City of Littleton

City offices, the Littleton Museum, Bemis Public Library, and the Littleton Courthouse will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, November 11, in honor of Veterans Day. Littleton’s Veterans Day ceremony, hosted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4666 and the American Legion, will take place Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the World War II Memorial in Ketring Park.

Have you seen the new mural on the south side of Arapahoe Community College? The mural, titled “Roots of Learning, Wings of Growth,” was done by Colorado-based artist Shania Lauren Cissell, with the help of more than a dozen Arapahoe Community College students. It celebrates many aspects of the campus community, including the pursuit of wisdom and personal development, the diversity of the student body, and the foundational support provided by educators. This is the very first outdoor mural on the Arapahoe Community College campus. Be sure to stop by and check it out the next time you’re in the area!

♻️ City council recently reviewed and approved the South Metro Waste Diversion Plan, a regional effort developed in partnership with the cities of Centennial, Englewood, and Sheridan. The plan outlines high-level strategies to reduce waste and improve recycling over the next decade, based on extensive research including waste composition and baseline studies. For more information: https://ow.ly/h6VE50Xntop

🚧 HEADS UP 🚧 Jackass Hill Road will be closed at the trail crossing north of Mineral Avenue from Monday, November 10 at 7 a.m. through Wednesday, November 12 at 7 p.m. The closure is to allow Denver Water to conduct water line work. Traffic will be detoured onto Curtice Court and Sunset Drive. Thank you for your patience! For questions, go to DenverWater.org/contact or call the Denver Water Customer Care line at 303-893-2444. For detour routes, check the Cone Zone page at LittletonCO.gov/ConeZone.

Now that the election is over, please remember to take down any political signs on your property. City code requires all political signs to be removed no later than ten days after the election, which is next Friday, November 14. For more information, contact Code Compliance by calling 303-795-3758 or emailing codecompliance@littletongov.org.

❄️ As winter approaches, Littleton’s snowplow crews are ready to keep the city’s streets clear! Littleton has six snowplows that hit the streets, following the Snow Priority Route Map. Plowing of the city’s protected bike lanes occurs after the clearing of adjacent street plowing to avoid recovering with snow and ice. Remember: residents and businesses are required by city code to remove snow from sidewalks and other public rights-of-way on their property (including RTD bus stops) within 24 hours after every snowfall. For more information about Littleton’s snow plowing procedures, click here: https://ow.ly/eF4750XnteM

Have you heard the news? Littleton's Safer Streets Practice Park offers new bike riders a place to learn the way of the road in a safe environment -- part of a growing nationwide trend. Check out this report from NBC News! https://lnkd.in/gqpHz2DK

THROWBACK THURSDAY: On Election Day, November 7, 1893, the referendum on women's suffrage took place and suffragists won the right to vote in all elections in the State of Colorado. Congregating at the Town of Littleton’s rented rooms in the back of Evans’ Bakery, at what is now 2450 W. Main Street, all voters would fill out their ballots (likely printed up by the Littleton Independent newspaper), then deposit them in this octagonal glass and oak wood ballot box. Made circa 1900 in Denver, the glass allowed voters to see their ballot dropping in and minimizing fears of tampering. For security, three separate locks – each with a different key – were used to safeguard the collected ballots. This exact ballot box was transferred to the Littleton Museum by the City Clerk’s Office in 1978.

Are you passionate about public service and financial stewardship? Do you have a strong understanding of grant accounting, compliance, and project management? The City of Littleton is seeking a Grant Accountant to join a dynamic and evolving finance team and play a key role in managing the full lifecycle of grants, from application and administration to reporting and closeout. Click here: https://ow.ly/hRUA50Xnvxa

The City of Littleton has an exciting opportunity for a part-time ESL Instructor in the LIRC (Littleton Immigrant Resources Center) Program at the Bemis Public Library. The ideal candidate is outgoing, creative, and has a passion for teaching adult learners English and helping them integrate into the community. Click here: https://ow.ly/Qt1g50Xnvn9