Eighth Street

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    Carbondale Report: Trustees contend with inflation

    Carbondale Report: Trustees contend with inflation thumbnail The meeting began with outgoing clerk and recorder Cathy Derby swearing in Jessica Markham, her successor. Many people shared words of praise at the meeting for Derby’s direct demeanor and dry wit, including former mayors Stacey Bernot and Dan Richardson. Photo by Raleigh Burleigh

    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… read more →

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    Trustees dive into new pool prospects

    Trustees dive into new pool prospects thumbnail The inaugural swim meet at the John M. Fleet Pool in 1986. Valley Journal file photo

    The first regular meeting of the Board of Town Trustees (BOTT) in the new year saw the full board in attendance, masked and in-person.

    With the exception of one item, the consent agenda was approved with little discussion. This included accounts payable with approved community grants, authorization for the town… read more →

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    Trustees look ahead to 2022

    Trustees look ahead to 2022 thumbnail Carbondale resident Rita Marsh shared her vision for "Food/agriculture" during the climate-oriented comprehensive plan update meeting held on Sept. 23 meeting. Photo by Raleigh Burleigh.

    The latest regular meeting of Carbondale trustees began with introducing Boden Hamilton, a senior at Roaring Fork High School and non-voting member of the board representing the youth perspective.

    During trustee comments, Erica Sparhawk shared her enthusiasm from the recent Colorado Mountain League conference, saying that… read more →

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    Local government in action

    Local government in action thumbnail Bill Kight. Courtesy photo.

    Guest opinion by Bill Kight

    At the April 13th Carbondale Town Trustee meeting, my participation via Zoom was to exercise my right to petition and my right to freedom of speech.

    My family lives in the Cleveland Place development to the west of Eighth Street and… read more →

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    Eighth Street Plan B deemed "a non-starter"

    Eighth Street Plan B deemed "a non-starter" thumbnail Kumi joined other pedestrians on a tour of Eighth Street's mature trees. Photo by Lisa Dinardo.

    Carbondale’s Board of Town Trustees met on Tuesday, April 13 for their regular meeting. All trustees were in attendance.
    The consent agenda included “accounts payable” totaling $456,761.65. Items of major expense were $97,500 for the town’s share of repairs on the athletic track at Carbondale Middle School, $59,539… read more →

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    Eighth Street plan moves to Trustees

    Eighth Street plan moves to Trustees thumbnail Option A (top) and Option B (bottom) as presented by Alta Planning and Design. Courtesy graphic.

    Fourteen months after the town of Carbondale contracted Alta Planning and Design (Alta) to redesign Eighth Street between Village Road and Main Street, Trustees will have the opportunity to approve a plan at their next regular meeting on April 13.
    According to Public Works Director Kevin Schorzman, the… read more →