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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:

  • What Birch Elementary's possible closure could mean for Broomfield families
  • How a $300M FlatIron Crossing makeover could change daily life
  • Which Broomfield teams are in this weekend's must-watch prep showdowns?

Also on today's calendar: Family History Discovery Day and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 82 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 78, low: 54.
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 75 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Boulder Valley school leaders defend school closure process (broomfieldenterprise.com) — Broomfield's Birch Elementary is on Boulder Valley's proposed closure list, part of a plan affecting 16 schools to address declining enrollment and free up up to $4 million annually for smaller classes and added support staff. District leaders defended their process in a lengthy work session, while some board members questioned impacts on Broomfield capacity, neighborhood students, and focus-school relocations.
   

2. 150-Room Hotel Added to $300M FlatIron Crossing Mall Redevelopment in Broomfield (cremarketbeat.com) — A major $300 million overhaul of FlatIron Crossing in Broomfield will add a 150-room hotel, 347 apartments, and 90,000 square feet of updated retail, dining, and entertainment. With phased openings through 2028, including a new Dick's House of Sport, the project will significantly reshape a key local shopping and living hub just north of Denver.
   

3. Boulder and Longmont preps games to watch this weekend (dailycamera.com) — Broomfield High heads into the weekend as the area's only undefeated football team, hosting Denver East Friday night and also facing Holy Family in a key softball matchup Saturday morning. Local fans can also catch several other marquee prep contests, from Erie-Boulder soccer to Mead-Holy Family volleyball, with rankings, records, and standout players highlighted.
   

4. Vail Resorts points to West Lionshead deal as critics call for more town benefit in takeover bid (vaildaily.com) — Vail Resorts, headquartered in Broomfield, is under pressure from activist investors seeking board seats and potential asset sales after years of stock decline. As the proxy fight unfolds, Vail town leaders are pushing to secure more local benefits, pointing to the proposed West Lionshead base-area project as a model for housing, parking, and community amenities.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Shout out to Broomfield fire department and ambulance crew!
    I had to call the ambulance for my mom tonight. She's been struggling with severe neck and back pain and got stuck trying to get into bed tonight… (Nextdoor Highland Park South)
  • Another night of hooting from a big beautiful Great Horned Owl in the Broadlands2 neighborhood.
    Turn up the volume on the video to hear it hooting. (Nextdoor Broadlands2)
  • City and County of Broomfield Colorado posted a job opening for Recreation Coordinator - Youth & Teen in Broomfield. Apply here.
  • Mission Rock Residential posted a job opening for Leasing Consultant in Broomfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Broomfield here.

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: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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