Scott Taylor

Westminster

Editor at Colorado Community Media

News Reporter, Colorado to Maine and back

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Articles

Brighton strikes ‘Dianetics Day’ proclamation from agenda

1 week ago | coloradocommunitymedia.com | Scott Taylor

Brighton City Councilors removed a proclamation that would have honored Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard at their May 6 City Council meeting. Brighton was expected to officially recognize the 75th anniversary of the first publication of “Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health” at the May 6 City Council meeting, declaring May 9 as Dianetics Day in Brighton. Brighton’s proclamation, signed by Mayor Greg Mills and Brighton City Clerk Natalie Hoel, noted that L.
Brighton partners with Anythink Libraries to offer handheld air quality monitor

1 week ago | coloradocommunitymedia.com | Scott Taylor

Anythink Libraries, Adams County and the City of Brighton are offering residents a chance to monitor the quality of air in their homes this summer. Residents can borrow an air monitoring device from the Anythink Brighton library, 327 E. Bridge St. The library has a small number of Temtop M10+ Air Quality Monitor and residents can take them home and use them for two weeks, according to a City of Brighton press release.
Letter to the Editor:Colorado needs strong food protection

1 week ago | coloradocommunitymedia.com | Scott Taylor

Arriving in Colorado, I quickly noticed its proud history of standing up for animals, public health, and the environment. We value doing the right thing here — whether it’s supporting humane farming practices, protecting natural resources, or promoting public health. That’s why I’m deeply concerned about the EATS Act, recently reintroduced as the Food Security and Farm Protection Act (S. 1326). Despite its new name, this bill is identical to the dangerous EATS Act from last Congress.
Letter to the Editor:Evans must protect benefits for children

1 week ago | coloradocommunitymedia.com | Scott Taylor

As a pediatrician in the Thornton area, I am calling on our representative, Gabe Evans, to reject any funding cuts to Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) in the proposed federal budget. Medicaid provides insurance coverage for nearly a third of children in Colorado, which includes their access to vaccinations, therapies to help support their development, and mental healthcare.
Brighton mayor to declare 'Dianetics Day' on May 9

1 week ago | coloradocommunitymedia.com | Scott Taylor

The City of Brighton is expected to officially recognize the 75th anniversary of the first publication of “Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health” at the May 6 City Council meeting, declaring May 9 as “Dianetics Day” in Brighton. Brighton’s proclamation notes that L. Ron Hubbard, an American science fiction and pulp author, first published his most well-known book “Dianetics,” on May 9, 1950.
Johnston steps down from City Council, leaves Brighton for Las Vegas

2 weeks ago | coloradocommunitymedia.com | Scott Taylor

November’s State Senate loss in Colorado’s 13th District was a tough one for candidate and Brighton City Councilor Matt Johnston. His loss to Republican Scott Bright for the state seat forced him to reevaluate his political future, Johnston said. “We did everything we could, and we were like ‘If we lose, we lose,'” Johnston said. “But when the people speak and they don’t feel like you are right to represent them in one office, it’s usually the same thing for the office you currently are in.
Great Plains Field of Honor opens for 2025

3 weeks ago | coloradocommunitymedia.com | Scott Taylor

Fort Lupton’s Pearson Park is full of wind-whipped flags again as the fifth annual Great Plains Field of Honor kicks off for 2025. The simple event, meant to honor veterans and first responders alike. continues this week and culminates in a closing ceremony¬† at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 26. That is scheduled to feature a flyover by military aircraft, a reenactment by the Buffalo Soldiers, an honor guard and music and speakers.
Planning for Brighton’s future

1 month ago | coloradocommunitymedia.com | Scott Taylor

Downtown Brighton resident Izzy Maloney said she’s not opposed to eliminating parking along Main Street if it makes the road friendlier for foot traffic. “I feel like we need to help the ascetic and the experience on Main Street, with bigger sidewalks,” Maloney said. She was one of the many folks who wandered into the Brighton Memorial Armory March 25 to view plans for improving Brighton’s downtown.
Facebook a pain for Brighton City Councilor

1 month ago | coloradocommunitymedia.com | Scott Taylor

Tom Green discovered his Facebook account had been hacked on Monday, but it wasn’t until Wednesday that it really hit home. “I had friends calling me all asking about it, but on Wednesday someone was pounding on my door, saying he was there to pick up the motorcycle and the trailer he’d purchased,” said Green, a Brighton City Councilor and member of the School District 27J board. “He said he’d given them, like, $1,000. I didn’t know how to help him.
Brighton community garden plots still available for summer season

2 months ago | coloradocommunitymedia.com | Scott Taylor

Local gardeners looking to claim a small plot of their own have until April to enroll in the city’s community garden program. “In April, we’ll start releasing the keys and turning on the water,” Brighton Rental Specialist Lance Vigil said. “It usually runs through September and we’ll begin collecting the keys. The water is turned off in October.”The gardens are open to residents and non-residents. Would-be gardeners can register at the Brighton Recreation Center.