Adams and Arapahoe County are offering virtual meeting times 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.
Tuesday, May 26
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
To schedule a virtual appointment time call or email:
Adams County: 720-523-2114, KOjeda@adcogov.org
The Bennett School District is inviting the seniors and their immediate family members to be a part of a graduation parade on Sunday May 17 at 1:00 p.m.
Seniors and their families should arrive at the high school big gym parking lot at 11:30 a.m. to line up and register the graduating senior in the parade and graduation recognition. The graduates will receive their caps and gowns and are asked to wear them throughout the parade celebration.
The parade will begin at 1 p.m. and the parents and students will drive through the parade route together.
Introducing Take Out Tuesdays! The Town of Bennett and local restaurants want to give back to our neighbors. In the next coming weeks local restaurants will be providing free or discounted meals* to community members.
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Tuesday, June 23 : Dawg House BBQ Tractor Supply |
Building Safety Month is an international campaign that takes place in May to raise awareness about building safety. This campaign reinforces the need for the adoption of modern, regularly-updated building codes, and helps individuals, families and businesses understand what it takes to create safe and sustainable structures.
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Thursday May 7, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
More information can be found online here.
Tri-County Health Department (TCHD) along with other Denver Metro health departments will allow its Stay at Home order to expire May 8 at midnight for Adams and Arapahoe counties.
Is your pet licensed with the Town of Bennett?
We would like to remind all Bennett residents that all dogs and cats are required by law to be licensed with the Town. Licenses for spayed/neutered pets are $10.00 and $25.00 for intact animals. Senior Citizens over the age of 65 receive 50% discount on spayed/neutered pet licenses. Proof of current rabies vaccination is required with the annual payment and you will be issued a Town of Bennett license tag, good for one (1) year.
Union Pacific Railroad will be conducting railroad crossing repairs on the State Highway 79 and Adams Street crossing on May 5th, 2020 starting at 7:00 a.m.
The road will be closed in both directions.
Detours will be posted but alternate routes are advised.
If you have any questions, please contact the Town of Bennett’s Public Works Department at (303)644-3249 ext. 1010.
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Tuesday April 28, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Gusty winds and low humidity will bring high grassland fire danger to the plains, I-25 Corridor, and South Park today. The highest fire danger will occur in areas that have not seen sufficient green-up this spring. Any fire that starts or escapes, would be capable of rapid growth. Residents should be aware of the elevated fire danger Tuesday and avoid activities that could produce open flames.
The Bennett Park and Recreation Center will be hosting a blood drive on Thursday, May 21, 2020 from 12:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Residents who are interested in donating need to schedule an appointment online at www.donors.vitalant.org or contact the Appointment Center at (303)363-2300.
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