🌱 Vote Odd Or Even? + West Pearl Reopening To Cars + Cooler Temps

Hello all! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through all the most important things happening locally. In today's issue, you'll find...

• Is it better to vote in odd or even years?
• West Pearl Street will reopen to cars later this month.
• Casey Middle School science teacher recognized.

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Wednesday's weather: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm. High: 62 Low: 51.

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Here are the top stories today in Boulder:

1. Boulder voters to decide when to vote: even or odd. It's been a debate for as long as I can remember whether voter turnout is better on odd years or even years. Now Boulder City Council is putting it to vote (in an even year) for voters to determine when they should vote for city council candidate elections in odd or even years. (CO Newsline)
2. Boulder set to reopen Pearl Street's West End to cars. Boulder is reopening the west end of Pearl Street that was closed to vehicular as part of the city's COVID-19 emergency order. Some on City Council are lamenting the decision. (Yahoo!)
3. Casey Middle School teacher involves students in science research. Three Colorado teachers were selected for the Society for Science's Advocate Program. Meet one of those selected, Erin Mayer, who teaches science at Casey Middle School. (FOX31)
4. Bark beetles are killing trees across the Denver metro. First it was a drought that was killing off the tree canopy, now it's the bugs. There's a major outbreak happening, and the beetles are attacking spruce and Austrian pine trees. (9News)
5. Cooler weather and heavy rains coming. Today and tomorrow the forecast calls for a change of weather to the front range from hot to cool and wet. Expect heavy rain and high temperatures in the 50s. (FOX31)

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Today in Boulder:

• Online TOEFL Prep Study Group: Boulder Public Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• Online Conversations: In English Wednesdays. (10:30 a.m.)
• Mom & Baby: Boulder Jewish Community Center. (11:30 a.m.)
• Boulder Badasses: Networking event. (4:30 p.m.)
• Arts Commission Meeting: Boulder Public Library. (6 p.m.)
• Mountainfilm on Tour: Boulder. (7:30 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• The East Age Well Center is reopening. Older adult community members will once again have access to programs and services at two locations in Boulder, the East Age Well Center and the West Age Well Center. (Boulder)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! I'll see you soon. — Brad K. Evans

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