eNews blast for September 17

Our weekly eNews briefs for Sept. 17th have been sent, but if you missed the email, you can still get all the info online here.

Agenda summary for Sept. 23 Council special meeting

Here is a summary of the key issues the Village Council will address at their meeting on Thursday, Sept. 23rd, beginning at 7 p.m.: 

• Consider on 2nd and final reading, the ad valorem tax millage rate and Village budget for 2022. The Council will c...

Police Department earns reaccreditation again

The North Palm Beach Police Department has again earned accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. It is the fifth time since 2008 the Department has achieved the CALEA accomplishment.  

CALEA accreditation se...

Summary of Sept. 8 Council meeting actions

At their meeting Thursday, Sept. 8th, the North Palm Beach Village Council took the following actions:

• Approved on 1st reading, the ad valorem tax millage rate and Village budget for 2022. If approved in a 2nd vote, this will reduce the property tax rate b...

Next Council meeting is Thursday, Sept 23rd

Attending in person

All Village Council meetings are conducted live in the Council Chambers at Village Hall (unless otherwise noted), and are streamed live using interactive video that allows citizens to participate remotely. The Council Chambers are fully...

Do you know about the new Stormwater Utility Fund?

Throughout the Village, a network of pipes, gutters and waterways prevents flooding. It requires considerable maintenance and repair, so the Council created a new Stormwater Utility and Fund to better mange long-term plans for financing improvements.

Fundraiser for daughter of Village employee who passed away

Public Works employee Tara Ramsaroop passed away recently after serving the Village for 16 years. A GoFundMe account has been established in her name, and a fundraising event and raffle is scheduled for Sept. 15 at Frigates to assist her young daughter.

Your lychee tree may have mites

The Florida Dept. of Agriculture says there's a mite that's damaging lychee trees in Palm Beach County. The lychee produces bright pink/red fruits. Please inspect your lychee and if you think it may be affected, notify the Dept. of Agriculture.

Village COVID update as of August 30th

UPDATE: AUGUST 30

The facial covering requirement for entering Village-owned buildings remains in place, and the Village continues to recommend that residents follow all CDC guidelines to combat the virus.

UPDATE: August 9

Village Hall is open and facial cov...

Council selects Ad Hoc Committee members for Zoning in Progress

Update: August 27At their August 26th meeting, the Village Council selected seven members and three alternates for the Residential Code Revision Committee. Twenty-nine people applied. The selected group is comprised of people representing citizens, as wel...

How does the Village budget process work?

The Village annual budget is a financial document that accounts for public money coming in and being spent during the fiscal year, which begins Oct. 1 and ends Sept. 30. It shows how money will be allocated for police and fire rescue, sanitation, street m...

FEMA flood map boundaries changing, homeowner insurance rates may be affected

FEMA is redefining flood map areas throughout South Florida. This may cause some Village homeowner insurance rates to increase or cause other property owners be required to purchase flood insurance.

Water Management District work planned on Earman River

The South Florida Water Management District is making improvements to the stormwater drainage system along the Earman River, from alternate A1A to the Intracoastal Waterway.