🌱 Colfax Sears Site Sold + Lead Pipe Replacement Plan + How Much Snow?

Hey, neighbors. It's Friday in Lakewood and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally, including news on:

• Old Sears site on Colfax sold to adjacent shopping center owner, bringing nearly 40 acres under one ownership group.
• How much snow will we see this December? What will the triple-dip La Niña bring?
• Not even a pandemic can kill a Dead Guy. After nearly 20 years in Nederland, Frozen Dead Guy Days is moving to Estes Park..

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Friday's weather: Strong winds subsiding. High: 54 Low: 17.

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Here are the top stories today in Lakewood:

1. How much snow will Denver get this month? Typically, Denver has received 12.5 inches of snow by this time, but only 10.9 inches of snow has fallen. On average, Denver sees eight inches of snowfall in December. (FOX31)
2. Revised marijuana licensing rules in Colorado go into effect. Last year, the Colorado legislature had passed some new marijuana regulations dealing with how employees could move from company to company, along with a variety of other issues that needed updating in the industry. (CO Politics)
3. Former Sears site in Lakewood sold, no plans yet. The adjacent shopping center owner has acquired the old Sears site that's been sitting idle since 2018. While there's no formal plan yet, the owner envisions a mixed-use development taking shape in the future. (REBusinessOnline)
4. Frozen Dead Guy Days shake up. After not being able to come to terms with the town of Nederland to continue the 20 year celebration of a dead guy in a tuff shed, it looked like Frozen Dead Guy Days was DOA for 2023. As luck would have it, the event organizers struck a deal with Estes Park and it will be reborn on St. Patrick's weekend – in partnership with the legendary Stanley Hotel. (CBS4)
5. EPA gives Denver Water a green light to replace lead pipes. The Environmental Protection Agency has approved a $700 million plan to remove lead water pipes in and around Denver. Lead water pipes are a major source of lead poisoning. (Local Today)

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Today in Lakewood:

• Let's Dance: Columbine Library. (11:15 a.m.)
• Friday Open Studio: At Lakewood Arts. (Noon - 5 p.m.)
• Winter Solstice Shop: Small artisan mall. (5 p.m.)
• EDGE Gallery: Works by Gayla Lemke and Alane Holsteen. (6 p.m.)
• Greetings From Krampus Art Show: Opening Reception. (6 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• December Ward 1 meeting: Visit with Ward 1 City Council members Jeslin Shahrezaei and Charley Able in an informational setting, share ideas and learn more about your community. Saturday, Dec. 3, 9:30-11 a.m. (Lakewood)
• Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Environmental Justice grants: Help your community get resources to make sure that all Coloradans have a healthy environment in which to thrive. CDPHE is requesting applications for the new Colorado Environmental Justice Grant Program. Learn more here (CDPHE)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! I'll be back in your inbox on Saturday morning with another update. — Brad K. Evans

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