Weekly Newsflash 5-20-24

Post Office Closed

Please be advised that the Highland Beach Community Post Office has officially closed. This decision came as a result of the United States Postal Service (USPS) discontinuing the acceptance of credit card transactions and placing strict parameters on money collection and reporting for cash transactions. Please click here to find a list of local USPS resources.

Flag Retirement Ceremony at St. Lucy Catholic Church

St. Lucy Catholic Church will be hosting a retirement of worn, torn, and used United States flags following the 8:30 AM mass next Monday, May 27^th. The ceremony will begin at approximately 9 AM.

Movie Nights at the Library

Join us on Tuesday, May 21^st at 5:30 PM for a screening of Priscilla. Based on the memoir Elvis and Me by Priscilla Presley, the film tells the story of teenage Priscilla Beaulieu meeting Elvis Presley, the man who was already a meteoric rock-and-roll superstar!

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

5-21-24 at 1:30 PM - Town Commission Meeting

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!