Golden resident appointed to water commission
Janelle Barrilleaux was appointed by Gov. Bill Ritter to serve on the Colorado Water Quality Control Commission. The group adopts water quality classifications, water use policies and regulations. The commission meets once a month. Barrilleaux of Golden was appointed to serve a three-year term.
Good News Golden social
The Golden Civic Foundation is throwing a “good news Golden” social event. The social will run from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, June 27 at the American Mountaineering Center at 10th Street and Washington Avenue. Beer,wine and hors d’ourves will be served. The cost is $15 per person and reservations must be made by Friday, June 20. Call 303-278-9697 or 303-279-3113 for reservations and information.
Police officers wanted
The Golden Police Department is accepting applications for officers. Applicants must be 21 years old and have a minimum of 60 college semester units. Salaries start at $45,400 with benefits. City of Golden applications are required and must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Friday, June 27. Apply online at www.cityofgolden.net or submit an application to Human Resources at 911 10th St. in Golden.
Golden High alum climbs Colorado’s fourteeners
Frank Konsella is the fourth person to successfully climb up and then ski down all 54 of Colorado’s 14,000-foot peaks. He completed his goal on May 17 when he climbed and skied Mt. Harvard. Konsella graduated from Bell Middle School and Golden High School. He lives in Crested Butte.
June 2 National Bicycle Greenway Day
Mayor Jacob Smith recognized June 2 as National Bicycle Greenway Day in Golden. The Mayor participated in a bike ride on that day. The City of Golden is the site of the first recorded bicycle accident in the state in 1869.
Boyd Street exit to be closed beginning in July
The Boyd Street exit off of Highway 58 will be closed for construction of the Washington Avenue pedestrian bridges. Public Works Director Dan Hartman estimated that the closure would begin in early July and last for about four months. Drivers are encouraged to use the McIntyre exit.
June “Informer” available
The June issue of the City of Golden’s newsletter, “The Informer” is now available online. Visit www.cityofgolden.net to read the newsletter. Paper copies can be picked up at City Hall at 911 10th St. This months edition includes information about the city’s Bicycle Master Plan Update taskforce and the Walkability task force.