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In today's newsletter:

  • How could Arvada's proposed sex offender buffers change your neighborhood?
  • What happens next in the ethics case against Arvada's mayor?
  • Have 5G testing skills and live near Arvada? See this opening.

Also on today's calendar: Free Family Fall Festival and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 73 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Friday: A stray afternoon t-shower, temps: high: 76, low: 54.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Arvada considers limits on where sex offenders can live in the city (denver7.com) — Arvada city leaders are weighing new rules that would limit where registered sex offenders and sexually violent predators can live, creating buffer zones around schools, playgrounds, and libraries. Existing offenders in Arvada would be grandfathered in, while officials debate whether the proposal truly improves safety or just shifts risks without restricting where offenders can visit.
   

2. Ethics complaint filed against Arvada Mayor Lauren Simpson (arvadapress.com) — An Arvada resident has filed an ethics complaint accusing Mayor Lauren Simpson of improperly sharing confidential details about a potential buyer for the city-owned Early College of Arvada building, now back on the market. City officials say outside counsel will review the allegations, which stem from a 2025 neighborhood conversation and tie into broader concerns about how Arvada leaders handle executive-session information and ethics standards.
   

3. Device Certification Engineer I jobs hiring near Arvada, CO at EchoStar (echostar.com) — Residents with wireless or device-testing experience near Arvada can pursue a Device Certification Engineer I position at EchoStar, working on LTE and 5G performance testing for smartphones and wearables. The role involves log analysis, bug reporting, and lab work, offers health and retirement benefits, and seeks candidates with one to three years of relevant technical experience.
   

4. Content Strategist II jobs hiring near Arvada, CO at EchoStar (echostar.com) — Job seekers in and around Arvada can apply for a Content Strategist II role with EchoStar, focused on creating proactive customer support content for brands like DISH and Boost Mobile. The position blends social media strategy, analytics, and AI tools, offers benefits like 401(k) and flexible time off, and requires at least three years' experience in digital content or customer experience.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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