At the March 19 meeting Brasel said the resolution states Lafayette is opposed to the bill unless legislators collaborate with communities to make certain amendments. The resolution suggested the bill should focus on fixed transit routes and make incentives available for communities that comply with the bill rather than punish communities that do not comply by taking away funds.

Starting the week of March 25, City Hall is kicking off a major landscaping project focused on saving water and enhancing the appearance of its surroundings. The initiative involves converting the current landscaping to low-water xeriscaping, which not only improves vegetation conditions but also reduces maintenance needs.

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“The whole reason why I’m here and doing this is because I believe in regenerative farming and sustainability and lowering our carbon footprint,” Pembridge adds. “You’re creating a genuine community by buying from local farmers and producers.”

The Cities of Boulder, Lafayette, Longmont, Louisville and the Town of Erie are collectively exploring a potential increase to the local minimum wage in their respective communities, as allowed by state law. At the end of this exploration, these municipalities will consider an increased minimum wage level that is competitive, responsive to current and future needs, and meets as many shared outcomes as possible. The minimum wage amount will be determined through thorough research and community engagement over the next few months.

But owning a small business, especially in food, is a devils bargain in our current culture. The businesses that thrive unironically in modern culture must source unethically, work their employees unethically hard, pay them unethically low wages (are you sensing a theme?), and put profits before people at every opportunity. Every small food business is struggling, as we try to behave more responsibly than our mega-corporation competitors, but can’t always raise prices enough to cover these morals. “This is America, and food should be cheap.”

The softening of business profits in Old Town Louisville may well be part of a general Amazoning of America, in which retail establishments are dealing with a loss of in-person shopping. Or it could be rising rent. Louisville, is under rent pressure from its location close to Boulder. And then there is inflation and more.

The City of Lafayette and the Lafayette Urban Renewal Authority (LURA) are partnering to preserve our eclectic downtown area and envision what's next for Old Town Lafayette.

Your input is essential to shape the priorities and initiatives to guide improvements in Old Town. Please take a moment to fill out this short survey and share your vision for Old Town.

“We are excited to bring a true taste of Italy to Old Town Lafayette and welcome you in like family,” said Monnanni. Bucatino Trattoria Romana is now open for lunch, dinner and happy hour.

Bucatino opens Monday, March 4, 2024, at 3 p.m. for happy hour and dinner and will transition to operating during lunch hours as well later this spring.

Our last day open to the public will be Friday March 8th (at 100 W Cleveland in Old Town Lafayette).

First Popup of the Year: It’s another gorgeous, sunny weekend. We will be @cureorganicfarm with baked goods for sale from noon until we sell out, so if you missed the cutoff for preorders this week, swing on by.