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Englewood plans student exchange with Belm, Germany; council funding and itinerary under review

Englewood City Cultural Arts Commission · February 6, 2026
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City staff described a revived sister‑city program with Belm, Germany that brought six Englewood students to Germany last year and proposes returning delegates for a weeklong student‑centered exchange; commissioners discussed activities, host‑family logistics and a $5,000 council allocation that will need to cover most expenses.

City Manager Sean Lewis outlined plans to host student delegates from Belm, Germany as part of a revived sister‑city relationship that the city has sought to make more educational and youth‑focused.

Lewis said Englewood sent six students to Belm last year and that the proposed itinerary for incoming delegates prioritizes school‑based cultural exchanges, tours of the civic center and local museums, recreation and a short mountain outing weather permitting. He said the city’s budget currently includes a $5,000 allocation for the…

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