Milliken
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ABC Animal Storytime
StorytimeGlenn A. Jones, M.D. Memorial Library in MillikenFreeFor babies, toddlers, preschoolers and kids
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ArtsGlenn A. Jones, M.D. Memorial Library in MillikenFreeFor babies, toddlers, preschoolers and kids
West Ball Field at Mountain View Park to temporarily close Sept. 28 for irrigation repairs
The Town has no estimated completion timeline. Visitors should avoid the closure and follow posted signs and barriers; an update will be posted when the area reopens.
Weld Aging Well schedules free fall-prevention events Sept. 21-25
Adults 60 and older can join movement classes, wellness walks, balance screenings and talks on home safety, vision and nutrition. Reservations are required for some lunches; call the agency at (970) 400-6117 for details.
Four Weld County food inspections required re-inspection Sept. 6-12
No establishments were closed, while 30 inspections received a Pass. The records include food-temperature, sanitation, food-handling and certification violations, with follow-up inspections required.
Milliken expects to appoint Greg Brinck as town administrator
Brinck is scheduled to start Sept. 8, 2026, with the formal appointment expected the next day. He is currently Eaton’s assistant town administrator and previously led municipal government in Cedaredge.
Milliken explains 2026 water-rate increase and meter billing issues
The town said the base rate rose 15% and consumption charges 45%, with household impacts varying by use. A meter-equipment communication error sometimes combined replacement-period and current-month usage; residents questioning bills can contact Town Hall.
Milliken says 2026 water rates rose 35% on average as some meter billing errors surfaced
The city says base charges rose 15% and consumption rates 45%. Some replacement meters led to delayed or higher-tier billing; residents who question a bill can ask Town Hall to review the account.
Milliken warns residents not to access meters before WaterScope launch
Milliken’s WaterScope app is still being tested and isn’t ready for residential use. Residents should not access or tamper with meter pits; violations can lead to a court citation and fines up to $2,650.
Weld County confirms first West Nile case of 2026
Weld County has confirmed its first West Nile virus case of the 2026 mosquito season, a month later than last year’s first case. Mosquitoes in all three county sentinel zones have tested positive, prompting health officials to urge precautions.
Larimer and Weld food inspections for August 10–16, 2026
*Larimer and Weld county health inspectors score each retail food inspection by total violation points: 0–49 passes, 50–109 requires a re-inspection, and 110 or more results in a closure. Critical (priority) violations are those most likely to cause foodborne illness. The…
Larimer and Weld food inspections for August 3–9, 2026
*Larimer and Weld county health inspectors score each retail food inspection by total violation points: 0–49 passes, 50–109 requires a re-inspection, and 110 or more results in a closure. Critical (priority) violations are those most likely to cause foodborne illness. The…
Larimer and Weld food inspections for July 6–12, 2026
*Larimer and Weld county health inspectors score each retail food inspection by total violation points: 0–49 passes, 50–109 requires a re-inspection, and 110 or more results in a closure. Critical (priority) violations are those most likely to cause foodborne illness. The…