The Crow & Key hosted its grand opening at 443 Main Street on March 3, as part of Carbondale’s First Friday celebration. This family-owned home decor and gift store is operated by Amber Frisbie and her husband, Ted. They work closely with local and small business owners, as well as local and international artists, to […]
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Carbondale prepares to spray at Nature Park
On Feb. 14, Carbondale Trustees unanimously approved limited use of herbicides at the Carbondale Nature Park — a popular place for off-leash dog walking — in the early spring and late fall for two or three consecutive years. As its name implies, the 33-acre Nature Park is also home to many wild species, including 134 […]
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Carbondale Report: One year in, Trustees begin to refine STR regs
Tuesday’s meeting saw all trustees in attendance for a standard agenda capped with a lengthy executive session “for a conference with the Town Attorney for the purpose of receiving legal advice on specific legal questions.” Presumably, this pertains to a mediation which took place on March 9 between Michael Francisco and the Town of Carbondale […]
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Carbondale Report: Trustees contend with inflation
All trustees were in attendance at the regular meeting on Feb. 28, 2022. After unanimously approving the consent agenda (a grant application to the Garfield County Federal Mineral Lease District for Chacos Park planning, accounts payable, minutes, a liquor license renewal and street dining approval for the Pour House), Jessica Markham was sworn in as […]
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Looking ahead in 2023
2023 is set to be a historic year of progress for the town of Carbondale, as multiple major projects that have been years in the making come to fruition. Our Board of Trustees and staff plan to stay focused on getting these projects done this year. Naturally, unforeseen issues will arise, and we’ll attend to […]
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Carbondale Report: Water rules and bag ban revisited
Tuesday’s meeting, Jan. 24, was somewhat quiet with no public comments and the absence of trustees Erica Sparhawk and Luis Yllanes. Lani Kitching, nursing an illness, joined via Zoom. It was also the birthday of trustee Marty Silverstein! The consent agenda included accounts payable, art gallery permit renewals for Carbondale Arts and the Clay Center, […]
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Leslie Buettner plants new business in La Fontana Plaza
Stepping off the sidewalk and through the door of Botany Houseplant Shop is like stepping into another world. Immediately, one’s senses are engrossed in the pleasure of verdant colors, a boost of oxygen and the overall peace imparted by a thoughtfully curated space. Owner Leslie Buettner knows well the life that plants lend to indoor […]