Mayor to Discuss Solar Energy Report
Mar 15, 2010 - Mayor's Office, Sustainability
When: Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.
Where: WPB Waterfront Lake Pavilion, 101 North Flagler Drive
(03/15/10) City of West Palm Beach Mayor Lois Frankel will join Environment Florida to outline a vision to expand the role of solar energy in our area at a press conference on Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. The press conference will be held at the West Palm Beach Waterfront Lake Pavilion located at 101 North Flagler Drive.
Environment Florida will be issuing a report that will outline a plan to have solar meet 10% of our energy needs by the year 2030, incorporating clean solar technology into homes, vehicles and commercial facilities.
Mayor Frankel has made reducing the City’s carbon footprint a priority. The press conference is being held at the City’s Lake Pavilion, a groundbreaking carbon-neutral building and the City’s first LEED-certified facility.
Tornado and Flood Watch in Effect for West Palm Beach
Mar 12, 2010 - Weather Advisory
The National Weather Service has placed Palm Beach County under a “Tornado Watch” until 9:00pm. This is in addition to the “Flood Warning” we are under until 7:00pm tonight. Most of the severe weather should move south of us by this evening but those of you traveling to Broward County today and tonight should pay special attention to the weather. The airport received seven (7) inches of rain last night and this morning so the ground is pretty well saturated, meaning further rain is going to result in additional flooding potential. Low lying areas might even see water entering structures. There is a potential of this area receiving an additional 3-5 inches today and tonight. From Broward County south they should expect the winds we had yesterday…40-50 mph with higher gusts.
A Tornado Watch means that there is potential for tornadoes to develop but non have been sighted or indicated.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or already occurring over a large area.
Please pay special attention to your personal weather sources including TV-18 which is airing the Tornado Watch information.
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.
Palm Beach International Boat Show Information
Mar 12, 2010 - Mayor's Office, Traffic, Waterfront
What: Palm Beach Int’l. Boat Show Information
When: Beginning Friday, March 12, 2010
Affected Area: Flagler Drive in Downtown WPB
West Palm Beach residents and visitors should be aware of the following information regarding the Palm Beach International Boat Show:
Beginning Friday, March 12, 2010, Flagler Drive northbound will be closed from Lakeview Avenue to Banyan Boulevard. Starting Sunday, March 21, 2010, Flagler Drive will undergo a complete closure from Lakeview Avenue to Banyan Boulevard. The southbound lanes of Flagler Drive will reopen on Wednesday, March 31, 2010. Flagler Drive will completely reopen on Friday, April 2, 2010. Northbound traffic may detour via Olive Avenue and southbound traffic may detour via Dixie Highway.
The three public docks along Flagler Drive will be closed to boaters and pedestrians beginning Friday, March 12, 2010. The docks will reopen on Friday, April 2, 2010.
The waterfront Great Lawn will be closed off and the nightly lightshows will be suspended beginning Friday, March 12, 2010. The Lawn will reopen and the lightshows will resume no later than Sunday, April 4, 2010.
The “Cyclic” exhibition at the Waterfront Lake Pavilion will be closed to the general public March 21-31, 2010. The exhibition will be open to Boat Show patrons only during the Boat Show from March 25-28.
Please visit wpb.org/waterfront or call 561-822-2222 for more information.
Gaines Park Multipurpose Center Grand Opening
Mar 10, 2010 - Mayor's Office, Parks and Recreation
When: Thursday, March 11, 2010, from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Where: Gaines Park, 1501 N. Australian Avenue, WPB
(03/10/10) The media and the public are encouraged to attend the grand opening celebration of the new Mary V. McDonald-Wilson Center at Gaines Park this Thursday, March 11, 2010, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. The park is located at 1501 North Australian Avenue in West Palm Beach. The Wilson Center is immediately west of the Park’s Community Center. An official dedication ceremony will be held at 5:00.
The 10,000 square-foot multipurpose center is built to be versatile. It’s the perfect place for banquets, parties, educational classes, training and more. If you’d like to learn more about using the center call 561-804-4900.