Community Meet and Greet with the Arapahoe County Sheriff

Join the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office and the Town Bennett Board of Trustees for an Open House featuring Sheriff Tyler Brown and his dedicated staff serving the Bennett community. 

Thursday May 2, 2024

5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Town of Bennett Town Hall

207 Muegge Way

Bennett, CO 80102

The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office will assume law enforcement duties for the entire Town of Bennett on May 1, 2024. The agreement provides patrol duties and corresponding investigative and supervisory support for the Town. The agreement calls for two full-time deputies and a part-time detective assigned to the Town of Bennett and allows for the addition of staff and resources as determined by review of the Town’s calls for service and future needs.

The Town Board of Trustees recognized the nominees for the 2024 Adams County Mayors and Commissioners Youth Awards. This year, the Town honored three nominees from Bennett Middle School. The Town of Bennett and Board of Trustees would like to congratulate Serenity Cash, Fiona Seefeldt and Noah Stanard. 

The Adams County Mayors and Commissioners Youth Awards is a program that recognizes youth in 6th grade to 12th grade who have overcome personal adversity to create positive change in their lives and communities. Each of this year’s nominees have overcome difficult situations in their lives by exhibiting strength and determination in the face of adversity. We recognize these young people for the positive influence they have had on their schools, families and community. 

The Town is excited to introduce its latest initiative aimed at fostering transparency and community engagement: ClearGov Project Pages. This new platform will serve as a key communication tool to keep residents and the community informed about current Town projects.

The project update pages feature photos, timelines and budget. There is also the ability to ask questions directly to Town staff who are managing the project.



For more information about ClearGov and current Town projects, visit the new dashboard here. 

The Town of Bennett is now accepting applications for the 2023 Bennett Gives Back Grant (BGB).

This grant may provide up to 90% of the costs of a qualifying event, project, program or activity in an amount up to $10,000 per organization per year from the Town’s general fund. The purpose of the program is for eligible organizations and special districts to obtain additional resources to help supplement services or resources provided to the residents of Bennett. Awarded funds will be disbursed to applicants based on Board discretion and project limits.

Applications Due: May 10, 2024

Awards Announced: June 12, 2024

Awards Ceremony: July 10, 2024

For more information or to download the application click here.

Bennett Days - Sponsors Needed

Planning is underway for Bennett Days 2024!

Our theme this year is Harvesting Traditions!

We need sponsors to make this event successful. For more information on sponsorship opportunities, or to register as a sponsor, click here! 

Vendor registration will be available through the I-70 Corridor Chamber of Commerce beginning on May 1st.

Stay tuned for more information and details about the events we have planned. In the meantime, mark your calendars for Saturday, September 7, 2024 and get ready for some fun!

Cemetery Entrance Closure

The main entrance to Mount View Cemetery will be closed during the road construction project for the widening of State Highway 79 at 38th Avenue. The cemetery will be accessible via the north entrance.

For more information on this project click here.

Enjoy a day of fishing at Bennett Regional Park and Open Space Pond! 

Reminders...

• 2 fish limit - per day/person
• Fishing hours are 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
• All baits are allowed
• Anyone 16 and older must have a valid fishing license

More information about the fishing pond is available here.

Tips For Being Water-Wise

With warmer temperatures around the corner, it is important to take care of yards and landscaping while also staying water-wise.

Here are some helpful tips:



• Do not water between the hours of 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Water during cooler times of the day. 
• Change your sprinkler clock/schedule to limit each zone to 10-15 minutes every other day, no more than three days a week. If you are seeing run-off leaving your irrigated area, you are likely over watering.
• Adjust sprinkler heads to ensure only intended landscaped areas are being watered.
• Do not water on days that rain or high winds are in the forecast.
• If installing new irrigated landscaping, wait for early fall or spring and consider water-wise plants that use less water over time.
• Do not allow water to pool in gutters, streets and alleys.
• Do not waste water by letting it spray on concrete and asphalt.
• Repair leaking sprinkler systems within 10 days.
• Use a hose nozzle with a shut-off valve when washing your car.

Please visit our website for more information.

Trees Planted On Arbor Day

The Town of Bennett planted nine new trees on Arbor Day at Mount View Cemetery.

Several of the trees were donated by Bennett resident and business owner, Lance Grothe. The Town of Bennett is extremely grateful for his dedication to the beautification of the community. This is the 5th year that Grothe has made tree donations on Arbor Day.

Health Services In Bennett

The Adams County Public Health Department will be on-site in Bennett on the third Thursday of each month from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Bennett Community Center. The Community Center is located at 1100 W. Colfax Avenue, Bennett, Colorado.

Services include:

Harm Reduction Services - Rapid HIV, Hepatitis C; and Syphilis testing; Naloxone distribution; safe use supplies/disposal; gun locks; and more.

WIC - Food, Education, Support - WIC is The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. It provides resources, knowledge and tools to help you and support your family. It’s free for moms, dads, grandparents, foster parents and all Colorado families who qualify.

Coming in April -The Sexual Health program will be in Bennett to offer even more services.

More information is available here.

Get To Know Our Team

Say hello to Parks Maintenance, Irrigation Technician and Special Details Lead, Manuel!

Where are you from? Originally from Durango, Mexico but I have lived in Fort Lupton for 40 years.

How long have you worked for the Town?

I have been with the Town for 6 years.

What do you do for the Town?

I maintain all of the Town parks and open spaces, as well as help with snow removal and on-call services. I love making our spaces look good and I want our residents happy and enjoying our parks and open space.

What would you like to share with the community?

With our growing community, I am always interested in looking for new opportunities in Town, including recycling options.  

Bennett Arts Council Member Spotlight

Introducing Robbin Schincke, Bennett Arts Council Board Member.

Tell us about your connection to the Arts Council: I am proud to provide a Corridor voice to the council. I am honored that Morgan Community College is a sponsor.

I participate through the council as a writing class instructor, a future improv class instructor and a crazy supporter of local artists and art in general.

What is your favorite part about serving as a Council Member: Serving on the Council allows me to support local artists, encourage community participation in art events and raise community awareness about our amazing local artists and artistic opportunities.

The Town of Bennett shares information on multiple platforms. Here's how you can stay most up to date with our information.

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Questions? Comments? Suggestions?

Contact Alison Belcher, Communications and IT Director

abelcher@bennett.co.us