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Zoning in Progress decision
will get full Council review
At a recent meeting, the Village Council delayed a decision about the establishment of a "Zoning in Progress," which would potentially affect the bulk and mass of single family home construction. Three Council members were present and decided the full Council of five should hold a discussion. However, the three authorized staff to create an Ad Hoc committee of residents and professionals to research and advise the Council in the future.
The Florida Dept. of Agriculture says there's a mite that's damaging lychee trees in Palm Beach County. The lychee is a subtropical fruit tree that produces bright pink–red fruits with a sweet flavor. If you have a lychee, please see this alert and notify FDACS if your tree is affected.
Planning Commission denies Old Port Cove request to add non-marina office space
At their July meeting, the Village Planning Commission denied a request to add outdoor seating and a yacht brokerage office to the Old Port Cove Marina, and postponed a discussion on the Prosperity Village project until their August meeting to further evaluate the proposed project.
Do you like the little buggys that pick up trash and recycling several times a week throughout the Village? We're looking for part time Solid Waster Collectors to join our Public Works sanitation team.
Do you think you can get a good photo in a Village park?
Don't let warm days keep you from visiting our parks! It didn't stop this guy! July is Parks & Rec month and we're asking people to share photos of our parks.
We'll feature some of them on our social media, e-News & even September's print newsletter.
Registration for last week of Summer Camp still open
Register now for the final week of our Recreation Summer Camp (July 26-30)! Full-day camp for kids 6-13; $180 each. Activities include TRIPS to Calypso Bay & Ocean Reef Park plus the Country Club Pool & more!
The next Environmental Committee Clean-up day at Anchorage Park is set for Saturday, July 17 from 9 to 11 a.m. Volunteers are needed. Grabber and trash bags will be provided. gloves recommended. Paddleboarders and kayakers can join the Trash Fishing Derby competition (just for fun)!
Do you have a hurricane plan?
Everyone needs a plan in case a storm hits our area. Visit the Village Hurricane Preparedness webpage to make sure you know what to do, and how to get emergency information if a storm or disaster hits.
Entry into our Aug. 7th fishing tournament is open and includes a Captain's Meeting; ship bucket filled w goodies; 4 event t-shirts; 4 bbq meals during awards ceremony & 15 raffle tickets. Enter Now! Call (561) 841-3386 to get your form. Sponsorship levels available, too.
Palm Beach Crew will be starting its 2021 fall season and is accepting new rowers at Anchorage Park, August 16, from 5 to 7 p.m. Ages 12-18. No experience necessary. Rowing is a non-contact, non-impact lifetime sport, and boys and girls are welcome!
