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🌱 RVs Take Over Denver Park + PFAS Chemical Ban + HOA Flood Drama

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Happy Monday, people of Lakewood! Here is what's going on in Lakewood today.

Monday's weather: Very warm with clouds and sun. High: 79 Low: 55.

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Here are the top four stories today in Lakewood:

  1. Aspgren Park residents seeking help from City after RV campers surround the southwest Denver park. Over the past few weeks, the park has essentially become unusable to neighbors after multiple RVs rolled into the area and essentially turned the park into a campground. (7News)
  2. Expert tips on what to do during a mass shooting. Colorado has had its share of mass shootings over the years, and this expert has some helpful tips if you ever find yourself in a place where gunman is firing off rounds. (KDVR)
  3. PFAS chemicals to be banned from some products sold in Colorado. State lawmakers have approved a bill that will ban some items that include the 'forever chemical' from being sold in the state as early as 2025. (Patch)
  4. 90-year-old Denver woman stuck in insurance blame game loop. Months after her condo was damaged when a pipe burst in her condo building's hallway, she's still having to live in the unit with bare concrete floors. (FOX31)

Today in Lakewood:

  • Kids Writing Group: Belmar Library (6:30 p.m.)
  • KALEO: Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • West Colfax sculpture walk needs volunteers to help constructing sculptures. (Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday. I'll see you first thing on Tuesday morning with a brand new edition of the Lakewood Daily! — Brad K. Evans

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