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Hello Broomfield! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How much higher could your Broomfield water bill be next year?
  • Can the Broomfield Eagles repeat as state softball champions in 2026?
  • How Broadlands golfers turned the longest day into $65,000 for charity

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 91 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A stray afternoon t-shower, temps: high: 97, low: 67.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun, with a high of 89 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Broomfield residents face another water rate increase next year (dailycamera.com) — Broomfield households are likely facing another water bill hike of about 7% in 2027, pending City Council approval this fall. The increase continues a five-year plan that brought steep jumps in 2025 and 2026, and would also shift commercial customers to a new tiered rate structure. Income-qualified residents can still apply for the city's utility rate assistance program.
   

• 2026 softball preview capsules for the Boulder area (dailycamera.com) — Broomfield High's defending state champion Eagles are reloading for the 2026 softball season, with senior pitcher Myah Becker stepping in as the new ace. The Boulder-area preview highlights Broomfield's younger roster, key returning hitters, and strong expectations in the Front Range League. It also breaks down rival teams Broomfield fans will see during the push back to state.
   

• Inaugural Landscapes Golf Management 'Lead the Way on the Longest Day' Summer Solstice Program Raises $65,000 for Charities (thegolfwire.com) — Broadlands Golf Club in Broomfield helped raise $65,000 as part of Landscapes Golf Management's nationwide summer solstice charity events, drawing 258 golfers in a single day. The program supported the On Course Foundation and other local nonprofits, with creative sunrise-to-sunset tournaments, games, and fundraisers across 25 courses. Organizers say they plan to grow the effort next year.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • I just found a new friend.
    She is a bundle of joy and fun. It all started off when I requested tomato cages here. You never know who you're gonna meet on Nextdoor. Always be… (Nextdoor Church Ranch Blvd)
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    NOT MACY'S, DILLARDS , NORDSTROMS or BRIDAL STORES! Please give me your favorite stores anywhere in Denver/Boulder areas or closer for where you find… (Nextdoor Northmoor Estates)
  • Pilatus Business Aircraft, Ltd posted a job opening for Team Leader Parts Operations in Broomfield. Apply here.
  • Macy's, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Fulfillment and Receiving Support Associate, Flat Iron Crossing in Broomfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Broomfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lafayette

  • Things to do in Erie, Lafayette, Louisville, Superior area for week of Aug. 19-25 (coloradohometownweekly.com)
  • Lafayette is searching for 216 cemetery plot holders. 9NEWS found 1. (9news.com)

Westminster

  • Vantor names new head of U.S. government business (spacenews.com)
  • Colorado's drought is causing another fishing spot to lose its fish (kdvr.com)
  • American Geographical Society Honors GPS Pioneer and Trimble Founder Charlie Trimble with O.M. Miller Cartographic Medal (geoweeknews.com)

Ok Broomfield! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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