City of West Palm Beach Insider Newsletter - March 11, 2023

Government and Politics

March 13, 2023

Spring Ahead and Remember to Check Your Smoke Detectors

As we set our clocks ahead and "spring forward" for Daylight Savings Time at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 12, 2023, the WPB Fire Department recommends testing your smoke alarms to reduce the level of risk to life, property, and our community.

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West Palm Beach Police Honored at Awards Brunch

The second annual West Palm Beach Police Awards, sponsored by the non-profit 'The Fund for West Palm Beach Police', honors police and civilian employees for outstanding service.

March 2023 is Florida Bicycle Month

The City of WPB has been working diligently on mobility and sustainability efforts to encourage residents to make an impact on the environment where they reside through biking. Because of these efforts, Mayor Keith A. James proclaimed the month of March 2023 as Florida Bicycle month at the City Commissioners meeting on Monday, March 6, 2023.

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Spring Training Brings Jobs to West Palm Beach

Spring Training is now underway at the Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. With it comes seasonal jobs and baseball-loving tourists.

IMPORTANT ALERT:

Smoke Testing Sewers on Franklin Road

The City will be smoke testing the sewers on the 400 to 500 block of Franklin Road from Monday, March 13 to Friday March 31, 2023, between 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This test is performed periodically to locate sources of sewer odors, leaks and pinpoint potential breaks in sewer lines. Please be aware.

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Apply Today: Summer Camp Scholarship Program

The City's Parks and Recreation Department invites residents to apply for Palm Beach County’s Summer Camp Scholarship Program. These scholarships can be applied to the City's summer camp programs. Applications will be accepted through April 14, or until funds run out.

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City Events & Activities

Grassy Waters Preserve Activities

Reservations are required for all programs. Please call the Nature Center at

(561) 804-4985 (TTY: 800-955-8771) to RSVP.

-Kayak Cruise

-Sunset Boardwalk Hike

-Boardwalk Hike

-Marsh Critters Dipnetting

-Canoe Cruise

-And, more!

Click here to access the Grassy Waters Preserve event calendar.

Community Events

-Clematis by Night (Great Lawn, 100 N. Clematis Street) - Thursday, March 16, 6 - 9 p.m.: Mischief (Pop, Dance)

-GreenMarket (Great Lawn, 100 N. Clematis Street) - Saturday, March 18, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

-Sunday on the Waterfront: Motown and More (Currie Park, 2400 N. Flagler Drive) - Sunday, March 19, 4 - 7 p.m.

Community event admission is free. Click here for the event calendar.

Mandel Public Library Events & Programs

Here's a snapshot of some of the March programs offered by the Mandel Public Library, 411 Clematis Street

-Tax Preparation Services

-Dog Tales

-Creative Gardening for Kids

-Write to Heal

-Itsy Bitsy Yoga

-SAT Prep Workshop

-Meditation

-And, more!

Click here for the library's calendar of programming

Recent Policy Actions, Next City Commission Meeting

The next City Commission meeting will be held at 5 p.m. on Monday, March 20 at City Hall, 401 Clematis Street. Commission meetings are held every other Monday, except for holidays, and the public is encouraged to attend.

Click the image above to watch the City Commission meeting from March 6, 2023.

Click here to read the commission approvals and decisions from the commission meeting on March 6.

Click here for the schedule of upcoming public meetings.

Join Our Team, Apply Today!

The City is seeking candidates for several positions, including:

-Digital Marketing Strategist

-Library Supervisor

-Accounting Clerk

-Crime Analyst

-Sanitation Equipment Operator

-And, more!

Click here to apply and to learn more about other employment opportunities.