New Multipurpose Center Dedicated at Gaines Park
Mar 12, 2010 - Newsletter
Mary V. McDonald-Wilson Center will Provide Much-Needed Venue for the Community
City of West Palm Beach Mayor Lois J. Frankel was joined by local leaders, including West Palm Beach City Commissioner Isaac “Ike” Robinson, Jr., and former Palm Beach County Commissioner Addie Greene, as she dedicated the new Mary V. McDonald-Wilson Community Center at Gaines Park.
The 10,000-square-foot community center is a versatile space designed for lectures, educational meetings, banquets, private parties, training opportunities and more. The center is available for the entire community to reserve and use.
“The new Mary V. McDonald-Wilson Community Center is an excellent addition to Gaines Park and the entire City of West Palm Beach,” said Mayor Lois J. Frankel. “This first-class facility will help bring the community together to learn and grow.”
The $3.8 million dollar project included the building of the Community Center and renovations to an existing building at Gaines Park. The project was made possible thanks to a $2 million grant from Palm Beach County that was supported by former County Commissioner Addie Greene.
If you’d like to learn more about using the center call the City’s Department of Parks and Recreation at 561-804-4900.
Thinking About Your Future?
Jan 29, 2010 - Newsletter
Intersection Closed due to Infrastructure Improvements
Jan 29, 2010 - Newsletter
When: Beginning Thursday, January 28, 2010
Affected Area: 24 th Street and Broadway, West Palm Beach
(01/28/10) Due to infrastructure improvements, the intersection of 24 th Street and Broadway will be closed to traffic beginning Thursday, January 28, 2010 . The intersection is expected to reopen on Thursday, February 4, 2010.
All businesses in the area will be open for the entire construction project and parking will be available for customers.
The intersection will be closed as crews upgrade a water main pipe in the area. The work is part of a 12-month, $4 million infrastructure improvement and streetscape project in the Northwood Village area.
After completion of this phase of work, 24th Street and 25th Street will experience lane closures over the next 12 months. A minimum of one lane of traffic will remain open at all times on 24th and 25th Streets for the duration of the project.
Also, on February 4, 2010, the westbound lane on 24th Street will be closed between Broadway and Spruce Avenue until mid-April. Westbound through traffic should use 25th Street.
WPB City Connect Newsletter for Dec. 30, 2009
Dec 30, 2009 - Mayor's Office, Newsletter
In this edition of City Connect;
- City Offering 50-50 Homebuyer Program
- City of WPB New Year’s Schedule
- Get Your 2009 Taxes Done for Free
- A Call to Action
- Downtown Waterfront Nearing Completion
- Watch All Things WPB on our YouTube Channel
- City Upgrading Homes, Improving Neighborhood
Click here to view the December 30, 2009 edition of WPB CityConnect.
City of WPB New Year’s Week Schedule
Dec 29, 2009 - Newsletter
All City of West Palm Beach offices, including City Hall and the Library, will be closed on Friday, January 1, 2010, in observance of New Year’s Day.
There will be no residential or commercial garbage pickup on Friday, January 1. Those routes will be collected on Saturday, January 2nd. Saturday’s routes will be picked up on Saturday as well.
Though there will not be garbage pickup on Friday, January 1, 2010, there WILL be recycling pick up as scheduled. Residents who normally have Friday recycling pickup will have their recycling picked up on Friday and their garbage on Saturday.
Downtown residents should be aware that there will be a fireworks program as part of the Flagler Museum’s New Year’s Eve celebration at approximately midnight on New Year’s Eve. Due to the fireworks, the southernmost of the City’s three downtown docks will be closed in the hours leading up to and during the program. The other two docks will remain open. More information on downtown events can be found at www.clematiscountdown.com.