Weekly Newsflash 4-22-24

Happy Earth Day!

Earth Day is a yearly reminder to appreciate the natural world around us and to renew our commitment to preserving and protecting it. Visit the Natural Resources Preservation Advisory Board webpage for ways to protect, restore, and enhance the natural beauty of our Three Miles of Paradise!

Join us at the Board of County Commissioners Meeting on 5-7-24

The Town has reserved two charter buses to transport residents to the upcoming Board of County Commissioners Meeting where they can express their concerns about the development of Milani Park. The buses will be departing from Town Hall promptly at 12 PM on May 7^th. If you are interested in attending the meeting and joining us on the buses, please use the following link to reserve your seat: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pbc-board-of-commissioners-meeting-milani-park-tickets-878036850857?aff=oddtdtcreator.

Post Office Closing 5-15-24, Cash and Check Only

Please be advised that the Highland Beach Community Post Office will be ceasing operations on May 15^th.  This decision comes as a result of the United States Postal Service (USPS) determining to discontinue the acceptance of credit card transactions. This new condition, in combination with the retirement of our esteemed Lead Postal Clerk Valerie Jacoby Jones, would make the continued operation of the Post Office financially inefficient and unmanageable. While this difficult decision will lead to the loss of a local service, it will also save the Town $150,000 per year and free up much needed daytime parking spaces. For more information and dialogue on the decision to close the Post Office, please watch the 4-16-24 Town Commission Meeting.

SR-A1A RRR (Resurfacing, Restoration, and Rehabilitation) Project Postponed

Please be advised that the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) SR-A1A Resurfacing, Restoration, and Rehabilitation (RRR) project has been temporarily postponed. The project was originally scheduled to begin construction in early April 2024, but based on the latest coordination with the contractor, the project is now scheduled to begin in late May / early June 2024. For further information, please contact FDOT District Four Palm Beach Operations Construction Engineer, Mr. Joseph Marzi, P.E., at (561) 246-9059 or via email at joseph.marzi@dot.state.fl.us. You can also watch a recording of the 3-7-24 Pre-Construction Meeting or view a list of key meeting takeaways by clicking here and sign up for FDOT's official email list by sending a request to Melissa Readling at mreadling@corradino.com.

Town Board Vacancies

Board of Adjustment & Appeals - One (1) vacancy for an unexpired term ending September 2024.

Financial Advisory Board - One (1) vacancy for a three-year term.

Natural Resources Preservation Advisory Board - Two (2) vacancies for three-year terms.

For additional information, please contact the Town Clerk’s Office at (561) 278-4548 or email jdehart@highlandbeach.us (Jaclyn DeHart) or lgaskins@highlandbeach.us (Lanelda Gaskins), Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Watch Town Meetings

Friendly reminder - You can always watch live and past meetings by visiting the Town's website and clicking the Watch Meetings button or by directly visiting the Town's YouTube channel!