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March 2, 2018 Edition - The News Palm Beachers Need to Know 
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CIVIC ASSOCIATION COMMUNITY FORUM
Community Forum
Community forum crowd 3-1-2018
Over 170 attended the Civic Association Community Forum at Bethesda-by-the-Sea listening to the new Town Manager Kirk Blouin, Town Council Members Bobbie Lindsay and Maggie Zeidman, and Town Council candidates Lew Crampton and Harris Fried.
NEWS AROUND TOWN
Palm Beach Spending Cuts Still in the Works, New Manager Says
Kirk Blouin
An initiative to cut costs remains on the table, but the town staff is retooling its approach under new Town Manager Kirk Blouin.
A Town Council meeting that was scheduled for Friday on the Comprehensive Review of Town Operations was canceled. A March 5 meeting on the operations review is still scheduled for 1 p.m. at Town Hall.
Palm Beachers to Court: Reconsider Dismissal of Rec Center Lawsuit
Two residents are asking a court to reconsider its dismissal of their lawsuit seeking to block construction of a new recreation center. They have filed a motion for "rehearing and clarification," asserting the judges "overlooked or misapprehended key points of law and facts" when dismissing their case.
Read More (Palm Beach Daily News)
Protect Home Rule - 
Please Help the Mayor!
State Capitol
The Civic Association believes in the cause of Home Rule. Mayor Coniglio is asking you to voice your opposition to bills that threaten Home Rule. It is an attack on neighborhoods, safety, and security. Please send an email or call to urge the following legislators to vote NO on Senate Bill 1262.
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Palm Beach Business Leaders Propose Changes to Town Officials
Royal Poinciana Plaza
Strict rules and regulations for everything from signs to operating hours have given Palm Beach a reputation as a challenging place to grow a successful business. 
Read More (Palm Beach Daily News)
Town Council Meeting Actions
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To view the summary of actions taken at February's Town Council meetings, please click on the applicable link below.
February 13, 2018
President Expected in Palm Beach 
this Weekend
Mar-a-Lago Roadblock
President Donald Trump is expected in Palm Beach this weekend. The Federal Aviation Administration issued an alert to General Aviation pilots warning of VIP movement on Friday, March 2 through Saturday March 3.
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PORT of PALM BEACH
Florida East Coast Ports Meeting Demand with Enhanced Facilities, Deeper Channels
Port of Palm Beach
Ports along the Atlantic Coast of Florida are continuing to meet demands of growing commerce by advancing a bevy of infrastructure enhancements, including deeper ship channels. 
Read More (American Journal of Transportation)
FLAGLER BRIDGE
DOT: Flagler Bridge Malfunction Caused by Error
Previous Problem Fixed
Flagler Bridge
The Flagler Memorial Bridge has been up longer-than-normal twice this week, leaving drivers caught in traffic while trying to enter or leave Palm Beach. The latest interruption occurred Friday morning when an operator caused a malfunction, said Angel Streeter Gardner, the community outreach specialist for the bridge project.
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CIVIC ASSOCIATION STATEMENT ON SCHOOL VIOLENCE
The Palm Beach Civic Association Executive Committee discussed the tragic events in Parkland, Florida this week and issued a statement about school violence to our elected officials. Click the link to see the statement.
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Dolphins Owner Discusses Football, Charity at United Way Breakfast
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Football and charity collided Monday morning at The Breakers when Dolphins owner Stephen Ross spoke at the Town of Palm Beach United Way Business and Professional Breakfast. Ross, who is also the owner and chairman of The Related Cos., said he likes to support the United Way because of the breadth of support it provides to people throughout the community.

MEETINGS & EVENTS

March 5, 2018, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Coffee with the Crew - Undergrounding Phase 1 - North
Annie's Dock
 
March 5, 2018, 1:00 PM
Special Town Council Meeting Regarding Comprehensive Review of Town Operations
Town Council Chambers
 
March 6, 2018, 9:00 AM
Underground Utility Task Force Meeting
Town Council Chambers
 
March 7, 2018, 9:00 AM
Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
Town Council Chambers
 
March 8, 2018, 9:30 AM
Ordinances, Rules, and Standards Committee Meeting
Town Council Chambers
 
March 13, 2018, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Town Election
 
March 14, 2018, 9:30 AM
Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting
Town Council Chambers
 
March 15, 2018, 9:30 AM
Public Works Committee Meeting
Town Council Chambers
 
March 15, 2018, 2:00 PM
Code Enforcement Board Meeting
Town Council Chambers
 
March 20, 2018, 9:30 AM
Town Council Meeting-Regular Business
Town Council Chambers
 
March 20, 2018, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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CIVIC ASSOCIATION FREE REUSABLE BAG GIVEAWAY
Civic Association to Distribute Free Reusable Grocery Bags at Publix on Friday, March 2
reusable bag
In a program to help the environment, the Palm Beach Civic Association will distribute free reusable grocery bags at the Town of Palm Beach Publix on Friday, March 2nd. "Our goal is to raise the consciousness about the dangers of plastic bags and get as many plastic bags out of circulation as possible, said Ned Barnes, president of the Civic Association. "One way to do that is to get the public to use reusable bags. We are providing over 2,000 bags and are getting them to shoppers."
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TOWN ELECTION
March 13, 2018
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7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
PUBLIC SAFETY
Alert Tonight Alive Tomorrow Florida Campaign
alert tonight alive tomorrow
The Palm Beach Police Department in partnership with the FDOT's Pedestrian & Bicycle Focused Initiative will be participating in the Alert Tonight Alive Tomorrow campaign, which runs from March 2018 through May 2018.
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Community Shredding Event
   
shredding event
The Palm Beach Police Department Community Shredding Event will be held on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the South Parking Lot of Phipps Ocean Park.
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WEST PALM DEVELOPS
West Palm Race: Candidates' Take on a Denser Downtown ... and Traffic    
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These are times of dramatic change for West Palm Beach, with a steady economy opening gates to growth and its impacts, whether treasure chest or Pandora's box.
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WEATHER
Say Goodbye to February Heat, Cold Front in Forecast This Week
weather march 3-4 2018
February will end warm with high temperatures in South Florida in the low-to mid 80s this week, but Old Man Winter still has a cool front or two up his sleeve.
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HURRICANES
National Hurricane Center Experimenting with 7-Day Tropical Cyclone Forecasts
Hurricane Jose
National Hurricane Center officials are experimenting with extended forecasts that may someday predict the paths of hurricanes a full week in advance, compared with today's five-day forecasts.  
Read More (Florida Today)
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