The good news is, with the recent installation of a new clarifier, Carbondale’s wastewater treatment infrastructure is churning along and ready to accommodate growth. What is a clarifier and how does our wastewater return to the river without contaminating it? “It’s important for people to understand that flushing a toilet is the start of a […]
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Carbondale report: RFTA’s bike share proposal underwhelms
The most recent regular meeting saw all trustees in attendance. During “persons present not on the agenda,” three people spoke. First, Chris Hassig offered his “two cents” about budgeting to pave the Town-owned, dirt lot east of Town Hall. Hassig called it “premature” to include such a project in next year’s budget. “We had similar […]
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Scuttlebutt/ Calendar – Nov. 11, 2021
SCUTTLEBUTT Self portraits In collaboration with YouthZone, a local nonprofit specializing in intervention, prevention and volunteerism for youth, Anderson Ranch will display young peoples’ self portraits, which incorporate photography and painting. The exhibit lasts through Nov. 19. More info at: https://andersonranch.org Pitkin County survey Pitkin County invites people who live, work or simply spend time […]
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Industrial businesses support Carbondale economy
Tucked within the nooks and crannies of Carbondale, light industrial operations persist. While these businesses miss out on the window-shopping foot traffic characteristic of downtown, you can easily find their addresses online or — dare we say — the Yellow Pages. These businesses range in utility from ski and snowboard wax to excavation services. The […]
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Now Presenting: NoDo CarBo!
I recently watched a documentary on Kurt Cobain, and afterwards I thought, “It’s a damn shame he didn’t stick around long enough to make a country album. I bet it would have been great.” As a member of the 27 club (together with Jimi Hendrix, Brian Jones, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison and Amy Winehouse), Kurt […]
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Carbondale Report: Town manager selection process narrows in
During trustee comments, at the regular meeting on Oct. 26, Ben Bohmfalk encouraged everyone to vote, announcing it is now too late to mail a ballot. There is a ballot drop-box located at Town Hall. Bohmfalk also reminded the public of the upcoming comprehensive plan update meeting, presenting the draft plan online via Zoom on […]
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P&Z mulls “Downtown North” land-use changes
Since early this year, the Carbondale Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) has worked closely with consulting firm Cushing Terrell (CT) to update the Town’s 2013 Comprehensive Plan (Comp Plan). Five components of the plan were identified for review, one of which was the plot of industrial land known as Downtown North. The 12-acre Downtown North […]