 Council announces new city attorney
Littleton City Council has announced the appointment to the position of Littleton City Attorney. Suzanne Staiert, currently serving as the Assistant County Attorney for Arapahoe County, will begin June 1, 2008. |
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 Arson Awareness Week — May 4-10, 2008
Toylike Lighters — Playing with Fire. The goal of this year’s Arson Awareness Week is to focus public attention on the dangers of toylike or novelty lighters in the hands of children. Toylike or novelty lighters have been responsible for injuries, deaths, and accidents across the nation. |
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 It's a GREEN thing!
The City of Littleton has long supported environmentally friendly practices in its operations and in the community, including sponsoring several "green" events throughout the year. Many of these events have been going on for several years. |
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 Denver Water announces 2008 summer watering rules
April showers bring May flowers — a good reminder that Denver-area residents should not over water their yards this year. Denver Water’s summer watering rules take effect May 1, and this year the utility will be stepping up enforcement with roving water monitors. All City of Littleton residents are Denver Water customers. |
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 FREE computer and electronics recycling for one day only
City of Littleton and City of Englewood are sponsoring a one-day electronics recycling event again this year. Residents of either city may deliver their unwanted electronic equipment at the Littleton Center, 2255 West Berry Avenue, on Saturday, June 21. City staff will accept unwanted equipment from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. that day. Participants will be asked to show proof of residence in the City of Littleton (city limits map) or the City of Englewood. |
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 Police Department, ACC sponsor Junior Police Academy
The Littleton Police Department and Arapahoe Community College will
sponsor a Junior Police Academy ( 42k) June 25-29. The
academy accepts students in the 6th through 8th grades. Students will learn self defense, firearms safety,
evidence collection, Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT), and more. All topics are "hands on" activities and
are designed to teach kids the skills of the law enforcement profession.
Class size is limited, so register early. |
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 LFR’s popular Mini Fire Academy returning for 2008
Littleton Fire Rescue knows that some children dream of someday becoming a firefighter. We want to channel that enthusiasm to help teach kids about fire safety and give them an insider’s view of what life as a firefighter is really like. Littleton Fire Rescue is offering two sessions this summer, June 23-26 and July 14-17, of the the Mini Fire Academy for kids between the ages of 8 and 12. Call to register soon; both sessions fill up fast! |
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 Tell us your story about the Littleton flood of 1965
Where were you when the South Platte River surged over its banks in 1965? Do you have a personal memory of the flood, or perhaps a personal story of an event that happened after, or as a direct result of, the flood? South Platte Park, Littleton’s floodplain park, is 25 years old this year, and South Suburban Parks and Recreation is collecting stories about the flood and its aftermath, and planning a celebrate the anniversary with a story festival September 13. |
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 Tips for living in coyote country
Send first-hand reports to city council
There have been recent reports of coyote sightings in open space areas and private yards adjacent to the Highline Canal and other Front Range neighborhoods. The Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW) reminds residents to take precautions with their pets. If you have had first-hand experience with a coyote in the Littleton city limits recently, tell city council about it using the Coyote Incident Report form. |
