Inside Firestone
Firestone Police Kick Off PAR Program with Kickball Game on May 24
The Firestone Police Department is kicking off its Police Area Representative (PAR) Program from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 24, 2013, with a kickball game for middle school students from sixth to the eighth grade. More
Town of Firestone, SAFEbuilt Presents 2013 Scholarships
Three local high school seniors were awarded scholarships at the May 8, 2013, Firestone Board of Trustees meeting for their academic excellence, demonstrated outstanding public service and plan to further their education. More
Firestone Participates in Town Hall Meeting at That Place Colorado
Town officials from Firestone, Frederick and Dacono visited with students at That Place Colorado on May 6, 2013, to answer questions and inform about how town government works. More
Town Will Consider Mandatory Water Restrictions at its May 22 meeting for Summer 2013 Season
The Firestone Board of Trustees will decide any potential water restrictions at its May 22, 2013, meeting. This decision has been moved back two weeks due to the snow the Front Range and mountain areas have received within the last 30 days. More
Firestone Approves Trail Construction Utilizing Park Impact Fee Fund
The Firestone Board of Trustees approved a new crusher fine trail to be constructed at its March 13, 2013, regular meeting. The trail will be funded by the Firestone Parks Impact Fee Funds. The trail will run along Frontier Street and circle Firestone’s Central Park. More
Firestone Cleans Up After 1,146 Loads Dumped During 12th Annual Cleanup Day
A total of 1,146 loads were disposed of during the Town of Firestone’s 12th Annual Cleanup Day and Food Drive on April 27, 2013. Open to Firestone residents, this cleanup allows people to bring all unwanted household debris to be disposed of through a community-wide effort. More
Firestone Hosts Community Meetings to Discuss Street and Park Sustainability Plan
The Firestone Town Board of Trustees hosted two community meetings in March to discuss the Town’s proposed street and park sustainability plan and a potential 2013 sales tax ballot question. More
Town of Firestone Receives Financial Reporting Award Five Years Running
For the fifth year in a row, the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the Town of Firestone by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). More
Firestone Police Department Hosts Crisis Intervention Training for Officers
The Firestone Police Department hosted Crisis Intervention Training the week of April 1, 2013, for Northern Colorado police officers at Coal Ridge Middle School in Firestone. More
Firestone Police Department Hosts 13th Annual Meet & Greet
The Firestone Police Department hosted its 13th Annual Meet and Greet on March 14, 2013, at Coal Ridge Middle School in Firestone. The event allows community members to meet their local and county government officials to discuss concerns and issues relevant to the local region. More
Firestone Seeks Resident Participation at Community Outreach Meetings to Solicit Ideas for Streets and Parks Sustainability Initiative
The Town has organized two community outreach meetings on March 16 and 19, 2013, to start discussions regarding the streets and parks sustainability initiative and Firestone’s needs for the future. More
Firestone Representatives Attend Longmont Chamber's Unity in the Community
Town of Firestone representatives attended the Unity in the Community event in Longmont on Feb. 28, 2013. Sponsored by the Longmont Chamber of Commerce, this annual event brings political, business and nonprofit community leaders together for an evening of networking. More
Firestone Police Department Honors Local Organizations, Officers
In an annual tradition, Firestone Police Chief David Montgomery presented the Chief’s Special Recognition Award on Feb. 27, 2013, to several local individuals and organizations for their efforts in helping to make the 2012 Santa Cops program a success. Firestone Police Officers were also recognized. More
Firestone Awarded Grant from Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Fund for Firestone Boulevard Expansion
The Town of Firestone has been awarded a $125,000 grant from the Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Fund managed by the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA). The funds are derived from oil, gas, carbon dioxide, coal and metals extracted in Colorado. More
Firestone Representatives Participate in Discussion with U.S. Senator Mark Udall
Representatives from the Town of Firestone and the Firestone business community participated in a roundtable discussion with United States Senator Mark Udall on Feb. 19, 2013, at the Southwest Weld Building. More
Public Works Begins Installation of New Water Meter Reading System
Due to customer service, aging water meters and water conservation methods, the Town of Firestone has implemented a replacement program of its meter reading system to be completed by 2015. More
Garden Plots Available for the 2013 Season at the Community Garden
With the prime growing season right around the corner, community members can now rent garden plots in the Firestone Community Garden, located on the property just north of the Firestone Town Hall, 151 Grant Ave. More
Firestone Mayor Pro-tem Appointed to Serve on Board of Directors for Ed & Ruth Lehman YMCA of Longmont
Firestone Mayor Pro-tem Paul Sorensen has been appointed to serve on the Ed & Ruth Lehman YMCA of Longmont Board of Directors. Sorensen will be a representative for the Carbon Valley area and will work with the three communities to determine recreational needs and programs for the area. More
FFFPD Board of Directors, Town Board of Trustees from Firestone and Frederick Meet to Discuss Long-term Planning
The Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District Board of Directors, together with the Town Boards of Trustees from Frederick and Firestone, gathered for a special work session on Jan. 23, 2013, at the Firestone Town Hall. More
Firestone Mayor Chad Auer Elected Co-Vice Chairman of the Metro Mayors Caucus
Firestone Mayor Chad Auer was recently elected as one of two co-vice chairmen to the Denver Metro Mayors Caucus executive committee. Auer has been serving on the executive committee since January 2012, and on the Caucus since his appointment to mayor in 2008. More
LaVanchy Selected for Seat on Metro North Chamber Board of Directors
Firestone Town Manager Wesley LaVanchy has been selected to fill a position on the Metro North Chamber Board of Directors. Directors serve three-year terms and help to provide leadership in key chamber committees. More
Firestone Mayor Chad Auer Appointed to the Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Steering Committee and International Council of the National League of Cities
Firestone Mayor Chad Auer was recently appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2013 Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Steering Committee. More
Seismic Testing in Firestone Tentatively Scheduled for Late January 2013
Firestone residents will observe seismic testing within Town limits, potentially as early as late January 2013. Geokinetics Inc. will conduct non-destructive seismic testing to determine the location of subsurface mineral deposits on Town of Firestone property. More
Street Sustainability at the Forefront of Town's Planning for Road Infrastructure
The Town of Firestone Board of Trustees has directed Town staff to look for both short- and long-term recommendations to address the aging street infrastructure and recommendations on how to fund the changes. More
