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Our Commitment to Keeping You Informed
Town Newsletter December 2017
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The Town is committed to keeping residents informed. Every month, we send out the latest news, upcoming events and any pertinent information for residents to stay connected.
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Town Council Reports
November 2017
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Families Enjoy the Town's Second Annual Winter Holiday Celebration
On Friday, December 8th, the Town partnered with South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center and Miami-Dade County Commissioner Daniella Levine Cava to host the Winter Holiday Celebration. Friends and families were presented with a number of ways to enjoy the night, including story time with Commissioner Levine-Cava, food trucks, pictures with Santa, snowman crafts, fresh popcorn and a Christmas movie.
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Mayor Bell Hosts 2017 State of the Town Address
On Monday, December 11, 2017 Mayor Peggy R. Bell hosted the 2017 State of the Town Address at Town Hall. The theme for the evening was "Together Cutler Bay". The Mayor highlighted the many ways that the Town Council, Town Staff, residents, and community partners work contribute to the overall success of this community.
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South Dade Elected Officials Take a Ride on the Transit Way Sleigh
On Wednesday, December 20th, South Miami-Dade Transit Way/Metrorail commuters got a dose of holiday cheer when Santa (Palmetto Bay Mayor Eugene Flinn), Mrs. Claus (Cutler Bay Mayor Peggy Bell), and a very busy and hardworking mass transit Elf (Miami-Dade Commissioner Daniella Levine Cava) boarded their Transit Way sleigh and head to downtown Miami departing from the Transit Way at the Park and Ride at 20500 SW 112th Avenue.
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Cutler Bay Encourages Residents to Plant Florida Friendly Trees
As residents and local municipalities across the State of Florida recover from the loss of trees following Hurricane Irma, the Town of Cutler Bay hopes to inspire the planting of Florida Friendly Trees. This new initiative was made possible by a FY2016 Urban and Community Forestry Grant through the United States Forest Service.
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2017 Grinchbusters Reduce Crime 27% Townwide!
The Town's Police Department takes a proactive community policing approach to keeping Cutler Bay safe. This is especially important during the holiday season. The Department's annual "Grinchbuster Detail" has been successful in deterring crimes of opportunity throughout the Town, while also reinforcing a positive interaction with residents. The operation commenced on Thursday, November 23, 2017, and concluded on Sunday, January 7, 2018.
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Internal Promotions & Achievements
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Congratulations to the following Team members on their professional achievements and growth! Through your dedication and commitment to making Cutler Bay an excellent place to work, you have energized and inspired others through the standards you have established for yourself and the goals you continue to achieve.
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ELIZABETH DEVEAUX
PROMOTED TO
YOUTH PROGRAM COORDINATOR
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
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CHRISTINE VEGA
PROMOTED TO
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
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ALFREDO QUINTERO
BECAME A MEMBER OF THE
FLORIDA CHAPTER OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY
OF ARBORICULTURE
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LAKEESHA MORRIS-MOREAU
BECAME A
CERTIFIED GRANT PROFESSIONAL
GRANT PROFESSIONALS ASSOCIATION
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ALEXANDRA ORTIZ
EARNED A
MASTER of PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION DEGREE
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
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JAZMIN GONZALEZ
EARNED A
MASTER of SCIENCE DEGREE &
CERTIFICATE IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
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BACHELOR OF LIBERAL STUDIES DEGREE
BARRY UNIVERSITY
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YENIER VEGA
EARNED A
BACHELOR OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION DEGREE
BARRY UNIVERSITY
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DID YOU KNOW...
A Message From Captain Wattage
Florida Power and Light's zany character, Captain Wattage, recently visited 15 local schools delivering a powerful message about electricity. Find out 'watt' this energy maker shared with students as part of a STEM lesson.
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| A Message from Captain Wattage |
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UPCOMING EVENTS/MEETINGS
January 2018
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Meeting
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Thursday, January 11
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Charter Review Commission Meeting
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Town Hall Community Room
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Tuesday, January 16
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Active Adult Classes-Learn Computer Skills and/or Spanish
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Cutler Bay Senior High School
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Tuesday, January 16
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Youth Council Committee Meeting
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Town Hall Community Room |
Wednesday, January 17
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Regular Town Council Meeting
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Town Hall Council Chambers
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Thursday, January 18
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Economic Growth Committee Meeting
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Town Hall Community Room
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Saturday, January 20
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Public Involvement Meeting-Town Center Plaza
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Town Hall Council Chambers
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Sunday, January 21
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STREB Extreme Action
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South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
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Tuesday, January 23
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Deadline to Apply for the Six Week Living Healthy Program
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Wednesday, January 24
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Public Involvement Meeting-Town Center Plaza
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Town Hall Council Chambers
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Saturday, January 27
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9th Annual Chili Day in Cutler Bay
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Cutler Ridge Park
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Saturday, January 27
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60s 70s 80s Decades Rewind
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South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
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Wednesday, January 31
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Charter Revision Commission Meeting
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Town Hall Community Room
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For more information on upcoming Town events, please visit the Town's website at
www.cutlerbay-fl.gov
For more information of previous events, please click
here to visit the Town's Parks & Recreation Special Events Page.
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STAY CONNECTED!
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Cutler Bay Mobile App
This user friendly mobile app gives residents access to the latest news and events happening in the Town. Residents can also use the app to report any issues or concern via their phone. Residents can download the app for free in the iTunes Store or Google Play by searching "Cutler Bay FL"
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Crime Mapping
The Town and Miami-Dade Police Department utilize CrimeMapping to help law enforcement provide the public with valuable information about recent crime activity in their neighborhoods. Crime data is uploaded on a daily basis so that the information being viewed by residents is only a few days old. To view crime trends in your neighborhood, please visit
www.crimemapping.com
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Community on Patrol (COP) App
The Town and Miami-Dade Police Department offer the Community on Patrol (COP) App to allow the residents of Miami-Dade to be on patrol in their neighborhoods and report any suspicious activity to the Town's Policing Unit. The COP App can be downloaded for free in the iTunes Store or Google Play by searching "Community on Patrol"
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Nextdoor
Nextdoor is a website that makes it easy to communicate with your neighbors about the issues that matter most in your community. The website allows neighbors to share recommendations about local services, organize neighborhood events and connect with parents and other groups in the neighborhood. The Town's Policing Unit staff uploads neighborhood alters through Nextdoor. Nextdoor protects you, your information, and your neighborhood. To join your Nextdoor neighborhood, please visit
www.nextdoor.com
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Miami-Dade Transit Tracker
Miami-Dade County Transit, which updates the Town's Circulator Bus Service, encourages you to utilize the Miami-Dade Transit Tracker App to help track your ride and plan your trip. The program allows riders to attain real-time tracking of the Town's Municipal Circulator, Metrobus and Metrorail. The App also provides fare information, Miami-Dade Transit contacts, bus schedules, and connecting buses. For more information, please visit the Miami-Dade County Transit website at www.miamidade.gov/transit
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Municode
The Town utilizes Municode to promote transparency and efficiency. To search the Town of Cutler Bay Codes Library, please visit www.municode.com and visit the Library page, search by state then municipality (Cutler Bay).
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