🌱Boulder County Couple Facing Woes After Marshal Fire + Real Estate!

Good morning, friends! It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town. In today's issue, you'll find news about these stories and more...

• Boulder County couple moved into new home the day of the Marshal Fire.
• Real estate is buzzing!
• Blackbelly is expanding!

But first, today's weather:

Thickening clouds. High: 64 Low: 27.

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Here are the top three stories in Boulder today:

1. A Boulder County couple, Gabe and Tamara Bodner moved into their home in unincorporated Boulder County the morning of the Marshal Fire and is now fighting their insurance company to cover all the losses. According to CBS Denver, "all that was left of the house was ashes. In shock, they called their insurer only to get a second jolt. Gabe Bodner says the insurer told them it didn't consider their claim the loss of a primary residence: "Because you hadn't actually slept in the home and occupied the home, we can't and we're not considering it your primary residence." In addition to fighting the insurance company the couple has reportedly had to do battle with the Boulder County Planning and Zoning Department. According to CBS Denver, "Tamara says, they would give up on the home if they could afford it, "We have tried to figure out, can we just buy another property and walk away from this, we can't so we just have to fight the fight."' (Patch)
2. The local housing market is buzzing with activity, and there are a variety of homes to choose from these days. Let Patch be your go-to source for listings in and around the Boulder area. Keep reading to see what's been listed in your area. Want more photos and information? You can click on any address to learn more. (Boulder Patch)
3. Bouder is synonymous with good eats, making it a no-brainer that Blackbelly is expanding to include a new private dining room that will be able to seat about 30 to 50 guests, a new patio this spring and a larger market and butcher shop. The only full-service, custom, whole-animal butcher shop and market in Boulder, Blackbelly, located at 1606 Conestoga St., is excited about its expansion. (303 Magazine)

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Today in Boulder:

• Monthly Board Meeting - Lefthand Fire Protection District (1:00 PM)
• FREE Boulder Badasses Networking Event (4:30 PM)
• Celebration of Leadership 2023 - Boulder Chamber (5:00 PM)
• Nutrition for Mental Health - Boulder Chamber (6:00 PM)
• Women of the J Women's Seder (6:00 PM)
• Young Meditators - Boulder Chamber (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• US National Weather Service Denver/Boulder Colorado: "A nice mid week warm up before we get another round of snow. Wednesday evening rain will transition to snow through Thursday. The mountains will see snow beginning Wednesday afternoon. Enjoy the warmth for a few days! " (US National Weather Service Denver/Boulder Colorado via Facebook)
• Visit Boulder, Colorado: "In need of some new adventures? Geologic curiosities and nature-made marvels can be found in almost every corner of Boulder’s wild landscape. We’ve compiled the top seven natural wonders so you can lace up your hiking boots." (Visit Boulder, Colorado via Facebook)
• Boulder County Government: "Welcome, Watson! Repost Boulder County Sheriff's Office Today we added a very floppy-eared team member to the BCSO family. We are happy to introduce you to Watson. Watson is a bloodhound puppy who was donated to us, in memory of Larry Steingraber, by his family. Larry was a sergeant at Boulder PD before he retired. Watson is going to work on learning new skills like tracking and trailing with his partner Deputy Scrudder. One skill he has already mastered is being a very good boy." (Boulder County Government via Facebook)
• Boulder Medical Center: "Beginning Monday, March 20, 2023, asymptomatic patients, visitors, and staff at all Boulder Medical Center facilities may choose to wear a mask but are no longer required to do so." (Boulder Medical Center via Facebook)
• Boulder Theater: "Fans of Joan Osborne, rejoice! She's coming to Boulder Theater on Saturday, March 25. Don't miss out on the incredible show - get your tickets today! : https://bit.ly/joanosborneBT" (Boulder Theater via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new update!

— Karena Garrity

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