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Good morning Broomfield! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Measure 7A's new rail tax could change travel in Broomfield
  • What BVSD's Resilient Schools plan means for Broomfield's Birch Elementary families
  • How did runners fare at Broomfield's Legacy Lightning cross-country meet?

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 84 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 83, low: 58.
  • Monday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 76 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ballot Measure 7A: Front Range Passenger Rail District (cpr.org) — Broomfield voters are being asked to approve Ballot Measure 7A, adding a 0.333% sales tax in the Front Range Passenger Rail District that includes the city. The money would help fund Colorado Connector passenger rail, boosting train frequency between Pueblo and Fort Collins and adding stations, including service through Broomfield. The explainer outlines what a yes or no vote means, potential costs, and key arguments from supporters and critics.
   

• BVSD Board passes Resilient Schools Proposal (themtnear.com) — Broomfield families in BVSD face a major change as the school board voted to close Birch Elementary and merge its community into Kohl starting in 2027–28. The broader Resilient Schools Proposal also reshuffles several Boulder-area schools, despite strong public opposition and failed amendments that tried to spare Broomfield schools and Douglass Elementary from the plan.
   

• PREP CROSS-COUNTRY: Laramie girls win 3rd consecutive meet (wyomingnews.com) — Broomfield hosted the Legacy Lightning Invitational, where Laramie's girls cross-country team dominated with a near-perfect score and an individual win from Dorothy Jensen. Local fans also saw strong performances from Legacy's runners and a competitive boys race, with detailed times and placements highlighting how the meet unfolded on Broomfield's home course.
   

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  • Boulder County Therapeutic Riding Program Celebrates 20 Years of Impact with Annual Hoedown Fundraiser on September 26th (yellowscene.com)
  • Things to do in Erie, Lafayette, Louisville, Superior area for week of Sept. 23-29, 2026 (coloradohometownweekly.com)
  • Ana's Art Gallery reopens after construction and other art events in Boulder County (art guide) (coloradohometownweekly.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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