Dear Superior,

I have decided that 2026 will be my final year on the Superior Town Council.

It has been an honor to serve as your Mayor and Town Trustee for the past ten years. I still remember my first campaign event at Superior's Chili & Beer Fest in 2016. My boys were just four years old. Now, they’re about to head off to high school, and I don’t want to miss any of it.

This was not an easy decision. Serving this community has been a great privilege, and I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished together over the past decade.

There is still a lot of work to do in 2026… so this is not a goodbye. I am going to continue working hard for Superior until my term ends this November. Then it will be time for a new chapter.

If you’ve ever thought about stepping up and being a leader in this community, consider running for Mayor or Councilmember. The deadline to petition onto the ballot is later this month.

All my best,
Mark

After you stop by the museums, celebrate Colorado Day at Grasso Park (100 E. William St.) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Highlights include

• The Town's vintage fire truck
• Special Colorado 150 cake
• America 250, Colorado 150, Superior 130 stickers
• America 250 flags

The Superior Community Center, 1500 Coalton Road, will close Aug. 3 through October 2026 while crews repair drainage and foundation issues.

The work protects the building for years to come, and most programs and events will continue at the Downtown Superior Civic Space, 2250 Main St., Suite 1001.

For project details, visit the Town Projects webpage or review the Frequently Asked Questions for more information about the closure, temporary program locations, parking, reservations, and Community Center services during construction.

Have questions? Call the friendly Guest Service Associates at 303-554-9005 or email tospros@superiorcolorado.gov.

Save the date! In recognition of National Preparedness Month, the Town of Superior's Disaster Preparedness and Recovery department is hosting a new Ready Together: Community Alert Drill in September. This fun, family-friendly preparedness event helps households practice what to do in a real emergency.

Step 1: Gather for the Ready Together pre-meeting.

When: Tuesday, Sept. 15 | 6 to 7 p.m.
Where: Superior Civic Space (2250 Main St., Suite 1001)
What to expect: Before the drill, families are encouraged to gather for a short meeting to discuss expectations, decide who is responsible for key tasks, review their household emergency plan, and ensure everyone, including children, older adults, and pets, knows their role. As a special part of the drill, residents with pets are invited to help us test a new pet preparedness app.

Step 2: Participate in the Community Alert Drill.

When: Saturday, Sept. 19 | 10 a.m.
Where: Your home
What to expect: Boulder County will send a clearly marked test alert. Once received, households start a timer and put their emergency plan into action. Family members gather their essential items, load their grab-list necessities into their vehicle, and stop the timer once everyone and everything is safely loaded and they are ready to go. There is no driving during the drill.
Registration: Please register for this event. Additionally, if you would like to participate and are not yet registered to receive emergency notifications, register through BoCo Alert.

Step 3: Debrief with a post-event meeting and lunch.

When: Saturday, Sept. 19 | 1 p.m.
Where: Superior Civic Space (2250 Main St., Suite 1001)
What to expect: Afterward, families may join us for a free lunch and celebrate with a Ready Together post-event debrief. The goal of the drill is to build confidence, reduce stress, and ensure that every member of the household, including our furry family members, knows what to do when every minute counts.

Let's join together and strengthen our community's preparedness!

Come together with other residents and Superior Town Council members for First Fridays Coffee on Friday, Aug. 7, from 7:45 to 9:30 a.m. at the Superior Civic Space (2250 Main St., Suite 1001). Please note the new location!

First Fridays offers a relaxed setting to engage in conversations about important Town matters. We'll have the coffee ready — bring your questions, concerns, and positive updates to share!

Make a difference in Superior and share your unique skills by serving on a Town Advisory Committee!

Current openings are:

• Advisory Committee for Environmental Sustainability: 3
• Cultural Arts and Public Spaces Advisory Committee: 1
• Open Space Advisory Committee: 1
• Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee: 4
• Superior Youth Leadership Council: 14

Interested? Learn more and apply today by visiting the Town of Superior Advisory Committees webpage or reach out to Mikaela Gregg by email or by phone at 303-499-3675, ext.128.

Are you looking for a way to serve your community? Consider serving on the Superior Town Council! Superior voters will elect three Town Council members and a mayor in the Nov. 3, 2026, election.

If you're interested in running, you can pick up a candidate affidavit and petitions in person at Town Hall, by messaging the Town Clerk, or by calling 303-499-3575.

Nomination packets will be ready for pick up at Superior Town Hall (124 E. Coal Creek Drive) at 8 a.m. on Aug. 4 and must be returned by Aug. 24 at 4 p.m.

The Town is required to have a state-approved Water Conservation Plan and is currently updating its 2019 plan. The plan details the Town's historical water usage, establishes conservation goals, and outlines a portfolio of demand-management activities, including leak detection, metering, and rebate programs.

Your feedback is important! Residents can view the draft 2026 Water Conservation Plan and provide feedback via the survey on the Plan’s Shape Superior page.

Please be aware that this is separate from the recently adopted Town of Superior Drought Mitigation Plan. For more information on how the Town of Superior prepares for drought, monitors water supply conditions, and communicates drought response actions, visit the Drought Mitigation webpage on the Town website.

If you want to learn more about the Town's sustainability efforts, check out the monthly Sustainability Newsletter.

Read the latest edition and subscribe to receive the monthly newsletter in your inbox. Make sure to select the "Sustainability Monthly Newsletter" when prompted to choose the information topics you're interested in.

The Town is gauging interest in a Junk the Junipers program that connects residents with volunteers to help remove junipers from their properties. Junipers are highly flammable, and removing them close to homes is one way to reduce wildfire risk.

Interested? Let us know by completing a Junk the Junipers interest form.

Please note: Submitting this form does not register you for the program or commit you to participating. If there is enough interest from residents, the Town may move forward with hosting the program and will provide an official registration opportunity at a later date.

As part of Boulder County's new year-round testing schedule, Superior's outdoor emergency warning sirens will be tested on Monday, Aug. 3 at 10 a.m.

Please be aware that there are two sirens in Town, one located in Superior's Community Park and the other in Original Town on Coal Creek Drive. The outdoor emergency sirens are designed to alert people who are outside in nearby areas and are not intended to be heard indoors.

Visit SuperiorColorado.gov/ready for more preparedness information.

The Boulder County Recovery and Resiliency Division is updating the county’s Hazard Mitigation Plan and inviting community members to help shape the process.

The Hazard Mitigation Plan identifies natural hazards that could affect Boulder County and outlines actions that can reduce risks to people, homes, businesses, infrastructure, and the environment. The plan helps guide long-term efforts to make our communities safer and more resilient before disasters occur.

Community feedback will help identify local concerns, understand how hazards affect different areas of the county, and prioritize projects and strategies that reduce future impacts. Learn more and take the survey on Boulder County's website.

Planning for retirement just got easier for Colorado workers. The Colorado SecureSavings Program (CSSP) provides a straightforward way to save for the future, designed for employees without access to employer-sponsored retirement plans.

For more information, visit the Colorado SecureSavings website.

Sundance Business Opportunities

The Boulder Chamber has organized opportunities for businesses to engage with the Sundance experience, including:

• Lease your business space as an event space
• Share your services with the Sundance Film Festival to become a vendor
• Participate in the 'Official Friends of the Sundance Film Festival' Program

Review the program guidelines and learn more on the Boulder Chamber Sundance Film Festival Partner Hub.

Sundance Short Term Rental Information

Superior's Town Manager has declared a special event festival period for the Sundance Film Festival, taking place Jan. 21-31, 2027.

Individuals may apply for the Festival Short Term Rental license from Jan. 11 through Feb. 10 (ten days before and ten days after the festival period), for no longer than a total of 29 days per license.

More information and applications are available on the Town's Short-Term Rentals webpage.

Explore a wide range of resources for your business on the Town's Business Resources webpage.

If you're looking for assistance, this webpage includes resources for business development, sustainability, financial resources, disaster preparedness, and more!

Thanks to advocacy from Superior residents and Town staff, Superior's only fixed-route neighborhood bus service will remain operational.

RTD announced in July that Route 228, which connects residents to Downtown Superior, local neighborhoods, and the U.S. 36 and McCaslin Park-n-Ride, will remain in service with minor changes to its operating hours. The bus route will be available from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends.

It's important to note that RTD is still facing significant budget issues, which could result in future service cuts across the Front Range as soon as 2027.

Rock Creek Parkway

Rock Creek Parkway construction will continue through October.

Crews are currently working on the north side of Rock Creek Parkway between Indiana Street and 88th Street, as well as at the intersection of 88th Street and Coal Creek Drive. Rock Creek Parkway at 88th Street will be open by Aug. 12.

Once this phase is finished, crews will move east to complete Rock Creek Parkway reconstruction from Honey Creek Lane to Coalton Road.

The project includes the full reconstruction of the roadway, curb-and-gutter improvements, upgraded sidewalks, and enhanced bike and pedestrian facilities. A single-lane roundabout is being installed at the intersection of Rock Creek Parkway and Coal Creek Drive, and the roundabout at 88th Street and Rock Creek Parkway will be reduced to a single-lane roundabout, improving safety for all users.

Indiana Street

Indiana Street construction continues, with crews currently working on the second phase, which includes a full closure of Indiana Street between McCaslin Boulevard and Mount Sopris Way.

This closure will shift in early August to the section from North Torreys Peak to Mount Sopris Way as crews complete top-lift paving.

Upon completion, Indiana Street will be fully reconstructed, with additional curb-and-gutter improvements, upgraded sidewalks, and enhanced bike and pedestrian facilities.

Construction will conclude before the start of the 2026/27 school year, so school traffic will not be affected.

Don't forget that you can now visit the Town's new interactive road construction map for detailed views of closures, detours, and more.

This summer, Superior and Louisville have been hard at work ensuring 88th Street is safer for students traveling to and from Monarch PK-8 and Monarch High schools.

As part of this project, crews:

• Installed bike ramps connecting the existing sidewalks to the separated bike lane on 88th Street; and
• Extended the school zone south towards Promenade Drive.

The upgrade allows bikes to move seamlessly from the sidewalk into the bike lane near Promenade and Campus drives, enhancing safety during school commute times.

Additional improvements are planned for 2027, as the Town is working closely with CDOT to complete the recently awarded Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grant. This grant funds a permanently separated bike lane along 88th Street from Promenade Drive to Campus Drive.

Original Town project now complete

In addition to the 88th Street project, crews have concluded the Original Town alley and roadway stabilization project.

This work provides the alleys and roads with a hard surface that eliminates dust, allows plowing, and offers an expected useful life of approximately 5 to 7 years.

Stay informed on all Superior construction projects by visiting the Town Projects webpage.

Flavorful fun is back on Saturday, Sept. 12, for the 25th annual Chili & Beer Fest!

Join us from 2 to 6 p.m. at Community Park (1350 Coalton Road) to taste an array of chili-themed foods and sample a variety of craft beers, ciders, wine, and spirits.

Whether you're a food connoisseur or a beer enthusiast, there's something for everyone at this event. Plus, live music, vendors, and inflatable fun for all ages!

Get all the event details and buy your Beer Fest Tickets at SuperiorColorado.gov/ChiliBeerFest.

Superior is full of artists, and we want to put your artwork where the whole community can see it.

The Cultural Arts & Public Spaces (CAPS) Advisory Committee has launched a new exhibit opportunity for resident Superior artists! Artist Spotlight: Neon Dreams & Digital Streams is an open call for art that will feature local artists through slideshow exhibits.

The new rotating exhibits will be featured on large monitor screens at the Superior Community Center and the Civic Space. This is your invitation to submit your artwork for a chance to share what you create and see it celebrated across town!

Get all the details and submit your artwork today on the Artist Spotlight Shape Superior page.

Grab your lawn chairs and gather your friends because Superior's Summer Concert Series ends on a high note this month with the final two concerts!

Enjoy live music, savory and sweet food trucks, a locally-hosted beer garden, and lots of fun on select Saturday evenings in Downtown Superior. Please note that the last events in the series occur on back-to-back weekends!

• Aug. 8: The Long Run
• Aug. 15: Steely Dead

Summer Concert Series
6:30 to 8:15 p.m.
Superior Commons Amphitheater
2130 Creek View Way

Join the Boulder County Sheriff's Office and the Town of Superior for National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Community Park (1350 Coalton Road).

This fun, family-friendly evening is designed to build community spirit and strengthen the bond between residents and law enforcement. There will be free food, giveaways, emergency equipment viewings, safety demonstrations, a medical evacuation helicopter (weather permitting), vendors and more! Plus, it's free and open to all!

Stroll Main Street and shop local on Wednesday, Aug. 19 at the next Superior Summer Market!

Downtown Superior (2250 Main St.) will come alive from 5 to 8 p.m. with merchants, meals, and music to savor with family and friends.

Fill your bag with fresh produce, meats, cheeses, pastries, plants, jewelry, and so much more! Once you've crossed everything off your list, grab a beer from The Stable Bar & Grill Beer Garden (at the east end of the market) and stop by the plaza for reggae and ska from Al's Hwy50.

Find each market’s vendor list, market dates and all the other fun things happening at SuperiorColorado.gov/SummerMarket.

The Fall/Winter 2026 Recreation Guide is here.

The guide is packed with events and activities from September through December, including sports and fitness classes, teen and senior activities, wellness programs, and so much more.

Online registration for all fall and winter activities is officially open. The digital guide includes links to register for each program, or you can register at SuperiorColorado.gov/Programs.

Don't miss out on the fun!

"The AI Doc"
Friday, Aug. 28 | 6 p.m.
Superior Civic Space
2250 Main St., Suite 1001

This 2026 documentary, directed by Daniel Roher and Charlie Tyrell, examines the existential threats and promises of artificial intelligence.

Check out the Boulder Film Friends in Superior page for important event information and the future screening schedule.

Questions? Contact Arts & History Supervisor Jennifer "JG" Garner at jenniferg@superiorcolorado.gov or 303-499-3675, ext. 167.

The Town of Superior is home to several colonies of black-tailed prairie dogs, a native species that is an important part of Colorado's grassland ecosystem. Prairie dog populations naturally fluctuate over time in response to factors such as weather, predators, disease, and drought.

While prairie dogs provide important ecological benefits by supporting native wildlife and reducing vegetation that can contribute to wildfire risk, expanding colonies can also create challenges for nearby residents. Burrowing near private property may damage landscaping and other improvements, and may increase interactions with people and pets.

Learn more by visiting the Town's new Prairie Dog Information webpage.

Summer may be winding down, but the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) team is still busier than ever, coordinating programs and events just for you!

Stay in the know by subscribing to the monthly PROS Newsletter. When prompted to choose which types of information to receive, check any relevant topics under "Parks, Recreation & Open Space."

Read the latest Parks, Recreation and Open Space Newsletter to catch up on all the upcoming fun.

Get ready for a fun night under the stars! The last Rock Creek HOA Summer Movie Night of the season is almost here.

The series wraps up on Friday, Aug. 7, on Scanlan Field at Community Park (1350 Coalton Road). "Zootopia 2" will be shown at dusk, with activities starting at 7 p.m. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and friends!

There will be free food from Chick-fil-A available while supplies last, plus the Kona Ice Food Truck for anyone looking to purchase a sweet treat!

Superior residents, you're invited to share feedback on Louisville Public Library services!

The City of Louisville is updating its Cultural Services Strategic Plan. In doing so, the City strives to understand community needs and aspirations, continuing to build services that reflect the values of everyone it serves, including Superior residents who rely on the library every day.

There are two great ways to make your voice heard:

1. Take the All In Louisville Survey.
   
   
2. Attend an Open House event:
   • Monday, Aug. 3: 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Louisville Public Library (951 Spruce St.)
   • Tuesday, Aug. 11: 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Superior Civic Space (2250 Main St.)
   • Thursday, Aug. 13: 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Crown Room at the Louisville Recreation Center (900 Via Appia Way)

Please note: The Louisville Public Library will be closed to the public Aug. 3-4 while the library servers move to their new home. During this time, library service, including printing, catalog searches, checking out and returning, in‑building internet access, and digital collections, will be temporarily unavailable. Call 303-335-4849 with questions.

Louisville Public Library 20th Anniversary Celebration
Friday, Aug. 7 | Noon to 2 p.m.
Louisville Public Library (951 Spruce St.)

Join the Louisville Public Library in celebrating two decades of service with a special open house. Stop by to enjoy cake and cookies, make a craft with the kids, and help celebrate everything the library means to the community. No registration required; drop in any time during the event.

Mark your calendars for A Taste of Nepal on Thursday, Sept. 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Superior Civic Space, 2250 Main St., Suite 1001.

This special event features Nepalese hors d'oeuvres and drinks, exciting keynote speakers and unique silent auction items.

The fundraiser benefits the Superior-Khandbari Sister City Project, which fosters education, cultural exchange and community development.

Stay tuned for more information on the Superior-Khandbari Sister City Project website.

Arts Night Superior
Friday, Aug. 7 | 5 to 8:30 p.m.
Downtown Superior
Free and open to all

Explore the Arts Off Center gallery and other Downtown Superior businesses, then head to the Superior Civic Space for live music and entertainment.

Women in Business Meeting
Thursday, Aug. 13 | 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
InBank (500 Discovery Parkway #375)
Registration required

Join the Superior Chamber for the August SuperiHER Women's Business Group meeting, a fun and energetic networking event! Connect with fellow women in the community, share ideas, explore partnerships, and collaborate on new opportunities.

Short-Term Rental Informational Session
Wednesday, Aug. 26 | 6 to 7 p.m.
Superior Civic Space (2250 Main St., Suite 1001)
Free and open to all Superior residents and property owners

The Sundance Film Festival is coming to Boulder, and Superior homeowners can be part of the experience. With the move, the region is expecting a surge of filmmakers, industry workers, press, and festivalgoers looking for short-term rentals and lodging close to Boulder that are accessible, friendly, and enhance the festival experience.

Did you know that you can book FlexRide to connect to other RTD routes?

Booking is easy and can be done in as little as 10 minutes before pickup! FlexRide can help customers connect to area services, including Routes 120, 225, 228, DASH, FF, and LD.

Visit the RTD FlexRide page to book a ride and see the areas the Superior, Broomfield, Thornton, and Longmont FlexRide routes serve.

The Boulder Small Business Development Center (SBDC) coordinates a full calendar of training events and programs for local entrepreneurs in Boulder County, with options in English and Spanish.

Check out the full lineup and register on the Boulder SBDC website.

Staying informed about Town activities and events is easier than ever!

Below you'll find several excellent ways to keep up-to-date or request information:

• Manage your email or text subscriptions
• Email the Town
• Email the Town Council
• Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, X, and Bluesky
• Check out our YouTube Channel
• Tune in to Cable Channel 8 for live meeting broadcasts
• Chime in on our latest outreach efforts with Shape Superior
• Submit non-emergency issues to Superior Click and Fix