The New Year Brings a New Time to Clematis by Night…
Jan 16, 2008 - Newsletter
The new year brings a new time to Clematis by Night!
Beginning in January 2008, this award-winning concert series will be held every Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
On January 3, don’t miss Mitch Woods and his Rocket 88′s. These torch bearers of the great swing American music heritage take their inspiration from the great jump ‘n’ boogie outfits of the 40′s. Come on out and hear their unique “Rock-a-boogie” sound, a great mix of jump blues, boogie-woogie and rockabilly.
On January 10, don’t miss the Michal Bailey Band. The legendary Detroit guitarist is know for his ‘outlaw’ blues. With Michigan’s finest backing him up, Michal is bringing his outlaw act to West Palm for an arresting performance.
Check out the rest of January’s lineup by clicking here
State of City address available online and on WPB-TV
Jan 16, 2008 - Newsletter
If you missed City of West Palm Beach Mayor Lois J. Frankel’s State of the City address, there are still plenty of ways to check it out. The entire address is available for on-demand online viewing. The address is also being replayed on West Palm TV (Comcast cable channel 18) Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:00 p.m. and Sundays at 9:00 a.m.
New anti-crime initiative announced in State of the City address
Jan 16, 2008 - Newsletter
City of West Palm Beach Mayor Lois J. Frankel announced new programs and initiatives on subjects ranging from crime prevention to protecting the environment in her annual State of the City address. The topics covered in the address included public safety, ethical and efficient government, the local economy, improving neighborhoods and conservation.
Mayor Frankel announced the new crime-fighting program”CityCam,” an innovative initiative that allows business to purchase surveillance cameras for their locations. The cameras are connected to a secure network that can be monitored by police. This camera network is not only a crime deterrent but can also provide police with potential evidence to help solve crimes. The address also featured positive news for Pleasant City, the City’s oldest African-American neighborhood. The Mayor highlighted neighborhood improvement programs, including the “Rebirth of Pleasant City,” which offers home improvements for disadvantaged residents. The City is also part of a group of agencies that will make Pleasant City the area’s first wireless neighborhood, offering low-income families free internet access.
The Mayor also announced the unveiling of “CityGreen,” an initiative to engage City residents and businesses in the implementation of the U.S Conference of Mayor’s Climate Protection Agreement. The City has also taken action on climate change by increasing recycling, planting hundreds of new trees, encouraging green development and buying flex-fuel vehicles. The Chamber of the Commerce hosts the annual address, which is attended by approximately 1,000 people and is sponsored by Grand Bank & Trust of Florida. The address will be replayed in its entirety on West Palm TV (Comcast Channel 18) and is available for online viewing.
Want to learn more about how your city government works?
Jan 16, 2008 - Newsletter
If you’d like to learn more about how your city government works and get an inside look at West Palm Beach’s operations, programs and events, then you should sign up for the West Palm Beach Citizen’s Education Program!
This free educational program is held every Wednesday for nine weeks, beginning Wednesday, February 13th. You’ll visit the police department, tour the City’s nature preserve, learn how fire stations work and much more!
Space is limited, so apply now. For application information or questions, please contact Jacqui Schulze at jschulze@wpb.org or 561-822-1400.
City asking residents to conserve water; new restrictions in place
Jan 15, 2008 - Mayor's Office, Public Utilities
City of West Palm Beach leaders are asking residents and businesses to conserve water and follow the new yard-watering restrictions recently approved by the South Florida Water Management District. The restrictions affect all City of West Palm Beach water customers, including those in the Town of Palm Beach and the Town of South Palm Beach.
“When we all do our part and conserve water, we can make a difference,” said Mayor Lois J. Frankel. “We need residents and businesses owners to once again step up to the plate and help us save our most precious natural resource.”
The new restrictions take effect on Tuesday, January 15, 2008. Under the new restrictions, residents and businesses with odd-numbered street addresses may water their lawns on Mondays only between 4:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. or between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Residents and businesses with even-numbered street addresses may water their lawns on Thursdays only between 4:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. or between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Residents are also encouraged to voluntarily cut their indoor water use. Ways to save water indoors include taking shorter showers, only running washing machines and dishwashers when they are full and using less water when washing hands or shaving.
Full details of the restrictions, as well as helpful conservation tips, can be found here. Residents may also call the City’s 24-hour hotline at (561) 822-2222.