Barbara Lawlor, Nederland. The Nederland Police Department hired Carole Maser to take care of administrative responsibilities, replacing Officer Tom Manzione. She mans the department’s front office and takes on the duties of the municipal court.
The Nederland Community Library hired a new executive director. Jay Mann worked for the USGS until he felt the need to be involved with books and helping others. He attended the Seattle Library School and after a couple of positions in New Mexico and Dolores, Colorado he applied for the job in Ned and was informed mid-December that he was hired.
The Magnuson Hotel, formerly Best Western, and before that the Lodge at Nederland, celebrated 20 years of welcoming visitors to Nederland. The original owner, Vance Boeve, died January 26, 2014 and his wife Pam and son Patrick are keeping the popular business running.
Peak Radiance, owned by Anna Shaw, moved into the Columbine Family Wellness center just before Valentine’s Day. Shaw, a licensed esthetician, specializes in waxing and facials.
Wild Mountain Smokehouse and Brewery decided to close their restaurant during Frozen Dead Guy Day and sell grilled brats, hot dogs and burger from the balcony and porch and donate the proceeds to the Fourth of July Fireworks. This was their way to be involved in the event without the stress.
Hair by Tracy, owned by Tracy Tyrer, opened a second location in Mid-Gilpin County, into a new salon above the Mid-County Liquor Store next to Roy’s Last Shot. The new location is on the second floor and has an amazing view.
Derek and Becky Dwyre reopen the Whistler’s Restaurant. They had worked there for many years previously and their dream was to own the restaurant. It had been closed for several months when they took over the business and gave it a facelift. A few months ago, the couple closed the restaurant to the dismay of locals who had been happy to see it open again.
The Deli continued the Lovin’ Cup free soup and bread night, serving a free meal on Monday nights. Ross Alper and a team of volunteers said everyone deserves to be loved and cared for by one another. The group makes enough food to feed at least 30 people.
The Nederland Board of Trustees voted to approve NedZero Action Plan for Ned retail stores to impose a 10-cent fee on disposable bags, plastic or paper. Retail stores are required to report the amount of fees collected and the number of bags distributed on a quarterly basis.
The Kathmandu Restaurant purchased the former Golden Lotus Restaurant in Boulder for $3.5 million.
Nederland realtor Paula Guercio ranked among the top 1,000 real estate professionals with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Nederland and Boulder.
Heath Dillon of Dillon Developers received the contract to pave the shopping center parking lot which was under construction for most of the winter. At first there were many concerns about the inconvenience, but the work was completed in the summer and shoppers are enjoying the smooth, non-potholed finish.
Local property owners and realtors discover that renters have turned their homes into marijuana grow sites and many have done damage to the buildings.
Centennial Bank of Nederland donated one-third of an acre along Boulder Creek, just north of the bridge on Hwy 119, to the Town of Nederland. The land is between the bank and the creek and is at the beginning of a well-used trail north of town.
The Carousel of Happiness chose July 25 as an official holiday. It was the day that the first United States patent was issued for the modern carousel to William Schneider of Davenport, Iowa in 1871. Nederland’s carousel celebrated its five year birthday with bubbles, bands, prizes, magicians, fairy magic and alpacas.
The laundromat in Nederland changes hands. Dan Harrower, owner of the Candy Man store in the shopping center bought the businesses, renaming it The Laundry Room and is moving in new equipment, Brightwood Music moved from its former site in the Kathmandu Plaza to the shopping center, the bay next to Tadasana.
The long established restaurant the First Street Pub and Grill closed its doors last month and there is a For Rent sign in the window.
A few businesses have upgraded their buildings: The Backcountry Pizza has added another room and completed a huge makeover in the interior; The Kwikmart is spiffing its exterior; The Smoker Friendly/Gasamat has put in new pumps and a canopy to shelter them.
The Very Nice Brewery hosted a chili contest that was a tremendous success, serving up 25 different kinds of chili. The proceeds from the event benefitted the Nederland Food Pantry.
Eldora Mountain Resort had a great opening day, as usual on the Friday before Thanksgiving. Conditions were excellent and most of the runs were open, including the Eldora Nordic center.
On Oct. 11, Dawn Dennison and Tom Plant opened the doors of Crosscut Pizzeria and Taphouse in what they thought would be a soft opening. They were sold out within hours and continued to be packed. Dennison and Plant owned and operated the Crust, a mobile pizza oven that became a favorite at local venues. They moved into the former Dog House Video shop and have received rave reviews.
