Weekly Newsflash 10-7-24

Hurricane Milton

Please be advised that Town of Highland Beach Police and Fire Rescue Departments are closely monitoring Hurricane Milton and are participating with Palm Beach County's Emergency Management Division, which has officially activated the Emergency Operations Center. Below are some key points that the public safety departments would like residents to be aware of:

• Milton was upgraded to a hurricane at 2:00 PM EDT on October 6^th and upgraded to a Category 4 storm this morning.
• The National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts a 16% chance of tropical-force winds and a 6% chance of hurricane-force winds in Palm Beach County.
• If you have not yet done so, please register with CodeRED, the Town's emergency notification system.

Town staff is prepared for storm conditions and will vary our responses dependent on the track of Hurricane Milton. We will keep you informed and updated on any matters related to Town operations.

*Click here to download a copy of Highland Beach's 2024 Hurricane Preparation Manual*

National Pedestrian Safety Month

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) joins the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA) in recognizing October as National Pedestrian Safety Month, reminding drivers and pedestrians that staying safe is a shared responsibility.

The Highland Beach Police Department will be conducting enforcement and providing education to motorists and pedestrians during this time.

Intracoastal Waterway Manatee Protection Zone

Please be advised that from October 1^st through May 31^st the speed limit in the Town's section of the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) will be reduced to 25 MPH. Manatee Protection Zones are established by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to restrict the speed and operation of vessels to protect manatees from harmful collisions with vessels and from harassment.

Sharing Your History of Highland Beach

Calling all Highland Beach historians! As part of the Town's 75^th Anniversary Holiday Celebration, the Library will be showcasing a "History of Highland Beach" exhibit this holiday season. No one knows this Town better than you, our residents, which is why we need your help in telling our history! If you have any historical items such as news articles, photographs, or any other Highland Beach memorabilia that you would like to share, please reach out to Library Director Lois Albertson at lalbertson@highlandbeach.us or 561-278-5455.

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.

Town Board Vacancies

Board of Adjustment & Appeals - 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

10/8/24 at 1:00 PM: Special Magistrate Meeting

10/10/24 at 9:30 AM: Business Impact Estimate - Proposed Ordinance

10/10/24 at 9:30 AM: Planning Board Regular 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!