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Nature in November
- Art Matters: Art supports human resilience
- Snapshots of Our Community
- OCN photo contest winner
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Sept. 10 and 24: Temporary moratorium on new water taps now in effect
- Monument Board of Trustees, Sept. 8: Board prepares for bond sales
- MA School Board, Sept.10: Board discusses school opening, distance learning challenges
- Lewis-Palmer School District 38 Board of Education, Sept. 21: Monument Academy gives Annual Report; distance learning update
- Monument Board of Trustees, Sept. 21: Town sells $22 million in debt to finance water projects
- Monument Planning Commission, Sept. 9 and 23: Busy public comment; new leadership
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Facility Joint Use Committee, Sept. 9: Budget, sampling, and sharing knowledge
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 14: Projects advance; district awards construction contract
- Pinon Pines Metropolitan District 1, Sept. 14: Bond refinanced for one section of Forest Lakes
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metropolitan Districts 2 and 3, Sept. 15: Water restrictions tighten; trail license approved
- Triview Metropolitan District, Sept. 15: Triview wins Colorado State accolade for JCP project
- Monument Sanitation District, Sept. 12 and 16: Interim manager terminated; working to fill the gaps
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 17: New land, new plan, additional counsel
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Sept. 3 and 9: Disability claim denied; future revenue in hands of voters
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District meeting, Sept. 15, 22: Board favors de-Gallagherization
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Sept. 23: Fire chief search timeline; Amendment B and the 2021 budget
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Sept. 8, 15, and 22: Decisions made relating to two ongoing developments
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Sept. 17: Special use approved for additional living quarters
- Colorado Department of Transportation, Sept. 17: I-25 South Gap project: safety, cost-effectiveness, reliability
- NEPCO, Sept. 12: NEPCO continues virtual meetings
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Sept. 23: Board begins five-year trail and open space improvement plan
- September Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Step back in time with history books
- October Library Events: Additional services return; curbside pickup remains available
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Using bright, warm, protective tunnels for plants
- Art Matters: Augmented reality art: our most contemporary art
- Snapshots of Our Community
- OCN photo contest winners
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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