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Suspicious Vehicle Fire – Police Seeking Public’s Help

On August 24, Johnstown Police Department and Loveland Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire in the Thompson Crossing neighborhood in Johnstown, Colorado. The Johnstown Police Department is interested in any information the public may have related to this event.

HA5 Pavement Management Program Coming to Johnstown

As part of the Town’s Pavement Management Program, roads throughout the Town are continually assessed for treatment and rehabilitation. The Town has identified roadways in the Thompson River Ranch and Thompson Crossing neighborhoods for the most immediate upcoming treatment in an effort to maintain the road usability and aesthetic. Johnstown is working with the contractor, Andale Construction, to apply  HA5 high density mineral bond to lengthen the life of the existing asphalt road. During this process, your road will need to be closed overnight.

Pioneer Ridge Water Service Interruption - Aug. 16

As of 12:53pm, water service has been restored. 

August 16, 2021 - Johnstown, CO - The Pioneer Ridge neighborhood area is currently experiencing an interruption in their water service. The Town is aware of the service disruption and water pressure issues and Public Works and water maintenance personnel are on scene working rapidly to fix the issue. 

Public Works is specifically working at the pump station to return water pressure to the neighborhood and Town interconnects have been turned on to further help mitigate the issue. 

New Garbage and Recycling Service Provider for Johnstown Residents

The contract with the Town’s current waste service provider (Waste Management) ends on September 1, 2021 and after processing a Request for Proposals this summer, the Town has decided to contract with Waste Connections for future garbage and recycling services. All households can expect garbage and recycling pickup to continue on Mondays with Waste Connections. 

Brief Tornado Siren Test TUESDAY 8/10/2021 - Clearview neighborhood ONLY

**EDIT: As of 3:05pm 8/10/21, the tornado siren test has been completed and the siren at Clearview has been repaired**

The Town of Johnstown has a scheduled tornado siren TEST for Tuesday, August 10 between 2:30-3pm for the CLEARVIEW neighborhood siren only (located within the Clearview Park). 

This test is being done in response to the Clearview neighborhood siren malfunction during the June all-Town siren test. Please see the below testing results from the June 25 test below.

New Garbage and Recycling Service Provider - Waste Connections

The Town of Johnstown's 5 year contract with Waste Management expires on September 1, 2021. After the complete Request for Proposals process regarding a new garbage and recycling vendor, the Town contracted with Waste Connections. Waste Connections was chosen in the best interest of the tax payers with the lowest price, lowest fees, and most comprehensive service.