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Westminster Completes First 3H-Funded Street Improvement Project
Westminster residents are experiencing tangible benefits from Ballot Measure 3H, as the City has initiated its first neighborhood repaving project in the Appleblossom area, funded by the measure. With a $2 million annual allocation, the initiative focuses on enhancing safety and infrastructure, with future projects planned for the Amherst and Countryside neighborhoods.
Westminster Begins First 3H-Funded Neighborhood Improvements
Westminster residents are experiencing the benefits of Ballot Measure 3H, which increased sales tax by 0.4 percent for emergency services and street repaving. The Apple Blossom neighborhood is being repaved first. This initiative also supports new fire stations and emergency personnel to enhance community safety.
Meet Your New Westminster City Council
Westminster City Council volunteers their nights and weekends to serve Westminster while balancing their own professional and personal lives. Hear directly from our elected leaders about why serving the City is important to them, and their vision for our city’s future.
The Evolution of the Westminster Municipal Courthouse
Westminster is constructing a new municipal courthouse, set to be completed in 2027, to meet the city's growing needs. The new building will incorporate modern features like remote attendance and improved safety measures, ensuring accessibility and dignity for all court users.
Westminster’s Lance Johnson Inducted Into Colorado Golf Hall of Fame
Lance Johnson, Parks, Golf and Open Space Manager in Westminster since 1993, has transformed the city into a golfing destination with the establishment of Legacy Ridge and Walnut Creek Golf Preserve. His recent induction into the Colorado Golf Hall of Fame celebrates his impactful career and commitment to community, conservation, and golf culture.
Fireworks Safety with the Westminster Fire Department
As we prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July, here's a reminder of the City's fireworks policy presented by the Westminster Fire Department. Please leave the pyrotechnics to the professionals and celebrate safely, Westminster!
Fathers and Sons: Legacy Businesses Recharge Historic Westminster
At 3915 West 73rd Avenue, the Valente and Knudson families discuss the future of the historic Rodeo Market building. Once home to Westminster’s first supermarket, it will soon be transformed into The Barque, a community-focused taproom. Renovations are expected to start in August 2025, with an opening planned for 2026.
Beneath the Surface: Ice Rescue Training with WFD
The Westminster Fire Department’s Water Rescue Team specializes in ice dives, ensuring community safety during winter. Led by Fire Paramedic Alec Shogan, the team trains monthly, emphasizing prompt action in cold water. Shogan warns residents about the dangers of frozen bodies of water and advises against venturing onto ice for safety.
Small Business Spotlight: Barquentine Brewing
A new taproom, "The Barque," will open in Historic Westminster in 2026, co-owned by Ed and Kyle Knudson of Barquentine Brewing. Located in the Rodeo Market building, it will feature Belgian-style beers, a specialty food item called bierocks, and aims to foster community connections among craft beer enthusiasts.
Happening Now in Historic Westminster
Blink too slowly and you might miss it. There’s a lot happening south of 76th Avenue between Federal and Sheridan boulevards that Westminster residents can look forward to. Historic Westminster is a crucial area of focus for improvements to resident safety, utilities, recreation, and overall quality of life. With more than a dozen projects taking place over the next four years, Historic Westminster will look a lot different in the near future.