Weekly Newsflash 7-1-24

Town Hall CLOSED for 4^th of July

Please be advised that the Town Hall Complex, including the Library, Building Department, and all Administrative Offices will be CLOSED Thursday, July 4^th.

Fireworks on Independence Day

While fireworks are legal on the 4^th of July, Highland Beach Public Safety would like to urge all resident to exercise caution when using any fireworks.

***Firearms are not fireworks***

It is illegal and potentially deadly to shoot a gun into the air for celebration.

Every year, people nationwide are injured or killed by falling bullets shot off in celebration.

Please – use caution with any fireworks and DO NOT SHOOT ANY FIREARMS!

Post Office Now 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.

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

Please be advised that the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) SR-A1A Resurfacing, Restoration, and Rehabilitation (RRR) project has begun as of Wednesday, May 29^th. Initial work will include installing a sediment barrier device, specifically silt fencing, along both sides of SR-A1A and tree protection barriers before construction begins.

Town Board Vacancies

Board of Adjustment & Appeals - One (1) vacancy for a three-year term.

Natural Resources Preservation Advisory Board - One (1) vacancy for a three-year term.

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!