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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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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
Happy New Year Severance!
2025 will be a great year for our town!
Tune in to a council meeting and learn what is happening. Council meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. Our work sessions will begin at 5:00 pm and our regular meeting will begin at 6:00pm. Public comment is always welcome and scheduled during our regular meeting.
Get the Town of Severance App! Enjoy quick access to recent news, alerts and events. Meeting agendas and packets for all public meetings, as well as the meeting minutes from previous meetings are available as well.
If you can't attend or watch live, recordings for all meetings are published within a few days after the meeting on the town website or app. onnect with me or any council member. Council member email addresses are on the website and app My email is matthew.fries@townofseverance.org. Please reach out with any questions or comments. We want to hear from you!
The 2025 approved budget is available on the App and the website. Be sure to check out the Capital Improvement Plan in the budget to see what projects are approved for this year.
Thank you for being a part of the best town in Northern Colorado!
Have a Happy, Safe and Successful New Year!
Matthew Fries Mayor
Thank You to the entire Severance team. I am truly grateful for the contributions and guidance of all members of the Severance team and the support of neighbors and friends. Hats off to all of you and I look forward to our 2025 successes together. Councilperson Dan Meyers
All businesses must renew their business licenses annually. You can find the application online on our website at https://www.townofseverance.org/241/Ho me-Based-Businesses-Business-Sales-Tax. Business licenses cost $25 and last from January to December. *If you are selling goods within the town limits you must also have a sales tax license, and that license has no cost.
Dear Town of Severance Resident,
The Town Council adopted all rates and fees in December as part of the 2025 Budget. This letter serves as a 30-day notice to inform you of the Town Council’s rate increases for water, wastewater, and stormwater services that will appear on your February 2025 bill.
Not all properties receive all services. Each applicable service increase is as follows:
The water rate will increase by 5%
The wastewater (sewer) rate will increase by 4%
The monthly stormwater fee will increase by $0.25, from $6.00 to $6.25 per month
The transportation utility fee will remain at $15.50 per month
For accounts on town-provided water, the total of all the new rates and fees is expected to increase a typical single-family home's monthly utility bill (excluding outdoor watering or surcharges for exceeding the allotment) by an average of $5.41 to $10.20.
For those accounts not on town-provided water, the total of all the new applicable rates and fees is expected to increase the typical single-family home's monthly utility bill by an average of $1.64.
For the accounts only billed stormwater and transportation utility fees, the monthly utility bill will increase by $0.25.
Operating costs have increased due to the price of supplies and materials and the treatment costs passed down from the North Weld County Water District. The Town Council is committed to managing those costs and staying efficient while upholding the Town’s commitment to a sustainable future. These changes support the Town Council’s commitment to water conservation, which was established in the Town’s adopted 2017 Municipal Water Efficiency Plan. To help promote conservation efforts, the Town of Severance will continue the water volume tier structure for customers, incentivizing those who choose to reduce their water consumption.
Utility bills are always due on the 15th of each month.
If you have questions about the rate changes, please contact:
Town Hall at 970-686-1218 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Or you may visit https://www.townofseverance.org/258/Billed-Utilities-and-Fees, where you can view a detailed overview of the new rate structures.
Thank you,
Severance Town Council
As we enter 2025, we are filled with enthusiasm and hope for the year ahead Since its founding in 1920, our town has stood as a beacon of small-town charm and agricultural heritage in Northern Colorado. Guided by our mission, vision, and core values, we are excited to share our focus for this year: economic development and building community.
One of our proudest accomplishments is completing the Severance Police Department building in downtown. This new facility is more than a hub for public safety it’s a symbol of revitalization and a stepping stone to a vibrant future for our downtown. It represents our commitment to ensuring all safety, including public safety, emergency preparedness, and secure passageways throughout the community.
This year, we are aligning our efforts with the town’s broader goals to create a safe, thriving, and desirable community for everyone. Here’s how we’re putting these goals into action: Transparency and Engagement
Increasing open communication with residents
Ensuring your voice is heard through public meetings, surveys, and collaborative initiatives.
Offering updates on projects and initiatives to keep you informed
Attracting businesses that align with our values and support local opportunities. Creating infrastructure to foster long-term sustainability and prosperity. Providing resources to help local businesses grow and thrive.
Investing in transportation projects to improve connectivity.
Strengthening water independence and wastewater management systems.
Prioritizing safe and accessible passageways for pedestrians and vehicles.
Enhancing emergency management and readiness.
Supporting our Police Department in keeping Severance a safe place for families and businesses
Expanding parks, and family-friendly amenities.
Preserving Severance’s small-town charm while planning for thoughtful growth
Celebrating community through events that bring us closer together.
Our core values of neighborliness, professionalism, honesty, and accountability drive our work. Throughout 2025, we’ll focus on fostering positive engagement and partnerships that make Severance a welcoming place for all. Severance thrives because of you its residents
This year, we invite you to participate in shaping our town’s future. Join a committee, share your ideas, attend a town event, or connect with your neighbors. Together, we can achieve remarkable things
Here’s to a year of new opportunities and a strengthened community spirit!
Warm regards, The Town of Severance Management
“State of the Town” February 25th, 2025 6pm @ Town Hall
Wednesday, January 1st
New Year’s | Town Hall Closed
Wednesday, January 1st
Canceled | Citizen Advisory Board
Monday, January 6th Canceled | Municipal Court
Tuesday, January 14th 5pm-7pm| Town Council Work Session/ Regular Meeting
Wednesday, January 15th 1pm-5pm| Community Blood Drive
Wednesday, January 15th 6pm| Planning Commission
Monday, January 27th Cancelled| Tree Board Meeting
Tuesday, January 28th 5pm-7pm| Town Council Work Session/ Regular Meeting
The National Weather Service and the Town of Severance want everyone to be part of a Weather-Ready Nation. With the return of winter, Colorado receives a variety of hazards in the form of snow, wind chill, high winds, and avalanches. Are you winter weather-ready? Now is the time to ensure you know how to stay safe when winter weather arrives.
Snow in Colorado is essential to the farmers, the ski areas, and for filling up reservoirs. However, winter storms often bring heavy snow, bitterly cold air, high winds, low visibility, and slick roads. This can lead to dangerous travel conditions and other life-threatening situations, such as avalanches and very frigid wind chill temperatures.
CodeRed, the Emergency Notification System in Weld County, is used by public safety officials to inform the public of immediate threats to health and safety. Sign up for the Weld County CodeRed alert system on this website:
https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/en-US/BF9B9A570C0B
Learn more about CodeRED: CodeRED will only be used for emergency situations near your specific address to keep you informed. We may use CodeRED to issue evacuation notices, shelter in place or lockdown orders, severe weather alerts (must opt in) as well as other public safety emergency information.
The system is geographically based, alerting only residents in the affected area. You will ONLY be alerted if there is an emergency near your address. Citizens may select how they would like to receive alerts; phone call, text and/or email. Emergency alerts are issued by the Weld County Regional Communications Center (WCRCC). A follow-up message will be issued by the WCRCC to announce an “all-clear.”
Weather alerts, which you must opt in for, are passed through the CodeRED system and sent by the National Weather Service.
Citizens need to register to receive alerts through their cellphone, text or email. Landlines in Weld County are automatically enrolled into the CodeRED system.
Registering for CodeRED is FREE and simple. There is also an app called CodeRED Mobile Alert that you can download for free onto your smartphone for free from iTunes or Google Play. (Additional fees may apply to use all features in the app.)
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THURSDAYS - FRIDAYS -
3:30 - 4:00 pm 2:30 - 3:30 pm, except 1/3 at Overlook Park at Range View Elementary 4:00 - 4:30 pm at Severance Shores Park
To view the full Bookmobile schedule and stay updated on any changes, visit: bit.ly/CLDBOMOSchedule
SEVERANCE LIBRARY PROGRAMS & EVENTS FOR ALL AGES!
Explore our September program calendars for Severance Library below, categorized by age group. Click on a thumbnail to easily access the PDF calendar of your choice.
CHECK OUT OUR NEW HOURS:
Monday: 9:30 am–6 pm
Tuesday: 9:30 am–6 pm Wednesday: 9:30 am–6 pm Thursday: 9:30 am–6 pm Friday: 10 am–5 pm Saturday: 10 am-5 pm Sunday: Closed
HOMESCHOOLER'S ACADEMY Wildlife Crossings
Discover how animals navigate human-made barriers and design your own wildlife crossings in this hands-on homeschool program inspired by Meeg Pincus's book, Make Way for Animals: A World of Wildlife Crossings. For children ages 5+. VIEW ALL
Join us in watching Abominable (rated PG)! Teenage Yi and her friends embark on a thrilling journey from Shanghai to the Himalayas to help a young Yeti named Everest reunite with his family while evading those who want to capture him. Bring blankets, pillows, and light refreshments will be provided! Monday, January 27 1:00 pm VIEW
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VIA PHONE
Call Town Hall at 970-686-1218
Non-emergency Dispatch 970-350-9600
Email: info@townofseverance.org
WEBSITE
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