On April 25, Basalt Town Council convened for its regular meeting to discuss Midland Avenue, approve a new logo and fill a final open committee open seat. During the public comment period, Crown Mountain Board of Directors candidate Shelley Lundh introduced herself, asking for the Council’s vote in the upcoming May 2 board election. Freeman […]
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What’s up with Midland?
As of mid-April, Old Town Basalt is already well into its Midland Avenue Streetscape Project, an initiative that will not only refurbish underground utilities along Midland Ave but give its pavement a significant facelift. However, not all Basalt residents are keen on the project — especially its timeline. Although it may feel like a recent […]
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Basalt Report: Seats fill on Affordable Housing Commission
The Manager’s Report provided an update on the “lightning bolt project” — work on the sewer lines between the library and Two Rivers Road. Importantly for commuters, Manager Ryan Mahoney also announced that the bridge has changed to being closed full-time, instead of with the use of stop lights at night as originally planned. This […]
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All tied up: Iron Fly Competition
Photos by Sue Rollyson Roaring Fork Conservancy hosted its seventh annual Iron Fly Competition together with the Roaring Fork Valley Fly Fishing Club at The Tipsy Trout in Basalt on Feb. 11. This year, 14 adults competed as well as 14 youth. The youngest of all was Beau, a fifth-generation Basaltian who’s father (below), Brandon […]
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Basalt Report: Focusing on child care
Prior to its regular meeting, Basalt Town Council held a joint work session with the Eagle County Commissioners. Mayor Bill Kane introduced the council and emphasized Basalt’s commitment to conserving open space and containing development. Eagle County Manager Jeff Shroll opened with a discussion about purchasing a parcel of U.S. Forest Service land near Crown […]
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Basalt Report: Downtown Basalt, planning for beauty
On Tuesday night, Basalt Town Council’s meeting was relatively brief, mostly taken up by presentations concerning the improvement of public property downtown. To begin, Jami Hayes, executive director of YouthZone, presented an update to the council. YouthZone provides positive growth opportunities for teens on the Western Slope, helping on average 282 youths in Garfield County […]
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Informe de Basalt: El consejo aprueba el presupuesto y otros asuntos
Se llevó a cabo una sesión de trabajo antes de la reunión ordinaria del Ayuntamiento de Basalt el 13 de diciembre y se dedicó principalmente a una presentación informativa sobre el proyecto en curso de la entrada a Aspen, específicamente en lo que respecta al puente de Castle Creek. Construido en 1961, el puente -aunque […]
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Basalt falls to defending champ Eaton
Basalt traveled to two-time defending state champion Eaton on Saturday, Nov. 12, hoping to earn a spot in this weekend’s semifinals. The Longhorns and the Fighting Reds carried winning streaks of ten games and 9 games, respectively, into the matchup, but only one team could move on. The Longhorns struggled to cope with Eaton’s offensive […]
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Musician makes the world a smaller place, one song at a time
Eli Lev’s love of travel and sincere interest in world cultures have outfitted the singer-songwriter with a unique toolkit for musical storytelling. Lev will, as he says, “make the world a smaller place” by bringing his indie folk and Americana music leanings, with an “originals and covers set,” to the Bull and Buck in Basalt […]
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Basalt Report: Approval reached for Center Circle development
On Tuesday, Aug. 23, Basalt Town Council reached decisions regarding several ordinances and resolutions, most notably the non-unanimous decision to approve the development of a three-story apartment complex and space for a grocery store at 140 Basalt Center Circle, previously home to Clark’s Market and Habitat ReStore. The regular municipal meeting attracted robust attendance from […]