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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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Correction to article Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Aug. 26: Fire chief search underway. Firefighter Battalion Chief Mike Keough is incorrectly identified as Captain Mike Keough. We apologize for the error.
Sept 10 Update to Community Notices: Volunteers Needed for the Western Museum of Mining & Industry’s Harvest Festival and Miners’ Patch in October. The Harvest Festival is Oct. 3, 9am-4pm, and Oct. 4, noon-4pm. The Patch is Oct. 10, 17, and 24, 9am-4pm. Volunteers are needed in the pumpkin patch, parking and more. If interested, contact volunteer@wmmi.org or 719.488.0880.
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- Monument Academy School Board, Aug.13: Board approves opening plan for both campuses
- Triview Metro. District, Aug. 18: Working to keep developments and financial strength aligned
- Monument BOT, Aug. 17, 24: Voters will see sales tax increase on Nov. ballot
- Lewis-Palmer School District 38, Aug. 4, 11, and 24: Board changes leadership, passes COVID-19 resolution
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Aug. 10: Capital improvement projects proceed
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metropolitan Districts 2 and 3, Aug. 11: Mandatory water restrictions; southern trail could be extended
- Monument Sanitation District, Aug. 19: Interim manager appointed; Wagons West, Willow Springs on the horizon
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Aug. 20: Refinancing step benefits from low interest rates
- Monument Board of Trustees, Aug. 3: Board approves emergency water fixes, two land development requests
- Monument Planning Commission, Aug. 12: Commission approves plans for Woodmen Valley Chapel, Conexus Business Park Phases 2 and 3; trail options discussed
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Aug. 13 and 27: Local restaurant favorite to reopen; trailhead to remain closed
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Aug. 18: De-Gallagherization initiative moves forward
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, August 19: Fleet replacement planning re-evaluated
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Aug. 26: Fire chief search underway
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, July 28, Aug 11, 18, and 25: WMMI appeals litigation decision
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Aug. 26: Board fills vacancy, approves roof work on Barn
- August Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: New fall releases
- September Library Events: In-person, curbside, and virtual services available
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Let’s make a local seed library!
- Art Matters: Making art: Flow for the pursuit of happiness
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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Update August 1, 2020:
Monument Academy met on July 29 to approve their back-to-school plan. See http://monumentacademy.net for more information.
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- NEPCO Inc., July 11: NEPCO reports on local land development projects
- D-38 Board of Education, July 20: Board reviews back-to-school plan
- TLMFPD, July 22: Fire Chief Truty retiring
- Monument Academy School Board, July 15 and 16: Board passes torch, discusses opening
- BFFRPD July 15: Dual taxation addressed
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, July 21: Board approves steps toward election for de-Gallagherization
- Pinon Pines Metropolitan District 1, July 13: Reduction in mill levy sought; water restrictions, trail closures addressed
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, July 13: New pump station at Lake Woodmoor favored
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, July 16: Water and wastewater solutions working smoothly
- Triview Metropolitan District, July 23: District pursues Nov. 3 ballot initiative
- Monument Board of Trustees, July 6: Willow Springs and Monument Ridge projects approved
- Monument Planning Commission, July 8 and 22: Commission recommends for approval project proposals including Falcon Commerce Center
- Monument Board of Trustees, July 20: Possible tax increase ballot question; water issues occurring
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, July 9 and 23: Increased use of lake brings headaches for town
- El Paso County Board of County Commissioners, June 30 and July 14: New cell tower approved; I-25 Gap project updated
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, July 22: Board levies fire fines, approves improvements to the Barn
- Pleasant View Estates almost never existed
- July Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Reading the West award winners
- August Library Events: Limited indoor services continue
- Palmer Lake Historical Society: Celebrating Colorado in August: statehood, summiting Pikes Peak, and suffrage
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Foraging, food, ethnoecology: Adapting and alpacas help
- Art Matters: Art meets NASA: Renaissance, Dutch baroque, and space art
- Snapshots of Our Community
- OCN photo contest winner
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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