🌱 Climber Falls From Flatiron #2 + Boulder Opts Out Of FAMLI + Voodoo

Hello, Boulder. I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Today you'll read about:

• Boulder City Council decides to opt out of state's family leave insurance program.
• A man survived a 100-foot fall from the second Flatiron.
• Boulder will be the location for a Voodoo Doughnut shop. Another shop opened at DIA this week.

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Friday's weather: Mostly cloudy and chilly. High: 42 Low: 33.

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Here are the top stories in Boulder today:

1. Climber falls 80-100 feet off Second Flatiron. A 48-year-old male was free soloing the Second Flatiron and fell, hitting numerous rocks on the way down. Reports from those on the scene were that the climber had sustained serious injuries. (Out There)
2. Boulder considering opting out of FAMLI program. Boulder City Council decided to opt out of Colorado's Family and Medical Leave Insurance program at last night's council meeting. By not participating, it will save the city nearly $1.37 million per year. (Subscription: Boulder Daily)
3. DIA gets a Voodoo Doughnut shop. The Portland-based doughnut maker has opened a new shop at the Denver airport. A fourth location is planned for Boulder. (9News)
4. City of Boulder removing invasive trees from open space. Beginning next week, the City of Boulder will begin a program of removing invasive tree species – including green ash trees – from city open space. This planned work will remove dead and dying green ash trees in hopes of minimizing further spread of the Emerald Ash Borer. (Boulder)

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Today in Boulder:

• Playtime Storytime: Boulder Public Library. (10:15 a.m.)
• Online Conversations: In English Fridays. (10:30 a.m.)
• Club de Literatura Moderna: En Espanol. (3:30 p.m.)
• First Friday Art Walk: Boulder Chamber. (6 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Boulder Jewish Film Festival brings many perspectives on the Holocaust. (Boulder Jewish News)
• Meet with your Boulder County Commissioners. Join the Boulder County Commissioners in a town hall format to discuss local issues, ask questions, and provide feedback Thursday, Nov. 10, 5:30 – 7 p.m. at the Lafayette Senior Center 103 South Iowa St., in Lafayette. (BOCO)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. I'll see you first thing on Saturday morning! — Brad K. Evans

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