Happy New Year, Superior!

As we begin 2026, I want to share the priorities your Town Council will be focused on in the year ahead. These priorities reflect what we consistently hear from residents: invest in our infrastructure, strengthen our local economy, continue Marshall Fire recovery, and push for meaningful relief from the impacts of Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (RMMA).

Investing in Our Infrastructure

Thanks to voter-approved sales-tax bonds, we’re able to move forward on several long-awaited infrastructure projects that will improve safety and quality of life across town:

• Improvements along Rock Creek Parkway, including a new roundabout at Coal Creek Drive
• Indiana Street upgrades from North Torreys Peak Drive to McCaslin Boulevard
• Renovations at both the North and South Pools during the 2026–27 off-season
• A full rebuild of the Community Park Playground

Building a Strong Local Economy

Downtown Superior will continue to see positive momentum in 2026. We expect progress on Alta Flatirons, the Hyatt Studios hotel, Bigsby’s Folly, additional Main Street leases, and a new Food Hall proposal. We’re also moving forward on Kite Route Crossing (senior affordable housing), continuing work on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), and expanding community events. The Superior Marketplace and Rock Creek Village shopping centers are at all-time low vacancy rates, and we will continue supporting these local centers so our businesses can thrive into the future.

RMMA: Continuing the Work

RMMA remains one of the most significant issues facing many families in Superior. In 2026, we will continue working through litigation, regional partnerships, and policy advocacy to pursue meaningful noise and safety relief.

Marshall Fire Recovery

While we are nearing the end of this chapter, important work remains. This year, we will continue supporting residents completing their rebuilds and investing in long-term community resilience. Our Town staff’s dedication throughout this process has been extraordinary, and we are grateful for their continued efforts. We will also finalize plans for the Marshall Fire Remembrance Project and begin fundraising for this important community initiative.

2026 will be a year of continued progress and steady forward movement. Thank you for caring so deeply about Superior and for helping make our community such a special place.

Respectfully,
Mayor Mark Lacis

Don't throw away your live Christmas Tree after the holidays! Instead, consider recycling it. Live trees are biodegradable and can be reused for mulch, compost and other purposes.

Here are two recycling options:

1. Recycle your Christmas tree at Superior's Yard Waste Site.

If you miss the Scouts' collection event or want to recycle your tree earlier, you can bring your tree (free of ornaments, tinsel, and decorations) to the Superior Yard Waste Site at 2125 Honey Creek Lane. It will be open every day from through Jan. 31 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for Superior residents. The collected trees will be turned into mulch or compost, which avoids additional landfill greenhouse gases.

2. Let the Scouts do the heavy lifting!

For 27 years, Scout Troop 69 has recycled Christmas trees for Superior and Louisville. This service supports the community by picking up Christmas trees for safe and responsible disposal after the holiday. It keeps the trees out of landfills and provides an important community service.

Trees must have decorations removed and be ready to be picked up on the curb by 8 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 3.

Is volunteering and serving your community a goal for you in the new year? Consider joining a Town of Superior Advisory Committee!

Advisory committees are an excellent way to share your talents with the Town, brainstorm ideas for change with your neighbors, and make a positive impact in the place you live.

Current openings are:

• Advisory Committee for Environmental Sustainability: Three Openings
• Cultural Arts and Public Spaces Advisory Committee: Three Openings
• Open Space Advisory Committee: One Opening
• Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee: Three Openings
• Planning Commission: One Opening
• Superior Youth Leadership Council: One Opening

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.

For over a year, the Town of Superior has been working to update our Comprehensive Plan. This guiding document serves as a framework for decision-makers and residents, outlining a vision for the Town’s future.

The Comprehensive Plan Draft will be available for public review and comment in mid-January. The draft is scheduled to be posted on or before Jan. 15 and will be available for comment until Jan. 30.

Superior’s Comprehensive Plan was created through a collaborative process led by Town staff and the consulting team, with direction from the Planning Commission and informed by other local partners and stakeholders.

Interested parties are invited to review the draft and provide comments on the Shape Superior Comprehensive Plan page. Watch for social media and other notifications when it is posted for review!

Sip-erior Beer Fest
Saturday, Jan. 31
Noon to 2 p.m. | 3 to 5 p.m.
Superior Civic Space
2250 Main St., Suite 1001

Due to the holidays, the Jan. 2 First Fridays Coffee with Town Council members has been canceled.

Please make plans to attend the next First Fridays Coffee on Feb. 6 from 7:45 to 9:30 a.m. at the Superior Community Center (1500 Coalton Road).

These monthly gatherings are an excellent opportunity to discuss current topics relating to the Town. Bring your questions, concerns and updates. Coffee and light breakfast items will be provided.

Both the Asti Park Historical Museum (110 W. Maple St.) and the Grasso Park Interim Historical Museum (122 E. William St.) will be closed in January due to the proximity to the holidays.

The museums will be open as scheduled on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mark your calendars and come explore Superior's rich history!

Note: Readers may see Jan. 3 listed as an open date in the Winter issue of Hello Superior. The decision to close was made after the publication was printed. We apologize for any confusion.

Are you looking for opportunities to give back as the holiday season concludes? You're in luck!

There is still time to participate in the Stock the Shelves drive, which asks our generous community to come together and collect high priority items for All Roads Boulder County, including toiletries and wellness essentials that restore comfort, dignity, and health for those they serve.

Donations will be accepted through Monday, Jan. 5.

• Travel-size toiletries (shampoo, body wash, lotion, deodorant, soap)
• Toothbrushes & toothpaste
• Disposable razors & shaving cream
• Feminine hygiene products
• Melatonin & sleep aids
• Pain relievers (Tylenol, Advil, etc.)
• Neosporin/triple antibiotic ointment
• Sunscreen, Chapstick, Band-Aids

• Twin XL blankets & towels
• Shelf-stable snacks, coffee, tea
• Handwarmers, drawstring bags
• New underwear, gloves, coats
• Gift cards (Amazon, Costco, King Soopers, Safeway, Target)

• Superior Town Hall (124 E. Coal Creek Drive)
• Superior Community Center (1500 Coalton Road)
• Superior Civic Space (2250 Main St., Suite 1001)
• Participating businesses across Superior

We look forward to your next visit in Downtown Superior!

If you are shopping, dining, or just enjoying a stroll along Main Street, free parking is provided at multiple locations including on-street parking and parking garages (on-street limits vary from 2 hours on Main Street to 3 hours on adjacent streets).

Please be sure to read the posted signs or refer to the Downtown Superior parking map on the Town website.

From Thanksgiving to New Year's, U.S. households generate 25% more trash, with about 1 million additional tons of garbage entering landfills each week. Reduce your impact this season with these sustainability tips:

• Most wrapping paper from the store isn't recyclable, so consider using sustainable gift wrap made from materials you might already have at home. You can create unique and reusable wrappings using items such as newspaper comics, maps, decorated paper shopping bags, or fabrics.
• Shop second-hand for durable items that will last.
• Hand-made gifts are thoughtful and personal.
• Give the gift of a shared experience that makes memories instead of a physical item.
• Repurpose your holiday cards as gift tags.

Make sure you know the best way to recycle holiday waste.
View Eco-Cycle's Zero Waste Holiday Guide for detailed information on where and how to recycle or dispose of items like holiday bows, broken holiday lights and more!

Holiday meals often emphasize abundance, but that can mean a lot of uneaten food. To reduce your food waste and prevent it from going to the landfill, only buy what you need, save leftovers in the fridge or freezer, consider donating any unused nonperishable foods to a local food pantry, and compost scraps. Use this Guest-imator tool to estimate the right amount of food for your holiday events.

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 of Superior has installed new pedestrian push buttons at the intersection of Rock Creek Parkway and McCaslin Boulevard.

These upgraded buttons are easier to reach than the previous “bulldog” style buttons and give an audible and tactile signal when pressed.

Traffic signal enhancements like this help meet the Town’s goal of making intersections more comfortable and accessible for all modes of transportation, as outlined in the 2025 Transportation Plan and the 2025 Vision Zero Action Plan.

Town staff have been working closely with the City of Louisville, Boulder Valley School District, and the Redtail Ridge Developer to improve bike and pedestrian safety on 88th Street for Superior residents, with several changes upcoming.

88th Street is a direct route for many Superior students to access Monarch PK-8 and High School in Louisville. The Town of Superior is responsible for the operations and maintenance of 88th Street up to Promenade Drive, with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the City of Louisville responsible for maintenance north of Promenade Drive.

The striping on 88th Street was recently refreshed by Louisville, including new bike lane striping. Superior and Louisville staff will soon install flex posts on the eastern side of 88th Street to create a bike lane buffer. These will be installed along 88th Street from Promenade Drive to just south of Campus Drive.

These improvements will provide a buffered bike lane for cyclists and aim to allow the sidewalks to be used exclusively by pedestrians, rather than sharing the existing sidewalk with cyclists.

Long-term, Superior plans to partner with BVSD and Louisville to pursue a Safe Routes to School grant to install more permanent changes along this route, aiming to improve safety.

"The Librarians"
Friday, Jan. 23 | 6 p.m.
Superior Civic Space
2250 Main St., Suite 1001

The Librarians is a 2025 American documentary film that follows librarians who unite to combat book banning, defending intellectual freedom on democracy's frontlines amid unprecedented censorship in Texas, Florida, and beyond.

Don’t miss the annual Superior Resident Art Exhibit, featuring artist Brittany Erekson and her collection "Artful Serenity" on display at the Superior Community Center!

The exhibit highlights Erekson’s stunning photography, which captures the beauty and stillness of nature in its purest form.

As a Superior resident and artist, Erekson enjoys photographing landscapes and close-ups of nature, often while out running or hiking. She takes pride in the fact that her photographs are not staged, edited with color adjustments, or filtered in any way. Erekson’s artwork showcases the breathtaking natural state of each moment. She hopes her photographs inspire people to be more present, stopping to experience the beauty around them each day.

The exhibit will be on display from Jan. 9 through March 30, with a special opening reception on Jan. 29!

Resident Artist Opening Reception: Artful Serenity
Thursday, Jan. 29 | 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Superior Community Center
1500 Coalton Road

Come meet the artist and enjoy light bites and beverages!

Living with geese on the Colorado Front Range is a common experience due to a high population of both migratory and year-round resident Canada geese.

While many appreciate their presence, conflicts can arise, particularly regarding droppings, noise, and aggression during nesting season.

The migratory goose population varies from year to year and can become a nuisance, primarily due to droppings along paths and sidewalks. Geese can be aggressive during nesting in early spring. Allowing geese some space and being cautious when driving and cycling is recommended.

This year, the Town will again use decoys that resemble coyotes or large dogs, placed in open park areas. The Town also has a new brooming attachment for a small tractor that will be scheduled regularly to sweep sidewalks in some of the more impacted locations, such as Purple Park.

Residents with concerns or questions can contact the Town through the SeeClickFix tool by submitting an open forms message. You may also call the Town at 303-499-3675.

Learn more about geese in Superior in this message prepared by the Town.

The Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) team is responsible for all of the Town-sponsored events and activities you know and love!

Stay up-to-date 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 what's going on around you. It's a great way to stay informed about everything happening in our community!

Congratulations to Jane from Superior for winning first place in the ninth to twelfth grade division of the 2025 Boulder St. Vrain Watershed Art Contest!

Students were asked to create a piece of artwork and write a sentence about why they are grateful for water.

"I am grateful for water because without water, we would be nothing. Water flows through life in the most beautiful way possible; everything it touches flourishes. Without water, there would be nothing at all, which is why I'm grateful for it," Jane wrote to accompany her entry.

Additionally, Cathy, another Superior student, was awarded honorable mention in the sixth to eighth grade division.

See all the winning entries and some of the other 250 submissions on the Keep It Clean Partnership website.

Would you like to see the artwork in person? Stop by the Superior Civic Space (2250 Main St., Suite 1001) in February! There will be a table display with the contest winners and additional information about the Keep It Clean Partnership.

If you're a Town of Superior resident with a child entering kindergarten next year, now is the time to enroll in your neighborhood school!

Kindergarten enrollment is now open! Secure your child's spot and help our local schools plan for another great year of learning and community.

Enroll today on the Boulder Valley School District website.

Need more information? Check out this flyer from Monarch PK-8 or visit the Superior Elementary and/or Eldorado PK-8 websites.

It’s almost time to put your car on ice – and ride on two wheels instead! Way to Go, a program of the Denver Regional Council of Governments, is bringing back Winter Bike to Work Day on Friday, Feb. 13.

Pledge to ride at BikeToWorkDay.co, then swap your car for a bike to get to work, run errands, visit Winter Bike to Work Day stations or beat the school drop-off line. You’ll be the envy of everyone stuck in traffic!

Friday Afternoon Club: A Moment of Stillness - Mindfulness Meditation for the New Year
Jan. 9 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Louisville Public Library (951 Spruce St.)

Take time to pause, breathe, and reconnect through guided mindfulness meditation in a supportive, welcoming space. No prior experience needed, just bring yourself and an open mind to this event led by meditation teacher Mike Flanagan. Please register.

Cute Cats
Jan. 14 from 4 to 4:45 p.m.
Louisville Public Library (951 Spruce St.)

Learn how to paint and draw cute cats and funny fowl. Don't forget to register for this free library program meant for kids in grades 1-6.

Perler Beads for Teens
Jan. 22 from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Louisville Public Library (951 Spruce St.)

Come hang out and make cool perler bead creations! The possibilities are endless! This program is for teens in grades 6-12. Please register.

Boulder Open Space Presents: Birds of Prey
Jan. 25 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Louisville Public Library (951 Spruce St.)

Join us for a fun slideshow program and learn how to recognize prey, including hawks, eagles, and falcons, that fly in the skies above Boulder County. Volunteers will share tips to help you distinguish among raptors by identifying field marks, behavior, location, and time of year. Registration required.

Parenting for Emotional Intelligence and Connection
Jan. 29 from 7 to 8 p.m.
Virtual Event

Experience practical tools and supportive strategies in this free virtual program offered through the Louisville Public Library. This interactive session welcomes caregivers interested in nurturing children's emotional skills, fostering meaningful family connections, and sharing experiences with others in the community. The class is facilitated by Erin Sommer, a social emotional specialist dedicated to supporting families on their parenting journey. Please register.

Wildlife in Winter
Jan. 30 from 10:15 to 11 a.m.
Louisville Public Library (951 Spruce St.)

Join Open Space staff and a children's librarian to explore how wildlife survive the winter months. From hibernation to migration to unique adaptations, the program takes a hands-on look at the strategies animals use to make it through the cold season. Please register for this free program for ages 3-5.

ASL for Kids
Jan. 31 from 3 to 4 p.m.
Louisville Public Library (951 Spruce St.)

Come learn some basic American Sign Language signs from Monarch High School Honor Society students. Participants will receive small group instruction in this fun and informative ASL class. Drop in; no registration required.

RTD has made paying fares easier and more convenient with Tap-n-Ride, a new contactless payment option.

Customers can simply tap a Visa or Mastercard, or a mobile wallet like Apple Pay or Google Pay, on a fare validator and go, no tickets or cash required. The system automatically includes fare capping, ensuring riders never pay more than the cost of a daily or monthly pass while traveling across the region.

From the Winter Park Express to Bustang routes, carpooling, or vanpooling, there are plenty of ways to get to the mountains safely and sustainably this winter. Let someone else do the driving this season, and find more joy in the journey!

Learn more about winter transit options in this blog from Commuting Solutions.

Keeping up-to-date on Town activities and events has never been easier! Find below several great ways to stay informed 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

New Year Holiday
Thursday, Jan. 1 & Friday, Jan. 2

Superior Town Hall, Town offices, the Superior Community Center, and the Superior Civic Space will be closed Jan. 1-2 in observance of the New Year.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, Jan. 19

Superior Town Hall and Town offices will be closed on Jan. 19 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

You can learn more about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his legacy on the National Museum of African American History and Culture's website.