04/26/07 - Northwood Village will be blooming once again during the second annual Spring Bouquets event and the official launch of the “Real Faces, Real Places – Come Grow With Us” branding campaign. The event will be held on Saturday, April 28, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Northwood Road, 24th and 25th Streets. The “real faces” light pole banners will be installed in Northwood Village on Friday, April 27th. These banners depict twelve local business owners who are representatives of Northwood Village. The City’s Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is using the event to promote existing businesses in Northwood Village and encourage new businesses to locate there.

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The City of West Palm Beach’s Grassy Waters Preserve will host one of a series of “Dry Marsh Hikes” on Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 10:30 A.M. at the Grassy Waters Preserve south side nature center, located at 8264 Northlake Boulevard.

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(04/27/07)  The City of West Palm Beach would like motorists to be aware of the follow traffic changes and road closures due to Sunfest:

Beginning Monday, April 30, 2007 at 9:00 A.M., Flagler Drive will be closed to traffic between Banyan Boulevard and Lakeview Avenue.  Flagler Drive will remain closed until Monday, May 7, 2007 at 7:00 P.M.

Beginning Monday, April 30, 2007 at 9:00 A.M., Narcissus Avenue will be closed between Evernia Street and Datura Street, as well as between 2nd Street and Banyan Boulevard.  North Clematis Street will be closed between Lantana Avenue and Flagler Drive.  Evernia Street will be closed between Narcissus Avenue and Flagler Drive.  All will reopen on Monday, May 7, 2007 at 7:00 P.M.

Beginning Thursday, May 3, 2007 at 3:00 P.M., Fern Street will be closed between Dixie Highway and Olive Avenue.  Fern Street will reopen on Sunday, May 6, 2007 at 11:00 P.M.

The West Palm Beach Police Department may close portions of Clematis Street during the event to allow for excessive pedestrian traffic.

April 27, 2007 - The City of West Palm Beach has enacted “Limited Phase 3” water restrictions, cutting the number of days per week residential customers can water their lawns from two to one, and cutting the hours watering is permitted. The restrictions take effect immediately. The South Florida Water Management District has signed an emergency order authorizing the enactment of limited Phase 3.

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April 26, 2007 - As part of the effort to lead by example and convey the seriousness of the ongoing drought, the City of West Palm Beach has shut down the Centennial Square fountain on Clematis Street. Though not required to do so, the City is shutting the fountain down in advance of the “Limited Phase 3” water-use restrictions.
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4/24/07 - The City of West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency is pleased to welcome another exciting new business to the thriving Northwood Village Business District. Please join us for the grand opening of Clix Photography, Inc. located on 428 Northwood Road on Wednesday, April 25 at 4:00 p.m. (more…)

Monday, April 23, 2007 - The City of West Palm Beach Commission has approved a limited version of Phase 3 water restrictions, cutting the number of days per week residential customers can water their lawns from two to one, and cutting the hours watering is permitted. The restrictions are expected to take effect later this week. (more…)

(Friday, April 20, 2007)  The City of West Palm Beach will be toughening water-use rules, implementing Phase 3 water restrictions in the coming days.  The Phase 3 restrictions will likely become official during the middle part of next week, but residents are urged to prepare now.  The new restrictions include a mandate that residents may only water their lawns one day per week.

“This water shortage is serious, and we need all residents to take action now,” said West Palm Beach Mayor Lois J. Frankel.  “Conserving water is everyone’s responsibility, and our residents should be sure they know and follow all of the water restrictions.”

The move to Phase 3 is a direct result of the ongoing drought in our area.  With lake levels low, residents are strongly urged to conserve as much water as possible.  Residents with questions about the restrictions can call the City’s 24-hour hotline at 822-2222, or log on to wpb.org/restrictions.

Some of the main effects of the Phase 3 restrictions on residents are:

- All residents are encouraged to use a maximum of 40 gallons of water per person per day.

- Residential customers are only permitted to water their lawns ONE DAY PER WEEK.  Homeowners with odd numbered addresses (ending in 1,3,5,7, or 9) can water on Saturdays only, 4:00 A.M. to 7:00 A.M.  Homeowners with even numbered addresses (ending in 0,2,4,6,8) can water on Sundays only, 4:00 A.M. to 7:00 A.M.   Water each zone of your lawn for ten minutes only during the three-hour time frame on you water day .

- Vehicles may only be washed on a non-paved surface between 5:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. on your normal yard watering day.

- No refilling of residential pools is permitted, unless the pool is leaking more than one inch per day.

- Washing or cleaning driveways, sidewalks, or other paved surfaces is prohibited.

- Outside aesthetic uses of water (such as fountains) are prohibited.

- Draining water onto roads, driveways, or other paved surfaces is prohibited.

Following the yard watering rules is the best way to cut your water consumption, as irrigation accounts for nearly 50% of all water use.

The West Palm Beach City Commission will consider a resolution mandating Phase 3 water restrictions at their regular commission meeting on Monday, April 23, 2007.  Upon passage of the resolution, the South Florida Water Management District is expected to issue an order implementing Phase 3 for West Palm Beach utilities customers.  The exact day of Phase 3 implementation will be announced as soon as it is available.  Enforcement of Phase 3 restrictions will begin upon their implementation, with first-time violators subject to a $50 fine.

To report water-use violators, or to find answers to water-use questions, residents should call 561-822-2222.  Some simple and effective water conservation tips are available on-line, at wpb.org/restrictions.

(04/20/07) City of West Palm Beach Mayor Lois J. Frankel will be helping keep West Palm Beach looking beautiful by joining hundreds of local volunteers participating in the Great American Cleanup. Mayor Frankel will be participating beginning at approximately 9:30 A.M. on Saturday, April 21, 2007 on the west side of Australian Boulevard along Clear Lake. (more…)

(Thursday, April 19, 2007) Our area is facing a serious water shortage, and is under Phase II water restrictions imposed by the South Florida Water Management District. Under Phase II, residents with odd-numbered addresses (ending in 1,3,5,7, or 9) can water on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 4:00 A.M. to 8:00 A.M. Residents with even-numbered addresses (ending in 0,2,4,6,8) can water on Thursdays and Sundays from 4:00 A.M. to 8:00 A.M. While there is a four-hour watering window, it is strongly recommended that residents only water their lawns for twelve minutes per zone. Residents should make sure they are familiar with and follow all the Phase II restrictions, which can be found in full detail at wpb.org. Residents with questions can also call (561) 822-2222. (more…)