THIS WEEK IN PALM BEACH
CIVIC ASSOCIATION VIDEO
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CIVIC ASSOCIATION
Annual Awards Luncheon
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The Palm Beach Civic Association is delighted to bring cardiothoracic surgeon and television personality, Dr. Mehmet Oz to The Breakers for an inspiring program filled with wellness advice and encouragement for a fit lifestyle.
The event is our only fundraiser for the season, and supports programs and education initiatives throughout the year. Individual tickets, VIP packages, and table sponsorship are available.
This year the award winners are the Town of Palm Beach Police Department and Fire-Rescue Department.
Civic Association Annual Awards Luncheon
Monday, January 21, 2019
VIP Reception: 11 AM
Luncheon: Noon
The Breakers
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Mayor, Town Council President Unopposed; Julie Araskog & Rene Silvin Vie for Seat
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Julie Araskog & Rene Silvin
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Here are the results of the Town Caucus on Tuesday evening:
Mayor Gail Coniglio - Unopposed
Town Council President - Unopposed
Group 2 Town Council Seat
- Incumbent: Julie Araskog
- Challenger: Rene Silvin
Town Council Election - Vote on March 12, 2019
See More (Civic Association News)
Civic Association Candidates Debate
Moderated by Jim Sackett
Thursday, February 28
10:00 AM
Episcopal Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea
141 S County Rd
Palm Beach, FL 33480
This event is open to the public
Registration is required
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Civic Association
LONG RANGE PLANNING
COMMITTEE
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Harvey Poppel Presents Committee Report to Council
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Harvey L. Poppel, Civic Association Director
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Civic Association Director and Long Range Planning Committee Chairman Harvey L. Poppel presented an update to the Town Council this week.
"The reason for the Civic Association's committee is to address the many transformative and potentially disruptive issues," said Mr. Poppel.
A couple of examples of technologies that the Town of Palm Beach will have to consider in the future are autonomous (driverless) vehicles; and drones that will transport packages and people and perform government, corporate, and residential services.
"The goals of the committee are to identify, define and prioritize these types of issues which may impact Palm Beach over the next 10 to 20 years," said Mr. Poppel.
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Long Range Planning
Town-Business Community Workshop
Tuesday
January 29, 2019
9:30 AM
Town Council Chambers
Town of Palm Beach, Civic Association, Residents, and Chamber of Commerce
The Civic Association will announce the results of the residential survey of the business community.
Pathway: Ensure Local Business Sustainability & Prosperity
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New Palm Beach Recreation Center Construction on Schedule
Construction of the Mandel Recreation Center remains on schedule with completion expected this fall, town officials said. The building is beginning to take shape, according to Deputy Town Manager Jay Boodheshwar. He said via email Friday that the main building and gym section slabs were poured and masonry walls are "going up fast." Interior and site work is set to begin in May, he said.
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Town Council to Appoint Members to the Architectural Commission (ARCOM)
The Town of Palm Beach is seeking to appoint five (5) members to the Architectural Commission (ARCOM) effective January 2019. Currently, there are two (2) regular members and three (3) alternate members whose terms will expire on March 1, 2019 and all are eligible to apply for one more term.
Read More (Town of Palm Beach)
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Town Council to Appoint Members to the Landmarks Preservation Commission
The Town of Palm Beach is seeking to appoint four (4) members to the Landmarks Preservation Commission effective January 2019. Currently, there is one (1) regular member whose final term expires in March 2019, one (1) regular member and one (1) alternate member who are eligible for re-appointment, and one (1) non-resident member with a special expertise in historic landmarks preservation who serves the term of one year and is also eligible for reappointment.
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Class-Action Hearing Set for Friday in Palm Beach Utilities Lawsuit
The next step in a lawsuit filed against the town and its underground utility project will take place Friday, court records show, when the two plaintiffs argue the suit should earn a class-action classification. The suit, filed in July 2017 by residents Carol Kosberg and Michael Scharf, challenged the Town Council's decision to impose special assessments on property owners to help pay for Palm Beach's estimated $90 million townwide underground utility project, a multiyear plan to bury overhead utility lines.
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Big Changes Coming to
Downtown West Palm Beach
As 2019 begins, more changes could be coming to downtown West Palm Beach. "There's new buildings everywhere you turn around," says Jeff Clements who lives downtown. Construction cranes only hint at what's happening.
Read More (WPTV)
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Medical Marijuana Shop Set to Open in Downtown West Palm Beach in March
A medical marijuana store is coming to downtown West Palm Beach in a matter of months. City officials confirm that MedMen is set to open a shop on March 1 at the corner of Clematis Street and Rosemary Avenue, right across the street from police headquarters.
Read More (WPTV)
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Tuesday, January 15, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Town Council Chambers
Wednesday, January 16, 9:30 AM
Civic Association Executive Committee
PBCA Community Room
Monday, January 21, Noon
Civic Association Annual Awards Luncheon with Keynote Speaker Dr. Oz
Monday, January 21
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Town Hall Closed, Civic Association Open
Tuesday, January 22, 9:00 AM
Underground Utilities Task Force
Town Council Chambers
Wednesday, January 23, 9:00 AM
Architecural Comission Meeting
Town Council Chambers
Thursday, January 24, 9:00 AM
Shore Protection Board Meeting
Town Council Chambers
Tuesday, January 29, 9:30 AM
Town-Business Community Workshop
Town Council Chambers
Tuesday, January 29, 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Townwide Utility Undergrounding
Community Meeting
Town Council Chambers
Wednesday, January 30, 10:00 AM
Public Safety Committee Meeting
Town Council Chambers
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Year-End Financial Dashboard
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Complimentary Prescription Review & Counseling
A complimentary prescription review & counseling will be held on January 12, 2019 at all three Fire Stations from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. The number of medications that one takes increases the risks of drug interactions, mix-ups and the potential for side effects.
Read More (Town of Palm Beach)
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Second man arrested in attempt to defraud Palm Beacher out of $660K
A five-month Palm Beach Police Department investigation ended with the arrest Thursday of a Georgia man who police said tried to defraud a Palm Beach man out of more than $650,000.
Read More (Palm Beach Daily News)
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Florida Warns of Scam Company Sending Toll Invoices
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is warning drivers to be on the lookout for possible scammers trying to trick them into sending payments.
Read More (Civic Association News)
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VIDEO VERSIONS
THIS WEEK IN
PALM BEACH
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Are You at Risk of Cancer? Good Samaritan Genetic Testing Program Can Help
New Cancer Genetics Program at Good Samaritan Medical Center can help determine whether you are at risk for certain types of cancer. The program, led by Dr. Elisabeth McKeen, medical oncologist, and Conni Murphy, a nurse practitioner with specialized training in cancer genetics, consists of a genetic screening process and counseling sessions.
See Video (Good Samaritan News)
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Super Blood Moon Total Lunar Eclipse this Month, When to Watch
The silent celestial cogs of the Earth, moon and sun align this month to treat all of North America to a total lunar eclipse, the first show with this reach since September 2015. For stargazers in South Florida, the event begins at 9:36 p.m. on Jan. 20.
Read More (Palm Beach Post)
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Keeping Our Beaches Clean
beach clean-up
DATE: January 19
TIME: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Mediterranean and N Ocean Way
All supplies will be there. Iced water and snacks too.
CONTACT
Diane Buhler
561-507-0345
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Florida Forest Service Warns About Drought Index in South Florida
The Florida Forest Service is calling it a scary situation. The drought index for our five county viewing area is higher than this time last year.
Read More (WPTV)
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Brightline Expands Train Service During Morning, Evening Rush Hour
A new year means new options if you want to take a Brightline train to Miami. The rail service announced new departures for 2019, giving you more options to head south, but it also means drivers will wait as rail crossings more often.
Read More (WPTV)
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Brightline-Virgin Rail Service Looking at Disney Station Along Proposed Tampa-to-Orlando Route
Brightline, the Florida passenger train service soon to be known as Virgin Trains USA, plans a stop near Disney World along its proposed Orlando to Tampa route.
Read More (Tampa Bay Times)
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