The Village Council has passed its new budget, confirming that the millage rate will remain unchanged for the upcoming year. This means property tax rates will not increase.

The council's decision to hold the line on the millage rate reflects a commitment to maintaining services while being mindful of residents’ costs.

Residents can expect the same high standard of living they’ve come to enjoy, with no added costs created by a rising millage rate.

Protect your property and peace of mind with the Palm Beach County Clerk’s free Property Fraud Alert service. This essential tool sends you an email notification whenever a document is recorded in the Official Records of Palm Beach County that exactly matches the name, address, or parcel number you’ve registered to monitor.

Reviewing your property records regularly is a crucial step in safeguarding yourself from fraud. If you receive an alert about activity that you didn’t initiate, this early notification gives you the valuable time needed to take action and prevent potential criminal activity. 

Sign up today for this free service and gain the added security of knowing you’ll be promptly informed if any suspicious activity occurs regarding your property. Don't wait—protect what’s yours!

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October is National Pedestrian Safety Month, a timely reminder for everyone in our village, where walking along the side of the road is common due to the lack of sidewalks. Pedestrian safety is even more critical here, and drivers play a key role in ensuring the well-being of residents who walk, jog, or cycle along village roads.

Drivers are urged to slow down, and be mindful of people walking close to the roadway. Always yield to pedestrians and give them plenty of space when passing. It’s important to stay alert and avoid distractions, especially when turning corners or approaching intersections.

Additionally, reducing speed during low-light hours and maintaining vigilance can help prevent accidents. By following these simple safety tips, we can all contribute to making the village a safer place for everyone, particularly during Pedestrian Safety Month.

A friendly reminder to ensure Village Hall has your updated contact information for the new resident directory, set to be released in November. Accurate details help keep our community connected. Please contact Village Hall to confirm or update your information before the directory goes to print.

Only one month before Election Day, and in-person voting begins in less than three weeks.

Some important dates to keep in mind:

• Deadline to register to vote: Monday, October 7, 2024.

• Early Voting: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., October 21, 2024 - November 3, 2024.

• Deadline to request that a Vote-by-Mail ballot be mailed to you: 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 24, 2024.

• Deadline to return your Vote-by-Mail ballot to the Main Office of the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections: 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

• Election Day: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

For those registered to vote in Palm Beach County and looking to vote early beginning October 21, two convenient nearby sites are: the West Boynton Branch Library at 9451 Jog Rd, Boynton Beach, and the Hagan Ranch Road Library at 14350 Hagen Ranch Rd, Delray Beach.

If you are registered to vote in Palm Beach County, you can cast your ballot at any early voting location within the county.

▶︎ Complete list of all Early Voting sites

For residents registered to vote at your Village of Golf address, your designated Election Day polling place is Village Hall.

Be sure to confirm your voting options and make a plan to vote!

A reminder to all dog walkers: please refrain from placing your pet's waste in other people's garbage cans. While it may seem convenient, it can cause issues. Bags can break, leaving waste to soil the inside of the cans, which is unpleasant for homeowners and creates unnecessary cleanup. 

It's simply not courteous to use someone else's garbage bin for this purpose. Everyone deserves to have their property, including their trash cans, treated with respect. Instead, please carry it home to your own garbage.

Water Plant Operator

We are excited to share our next edition of campaign "SERVICE PROVIDED - PAR EXCELLENCE," introducing the men and women who work for our Village.

Q: How long have you worked in the Village of Golf?

• Almost three years.

Q: Can you briefly describe the work you do for the Village?

• I work to maintain the water plant, the water lines and the sewer lines in the village.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

• There is so much to know about maintaining a safe water system, and I love the fact that this job always has something to teach.

Q: What can be the most challenging thing about your job?

• There is a real feeling of responsibility to make sure our residents have high quality water. Unless you see what goes on behind the scenes, you really can't know how much goes into something as simple as ensuring clean water is there when you want it.

Q: What is something in your personal life you are most proud of?

• My kids, of course. I have a 12 year old son and a nine year old daughter.

Q: Do you have a message for Village residents?

• Every day, I always keep in mind how important the job is, and it is my pleasure to serve the residents of Golf.

"Rob joined us as a utility operator trainee and has gone above and beyond in proving his ability. Not only did he complete his training for certification as a water plant operator, he did it inside of a year and has proven himself an invaluable member of the utilities team."

Christine Thrower-Skinner

Village Manager

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