Three Commissioners Take Oath of Office in Swearing-in Ceremony
Mar 25, 2010 - Mayor's Office
Commissioner Kimberly Mitchell Voted New City Commission President
Joined by City of West Palm Beach Mayor Lois J. Frankel, their friends and family members, three West Palm Beach City Commissioners took the oath of office today and officially began serving new terms as Commissioners.
Commissioner Molly Douglas was sworn in for a new two-year term in District 1, Commissioner Kimberly Mitchell was sworn in for a new two-year term in District 3 and Commissioner William Moss was sworn in for a new two-year term in District 5.
“I want to thank all the Commissioners for their good work,” said Mayor Frankel. “We are on our way to being a world-class City in West Palm Beach, and moving the City forward takes a team.”
After the swearing-in ceremony, Commissioners voted unanimously to elect District 3 Commissioner Kimberly Mitchell as the new City Commission President. The City Commission President serves a one-year term.
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For Additional Information:
Peter Robbins
West Palm Beach Public Information Officer
Office: (561) 822-1433
probbins@wpb.org
Go Green, Save Green at City’s 2010 Sustainability Summit– FREE Event
Mar 25, 2010 - Sustainability
Vickers House Locations Offering Assistance with Filling Out the Census Form
Mar 24, 2010 - Census 2010, Mayor's Office, Vickers House
Vickers House now has representatives from the Census Bureau at both Vickers House locations offering assistance with filling out the Census Form—
• these reps will be assisting people with filling out a Census Card-( translating in English, Spanish and Creole)
• a Be Counted Box will also be available at both locations -(containing blank census cards)-where people can just come by to pick up a Census Card(in case one was not mailed to their home)
Hours for Vickers House South when Reps will be present:
MWF 9-12:00
MWF 1:30-4:30
TT 9-12:00
Hours for Vickers House North When Reps will be present:
MWF 9-12:00
TT 1:30-4:30
Vickers House South is located at:
3801 Georgia Ave.
West Palm Beach, Fl 33401
For Information call: 804-4975
Vickers House North is located at:
811 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd.
West Palm Beach, Fl 33405
For Information call: 804-4970
You Count in West Palm Beach! Census 2010.
10 Questions. 10 Minutes. Census forms are arriving in the mail. Don’t miss the opportunity to make a difference. By answering 10 simple questions, you can help our community get its fair share of government funds to improve our schools, roads, hospitals, child care, senior centers, public transportation, job-training programs and much more. Please return your census form. It’s easy. It’s important. It’s safe.
New Year-Round Yard Water Conservation Plan Begins
Mar 19, 2010 - Mayor's Office
WPB to Follow Restrictions Enacted by South Florida Water Management District
In an effort to better protect south Florida’s water resources, the South Florida Water Management District has enacted year-round outdoor irrigation rules for all of south Florida, including the City of West Palm Beach. Effective immediately, City of West Palm Beach will be on a three-day-a-week yard watering schedule.
Under the new SFWMD restrictions, residents and businesses with an odd-numbered street address may water lawns and landscapes on Mondays, Wednesdays and/or Saturdays, only before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m. Residents and businesses with an even-numbered street address, no street address or those that irrigate both even and odd addresses within the same zones, which may include multi-family units and homeowners associations, may water lawns and landscapes on Tuesdays, Thursdays and/or Sundays, only before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m.
Irrigation is not permitted, except as noted below, on any day between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Irrigation using reclaimed water, rain harvesting systems and various low-volume methods — such as micro-irrigation, container watering and hand watering with a hose and automatic shut-off nozzle — may be conducted at any time. Additional watering days are provided following the installation of new lawns and landscaping for up to 90 days. The District may grant variances for users of “smart” irrigation technologies described in Senate Bill 494, passed by the Florida Legislature in 2009.
Visit wpb.org for more information, including water conservation tips.
New Business Opening Doors in Northwood
Mar 17, 2010 - Mayor's Office, Northwood Village
When: Thursday, March 18, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.
Where: 429 25th Street, Northwood Village
(03/17/10) The resurgence of Northwood Village is continuing with the announcement that “B&M Doors and Millworks” is opening its doors on 25th Street. Mayor Lois Frankel will lead a grand opening celebration on Thursday, March 18, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. at 429 25th Street.
Northwood Village is a vibrant and eclectic shopping and dining district in the City of West Palm Beach and is a part of the Northwood/Pleasant City Community Redevelopment Agency.
“We’re excited to bring our outstanding customer service and great prices to Northwood Village,” said B&M Doors and Millworks owner Chevon Carey. The store specializes in the creation and installation of custom-made doors for homes.
B&M Doors and Millworks is just the latest in a series of successful business launchings in Northwood Village, despite the sluggish national economy. In the past year, 17 businesses have opened in Northwood Village and 3 more are planned in the coming months. Northwood Village was recently featured in The New York Times in an article titled “36 Hours in Palm Beach, Fla.”