The City of WPB has issued a Precautionary Boil Water Advisory for approximately 300 water customers following a water main break on May 19 in the area west of Parker Avenue, between Summit Boulevard and Southern Boulevard.While repair work is being completed, north and southbound traffic on Parker Ave is closed between Selkirk Street and Summit Boulevard. Drivers should use Lake Ave.
City Hall, the Mandel Public Library and the Grassy Waters Preserve Nature Center will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day. Regular trash and garbage pickup services will be provided on a regular schedule. City Hall and Grassy Waters will reopen at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27; the library will open at 9:30 a.m.
The City of West Palm Beach Public Utilities Department is conducting a test of the wastewater collection system. A smoke, harmless to humans, plants and animals, is being introduced into the lines to determine if there are any leaks. Follow the link for specific City neighborhoods in the south end of the City to be tested.
Rides on Ferris are available for the month of December and are $5 per person per ride, plus taxes and fees. Hours of operation are 6-10:00 p.m. nightly through December 30, and from 6 p.m. to Midnight on December 31.
The following rules and restrictions apply:
o No children under the age of three or with a height less than 38". o No persons under the influence of drugs, alcohol or other intoxicating influences. o No smoking allowed on the ride. o No food and drinks are allowed on the ride/to be consumed while on the ride. o No loose or sharp items are allowed in the gondola. o No standing in the gondola; all passengers must remain seated. o No animals are allowed in the gondola. o Children with a height between 38" & 47" must be accompanied by an adult. o Ferris gondolas were designed for 4 people, maximum weight per passenger 100 kg/220 lbs. The gondolas are not designed for persons over 100 kg/220 lbs. o Persons who ignore the above regulations will be excluded from the Ferris ride.