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- Monument Board of Trustees, May 3: Monument will hold Independence Day festivities
- El Paso County Planning Commission Master Plan adoption hearing, May 5 and 26: New county Master Plan approved
- El Paso County Planning Commission, May 5 and 20: Grandwood Ranch and Cloverleaf developments move forward
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, April 27, May 4, 18, and 25: Grandwood Ranch final plat approved
- Town of Monument Planning Open House, May 11: Monument updating land development code
- Monument Planning Commission, May 12: New planning director announced; alternate commissioner sworn in
- Monument Board of Trustees, workshop and regular meeting, May 17: Monument residents may see refunds from town revenue overages
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, May 13 and 27: Board rescinds parking ban for visitors
- Forest View Acres, April 28 and May 26: District may piggyback on town’s newest water tank for emergency access
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, May 10: Board plans to refinance bonds, replace old meters
- Monument Sanitation District, May 7 and 19: New district manager selected; attorney acts ahead of board’s direction
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, May 20: Board workshop produces actionable items
- Triview Metropolitan District, April 29 and May 20: Big summer project: boring under I-25
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metro Districts 2 and 3, May 27: Wells pursued; water purchase approved
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District April 28, May 13, and 26: Unification explored; storm after-action report; wildland apparatus proposed
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District special meetings May 13 and 17, regular meeting May 18: Wescott board directs chief to pursue feasibility of merger with TLMFPD
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, May 19: Staffing turbulence; county commissioner visit; first annual awards
- Monument Academy School Board, May 13: Board selects new COO, discusses mask use
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, April 6 and 26, May 4 and 17: Progress on energy audit and Grace Best Facility Master Plan
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, April 28 and May 26: Board discusses Furrow Road traffic, trash service
- May Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: The great outdoors is calling
- June Library Events: Summer Adventure begins
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Garden telltale signs and surprises
- Art Matters: 2021: Artful walks in our community
- Snapshots of Our Community
- OCN photo contest winner
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Monument Academy School Board, April 8: COO Herrera resigns; board hears Highway 105 update
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, April 21: Replacement staff hired; new engine for 2022
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 District Accountability Advisory Committee, April 13: Panel hears reports on Gifted Education, Home School Enrichment Academy
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, March 29 and April 20: Interim fire chief sworn in; FLSA dispute continues
- Monument Board of Trustees, April 5: Home rule a possibility for Monument; land uses pass
- Monument Planning Commission, April 14: Three projects recommended for approval
- Monument Board of Trustees, April 19: Board repeals emergency pandemic declaration
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, April 8 and 22: Board continues to seek fair plan for street parking
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, April 12: Cost of water re-use study increases
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, March 30, April 6, 13, and 20: Cloverleaf development rezoning approval a "win-win"
- El Paso County moves to fewer COVID-19 restrictions
- April Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- May Library Events: Changes in services, programming for May
- On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins): County Search and Rescue
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Early birds for gardens and mucho mulch
- Art Matters: Crypto art, an online-only prize
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Sandstone Ranch Open Space
- Internship Symposium, Apr. 12
- LPHS presents Drowsy Chaperone
- 100+ Women Who Care, Apr. 21
- Assessing fire danger, Apr. 12
- MPD info night, Apr. 20
- A Fowl Day, Apr. 21
- Operation Gratitude, Apr. 23
- Fox Farm History, Apr. 24
- Earth Day at Fox Run Park, Apr. 22
- TLC Boot Barn Fundraiser, Apr. 23
- Reynolds Ranch House, Apr. 24
- Great American Clean Up, Apr. 24
- OCN photo contest winner
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, March 2, 9, and 16: County seeks public comment on draft Master Plan
- El Paso County Planning Commission, March 18: Cloverleaf development rezoning recommended for approval
- Sheriff’s Office reports recent mail thefts
- County Line Road bridge reconstruction
- Monument Board of Trustees, March 1: Board continues to contend with Promontory Pointe access issue
- Monument Board of Trustees, March 15: Native Sun Annexation passes; new police vehicles on order
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, March 11 and 25: Parking strategy takes shape; water debate continues
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, March 8: Capital projects and water re-use plan move forward
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Facility Joint Use Committee, March 9: Cost-sharing method confirmed
- Monument Sanitation District, March 17: Preventive maintenance contracts; public access to meeting
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, March 18: Leak nightmare fosters policy exception
- Triview Metropolitan District, March 18: Warmer weather gives rise to project activity
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Feb. 18, March 9 Payroll discrepancies rectified; ISO rating improves
- Black Forest Fire Rescue/Protection District, March 23: Fire code variance concern; fleet modifications needed
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, March 24: Chief impressed by collaboration during storm
- Lewis-Palmer District 38 Board of Education, March 15: Board approves contracts for two principals, discusses return to in-person learning, testing
- Monument Academy School Board, March 11: Board hears from Concurrent Enrollment consultant, prepares for assessments
- Northern El Paso County Home Owners Association, March 13: Library district CEO gives overview
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, March 24: Updates on developments including the Walters property
- March Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Timeless treasures
- April Library Events: Library offers printing of tax forms, other services
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Garden friends and foes and deleting voles
- Art Matters: Zoom videos, art, and lighting
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Thank You, Judy
- OCN photo contest winner
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- 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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