March 30, 2007 - An innovative City of West Palm Beach water project has been recognized with a prestigious conservation award. The Wetlands-Based Water Reclamation Project, which allows highly-treated wastewater to be used to restore environmentally-sensitive wetlands, has been honored with the Florida Water Environment Association (FWEA) David W. York Reuse Award.

“This is a great honor for this one-of-a-kind project,” said Assistant City Administrator Ken Rearden. “Our City is being recognized as a leader in the effort to conserve water and protect the environment.” The City will accept the award at the Florida Water Resources Conference on April 17, 2007, in Orlando, Florida.

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03/28/07 - City of West Palm Beach Mayor Lois J. Frankel will join City Commissioners, City staff members, and concerned residents on a bus tour of the Coleman Park area on Saturday, March 31, 2007 from 10:00 A.M. to Noon.  The bus tour will begin at the Coleman Park Community Center, located at 1116 21st Street, at 10:00 A.M.

City staff will tour the neighborhood with residents in an effort to assess code, police, and other community issues.

For Additional Information:
West Palm Beach Public Information Officer @
(561) 822-1433 / 822-1411 or webpio@wpb.org

03/27/07 - The City of West Palm Beach’s Grassy Waters Preserve will host a native plant day and sale on Saturday, March 31, 2007 from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. at the Everglades Pavilion at Grassy Waters Preserve, 8537 Northlake Blvd.  The sale will be held on the north side of Northlake Boulevard.

This immensely popular event features thousands of native Florida plants.  Among the items on sale are native plants that require minimal watering, trees and shrubs that attract birds and butterflies, and wildflowers.

Visitors can also take advantage of the many educational opportunities, including learning how to use water-wise native plants to help maintain a healthy, low-maintenance yard during water restrictions.

For Additional Information:
West Palm Beach Public Information Officer @
(561) 822-1433 / 822-1411 or webpio@wpb.org

March 22, 2007 - A new City of West Palm Beach Police Department community substation has opened on 1010 10th Street, completing a dramatic turnaround for a property that was once a drug house and a major problem spot in the surrounding neighborhood. The new substation will greatly increase police presence and visibility in the area, just off North Tamarind Avenue.

The station was dedicated by Mayor Lois J. Frankel, City Commission President Isaac “Ike” Robinson, Jr., Police Department leaders, City leaders and Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) leaders. Members of the public and the neighborhood were invited to tour the facility after the ribbon cutting.

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03/19/07 - City of West Palm Beach Mayor Lois J. Frankel, City Commissioner Isaac “Ike” Robinson, Jr., and City Commissioner Jeri Muoio will be sworn in to office at a special ceremony on Thursday, March 22, 2007 at 2:45 P.M. in City Hall Commission Chambers, located at 200 2nd Street in downtown West Palm Beach.  The Mayor and the two Commissioners will take the City’s oath of office, and begin serving their elected terms immediately thereafter.

The swearing in ceremony will be carried live by West Palm TV (Adelphia Cable Channel 18) and can be also seen live on the internet through the City’s website by logging on to wpbtv.org.

For Additional Information:
West Palm Beach Public Information Officer @
(561) 822-1433 / 822-1411 or webpio@wpb.org

March 19, 2007 - Hundreds of teenagers are getting a head start on finding great summer jobs through the City of West Palm Beach Youth Summer Job Fair.  The fair brought more than a dozen local employers together, including several City of West Palm Beach departments looking for summer workers.  Gaines Park, future site of a Youth Empowerment Center, hosted the fair.

“Getting and holding down a good summer job is a great way for a teenager to learn responsibility, stay productive, and mature,” said City of West Palm Beach Mayor Lois J. Frankel.  “This job fair is part of the City’s effort to reach out to our young people and help them along the path to responsible adulthood.”

The City’s Department of Human Resources helped organize the job fair.  The fair was open to people of all ages, but primarily focused on young people looking for summer jobs.  Teens were able to talk with prospective employers, fill out applications, and even interview for some positions on the spot.

The job fair also featured opportunities for teens who to improve their job search skills, including interviewing skills, proper attire for interviews, and more.

For Additional Information:
West Palm Beach Public Information Officer @
(561) 822-1433 / 822-1411 or webpio@wpb.org

03/16/07 - City of West Palm Beach Mayor Lois J. Frankel will help kickoff the City’s first ever Youth Summer Job Fair on Monday, March 19, 2007 at 10:00 A.M. at Gaines Park in West Palm Beach.

The job fair is open to people of all ages, but primarily focuses on teens looking for summer jobs.  More than a dozen local employers will be on hand, including City of West Palm Beach Human Resources officials.  Hundreds of teens are expected to attend.

The job fair is part of the City’s effort to keep young people away from crime and on the path to responsible adulthood.

For Additional Information:
West Palm Beach Public Information Officer @
(561) 822-1433 / 822-1411 or webpio@wpb.org

03/15/07 - Teenagers wanting to get a head start on tracking down a summer job can meet with employers, get career advice, and much more at the first-ever City of West Palm Beach Youth Summer Job Fair on Monday, March 19, 2007 from 9:30 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. at Gaines Park.

Interested job seekers will be able to speak with more than a dozen local employers, fill out applications, and even interview on the spot for some available positions.  The job fair is part of the City’s commitment to helping young people get the help they need to avoid crime and stay on the path to responsible adulthood.

Palm Beach County schools are not in session on Monday, March 19, 2007, due to a teacher work day.

For Additional Information:
West Palm Beach Public Information Officer @
(561) 822-1433 / 822-1411 or webpio@wpb.org

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03/02/07 - City of West Palm Beach Mayor Lois J. Frankel will join City leaders, neighbors, and friends in dedicating a new wet playground at a ribbon cutting on Monday, March 5, 2007 at 3:30 P.M. at the Coleman Park Community Center at 1116 21st Street.

The new wet playground will provide a great, safe place for kids to play and cool off during hot Florida days.  The playground includes shade areas and interactive fountains.  Coleman Park is also home to two new pavilions for picnics and party rentals.

For Additional Information:
West Palm Beach Public Information Officer @
(561) 822-1433 / 822-1411 or webpio@wpb.org