One of the most important things we do as your Town team is get out into the community and connect with you.

As school starts and everyone settles back into more consistent routines, we have plans to be out on the Town on seven different occasions to share information and answer questions. We would enjoy talking to you if you can make it to one or more of these events:

State of the Town

Mayor Jason Gray will provide updates on what’s happening with public safety, parks and recreation, roadwork, water and development projects, as well as on what’s ahead for 2024 at this event on Aug. 16. It will be held at Cantril School, 312 Cantril St., which the Town recently acquired. Following the Mayor’s 6 p.m. address, attendees can tour the building and grounds and learn more about the school’s history, which dates to 1897.

Parking at the school is limited – try parking at the Encore garage at Perry and South streets and riding the Town Trolley to this event. The trolley will run between the garage and school through 7:45 p.m.

Budget open house

Major initiatives anticipated in 2024 will be the focus of our Aug. 22 budget open house, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Festival Park, 300 Second St. Come learn how Town services are funded and what resources are expected to be available. Then, share your thoughts on what the Town’s priorities should be for next year and beyond.

Town Council will consider the 2024 budget and five-year financial plan later this fall. View the latest Council meeting agenda at CRgov.com/CouncilMeeting.

Councilmember open houses

Your Town Councilmembers will host a series of open houses this fall. Residents are encouraged to attend, ask questions and share their thoughts about Town topics.

No formal presentations are planned, but Town staff members will be present in addition to Councilmembers.

Each open house will run from 4 to 6 p.m. Dates and locations are as follows:

• Tuesday, Aug. 29, Fire Station 153, 5463 E. Sovereign St., hosted by District 5 Councilmember Max Brooks

• Wednesday, Sept. 20, Cantril School, 312 Cantril St., hosted by District 4 Councilmember Desiree LaFleur

• Tuesday, Sept. 26, The Oaks at Plum Creek, 321 Players Club Drive, hosted by District 6 Councilmember Tim Dietz

• Tuesday, Oct. 24, The Grange, 3692 Meadows Blvd., hosted by District 1 Councilmember Ryan Hollingshead and Mayor Pro Tem/District 3 Councilmember Kevin Bracken

• Monday, Oct. 30, Fire Station 155, 3833 Crowfoot Valley Road, hosted by District 2 Councilmember Laura Cavey

Find your Council district at CRgov.com/ElectionDistricts.

Speaking of finding things, you’re likely to find cold treats being handed out by helpful heroes during these events. And, once the weather turns colder, they are planning to share something to help warm us up. I’ll leave it to you readers to decipher what this might mean. Or, better yet, come see for yourself.

David L. Corliss is the town manager of Castle Rock