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Larry Vittum was sworn in as a member of the Board of Trustees on Monday September 28, 2020 during a special meeting.

Vittum was one of four applicants interviewed for the Board of Trustees vacancy at the regular meeting on Tuesday September 22, 2020. After reviewing the submitted applications and interviews, the Board voted to appoint Vittum to the Board of Trustees.

As part of his duties as Trustee, Vittum will also serve as the Town’s representative for the Denver Regional Council of Governments.

In order to maintain proper street conditions, the Town of Bennett Public Works Department will begin crack sealing roads throughout town on September 22, 2020.

The public works department is asking residents to park their vehicles off the streets during the time they are working on their roads. A tentative schedule of the road maintenance is listed below. This schedule is subject to change based on weather conditions.

Adams and Arapahoe County are offering virtual meeting times on Tuesday, October 20, to learn more about support services and available Federal & State assistance programs, which include: Food Assistance, Health First Colorado (Medicaid), Cash Assistance, Child Care Assistance and LEAP.            

The developer of Bennett Ranch has requested that the Town Board of Trustees consider a land condemnation in order to acquire a utility easement for their development. 

Adams and Arapahoe County are offering virtual meeting times on Tuesday, September 15, to learn more about support services and available Federal & State assistance programs, which include: Food Assistance, Health First Colorado (Medicaid), Cash Assistance, Child Care Assistance and LEAP.            

The Town of Bennett announced that they will be postponing the Bennett Days fireworks show due to the current fire restrictions in place. 

On August 20, Governor Jared Polis issued a state-wide fire ban for 30 days due to the high temperatures, dry conditions and high fire danger. These restrictions include fireworks. 

After consulting with the Bennett-Watkins Fire District, the Town has decided to postpone the Bennett Days fireworks show. This is necessary in order to comply with the executive order and keep residents and staff as safe as possible. 

The Town of Bennett Board of Trustees is seeking applications to fill a vacancy for a Trustee position on the Board. The position will be filled by appointment following the review of submitted applications and interviews. 

Persons interested in serving on the Board of Trustees may fill out an application online here. Applications must be returned by 5:00 p.m. on September 14th, 2020.  

The Town of Bennett Board of Trustees approved temporary mandatory residential and commercial water restrictions beginning August 26, 2020 until September 8, 2020.  

Due to an incident involving a recent power outage, some of the Town of Bennett water supply has been slightly interrupted. In order to alleviate pressure on the water system and to protect available and future water supply, the Board approved temporary water restrictions.

Due to an incident involving a recent power outage some of the Town of Bennett water supply has been slightly interrupted, we kindly ask you to decrease your outdoor water use for a limited period of time until our well productions recover from the loss and to ease demand on the system.
 

Bennett Stronger Together.

If you need more information, please contact Town of Bennett Public Works. 

Governor Jared Polis signed an Executive Order ordering temporary fire restrictions across the State to reduce the risk of new fires and protect health and safety.

All campfires, fireworks, and other open sources of ignition are prohibited. Home barbecues, public grills, camp stoves, and approved covered fire pits are permissible.

You can read the full Executive Order here: