Robert Tann
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Summit School District eyes new program to aid English-learning students
The Summit Board of Education is considering adopting a new program aimed at better supporting English-learning students — an effort that has been flagged as a top priority for both district officials and parents in recent... → Read More
Summit County embarks on new housing study set to be the ‘foundation’ for future projects and policy
It’s been four years since Summit County officials embarked on a study to understand the area’s housing needs. Since then, residents have weathered a pandemic, inflation and major shifts in the housing market. It’s why... → Read More
Summit County considers its own Pay As You Throw program to incentivize recycling, waste diversion
Following similar programs introduced by the towns of Breckenridge and Frisco, Summit County officials could implement a recycling incentive that would charge residents different price points based on the size of their trash bins. Known... → Read More
Summit County will no longer sell water for hot tubs to property owners but will honor existing contracts
Citing a dwindling water supply brought on by the environmental pressures of climate change, Summit County officials will no longer sell water to property owners seeking to use it for hot tubs except for existing... → Read More
Silverthorne council gives final approval to build income-based Smith Ranch apartments
A plan to build 135 income-based apartments in Silverthorne’s Smith Ranch neighborhood received final approval from town council members during a Feb. 22 meeting, paving the way for a groundbreaking as soon as May with... → Read More
Keystone residents pitch their vision for a new town with weeks to go before incorporation vote
Roughly three weeks before Keystone residents will decide their future with a vote to become Colorado’s newest town, proponents of the effort hosted a public meeting on March 2 featuring a slew of candidates running... → Read More
Breckenridge nurse seeks to be an ‘advocate’ for patients with new healthcare consulting business
Breckenridge resident Lauren Jefferson is no stranger to loss. After working nursing jobs across the country, she returned to her hometown in Summit County in 2017 to care for her father who had been diagnosed... → Read More
Why did the chicken cross the road in Summit County? To protest Vail Resorts.
Passersby on U.S. Highway 6 in Keystone may have caught an unusual sight early Thursday morning: A 6-foot-tall chicken wielding a sign about J-1 visa employees who’ve been “mistreated or lied to” by Vail Resorts. ... → Read More
Copper’s Alpine Lot could charge for parking next season following a land use change by Summit County officials
The days of free parking at Copper Mountain Resort’s Alpine Lot could be numbered after Summit County officials agreed to a land use amendment for the site. During a Summit Board of County Commissioners meeting... → Read More
Summit Historical Society hosting annual lunch event March 11 honoring contributions of county women
The Summit Historical Society will host its eighth annual Women of Distinction Luncheon event on Saturday, March 11, to honor the contributions of current and past women in Summit County. The lunch will be held... → Read More
What can Summit County buyers expect from the 2023 housing market? It’s a mixed bag, industry experts say
Decreased home prices. More housing inventory. Rising interest rates. Short-term rental regulations. There are a plethora of factors currently at play in the housing market, which Summit County real estate experts say could benefit both... → Read More
New data points illustrate socio-economic background of Summit School District students
Following the release of enrollment data that showed the Summit School District grew its student body this school year compared to last, district officials have followed-up with more statistics that give an updated picture of... → Read More
Frisco-based wellness brand Splish Naturals to provide products to Oscar nominees during 95th Academy Awards
Splish Naturals, a Frisco-based wellness company that sells cannabidiol-based products such as facial oils, concentrates and balms, will present its products to Oscar nominees during the 95th Academy Awards in March, according to a Feb.... → Read More
Slifer Smith & Frampton unveils newly remodeled Breckenridge office
Slifer Smith & Frampton, a major brokerage firm for Colorado’s mountain communities, reopened its flagship downtown Breckenridge office Feb. 9 following a four-month-long remodal. Located at 117 S. Main Street in Breckenridge, the office that... → Read More
Some Summit County ski areas could see around half-a-foot or more of snow this week
Summit County ski resorts could see a half-a-foot or more of dryer, powdery snowfall this week thanks to two back-to-back storms beginning Monday and lasting into Wednesday night. National Weather Service meteorologist Jim Kalina said... → Read More
Summit County to host discussion on the ‘missing middle’ of affordable housing during Feb. 27 event
The next installment of Summit County government’s educational series of community meetings, County 101, will tackle the “missing middle” of affordable housing with an “expert panel discussion on housing challenges, strategies and solutions for middle-income... → Read More
Summit County commissioners look to prioritize funding for ‘essential’ county nonprofits
More targeted funding for certain Summit County nonprofits could be on the horizon after the Summit Board of County Commissioners, during a Feb. 7 meeting, discussed the need to better prioritize and streamline their request... → Read More
Silverthorne Town Council to fill vacancy after former council member Mike Spry resigns for ‘personal reasons’
The town of Silverthorne is searching for a new council member following the resignation of Mike Spry last month. Spry’s resignation was first publicly stated in a Feb. 8 Silverthorne Town Council memo. Spry, who... → Read More
After complaints from homeowners, Summit County officials eye remedies for Antlers Gulch Road in Keystone
Roughly a month after hearing public testimony from Keystone property owners concerned about the impacts a nearby workforce housing complex has had on flood mitigation and traffic, the Summit Board of County Commissioners is eyeing... → Read More
Push to make Keystone its own town continues — with upcoming community events planned ahead of March 28 vote
A campaign to make Keystone join the ranks of Breckenridge, Frisco, Silverthorne and Dillon by becoming its own town is forging ahead — with a vote scheduled March 28 vote that will determine if the... → Read More