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THIS WEEK IN PALM BEACH
CIVIC ASSOCIATION VIDEO
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Video News This Week 6-14-2018: Elections, Scholarship, Taxes, Southern Blvd. Bridge, Shore Protection, & more..
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SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORED BY CIVIC ASSOCIATION
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Harry Wolin of the Citizen's Association, Mayor Gail Coniglio, scholarship recipient Jaquan Starling, and John Cregan of the Civic Association. Photo by Michele Dargan
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Jaquan Starling was awarded this year's Town of Palm Beach College Scholarship for children of Town employees during the Town Council meeting this week.
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Update on Town Issues &
Presentation of Scholarships
Highlight Town Council
By Michele Dargan, Special for the Civic Association -- Town staff provided updates on undergrounding, shore protection, the recreation center, and a proposed total town staff compensation study at Tuesday's Town Council meeting.
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These Businesses are Leaving Royal Poinciana Way in Palm Beach
The annual off-season dance of Palm Beach businesses closing and moving into new spots around town has begun in force on Royal Poinciana Way, accelerated this year by disruptive construction and increasing rents on the street, some of those business owners say.
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Can Another Study Save Palm Beach's Royal Poinciana Playhouse?
The debate about what to do with the Royal Poinciana Playhouse has been roiling since its last tenant, Clear Channel Entertainment, vacated the historic 60-year-old theater 14 years ago, saying it was no longer viable as a Broadway show road house.
Read More (Palm Beach Daily News)
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Palm Beach Town Councilman Sets Office Hours to Meet
with Constituents
Town Councilman Lew Crampton said Monday that he will hold regular office hours to hear constituents' concerns. Beginning next week, Crampton will be available from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays in the council offices on the second floor of Town Hall.
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Makeover to Lake Trail in
Palm Beach Continues
Work is being done to improve a number of the access paths to the Lake Trail. Last summer, the main pedestrian path, which starts at The Society of the Four Arts, was upgraded. This year, the work on access paths, done by R&D Paving, is being divided between May and June.
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Condo Building Near Palm Beach 'Tops Out' With Addition
of Seventh Floor
An under-construction oceanfront condominium just south of Palm Beach has "topped out," meaning that its penthouse floor is now in place in the 3500 block of South Ocean Boulevard. The 30-unit, seven-floor building - named 3550 South Ocean, after its address - was developed by DDG and is being built by KAST Construction. The contemporary-style building is expected to be completed by next spring.
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Mobility Study Under Scrutiny
The Florida Department of Transportation and the Palm Beach County Commission have sent letters expressing their concerns about the congestion on Okeechobee Blvd. In June, FDOT is calling together all affected parties to discuss their concerns about the City of West Palm Beach Mobility Study and the plan for the Okeechobee Corridor. The Town of Palm Beach and Civic Association will be represented.
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School Mental Health Services to Expand in Palm Beach County
Palm Beach County families will see dramatic improvements in school mental health services starting next year, thanks to a new state law passed after the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre in February.
Read More (Sun Sentinel)
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Tuesday, June 19, 9:30 AM
Planning and Zoning Commission
Town Council Chambers
Wednesday, June 20, 9:30 AM
Landmarks Preservation
Commission Meeting
Town Council Chambers
Thursday, June 21, 2:00 PM
Code Enforcement Board Meeting
Town Council Chambers
Wednesday, June 27, 9:00 AM
Architectural Commission Meeting
Town Council Chambers
Monday, July 2, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Coffee with the Crew
Undergrounding Phase 1 - North
Annie's Dock - North Ocean Blvd and East Inlet Drive
Wednesday, July 4, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Independence Day
Civic Association & Town Hall Closed
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Jeff Greene Joins Crowded Race for Florida Governor
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Civic Association Director Jeff Greene (D) has joined a crowded race for Florida Governor, competing against four Democratic candidates and two Republican candidates.
UPCOMING DATES
Candidate Registration Deadline: 6/22/2018
Primary Voter Registration Deadline: 7/30/2018
Primary Election: 8/28/2018
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Video of New Bridge Liftspan, Progress
The new liftspan is in operation on the temporary Southern Blvd. Bridge and Michael Reiter, a Civic Association Director, captured a video of it as it was opening and closing.
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New Tax Laws Have Home Buyers Checking New Places
While it's too early to quantify the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which became effective on Jan. 1, some real-estate professionals say they are beginning to see early signs of an exodus to low-tax states.
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PBC Schools Chief Calls for $150 Million Hike
in School
Property Taxes
Palm Beach County Schools Superintendent Donald Fennoy wants to ask voters to raise school property taxes by $150 million a year, a move that could generate an influx of cash for security, mental health services and higher teacher salaries in the county's public schools.
Read More (Palm Beach Post)
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