Monday Morning in Palm Beach
06/22/2009
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| Monday Morning
In Palm Beach June 22, 2009
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FROM THE PALM BEACH CIVIC ASSOCIATION
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| CIVIC ASSOCIATION FACEBOOK LAUNCH TOMORROW! |
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The Civic Association will launch its Facebook page tomorrow. The purpose of the page is to encourage thoughtful and polite discussion that represents a range of views about the issues in the Town of Palm Beach.
WATCH FOR THE EMAIL ANNOUNCEMENT TOMORROW!
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| DID YOU KNOW? |
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A FALL CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE!
The #1 call to Fire-Rescue in town is for falls. To find out how to limit the risk
see our latest
Civic Association Healthcare Tip
to learn more!
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ATTENTION!
NEW LOCATIONS FOR TOWN MEETINGS |
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Because of Town Hall renovations, Town Council meetings are at the City Center in West Palm Beach at 401 Clematis.
The building is between Banyan & Clematis. Going South on Dixie, the garage entrance is on the right. Cost is $1 for the first 2 hours and $1 for each additional hour. Please allow plenty of time for travel and parking.
For other town meetings, check the Town Calendar to find the location. Click Here
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| LETTER TO THE EDITOR FROM STEPHEN L. BROWN, CIVIC ASSOCIATION CHAIRMAN AND CEO |
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Civic Association Chairman and CEO Stephen L. Brown wrote a Letter to the Editor about the Town balancing the budget, maintaining services, and avoiding tax increases. Click to see the letter on our website: Civic Association News
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| TOWNWIDE EROSION-CONTROL TAX DISTRICT PROPOSED BY TOWN |
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The Town Council voted 5-0 to move toward new tax district to fund beach and coastal erosion projects. See more on the story: Palm Beach Daily News
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| TOWN BUDGET REVIEW: WAGE FREEZE FOR TOWN EMPLOYEES, PROPERTY TAX RATE UP |
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The Town Council voted to tentatively approve the $65.4 million budget proposal last week. Final approval is in September. The Council voted to raise the Palm Beach property tax rate. Click to see more: Palm Beach Daily News
Click to see the Town budget proposal: Town Budget
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| PALM BEACH POLICE PAY POLICY CHANGED |
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Police in Palm Beach will no longer automatically recieve highest pay in the county.
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| TOWN ASKS COURT FOR PLAYHOUSE REFERENDUM RULING |
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The Town filed a lawsuit Friday to determine the constitutionality of the proposed referendum.
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| LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION VOTES AGAINST MAKING ROYAL POINCIANA WAY AN HISTORIC DISTRICT |
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| HOLIDAY DECORATION PUBLIC REVIEW CONTINUES UNTIL TUESDAY, JUNE 23 |
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The Town has displayed a sample of proposed holiday decorations on two Royal Palm trees at the Memorial Fountain, as well as two street light poles located at Brazilian Avenue and South County Road. Decorations will be on display for one week, beginning the night of June 16th through June 23rd. Comments can be submitted either by calling the Public Works Department at 561-838-5440 or emailing your comments to pworks@townofpalmbeach.com.
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| SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION |
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The Town will be performing sanitary sewer rehabilitation beginning the week of June 23rd and ending June 30th. Click to see if your street is on the list: Town News Release
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| FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION AT BRADLEY PARK |
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On July 4th, the Town will hold its Annual Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration. The event takes place at Bradley Park from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. and will feature food, music, games and all kinds of fun. Click to see Town News Release
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| PALM BEACH RESTAURANT MONTH |
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June is Palm Beach Restaurant Month. Click on the Link to find out more! Restaurants
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| INCLUDE YOUR FRIENDS & COLLEAGUES! |
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Monday Morning in Palm Beach is a fast way to find out about what is going on in Town and the Palm Beach Civic Association is happy to provide this service for FREE! Forward to your friends and keep in touch with weekly news while you're away for the off-season.
Regards,
Mike Brown
Civic Association Communications Director
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