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Mayor
Matthew Fries
Mayor Pro-Tem
Brittany Vandermark
Council Member
Stephen Gagliardi
�� Volunteers Needed-Citizen Advisory Board
Council Member
Craig Joseph
Council Member
Tad Borrett
Council Member
Dave Bruen
Council Member
Karen Hessler
Are you interested in being an advocate and having an informed voice for the community? Would you like to help the Town Council by providing research and recommendations on local issues? The Town of Severance has two (2) vacancies on the Citizens Advisory Board (CAB). This board consists of seven residents appointed by the Town Council, one council member liaison, and an alternate member. It is a volunteer position with a four-year term. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m.
To be eligible, residents shall hold no other town office, be a registered elector of the Town, must be at least eighteen (18) years of age, and have resided in the Town for at least one (1) year. If interested, please send a letter of interest and resume (addressed to the Mayor and Town Council) on our website at https://www.townofseverance.org/FormCenter/General-Forms4/Board-Commission-Council-Committee-Inter-68
For further information, do not hesitate to contact Nicholas Wharton, Town Manager, at nwharton@townofseverance.org 970-686-1218.
Applications will be accepted until Thursday, June 26th, 2025, at 4:00 PM. The town council will appoint the open seats at the July 8th Council Meeting.
All applicants shall be available to attend the July 8th Town Council meeting in person for interviews by the Town Council.
I’m Stephen Gagliardi, your Town Council Member, and I’ll admit — I’ve been procrastinating a bit when it comes to sharing updates with our residents. But I’m excited to start giving you the inside scoop on what’s happening in and around Severance. Below are two quick highlights of local amenities that make our town special. As the Town of Severance's Great Western Trail representative, I invite all residents to go outside and enjoy the completed Great Western Trail. This trail is a 10.5-mile scenic rail-to-trail pathway that winds through Northern Colorado’s beautiful agricultural landscape. This historic route connects Windsor, Severance, and Eaton, offering a unique experience of natural beauty and local heritage. For Severance residents, the stretch near Roulard Lake features a stunning trestle bridge that is truly something to see and makes for a perfect outing. Trail distances include 2.4 miles from Boardwalk Park at Windsor Lake, County Road 19, 1.1 miles to Severance Middle School, 1.9 miles to the Severance Trailhead on CR 74, from there you are about 1 mile to the Roulard Lake Trestle and then 5 5 miles to the Eaton Trailhead on Cheyenne Avenue. Whether walking, running, or biking, the Great Western Trail offers a rewarding way to explore the region and enjoy the outdoors. Click here to find out more ---> https://www.gwtrail.com/
Just off of our Great Western Trail between E. Harmony (WCR 74) and WCR 72, I would like to highlight our partnership with the Loup Reservoir Company. Our partnership is providing an essential upgrade to the John Law Reservoir. Through this cooperative effort, the reservoir is being dredged to a depth of approximately 15 feet, significantly improving its water storage capacity and making it suitable for future fishing and recreational opportunities. The dredged material is being stored around the reservoir for now and will be removed by November, paving the way for the stocking of this reservoir with fish and creating a welcoming space for residents to enjoy This project demonstrates the power of local collaboration and our shared commitment to enhancing community resources for all.
Even in the midst of the constant hustle and bustle of modern life, I hope you’ll take a moment to step outside, slow down, and enjoy just a couple of the things Severance has to offer.
Date Range 06/11/2025 - 06/30/2025
Location
Severance Library
Event Type
All Types
Age Group
Teens 12-18 | Adults (18-up) | Adults (21 ) | Families
Wednesday June 11, 2025
REGISTERED EVENT
Mindful Movements
SEVERANCE LIBRARY
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Join us once a month for this program offering guided sessions in yoga, tai chi, meditation, and other mindful practices
Health & Wellness
Adults (18-up)
Tuesday June 17, 2025
REGISTERED EVENT
Teen Cooking in Color
SEVERANCE LIBRARY
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens, join us in making a sweet Filipino shaved ice dessert.
Food & Drink | Summer Program
Teens 12-18
REGISTERED EVENTS
To sign up for any registered events, you'll need your library card and PIN
Sign up at: https://clearview libnet info/events call or pop into any of our branches.
REGISTERED EVENT
Color Our World
SEVERANCE LIBRARY
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Enjoy smooth, summer jazz at the Severance Library with the Greeley Philharmonic Arts & Culture | Summer Program | Outdoor Programs Families, Adults (18-up)
Thursday June 19, 2025
Passport to the Rainbow in Severance
BLUE SPRUCE PARK - 103 BLUE SPRUCE DR. - SEVERANCE
4:00pm - 5:00pm
This week, we’ll relax and stretch in a yoga session with certified yoga teacher Miss Julie Meet us at Blue Spruce Park in Severance!
Health & Wellness | Summer Program | Outdoor Programs Families
Tuesday June 24, 2025
REGISTERED EVENT
Game Night
SEVERANCE LIBRARY
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Join us at the Severance Library for an evening of fun and friendly competition at our monthly Game Night! This event is for all game-lovers ages 6 and up
Food & Drink | Games | Play
Tweens 9-12, Teens 12-18, Families, Children 6-9, Adults (18-up)
Friday June 27, 2025
REGISTERED EVENT
Teen Video Gaming
SEVERANCE LIBRARY
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, you’re invited to the Severance Library for video games, snacks, friends, and most of all a little good-natured competition.
Technology | Entertainment | Games
Teens 12-18
Date Range
06/11/2025 - 06/30/2025
Location
Severance Library
Event Type
All Types
Age Group
Little Ones (0-5) | Children 6-9
To sign up for any registered events, you'll need your library card and PIN
Sign up at:
https://clearview libnet info/events call or pop into any of our branches.
Babies and Books
SEVERANCE LIBRARY
9:45am - 10:15am
Grow your reader as we enjoy books, rhymes, songs, sensory activities, and active movement during this lapsit storytime For ages birth to 2 years Older siblings welcome
Storytime
Little Ones (0-5)
Stay and Play
SEVERANCE LIBRARY
10:15am - 10:45am
Babies and toddlers will enjoy open-ended playtime in a relaxed atmosphere that promotes growth, exploration, and learning. Intended for children ages 0 to 2 and their caregivers or families
Play
Little Ones (0-5)
SEVERANCE LIBRARY
10:00am - 10:45am
Join Miss Julie and Chill Potz staff to create art using clay and self expression.
Summer Program
Little Ones (0-5)
and
SEVERANCE LIBRARY
SEVERANCE LIBRARY
11:00am - 11:45am
Join Miss Julie and Chill Potz staff to create art using clay and self expression
Summer Program
Little Ones (0-5)
10:30am - 11:00am Children will enjoy openended playtime in a relaxed atmosphere that promotes growth, exploration, and learning This program is intended for children ages 0 to 5 and their caregivers or families
Play Little Ones (0-5)
SEVERANCE LIBRARY
10:00am - 10:30am
Join Miss Nancy in Severance for an active storytime! We will read books, sing, and enjoy rhymes that encourage us all to get up and move!
Storytime
Little Ones (0-5)
SEVERANCE LIBRARY
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Join us at the Severance Library to color our world with bright plates full of yummy food! Open to elementary-aged children and tweens ages 9-12
Food & Drink | Summer Program Tweens 9-12, Children 6-9
Tuesday June 17, 2025
PAWS for Reading
SEVERANCE LIBRARY
10:00am - 11:00am
Dogs + Reading = Magic Animals
Tweens 9-12, Little Ones (0-5), Children 6-9
Wednesday June 18, 2025
Babies and Books
SEVERANCE LIBRARY
9:45am - 10:15am
Grow your reader as we enjoy books, rhymes, songs, sensory activities, and active movement during this lapsit storytime For ages birth to 2 years Older siblings welcome
Storytime
Little Ones (0-5)
Stay and Play
SEVERANCE LIBRARY
10:15am - 10:45am
Babies and toddlers will enjoy open-ended playtime in a relaxed atmosphere that promotes growth, exploration, and learning Intended for children ages 0 to 2 and their caregivers or families
Play
Little Ones (0-5)
Thursday June 19, 2025
StoryWalk Storytime at Lakeview Park
LAKEVIEW PARK IN SEVERANCE
10:00am - 10:30am
Join us at the Lakeview Park StoryWalk in Severance to celebrate the installation of a new book!
Storytime | Nature | Outdoor Programs
Little Ones (0-5)
Friday June 20, 2025
Color My Summer in Severance
SEVERANCE LIBRARY
10:00am - 12:00pm
Come fly like a butterfly at the Severance Library! This program is for children ages 0-5 Summer Program
Little Ones (0-5)
Monday June 23, 2025
Read, Rhyme, and Romp
SEVERANCE LIBRARY
10:00am - 10:30am
Join Miss Nancy in Severance for an active storytime! We will read books, sing, and enjoy rhymes that encourage us all to get up and move!
Storytime
Little Ones (0-5)
Stay and Play
SEVERANCE LIBRARY
10:30am - 11:00am Children will enjoy openended playtime in a relaxed atmosphere that promotes growth, exploration, and learning This program is intended for children ages 0 to 5 and their caregivers or families
Play
Little Ones (0-5)
Shades of Summer in Severance
SEVERANCE LIBRARY
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Join us at the Severance Library to try your hand at a variety of colorful Lego building stations Open to elementary-aged children and tweens ages 9-12.
STEAM | Summer Program
Tweens 9-12, Children 6-9
Tuesday June 24, 2025
PAWS for Reading
SEVERANCE LIBRARY
10:00am - 11:00am
Dogs + Reading = Magic Animals
Tweens 9-12, Little Ones (0-5), Children 6-9
REGISTERED EVENT
Game Night
SEVERANCE LIBRARY
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Join us at the Severance Library for an evening of fun and friendly competition at our monthly Game Night! This event is for all game-lovers ages 6 and up.
Food & Drink | Games | Play
Tweens 9-12, Teens 12-18, Families, Children 6-9, Adults (18-up)
Wednesday June 25, 2025
Babies and Books
SEVERANCE LIBRARY
9:45am - 10:15am
Grow your reader as we enjoy books, rhymes, songs, sensory activities, and active movement during this lapsit storytime For ages birth to 2 years Older siblings welcome
Storytime
Little Ones (0-5)
Stay and Play
SEVERANCE LIBRARY
10:15am - 10:45am
Babies and toddlers will enjoy open-ended playtime in a relaxed atmosphere that promotes growth, exploration, and learning Intended for children ages 0 to 2 and their caregivers or families
Play
Little Ones (0-5)
Friday June 27, 2025
Color My Summer in Severance
SEVERANCE LIBRARY
10:00am - 12:00pm
Explore the wonders of Eric Carle at the Severance Library This program is for ages 0-5
Summer Program
Little Ones (0-5)
Monday June 30, 2025
Read, Rhyme, and Romp
SEVERANCE LIBRARY
10:00am - 10:30am
Join Miss Nancy in Severance for an active storytime! We will read books, sing, and enjoy rhymes that encourage us all to get up and move!
Storytime
Little Ones (0-5)
Stay and Play
SEVERANCE LIBRARY
10:30am - 11:00am
Children will enjoy open-ended playtime in a relaxed atmosphere that promotes growth, exploration, and learning This program is intended for children ages 0 to 5 and their caregivers or families
Play
Little Ones (0-5)
Shades of Summer in Severance
SEVERANCE LIBRARY
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Join us at the Severance Library for an afternoon bonanza featuring colorful games of all types! Open to elementary-aged children and tweens ages 9-12
Games | Summer Program | Outdoor Programs
Tweens 9-12, Children 6-9
If you would like to be added to the No Solicitors List please call Town Hall at 970-6861218 or email clerk@townofseverance.org and your address will be added.
Approved Solicitor Licenses for 2025: Smart Home Pros Inc. of Vivint LLC, products and services sold are burglar alarm systems, with home automation equipment.
All approved Solicitors will have a copy of the Solicitors permit and the 'no contact' list. Citizens may ask to see the Permit as proof of being able to solicit in the Town of Severance. If someone who is not approved comes to your house, please call the Severance Police Dept at 970-350-9600 (non-emergency dispatch). Solicitors must have a copy of their approved permit with them. Sec. 6-1-150. - Solicitors, canvassers, door-to-door salespersons.
Severance Municipal Code 6-1-150, it states that anyone can leave door hangers/flyers without a Solicitor license, so long as the residence doesn’t have: no trespassing signage no solicitations signage Canvassers without a license: cannot make contact with resident cannot contact homes on the no solicitation list cannot contact homes with no trespassing and/or no solicitations signage
Charitable, religious, or political solicitations or the solicitation of newspaper or magazine subscriptions are exempt from obtaining a license but must follow the above signage or no solicitation list.
Solicitor licenses are applied for annually and expire on Dec. 31 of the year they obtain the license. All employees MUST go through a town background check and be approved.
To report solicitors, call the non-emergency line 970-350-9600
Wednesday, June 4th
6pm-7pm | Citizen Advisory Board Meeting
Thursday, June 5th
11:30am-2pm | Municipal Court
Friday, June 6th
6pm-9pm | Summer Kick-off Concert & Market
Monday, June 9th
10:30am| Coffee with the Council
Tuesday, June 10th
6pm - 8pm| Town Council Work Session/ Regular Meeting
Wednesday, June 18th
6pm| Planning Commission Meeting
Friday, June 20st
8pm-11pm | Movies in the Park
Monday, June 23rd
CANCELLED| Tree Board Meeting
Tuesday, June 24th
CANCELLED| Town Council
Work Session/ Regular Meeting
Military & First Responder appreciation concert
FRIDAY JUly 11th - 6PM COMMUNITY PARK Buckstein - Country Music
THIS YEAR WE ARE ALLOWING THOSE 21+ TO BRING THEIR OWN ALCHOHOLIC BEVERAGES. THERE WILL BE NO BEER FOR SALE. NO HARD ALCOHOL ALLOWED. NO GLASS ALLOWED. COOLERS ARE SUBJECT TO SEARCH.
JULY 22, 2025 | TOWN HALL | 6PM
Join us at Town Hall to share your ideas, ask questions and get involved in the future of Severance recreation and public safety.
Friday, June 20 @ Clearview Library
First Responder & Military Appreciation Concert
Friday, July 11 @ Community Park
Grasses and weeds must be kept at a height of 8' or less in yards and alleys and 9' or less in fields and undeveloped lots in Town of Severance
Properties must be maintained in a neat, tidy and methodical manner The accumulation of rubbish is not permitted Rubbish includes but is not limited to items discarded or unusable or susceptible to weather as well as branches, yard waste, tires and appliances Outdoor storage includes items not normally stored outdoors in a residential area
Any owner taking the animal upon any public way or other public property in the town shall immediately remove or cause to be removed, and lawfully dispose of all fecal matter left on such property by the animal All animals shall be kept under control No person who has assumed responsibility for an animal shall allow such animal to run at large within the town
It is unlawful for a person to build, maintain, attend or use an open fire, a portable outdoor fireplace, or recreational fire, or to conduct open burning, in the Town, including public and private lands, for purposes of removing and disposing of trash, junk, rubbish, litter, or yard waste.
It shall be unlawful for a person to place any graffiti upon any public or private property
It is unlawful for a person to make, cause to be made, or to permit any unreasonable noise upon any premises or within any vehicle owned, possessed or operated by such person
Outdoor construction activities are allowed during the following time periods:
On weekdays, between 7:00am and 7:00pm or dusk
On Saturday and Sunday, between 9:00am and 5:00pm
It is unlawful for any person to throw or deposit or cause or permit to be thrown or deposited upon any street, alley, sidewalk, or public property or place in the Town, any garbage, trash, litter or junk, or hazardous material, or other offensive matter
No commercial vehicle or commercial trailer, motor vehicle exceeding 25’, combination of trailer or travel trailer exceeding 25’, or any detached trailer or travel trailer shall be parked on the street unless the vehicle is being used to render services If so, the time cannot exceed 48 hours
Any recreational vehicle (motor home), travel trailer, trailer, or truck weighing in excess of 20,000 pounds gross vehicle weight (GVW) shall be parked on the street except for a period of not more than 48 hours when loading and unloading, and not more than ten 48-hour periods in any calendar year
It is unlawful and shall constitute a nuisance for the operator of a motor vehicle equipped with an engine compression brake device to use such device while operating the vehicle within the Town limits Call NonEmergency Dispatch at 970-350-9600
All vehicles must be parked parallel to the curb with the passenger side to the curb not more than 12” from the curb
An inoperable motor vehicle is any vehicle not displaying a current license plate and validation sticker, or is not operational due to flat tires, missing parts or damage Inoperable vehicles may be stores on your property as long as they are screened from view Car covers are not sufficient for screening day
If you must leave your vehicle unattended on any roadway, leave a note of your intentions with a phone number in the windshield, or contact the Severance Police Department and advise them of your intentions.
ARE NO LONGER IN SERVICE ARE NO LONGER IN SERVICE STARTING 2025 STARTING 2025
JOB
Northgate Lake is located north of Harmony Road and east of CR 21/Teller Street. A Final Plat has been submitted for review and approval by the Town Council. The development is on 315 acres and is planned for a mix of single-family, multi-family, commercial, a school site, and open space.
Black Hollow Solar is a 1,400-acre large-scale solar facility annexed into the Town and approved as a Use by Special Review in 2022. This property is located east of WCR 19, west of WCR 23, north of WCR 86, and slightly south of WCR 94. Phase 1, consisting of approximately 150 MWh (12,380 strings), has now been energized. A permit for the second phase, approximately 107 MWh (9,338 strings), was issued May 6, 2025.
The Bower North property consists of 159 acres and is located south of Hunters Crossing and west of CR 22. The development proposes a mixture of single-family homes on estate lots and smaller lots, along with multifamily housing consisting of townhomes and attached housing. The Annexation/Zoning is currently scheduled for public hearing with the Planning Commission on June 10th and Town Council July 8th.
Buffalo Creek is approximately 270 acres south of WCR 78 and east of Lathim Parkway (aka WCR 13, LCR 1, Colorado Boulevard). The development is planning for 510 single-family lots and 140 duplex residential lots on 102 acres with approximately 121 acres of open space. Staff is reviewing an application for a Preliminary Plat.
An application for Annexation and Zoning has been received and is being reviewed for substantial compliance in accordance with State Statute. The property is located south of Belmont Farms along CR 80 and a ½ mile east of CR 23. The development proposes 35 Rural Residential lots on 119 acres.
WinDance is located north of Highway 392, east of CR21, west of CR23, and south of CR70. The development area is 168 acres; 99 acres are slated for approximately 569 single-family residential lots; 34 acres are reserved for open space. The Preliminary Plat is currently under review.
A Use by Special Review application for Jack Russell Grooming, located at 979 Mouflon Drive, had a public hearing before the Planning Commission on May 21st. The Planning Commission approved the application. The Town Council approved the application on the consent agenda on June 10th.
· All Businesses conducting business within the town limits of Severance need an Annual Business License. SMC 6-1-20.
· A $25 business license administration fee is payable at the time of the application and must be paid by check, credit, or debit card only.
· All Businesses selling at retail need a current Severance Sales Tax license.
· All Businesses located in Severance and selling at retail need a current Business AND Sales Tax license.
· All Home-Based Businesses (HBB) must also have a current Business License and a Sales Tax License (if applicable).
· Business License applications and Home-Based Business permit applications can be found on the Town’s website https://www.townofseverance.org/239/Applicationsfor-Licenses-Permits · Please submit to planning@townofseverance.org
LOCK YOUR VEHICLES, GARAGE DOORS AND OUTSIDE DOORS TO KEEP YOU AND YOUR PROPERTY SAFE.
REMOVING VALUABLES FROM YOUR CAR IS BETTER THAN TRYING TO HIDE THEM. THIS INCLUDES GARAGE DOOR OPENERS AND FIREARMS.
LOOK OUT FOR YOU AND YOUR NEIGHBORS BY REPORTING AND SUSPICIOUS ACTICITY. IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING.
