City helping residents recycle their old recycle bins
Mar 20, 2008 - Mayor's Office, Public Works
Thursday, March 20, 2008) The City of West Palm Beach is asking residents who may have two sets of recycling bins to make sure their old bins get recycled instead of winding up as part of the garbage.
The City will hold a drive to pickup old recycling bins on both Wednesday, March 26, 2008 and Wednesday, April 2, 2008. City of West Palm Beach residents who have two sets of bins should leave their old bins upside-down at the curb on either of those two dates. City crews will remove the old, upside-down bins free of charge.
The old bins will be melted down and used to make plastic pallets for storing goods and materials. This recycling of the old bins will make sure they are reused in a sensible and environmentally-friendly way instead of possibly winding up in local landfills.
The recycling bin collection program applies to City of West Palm Beach residents only.
Residents who do not currently participate in recycling and wish to do so can get recycling bins by contacting the Solid Waste Authority at www.swa.org or at (866) NEW-BINS.
Palm Beach Boat Show Traffic Information
Mar 20, 2008 - Mayor's Office, Traffic
What: Traffic Information for Palm Beach Boat Show.
When: Beginning Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 6:00 a.m.
Affected Area: Portions of Flagler Drive in downtown WPB.
(03/19/08) Motorists should be aware of the following road closings in downtown West Palm Beach due to the Palm Beach Boat Show:
Beginning Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 6:00 a.m., Flagler Drive will be closed to traffic between Banyan Boulevard and Lakeview Avenue. Flagler Drive will reopen on Tuesday, April 1, at 5:00 p.m.; however, there will be lane reductions on Flagler Drive between Banyan Boulevard and Fern Street until Friday, April 4, 2008 at 5:00 p.m.
Narcissus Avenue is currently closed between Evernia Street and Datura Street. Narcissus Avenue will reopen on Wednesday, April 2 at 5:00 p.m.
Youth Summer Job Fair
Mar 18, 2008 - Human Resources, Mayor's Office
What: Hundreds of teens expected for Youth Summer Job Fair.
When: Friday, March 21, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Gaines Park Recreation Center, 1501 N. Australian Ave
(03/18/08) Local teenagers will be able to meet with prospective employers, fill out applications and interview on the spot for some available jobs at the City of West Palm Beach’s Second Youth Summer Job Fair on Friday, March 21, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The fair is being held at the Gaines Park Recreation Center at 1501 N. Australian Avenue in West Palm Beach.
Interested job seekers will be able to meet with prospective employers, including the City of West Palm Beach. There will be opportunities for both summer jobs and seasonal employment. Teens will be able to fill out applications for employment, meet with employers and in some cases interview for openings on the spot.
WPB first city in Florida to receive prestigious building honor
Mar 17, 2008 - Construction Services, Mayor's Office
(Monday, March 17, 2008) The City of West Palm Beach’s Construction Services Department has become the first such municipal department in the state of Florida, and only the fifth in the nation, to receive a prestigious honor from an industry group.
The Construction Services Department has earned the Building Department Accreditation awarded by the International Accreditation Services (IAS). The accreditation certifies that the Construction Services Department is operating effectively, maintaining high standards and doing business in an ethical, legal and professional manner.
“This honor recognizes the West Palm Beach Construction Services Department as one of the best building departments in the country,” said Director Neil Melick. “The accreditation proves we are following all building guidelines for protecting public safety in our City.”
In order to get the accreditation, the department voluntarily submitted to intense scrutiny by the IAS, an independent, third-party agency. The evaluation covered policies, procedures, processes, information systems and management practices. An IAS team visited the department, interviewing personnel and representatives from the local construction industry.
The IAS is a non-profit public-benefit corporation that has been a recognized accreditation body since 1975 and is recognized as one of the leading accreditation bodies in the United States. The IAS is a subsidiary of the International Code Council.
“Gardenhouse” Grand Opening
Mar 14, 2008 - CRA, Mayor's Office
What: Grand Opening Ceremony for new Northwood Village business.
When: Friday, March 14, 2008 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; ribbon cutting ceremony at 6:00 p.m.
Where: Gardenhouse, 437 Northwood Road, WPB.
(03/14/08) City of West Palm Beach Mayor Lois J. Frankel will help celebrate the opening of a new business in Northwood Village at a special ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, March 14, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. at “Gardenhouse,” located at 437 Northwood Road.
“Gardenhouse” offers a blend of both indoor and outdoor garden furnishings ranging from vintage to modern. The Northwood Ambassadors will be holding their monthly gathering at this event.