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Cable 8 now on Roku and Apple TV Tree Branch/Limb & Composting Coming Soon: You can now access Thornton-8 programs Drop-off Topgolf/Thornton anytime on your Roku or Apple TV. On either Thornton Tree Branch recycle events now TopGolf in Thornton is expected device, search ‘Cablecast Screenweave’ and feature composting. For acceptable drop- to open this fall. The new install the channel. Once launched, select the off items, visit cityofthornton.net. Event three-level, 65,000-square-foot Thornton 8 logo to access live stream and video dates are: June 8, July 13, August 10, and building will feature 102 climate- on demand content. September 14, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., at the controlled hitting bays, a full- IMC, 12450 Washington St. Free and for service restaurant and three Thornton residents only. bars. Get ready to tee-up! Trash/Recycling News For details about any of these programs FasTracks Rail Progress for Thornton’s N-Line go to cityofthornton.net/TrashRecycling, email environmentalsvcs@ cityofthornton.net or call 720-977-6200. Veolia Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Days May 1 & 4, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Drop-off household chemicals at 9131 E. 96th Ave., Henderson for a discounted fee of $.85 per pound. Vehicle fee will be waived, proof of residency required, restrictions apply. Pre-register at cityofthornton.net/ trashrecycling. Tree Branch/Limb Recycle & Compost Drop-Off May 11, June 8, July 13, Thornton residents can drop off their items to the IMC, 12450 Washington St., 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., proof of residency required, restrictions apply. Memorial Day Holiday Delay Collection service will be on a one day holiday delay for the entire week starting Monday, May 27. Can I place yard waste in my green recycle container? The overhead lines for the RTD North Metro Line are now towards the tracks. The signal will cycle through to a green No. Please keep yard waste out of the energized for testing. These lines are the source of power light for eastbound drivers to move away from the tracks.” green container. Grass clippings, tree for the commuter rail vehicles that will be used on the During this testing period, the trains will sound their horns branches, etc., do not belong in the recycle container and have the potential to NML. “The public and city staff should use caution around as they approach all the crossings through Thornton and contaminate an entire load of recyclables. these lines as they would any other electric power line,” Northglenn. Consider mulching your grass clippings or says Thornton Infrastructure Engineering Manager Jim During the early months of testing, the trains will bring them and your branches to the IMC Kaiser. In March, the first train was pulled along the tracks, on the next drop-off date. and in April the first powered train ran on the tracks. “Now, operate between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. The city of Thornton late May/June brings testing of the traffic signal at 100th has filed a Notice of Intent to create a quiet zone for the Avenue and Colorado Boulevard, interacting with the FasTracks North Metro Line, running across five ‘at-grade 100th Avenue railroad crossing,” says Kaiser. “Due to the crossings’ from Steele Street to 124th Avenue. “This will be close proximity of the rail to Colorado Boulevard, when a coordinated with RTD, with the goal to have it in place by train is approaching or crossing at 100th Avenue, special the time public service begins in early 2020,” says Kaiser. signs will light up prohibiting drivers from turning west Thornton Economic Development Recognizes Outstanding Local PAID Businesses at Annual Awards Event Prsrt Std Denver, CO US Postage US Permit No. No. 152 Permit Thornton’s Economic Development held the 2019 Business The Retailer of the Year Award - Denver Premium Recognition Awards on April 25 at Stonebrook Manor. This Outlets. The award recognizes a Thornton retail business was the 32nd year for the awards, and awards went to: who has shown excellent customer service, unique product/service offerings, and has improved the retail Entrepreneurial Innovation Award - Busy Beez Crafts experience for consumers. & Ceramics “This recognizes a small Thornton business that brings a unique business concept with ingenuity Industrial/Office Company of the Year Award - Amazon and determination to the Thornton community while The recipient is selected by the Thornton Office of practicing positive workplace values,” says Thornton Economic Development, this award recognizes a Thornton Economic Development Director John Cody. primary business that demonstrates growth, innovation and/or significant potential for the community. Community Spirit Award - Klein Trucking This award honors a Thornton business that demonstrates strong People’s Choice Award - Satire Brewing Company This involvement in the community and/or who has made a award is chosen by popular vote. significant impact on the community. The event was emceed by Metro North Chamber of Company on the Move Award. - Crystal Clear Water Commerce President Gregg Moss. Thornton Mayor Heidi & Ice This award recognizes a Thornton business that Williams delivered the State of the City Address during the 9500 Civic Center Dr. 9500 Civic Center 80229 CO Thornton demonstrates a solid success pattern and/or tremendous event. For more on her address, see page 2. growth potential, expanding lines of business through innovation and improved processes. May/June 2019 Thornton City Voice Newspaper 1 Mayor’s State-of-the-City Address to Local Business Owners “We are certainly in an exciting time for Thornton. We have seen a lot of In April, the Hilton Garden Inn with Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse will open change since last year. The Denver Premium Outlets are open, Amazon in The Grove. The hotel will have 122 rooms and The Grove keeps growing now has more than 2,000 employees, and redevelopment efforts in some with the opening of a new Burlington store. of our key sections of South Thornton have moved forward in some very significant ways. In 2020, the Viewhouse Restaurant will open at 136th Avenue and I-25, Hampton Inn and Homewood Suites at 120th Avenue and Grant Street, The Thornton Shopping Center, at 84th Avenue and Washington Street, is Staybridge Suites at 136th Avenue and I-25, and the North Washington finally under contract to be purchased and we expect to see a new proposal Commerce Center at 128th Avenue and Washington Street. for the property presented by the new developer in the coming months. A new recreation center is coming to north Thornton. The new Trail Winds We are re-branding a key area near I-25 and Thornton Parkway as Thornton’s Recreation Center is being constructed at 136th Avenue and Holly Street, ‘Gateway District,’ to market this area for an array of uses including and will be approximately 87,000 square feet and has a target grand entertainment, dining and retail. opening for late fall of 2019. Thorncreek Golf Course is thriving after an extensive redesign and course improvements. The Summit, a great new entertainment facility, is open “We are certainly in an exciting time for Thornton.” at the corner of 144th Avenue and Washington Street. Mystic Mountain -Mayor Heidi Williams Distillery and Satire Brewing Company, Thornton’s second brewery and first distillery tasting room are now open, at 120th Avenue and Grant Street. One of the main driving factors for all this development in Thornton is the fact that people continue to want to live here. We are seeing strong Coming Soon. Topgolf, on the south side of the Larkridge Shopping Center residential development, and we see that continuing throughout the year. just off I-25 and E-470 is a $30-million project scheduled for a fall opening, creating 450 jobs. Right next-door is the new Floor & Décor, a 77-thousand Thornton’s population estimates put us over 140,000 people now and we square foot store, expected to open by the end of this year. are about to jump from the sixth to the fifth largest city in the state. “ Help Keep Summer Safe and ‘Sound’: Leave the Fireworks to the Professionals. Summer is coming, and so is the 4th of July celebration. This summer, leave the fireworks to the professionals. “Fireworks are illegal in Thornton, that includes everything,” says Thornton Fire Community Safety and Information Officer Sabrina Iacovetta. “We’re asking residents to not buy them, and not to light any in Thornton.” Fireworks are dangerous to people and property. In the past, the 4th of July holiday has been the busiest day of the year for firefighters. “They’re out extinguishing fires caused by fireworks, and answering emergency calls regarding fireworks injuries” says Iacovetta. One of the most serious fireworks-caused fires was in July, 2018. A fireworks-caused fire left 33 people displaced, including 19 adults and 14 children. “It’s very easy to eliminate these kinds of fires and injuries by simply not buying the fireworks, and celebrating the holiday at the fireworks show put on by the professionals,” says Iacovetta. Last year, Thornton launched an awareness campaign to let residents know about the dangers of fireworks. Thornton residents placed signs in their yards, and some went door-to-door talking with their neighbors, and left door hangers reminding people that all fireworks are illegal in Thornton, and violations will result in a mandatory fine between $500 and $1,000. “ That awareness effort made a big difference,” says Thornton Police Commander Paul Hawkins. “Our emergency communications center saw calls regarding fireworks drop dramatically last year, down almost 50 percent.” As a result, you’ll see that fireworks campaign continue this summer.