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Cal Marsella’s Impact on Arvada


by Shelley Cook Last week RTD dedicated the train platforms at Union Station in memory of former General Manager Cal Marsella. Among many accomplishments, the plaque notes that Cal is considered the ‘Father of FasTracks.’ Less known is his influence … Continue reading

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This Tuesday Night: Fitzmorris Pool & Rec Center’s Last Public Meeting


This is a reminder that the final public meeting to review earlier community feedback and what’s happening with the design for the Center will be held this Tuesday, February 21st, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.  The open-house meeting will be held … Continue reading

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 2016 Neighborhood Wrap-up and a Look into 2017


by John Kiljan Dear CLRC neighbors and friends, For the last couple of years I’ve written an early-year summary of what’s been happening in central Arvada with a look toward the future of the city in the coming year.  Since … Continue reading

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New Transit Service from Olde Town to DIA via Union Station


by John Kiljan [updated 19 December 2016] Dear neighbors and friends of the CLRC, For 13 years Ride Provide ran an inexpensive direct-to-the-airport shuttle service from Olde Town.  That service was called the A-Line shuttle, and it turned out to … Continue reading

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Getting to the Airport During the “Gap”


by John Kiljan [updated 21 October 2016] Starting November 1st, travellers who have been using Ride Provide’s A-Line van shuttle service to the airport that now leaves from the Olde Town Park & Ride on an hourly basis, will have … Continue reading

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SD 19 race with a special note to Libertarians


Want to have you single vote count more this election season? If you do then you need to vote in the Senate District 19 election. Ballots will be in your mail box this week!!! One would think this election is … Continue reading

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Better Roads Tax Question


by John Kiljan Monday, August 15th, is the deadline for responding to the City of Arvada’s “Better Roads” online survey.  This is a lot more important than a typical City survey.  It’s a choice between avoiding a tax increase and … Continue reading

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This November’s Ballot


by John Kiljan It’s looking like this November’s ballot is going to be one of the most contentious in recent memory for Arvada voters.  In addition to a presidential election where both candidates have high disapproval ratings, there will be … Continue reading

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City Road Improvements and a Tax Increase


Well, it’s now up on the City’s website.  The Arvada City Council is looking for feedback on whether or not they should put a tax issue on the November ballot (or later) to increase Arvada’s general city sales tax by … Continue reading

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The CLRC Ends its Neighborhood Association – Website to Continue


by John Kiljan Dear CLRC members and friends, Last month marked the end of the Citizens for a Livable Ralston Community (CLRC) as a neighborhood association.  Hopefully, the CLRC will continue as an intermittent neighborhood news service as long as … Continue reading

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