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Avon Building Code Amendments and Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance Now in Effect
Avon would like to provide a reminder of recently approved changes to the Building Code and Landscaping regulations. At a recent public hearing, the Avon Town Council voted to adopt new landscaping regulations that aim to increase water efficiency. Read on... -
Nottingham Lake & Beach are Open for the Summer
From paddleboarding to outdoor fitness classes, Nottingham Park is ready for Summer 2023 Read on... -
Wildridge Recognized as Firewise Community
The Wildridge neighborhood has been awarded national recognition as an accredited Firewise Community. In partnership with local law enforcement and emergency response agencies, Wildridge has successfully completed many necessary to be Firewise. Read on... -
Fawcett Road Asphalt Overlay Project
The Fawcett Road Asphalt Overlay is a maintenance project along the approximate 875-Feet of roadway from Yoder Avenue north to Post Boulevard as shown below. Read on... -
Spring Construction Reminders
As we enter our spring season, the Town of Avon Community Development Department would like to send out a friendly reminder to our neighbors and contractors about spring and summertime construction. Read on... -
West Avon Preserve Trails Open!
Town officials announced the seasonal opening of the entire West Avon Preserve (WAP) trail system this Friday, April 28 after an extended closure due to significant snow and mud. While the trails system is officially open, muddy trails are always closed. Read on... -
Avon Police and Eagle County Police Agencies Seeking Participants for the 11th Latino Police Academy
Avon Police and Eagle County police agencies are seeking participants for the upcoming Latino Police Academy. The course seeks to inform participants in the roles and capabilities of police agencies in Eagle County and is a total of 8 classes on Mondays. Read on... -
Avon Transit Summer Schedule begins Monday, April 17, 2023
Avon Transit will transition to its summer schedule beginning Monday, April 17. Summer schedule information can be obtained from Avon Transit bus operators, by contacting Avon Transit Customer Service at (970) 748-4120, or online at www.avon.org/bus. Read on... -
Avon Police Department Community Outreach about Facial Recognition Technology
Avon PD is seeking community public comment regarding its request to use facial recognition as a crime fighting tool to assist in solving criminal investigations. Chief Daly will host 3 public meetings in Avon to discuss facial recognition technology. Read on... -
Updates to Avon’s E-Bike Rebate Program for Full-Time Residents
Avon officials have increased the rebate options for full-time Avon residents to purchase e-bikes. Residents who purchase an e-bike in Eagle County may be eligible for a $400 rebate when they complete an online application and provide proof of residency. Read on... -
Holiday Seasonal Lighting in Avon – A Friendly Reminder
The Town would like to remind residents that temporary festive holiday lighting is permitted from November 15 to March 1 every season. In the “Town Core” area, holiday lights may be illuminated until the closing date for Beaver Creek Resort. Read on... -
March 15 Traffic Gridlock in Avon Core
The Town of Avon experienced unusual and extreme traffic impacts in the Avon Town Core on March 15 from approximately 4:00 p.m. through 8:00 p.m. Traffic was not moving for over two hours. Read on... -
Closure of Eagle Valley Trail segment in Avon starts Feb. 27
Retaining wall replacement at wastewater treatment facility in Avon requires trail closure; detour is through Nottingham Park Read on... -
Metcalf Road Culvert Repair Project
Avon will begin repairing an 84” diameter corrugated metal pipe under Metcalf Road near the north driveway of Metcalf Lofts Condominiums on Monday, February 20, 2023. Buried nearly 30 feet deep, the culvert conveys stormwater from Metcalf Gulch. Read on... -
Town of Avon Charges Ahead with Electric Vehicles
Avon recently purchased 5 all-electric Volkswagen ID.4 SUVs to be included in the Town’s vehicle fleet. The ID.4s represent not only progress towards climate action goals, but stand out as a long-term investment to reduce fuel costs over time. Read on... -
Avon Launches Educational Effort to Help Community with New Recycling Mandates
Starting February 2023, the Town of Avon will begin an educational campaign to help Avon residents and businesses take steps towards compliance with the recycling regulations by the deadline of November 1, 2023. Read on... -
No Plastic Bags in Avon
Recent changes to Colorado law do not impact Avon’s plastic bag ban and $0.10 paper bag fee. Local businesses are subject to Avon regulations instead of the new state law, and retailers in Avon are not permitted to provide plastic bags to customers. Read on... -
Avon Road Multimodal Safety and Operational Assessment Seeking Feedback
Avon is conducting a multimodal safety and operational assessment of Avon Road, a roadway through the center of town with a series of 5 roundabouts. Avon Road has some speeding concerns and is regarded as not pedestrian friendly. Read on... -
Ice skating returns to Nottingham Lake
Town of Avon plans to open ice rink on Nottingham Lake December 26 Read on... -
Avon Seeks Community Members to Serve on Cultural, Arts, and Special Events Committee
The Town of Avon is seeking community members to join the Cultural, Arts & Special Events (“CASE”) Committee. The Committee is comprised of seven voting members and two non-voting members. There will be five voting member vacancies as of January 1, 2023. Read on... -
Fireworks in Avon over Martin Luther King Holiday Weekend
The Town of Avon will be launching the fireworks originally scheduled for Salute to the USA on July 3 over the MLK holiday weekend. Mark your calendars for Saturday, January 14, to experience the spectacular Fireworks in Avon at Harry A. Nottingham Park Read on... -
Gearing Up for Winter: Avon Public Works Reminds Residents of Winter Snow Removal Operations
Avon’s Public Works Operations Division is responsible for maintaining streets and sidewalks in Avon. This year’s snowplowing will be conducted between 4 a.m. and 10 p.m. This schedule ensures all roads will be plowed at least once in a 24-hour period. Read on... -
Nottingham Lake Level Lowering
Avon Staff is lowering the water level in Nottingham Lake in preparation for a shoreline maintenance project. The water will be lowered approximately 5 feet to facilitate the addition of rock slope protection to repair erosion east of the fishing pier. Read on... -
Eaglebend Park Closure
The Eaglebend Park (5415 Eaglebend Dr Avon) will be closed for utility work beginning Monday, October 17, 2022. This closure will involve the disassembly and removal of playground equipment to allow access to the underground utilities in the area. Read on... -
Eaglebend Park Closure
The Eaglebend Park (5415 Eaglebend Dr Avon) will be closed for utility work beginning Monday, October 17, 2022. This closure will involve the disassembly and removal of playground equipment to allow access to the underground utilities in the area. Read on... -
Town of Avon solicits pro and con statements on ballot measure
The Town of Avon is soliciting pro and con statements on one ballot measure which will appear on the Nov. 8, 2022 election ballot. The ballot measure, Ballot Issue 2G, is for the formation of the Eagle Valley Transportation Authority and a .5% sales tax. Read on... -
Inaugural Heart & Soul Festival This Saturday in Avon
The inaugural Heart & Soul Festival is this Saturday, September 17th at 4:00 p.m. in Harry A. Nottingham Park. Heart & Soul Festival features two award-winning headliners, international musician Hempress Sativa and Pato Banton & The Now Generation. Read on... -
Man of the Cliff is Back in Full Flannel Fashion at Harry A. Nottingham Park in Avon
Calling all lumberjacks and lumberjills! The 12th annual Man of the Cliff is returning to Avon on Saturday, October 15th and Sunday, October 16th, 2022. Read on... -
Avon Recreation Center adjusts swimming pool operating hours due to short staffing
Effective, Monday, August 29, the Avon Recreation Center pool area hours will be adjusted due to short staffing. The pool will be closed between 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday and will also close one hour earlier at 7:00 p.m. each day. Read on... -
Hempress Sativa and Pato Banton & The Now Generation Headline the Heart & Soul Festival
Avon announces international musician Hempress Sativa and Pato Banton & The Now Generation co-headlining Avon’s newest live music and creative endeavor, Heart & Soul Festival on Saturday, September 17th at 4:00 p.m. in Harry A. Nottingham Park. Read on... -
Avon partners with the Energy Smart Colorado Program to Offer Energy Savings to Residents
The Town has partnered with Walking Mountains Science Center to offer a variety of incentives to offset the cost of energy efficiency and electrification improvements for Avon businesses and residents. -
Avon Focuses on Road Safety for All
The Town of Avon began a six-month comprehensive safety and operational assessment of Avon Road. The Avon Road roadway runs through the center of town with a series of 5 roundabouts. Read on... -
Sandbags Available for Avon Residents
The Town of Avon is reminding the community of the importance of being prepared. In July 2021, the Town of Avon unexpectedly experienced heavy rain falls causing severe mudslides throughout the Town. Read on... -
Electric Buses Rolling in Avon
Avon will welcome its first electric buses into service this weekend. This milestone marks a significant step in transitioning Avon’s diesel transit fleet to zero-emission vehicles. Read on...
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