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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The Town of Bennett Board of Trustees meeting on April 28, 2020 will be held virtually. You can join us from your computer, mobile device, or video system by using the link below.
The Town's virtual public meetings have transitioned from WebX to Zoom. The information for the Zoom Link can be found below.
Board of Trustees Special Meeting, April 28, 2020, 5:45 p.m.
While we are all practicing social distancing, we can still reach out to our friends and neighbors. The Town has created yard signs for residents to decorate and design and put out in their yards to show support for our community!
If you are interested in decorating a "Share the Love" yard sign all you need to do is send us an email to abelcher@bennett.co.us with your address and Town staff will drop the sign off on your porch. Please help us keep staff safe and exhibit social distancing protocol if you see them.
The Town of Bennett Public Works Department will be conducting road repairs on Palmer Avenue on Thursday April 23, 2020 starting at 8:00 a.m.
Palmer Avenue west of Trupp Park will be closed in both directions for the duration of the repair.
If you have any questions, please contact the Town of Bennett’s Public Works Department at (303)644-3249 ext. 1010.
The Bennett Arts Council is hosting a virtual art class on Saturday May 9, 2020 at 11:00 a.m.