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Correction: The Monument Board of Trustees meeting was Tuesday, January 17. The Community Calendar article incorrectly shows the meeting date as January 16.
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- Monument Board of Trustees/Town Council, December 2022: Special investigator claims Home Rule Charter void in report alleging illegal electioneering by Monument staff
- Monument Academy School Board, Dec. 1 and 8: Board launches fundraising campaign; CFO resigns
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Dec. 12: Results of calendar survey discussed; mid-year compensation action approved
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Dec. 8 and 15: New leadership takes the helm
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District & Pinon Pines Metropolitan Districts 1, 2 and 3, Dec. 5: Rate increases for residents; 2023 budgets and mill levies adopted
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Dec. 12: Rate increases approved for 2023
- Triview Metropolitan District, Dec. 13: 2023 budget approved; NDS timeline
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Dec. 21: Board approves rate increases for 2023
- Monument Sanitation District, Dec.21: Employees get 9% pay increase
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Dec. 7: 2023 budget approved, mill levy certified
- Monument Fire District, Dec. 7: Meet and confer plus agreement extended; employee handbook revised
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Dec. 7: 2023 budget hearing; staff member departure
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Nov. 29, Dec. 6 and 20: Approval for RV storage special use at Highway 83 property
- December Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Get cooking in the new year
- January Library Events: Explore the resources at your library
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Dec. 11: 89th Annual Yule Log Hunt
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Lords of the rings: our magnificent, ponderous pines
- Art Matters: Who buys art and why?
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Monument tree lighting, Dec. 3
- TLWC to accept 2023 grant applications starting Jan. 15
- Monument Hill Kiwanis sponsors North Pole Craft Fair, Dec. 3
- Monument Hill Kiwanis rang the bell at King Soopers and Walmart
- Monument celebrates Small Town Christmas, Dec. 3
- Shield616 awards Monument PD protective gear, Dec. 5
- Monument Lake closed for sewer replacement project, Dec. 5
- From a reader: The Moon, the Stars, and Mars, Dec. 8
- David Arkenstone and Friends at TLCA, Dec. 9
- Friends of Fox Run Park Ornament Party, Dec. 10
- A Christmas Carol at Palmer Lake Town Hall, Dec. 10
- Wreaths Across America, Dec. 17
- Chamber Christmas Party, Dec. 20
- Monument Preserve Wildfire mitigation as of Dec. 27
- Pikes Peak Fireworks, Dec. 31
- An important message for our readers: OCN needs your help!
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Nov. 1, 8, and 15: County approves sketch plan for 846 homes and a luxury hotel resort in Black Forest
- Monument Board of Trustees, Nov. 7 and 21: Annexation action delayed; election results portent change in direction
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Nov. 3 and 17: Commissioners deadlocked in Flying Horse North sketch plan vote
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Nov. 10 and 17: Board adopts new town code, proceeds with retail marijuana
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Nov. 17: Water and sewer rates to rise
- Monument Sanitation District, Nov.16: Board holds the line on rates
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Nov. 17: Holbein plant radium below detectable levels
- Triview Metropolitan District, Nov. 17: Colorado Springs Utilities contract awaiting approval
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Nov. 15: 2023 budget approved; Sun Hills station’s future undecided
- Monument Fire District, Nov. 16: 2023 budget approved; mill levy match maintains revenue
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Nov. 16: Proposed 2023 budget presented; FAMLI program rejected
- Monument Academy School Board, Nov. 10 and 18: Board adds to uniform policy, moves forward on COO hiring
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Nov. 14: Board acts on bus purchases, opts out of FAMLI, ponders ways to cope with failure of the mill levy override ballot measure
- D38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee, Nov. 15: Committee discusses options following election
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations, Nov. 12: Two county commissioners speak on budgeting, spending
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Nov. 16: Board passes budget, increases annual dues
- November Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: More fall releases for the holidays
- December Library Events: Invitation to relax
- Palmer Lake Historical Society: Historic flood remembered
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): December gardening
- Art Matters: How to buy real art, within any budget
- Snapshots of Our Community
- SPCS Chess Tournament, Oct. 1
- Districts receive awards, Oct. 26
- Empty Bowls raised over $19K
- GMS and TN Parker receive award
- John Adams at TLCA, Oct. 29
- Ham Radio Tech Day, Oct. 29
- Black Forest Arts & Crafts Fall Show
- OCN mailing day, Nov. 3
- Cruisers donate food to TLC
- Hazel Miller at TLCA, Nov. 12
- DCC Fall Band Concert, Nov. 10
- Chamber host non-profit night
- Silver Key at Tri-Lakes ribbon cutting
- Gobble Squabble, Nov. 19
- Alpaca Extravaganza, Nov. 26-27
- Small Business Saturday, Nov. 26
- Monument Window Art, Nov. 20
- Mt. Herman road closure
- Palmer Lake Star Lighting, Nov. 26
- Historic Barn Razed
- An important message for our readers: OCN needs your help!
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Monument Board of Trustees, Oct. 17: Planning director hired; multifamily apartments approved following changes to the plans
- Monument Academy School Board, Oct. 6, 13, and 25: Board approves joint resolution with D38 on MLO
- Lewis-Palmer District 38 Board of Education, Oct. 24: Board receives Monument Academy annual report, Unified Improvement Plan
- D38 Parent and Community (formerly District Accountability) Advisory Committee, Oct. 11: Committee votes to change name, include new subcommittees
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Oct. 13 and 27: Water Fund and municipal code prove contentious
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 13: Board proceeds with long-range plan
- Monument Sanitation District, Oct.19: Sewer overflow contained
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 13: Draft budget includes increases in charges
- Triview Metropolitan District, Oct. 20: Home Rule Charter concerns; Northern Delivery System pipeline details laid out
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Oct. 12: 2023 budget options presented; commissioner seeks district opinion
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Oct. 18: Mill levy adjustment approved, residents voice multiple concerns
- Monument Fire District, Sept. 28 and Oct. 26: Mill levy adjustment approved; 2023 proposed budget presented
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Sept. 27, Oct. 4, 11, and 25: County presents 2023 preliminary balanced budget; renews Black Forest Section 16 lease
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Oct. 20: Two special use applications recommended for approval despite neighbors’ concerns
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Sept. 28 and Oct. 26: Owners raise concerns about excess dogs, new open space
- October Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: New fall releases from your favorite authors
- November Library Events: Schedule changes for November
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Oct. 20: The history of the Alexander Film and Aircraft Company
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Nature, mood, and electro culture
- On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins): Forest Health Restoration Project update
- Art Matters: What is the value of art—and who decides?
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Military appreciation at LP
- Focusing on the Fight, Sept. 4
- Chamber at Searle Ranch, Sept. 20
- NASTaP celebration, Sept. 24
- Monument Warriors, Oct. 1
- WMMI Pumpkin Patch, Oct. 1
- Lantern Festival, Oct. 8
- Palmer Lake 0.5K “race”, Oct. 9
- Monument Candidate Forum, Oct. 13
- Skate Park Murals, Oct. 15
- 100+ Women Who Care, Oct. 19
- Front Range Makers Market, Oct. 19
- Pumpkin Giveaway, Oct. 22
- Powder Puff Football, Oct. 5
- JCSL Fall Festival, Oct. 27
- Trunk or Treat, Oct. 28
- TLC Client Appreciation, Oct. 31
- An important message for our readers: OCN needs your help!
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Monument Board of Trustees, Sept. 6 and 19: Developers clash with neighbors; trustees frustrated after planners quit
- Monument Academy School Board, Sept. 1, 8, and 13: COO resigns; board fills vacancy and considers MLO
- Lewis-Palmer D38 DAAC, Sept. 13: Committee adds two subcommittees, discusses MLO and spring test results
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Sept. 19: Board accredits schools, adopts character education programs, plans community engagement
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Sept. 8 and 22: Fire Department receives grant
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Sept. 20: Mill levy adjustment recommended; board pushes ahead with merger
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Sept. 21: 2021 audit is unmodified; staff members promoted to permanent status
- Monument Fire District, Sept. 28: Board meeting held after publication
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District & Pinon Pines Metropolitan Districts 1, 2 & 3, Sept. 12: Northern Monument Creek Interceptor design phase moves forward
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 12: Long-range plan turns away from additional wells
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Sept. 20: 2023 budget planning begins; costs increasing
- Triview Metropolitan District, Sept. 15: Contract awarded; district receives funding
- Monument Sanitation District, Sept. 21: District receives $684,000 American Recovery grant
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 22: Good news on the radium front
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Sept. 6 and 13: Cooperation encouraged as Black Forest rezone approved despite neighbors’ objections
- Community Meeting, Sept. 8: Flying Horse North project update provided at meeting
- Community Meeting, Sept. 13: Concerns raised about proposed Sunset Amphitheater
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations, Sept. 10: NEPCO learns about local developments and D38
- September Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Lose yourself in historical fiction
- October Library Events: Authors to visit, Friends of the Library Week set
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Sept. 15: Capt. Jepp and the Little Black Book
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): High altitude garden success in any season
- On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins): Ways to handle local wildlife encounters
- Art Matters: Sunlight for mood, performance, and health
- Snapshots of Our Community
- An important message for our readers: OCN needs your help!
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Aug. 22: Board approves wording of property tax ballot initiative, recognizes staff
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Aug. 11 and 25: Elephant Rock developer chosen; cannabis and mill levy questions go to voters
- Monument Academy School Board, Aug. 1 and 11: Board approves student handbook changes
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees workshop and special meeting, Aug. 11 and 15: Elephant Rock financials and mill levy override discussed
- Monument Board of Trustees, July 18: Board gets presentations on legislation and history, approves Falcon Commerce Center Phase 2
- Monument Board of Trustees, Aug. 1: Board approves two ordinances, cancels two workshops
- Monument Board of Trustees, Aug. 15: Board approves ordinance but splits on amendment
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Aug. 16: 2021 audit approved; district boundary realignment discussed
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Aug. 17: New engine arrives in district
- Monument Fire District, Aug. 24: New fire station proposed
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Aug. 18: Residents question water taste and availability
- Monument Sanitation District, July 20: New developments enlarge service area
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Aug. 18: New member appointed to board
- Triview Metropolitan District, Aug. 18: 2021 audit receives "clean opinion"; sewer cleaning truck approved
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Aug. 18: Black Forest rezone recommended for approval despite neighbors’ concerns
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Aug. 2, 9, 16, and 23: Planning Commission changes and additional Tri-Lakes Cares funding approved
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Aug. 24:
Residents bring lawyer to subdivision appeal, hear about D38 MLO
- August Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Noteworthy young adult reads
- August Library Events: Math tutoring suspended, regular programming resumes
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Aug. 6: Chautauqua days remembered
- Palmer Lake Historical Society:
Refurbished sign a historical legacy for Palmer Lake
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Nature harvest: Seeds are miracles in tiny packages
- Art Matters: Art, mindfulness, and focus
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Burney Sisters at TLCA, Aug. 20
- Miss Monument: PRHS graduate
- TLWC grant provides cameras
- National Night Out, Aug. 6
- Party for the Parks, July 16
- Hummingbird Festival, Aug. 5-6
- AARP chapter celebrates 50th
- Black Forest Festival, Aug. 13
- Furrow Road extension postponed
- Fox Run Park Concert, Aug. 18
- Black Forest Concert, Aug. 18
- DCC Senior Sunrise, Aug. 19
- Palmer Lake fishing at sunrise
- Explosion of fall flowers, Aug. 27
- WMMI Family History Day, Aug. 20
- UPS ribbon cutting, Aug. 23
- Hammond heads to Zambia
- Senior center moves
- Trinity Community Park opens
- An important message for our readers: OCN needs your help!
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Monument Academy School Board, July 14, 22, and 25: Board votes to arm staff, implement dress policy gender rules
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, July 21:
Treatment plant partners notify district of their intent to bow out
- Monument Sanitation District, July 20: NMCI participation drives wastewater realignment
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, July 18: Audit shows sound finances
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metropolitan Districts 1, 2, and 3, July 11 and 28: Residents rely on lake water; new trail approved
- Triview Metropolitan District, July 20: Moving forward with NMCI
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, July 19: 2021 audit is clean; funding transfer approved
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, July 20: Staff lost and gained; lease/purchase agreement approved
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, July 8 and 27: Local 4319 seeks collective bargaining agreement; districts combine
- Monument Board of Trustees, July 5: Board approves "suggestion" that members state reason for votes
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, July 14 and 28: Board sets direction on tax revenue issues
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees Workshops, June 29, July 9, and July 14: Board studies Elephant Rock plan and mill levy override
- El Paso County Board of County Commissioners, July 19: Commissioners approve TLMFPD ambulance permits
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations, July 9: Pros and cons of HOA management companies discussed
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, July 20: Board hears resident concerns about open space improvements
- July Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Wrap up summer with a light read
- August Library Events: Summer Adventure ends; All Pikes Peak Reads selections announced
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, June 16: Palmer Lake walking tours
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Corn, seed bombs and dogs in the garden
- Art Matters: Art and mindfulness: more friends, fewer pills
- Snapshots of Our Community
- An important message for our readers: OCN
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- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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