Sept. 18 Council Update

Town Council met Tuesday to discuss several items that impact residents and business owners. Among those discussion points, was the official appointment of Castle Rock Fire and Rescue’s new Fire Chief Norris Croom. 

Additionally, Council...

Help prevent pollution; Household Chemical Roundup takes place Sept. 29

Get the house cleared out before the weather cools down. Drop off unwanted household chemicals at the Douglas County Household Chemical Roundup Sept. 29.

This year’s roundup will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Castle Rock Water, 175 Kellog...

Castle Rock Police Department is asking for your help in building their new Rock Watch program

With more and more businesses and residences having some form of video surveillance, Castle Rock Police are looking to create a unique community partnership.  In an effort to better serve the community and get a leg up on detecting, preventing an...

New public art installation brightens Philip S. Miller Park

How many electrical boxes do you happen by in a day? Have you ever stopped to notice?

The next time you’re at Philip S. Miller Park, you may notice a group of electrical boxes near the Amphitheater, which recently has been transformed into public...

Norris Croom recommended as Castle Rock’s new fire chief

Thirty-two-year fire and rescue veteran and current Acting Castle Rock Fire and Rescue Chief Norris W. Croom III is recommended to be the department’s new chief, Town Manager David L. Corliss announced Thursday.

Town Council will be ask...

Candidates finalized for November election ballot

Three Town Council seats will be on the ballot for Castle Rock this November. The Town Clerk has finalized the candidate list and formalized the order in which the candidates will appear on the ballot.

Ballots will be in the mail the week of Oct. 15. Candi...

Construction to start Aug. 20 along Meadows Boulevard

Annual road maintenance helps ensure Castle Rock’s roadways remain safe and maximizes the lifespan of the pavement. Starting Monday, crews will begin work along Meadows Boulevard between North Meadows Drive and Cherokee Drive, west of Castle Roc...

Roadway signs, striping changes will improve Butterfield Crossing Drive

Improved access for all users is the goal of some upcoming changes on Butterfield Crossing Drive.

In the coming weeks, that roadway will be restriped between North Meadows and Buttercup drives to add a multimodal striped shoulder, which can be used for bic...

Stormy week leads Castle Rock Fire and Rescue to lift fire restrictions

Rain brought by summer storms this week has reduced the risk of fires in our area. As a result, fire restrictions have been lifted.

Acting on authority granted by Town Council, Acting Town Manager Fritz Sprague and Acting Fire Chief Eric Morgenthaler Thurs...

Three new signals installed to keep traffic moving in the right direction

As traffic picks up on both the north and south ends of Town, and a new fire station gets up and running, there will be new traffic lights to keep in mind.

New traffic signals have been under construction this summer at the intersections of Meadows Parkway...

Celebrate the sounds of summer; Castle Rock Summer Jam heats up July 29

Summertime is in full swing, and what better way to celebrate than spending time outdoors with great music and local food and drinks. Don’t miss the Castle Rock Summer Jam music festival. The Amphitheater at Philip S. Miller Park is heating up S...

Roadwork underway to construct roundabout at Wolfensberger/Coachline/Plum Creek

Lane closures are in place, and work has started to install a roundabout at the intersection of Wolfensberger Road and Coachline Road/Plum Creek Parkway. The work is expected to wrap up in October.Four-way traffic flow will continue to flow throughout mos...

Upcoming educational program teaches about animals around the Rock

Whether it’s raptors, reptiles or other creepy crawlies, Castle Rock has a whole host of residents some may not know about. The Town’s wildlife education program teaches people about everything, and everyone, we share our home with. Co...

Switch in sculptures brings fresh life to public places

Public places throughout Castle Rock are shining brighter since new sculptures were installed in recent weeks in conjunction with the Countywide Art Encounters program.Six sculptures are being featured through late May/early June 2019:

• “Thought o...

Annual report highlights Castle Rock’s financial transparency

Conservative financial management and transparency are priorities for the Town of Castle Rock. Both of these values are spotlighted by the Town’s new Financial Report to the Community – Year Ended December 31, 2017, available at CRgov....

Tune in to support trails this summer; free concerts and family fun at PSM Park

Great music, delicious food and drinks, family-friendly fun – what more do you need for a perfect night in Castle Rock? Participate in seasonal fun, and help a great cause, at the Town’s Tunes for Trails, Perks for Parks free concert s...

Fact or Fiction webpage answers your questions about Town topics

If you have questions about what’s happening in your Town, your local government wants to make sure you get an accurate answer.

CRgov.com is like a virtual Town Hall, with plenty of information about happenings in Town. Now, a “Fact or Fiction?” section of...

Council approves plan for Castle Rock’s future

When making daily decisions about our community, it’s important to keep the big picture in mind. With a year of research, analysis and public outreach complete, Town Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a document to do just that.  T...

Council begins implementation of voter-approved Charter changes, forms citizen committee

Voters on Nov. 7 approved a citizen-initiated measure to change language in the Town Charter regarding how the Town’s Mayor is elected. Now, the Mayor will be elected at-large, and there will be six Councilmembers elected within six districts.

Wh...

Council defines future of transportation with approval of updated master plan

Community surveys show transportation is a top priority for residents. It is for Town Council, too, and on Tuesday, Councilmembers approved a plan to take Castle Rock’s transportation system into the future.

The Transportation Master Plan specifi...