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West Melbourne Weekly Roundup

The City has, for years, published a weekly "Friday Memo" to share notable activities from the week and provide information on upcoming events. We love sharing information about the City, however we're trying something new! The traditional "Friday Memo" has transitioned into the West Melbourne Weekly Roundup. We'll continue providing a weekly summary of activities and upcoming events, but in a new, more mobile-friendly format. We hope you enjoy the fresh new look of our weekly publication!

This week in West Melbourne...

City Offices Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

West Melbourne City Hall will be closed on Thursday, November 23, and Friday, November 24, in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday. The Field of Dreams park and Skate park areas in the West Melbourne Community Park will be closed on Thursday, November 23 as well.

Best wishes for a safe and happy holiday.

Waste Management Holiday Notice

Waste Management (WM) will not service trash, recycling or yard waste in Brevard County on Thursday, November 23, 2023 in observance of Thanksgiving.

City of West Melbourne Thursday residential trash customers will be serviced on Monday, November 27. Thursday recycle customers will be serviced on Friday, November 24. Thursday yard waste customers will be serviced on Thursday, November 30.

Click Here for their holiday schedule

Annual Tree Lighting

Join us for our Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at 5:00 pm on December 1 in the West Melbourne Community Park. Witness the magic as we light up our beautiful Christmas tree.

Kick off the holiday season in style and sip on hot chocolate, enjoy delightful performances by local school bands and have a meet and greet with Santa Claus himself!

Bring your family and friends to share in the holiday cheer. Let's make this holiday season merry and bright together!

USE OF FORCE

CERTIFICATIONS

The department completed the certification of our ‘use of force’ policies with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement in compliance with a presidential executive order that was issued in 2020. Agencies must certify that their policies meet certain federal guidelines in order to be eligible for any grant funding by the Department of Justice. FDLE provided us with a letter of certification which is good for the next 3 years.

FENTANYL PREVENTION

GRANT

The department was awarded over $6,000 in grant funding from the State of Florida for the fight against fentanyl in our region. In 2023, the Florida Legislature established state funding under the State Assistance for Fentanyl Eradication (S.A.F.E.) in Florida programs to conduct investigations designed to combat illegal fentanyl activity. This grant will provide us with equipment to assist with investigations.

REVERSE CHRISTMAS PARADE

It's almost that wonderful time of the year! Help us bring the gift of the holidays to some special children. You can drop off your unwrapped gifts to the West Melbourne Police Department or join us on November 28th when the parade comes through.

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Notable Incidents and Activities

Multi-Vehicle Crash

WMPD and BCFR responded to a multi-vehicle crash on U.S. 192 near the Melbourne Square Mall where the roadway was blocked for a period of time.

Possible Medical Death

Patrol units responded to the Extended Stay America hotel on U.S. 192 for an unresponsive 51-year-old male who was found deceased. The department is investigating along with the medical examiner, as the decedent had several recent medical issues.

Possible Mental Assistance Needed

Numerous units responded to Hollywood Estates after a caller believed that her ex-boyfriend needed mental health assistance. The subject was later located in the area and an investigation revealed that the claims were not substantiated.

Vision Zero

Vision Zero is a strategy to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries, while increasing safe, healthy, equitable mobility for all.

This Thanksgiving weekend, millions will hit our nation's roads, eager to spend time with family and friends. It’s one of the busiest travel times of the year, and unfortunately more people on the roadways means the potential for more vehicle crashes. Remember: Click It or Ticket ... cops will be watching you this Thanksgiving weekend.

Learn More About the Vision Zero initiative HERE

Community Development

West Melbourne remains one of the fastest growing communities in Brevard County. To keep up with that development, our Planners, Plans Examiners and Building Inspectors keep a busy schedule!

Significant New Projects