Tag: City Of Lakewood
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Lakewood launches first 100% solar facility
The new canopy covering the Charles Whitlock Recreation Center’s parking lot in Lakewood isn’t just for decoration — it’s powering the entire facility. The city of Lakewood cut the ribbon on its first on-site solar installation at a city facility Thursday, unveiling the Whitlock Recreation Center Solar Project after nearly four years of designing and…
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Lakewood looking for board and commission applicants
The City of Lakewood needs new people to help shape the city’s future — and past. The city has various volunteer roles open for boards and commissions, including the budget financial oversight committee and historical preservation commission, according to a news release from Lakewood. “Help shape Lakewood’s annual citywide budget or planning by applying for…
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Lakewood parks set for 2026 revamp
Two popular Lakewood parks will see significant improvements in 2026. The City of Lakewood has already broken ground on improvements at Wright Park following years of planning, with a scheduled completion date of spring 2026. Meanwhile, south of Wright Park, Bear Creek Lake Park is set for trail improvements, according to the city’s website. Wright…
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Jeffco Public Schools approves sale of two properties to Lakewood
The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education approved the sale of two surplus properties to the City of Lakewood last week, ending a process that has taken almost two years. The board authorized the sale of property at both the Vivian Elementary School and Emory Elementary School to the city on Nov. 13, pushing the process…
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Lakewood water district asks city to halt potential zoning changes due to pipe demand
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Green Mountain Water and Sanitation District asked the City of Lakewood to pause its significant zoning change proposal due to potential strain on district pipes. GMWSD — who provides water and sewer service to around 48,000 people in west Lakewood — sent a letter to the…
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Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies evict people from troubled Lakewood home after multiple fires
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The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office carried out a court-ordered eviction Friday afternoon on residents of a troubled Lakewood property that was thrust into the local spotlight after two weekend fires. Police vehicles crowded the front of 8000 W. 10th Ave. Friday, providing a different image than the previous piles of trash and two RVs parked…
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Lakewood OKs apartment complex plan despite outcry
The apartment complex will sit directly next to the beloved Belmar Park
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Lakewood warns hikers of potential artillery shells at park
William Frederick Hayden Park was used as an army training ground until 1939
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Lakewood Paralympic medalist honors hometown with signed jersey and bib
Beatriz Hatz earned a bronze medal in long jumping at the 2024 Paris Summer Paralympic Games.
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Arborists, landscapers donate nearly $500,000 in services to honor veterans at Fort Logan National Cemetery
More than 400 volunteers descend on the national cemetery in south Denver to spruce the grounds.