SEVERANCE SCOOP
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In this monthly newsletter you’ll find messages from the Mayor or Town Council, learn about upcoming Town events and news, and updates from businesses and groups in the Community. Be in the know on happenings in Town, stay informed about upcoming constructions projects, new developments and everything in between!
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Severance Town Council
Mayor Matthew Fries
Mayor Pro-Tem
Brittany Vandermark
Council Member
Stephen Gagliardi
Council Member
Craig Joseph
Council Member
Tad Borrett
Council Member
Dave Bruen
Council Member
Dan Meyers
Business, Youth and Citizen of the Year!
Please join us in celebrating our community members at Town Christmas on December 14th, 2024 Business, Youth, and Citizen of the Year will be presented at Town Christmas. This group or individual has shown T.O.W.N P.R.I.D.E values in the community and has made the Town a better place. We cannot wait to celebrate the recpients!
2024 Photo Contest Winner
We will be announcing the 2024 Photo Contest Winner at Severance Town Christmas on December 14th. Thank you to the residents for capturing the beauty of Severance! The winner will also be announced on social media as well as in the January Newsletter!
Message From Mayor Fries
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Severance!
2024 has been a fast year! I hope you all enjoyed your Thanksgiving. Here comes Christmas and 2025!
The Town of Severance had a great year, and we look forward to an even better 2025. On December 10th, your Town Council will vote on our 2025 budget. If approved, we will have a slight positive margin and continue to enjoy no debt! On December 12th, we will cut the ribbon on our New Police Department. Built with no debt. Paid for with no tax dollars from citizens, but with grant funds from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs and impact fees paid from development and growth that occurred in the recent past. A great example of how growth can pay its own way.
Your Town Council and I continue to work diligently on economic development in Severance. Residents deserve more services closer to home, and regardless of obstacles in recent years, we are finding ways around the obstacles and keep moving in a positive direction.
I hope you all can join us for our Town Christmas celebration on Saturday, December 14th at Community Park. Visit the town website, townofseverance.org, or get our new town of Severance app to get the breakdown of the activities planned for the day.
Recently, we installed some new technology in the council chambers. This will result in a better viewing experience if you stream our meetings or if you watch the recordings at your convenience. I encourage you to come to our council meetings, stream live or view the recordings. This is the best way for each of you to get the facts from your elected officials making decisions on your behalf.
I am very honored to serve as your Mayor. Thanks to all who reach our with your questions and comments. Please keep them coming! If I don’t know the answer, I will find it for you.
Lastly, Please enjoy the Christmas season and what it stands for. Perhaps 2025 will bring Peace on Earth.
See you around town!
Matthew Fries Mayor
Community Events
Wednesday, December 4th 6pm | Citizen Advisory Board
Thursday, December 5th 1pm | Municipal Court
Tuesday, December 10th 6pm-8pm| Town Council Work Session/ Regular Meeting
Thursday, December 12th 2pm | Police Department Ribbon Cutting & Open House
Saturday, December 14th 2pm-5pm | Town Christmas
Wednesday, December 18th 6pm| Planning Commission
Monday, December 23rd Cancelled| Tree Board Meeting
Tuesday, December 24th Town Hall Closed | Christmas Eve
Wednesday, December 25th Town Hall Closed | Christmas Day
Tuesday, December 31st New Year’s Eve
Severance Severance Town Christmas Town Christmas
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14TH
2PM-5PM | COMMUNITY PARK
100 WATERFOWL WAY
Join us at our Town Christmas for a magical afternoon! Meet Santa and Ms. Claus from 2 PM to 5 PM, and don't miss out on all the festive fun. Enjoy vendor booths, horse-drawn carriage rides, crafts, reindeer, the Grinch a firework show and much more!
Bring unwrapped, unopened gifts for any age, as December 14th is the last day to donate to the Toy Drive! All toys benefit Weld Elves!
Severance Police Department
Please remember to shovel walkways within 24 hours of the last measurable snowfall or snowdrift. This is to ensure the safety of all residents.
All pets must be leashed in public areas. This is for the safety of all of those in these public areas as well as the safety of your pup!
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Severance Chamber
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