MONDAY MORNING IN PALM BEACH 2-8-10
02/08/2010


                                                                                          February 8, 2010
Monday Morning
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Shingles chance greater as we age

Although it is most common in people over age 50, if you have had chickenpox, you are at risk for developing Shingles.

You can do something to avoid this painful condition
 
 
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Palm Beach Town Council Election 
SOUTH END PRECINCTS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE
 
 South Fire Station Precinct   
Appeals court to hear Palm Beach election challenge
 
Gerry Goldsmith appeal for the Mayor's seat to be heard on Tuesday, February 9 at or after 10 a.m. at the district courthouse at 1525 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. in West Palm Beach.
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CIVIC ASSOCIATION COMMUNITY FORUM
SHORE
PROTECTION
 Past, Present, Future

Featuring:
Llwyd Ecclestone
 
Shore Board Chair
 
 
Hear the facts!
See the plans!

MONDAY
FEBRUARY 22
10:30 A.M.
(Note New Time)
 
LOCATION
 Episcopal Church
of
Bethesda-by-the-Sea

 RESERVATIONS
REQUIRED
561-655-0820
 
Peter Elwell
Town Manager
Paul Brazil
Public Works Director
Rob Weber
Coastal Coordinator
Town Council Agenda Highlights for Meeting Tomorrow
 
- Royal Poinciana Plaza
- Worth Avenue Improvement
- Beach Restoration at Reach 8
- Sand Transfer Plant Restoration Costs
- Centennial Commission
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PALM BEACH CIVIC ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP GUIDE AVAILABLE
 
Membership DirectoryCivic Association members and directors are listed in our very popular Membership Directory.  This well-read booklet is available to everyone town wide and beyond. 

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Palm Beach Police officers union bargaining for 2011 pay hike
 
Palm Beach to seek $250K grant from Florida Energy and Climate Commission
 
Blame it on Save Our Homes: Despite home-value plummet, assessments going up
 
New Medical Detox Unit Opens at Good Samaritan Medical Center
 
Good Samaritan Medical Center has announced the opening of The Palms Private Medical Detoxification Center, a medically-supervised program committed to helping individuals who are ready to face their addiction and get the assistance they need from qualified, medical professionals.
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Financial Fraud Seminar this Friday
 
The Palm Beach Police Department and Palm Beach Crime Watch will co-sponsor a Financial Fraud Seminar. The program is presented by the Florida Department of Financial Regulation. Presenters are Alex Sink, Florida's Chief Financial Officer and Sean Shaw, Florida's Insurance Consumer Advocate.

Friday, February 12, 2010 from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Coffee will be available from 9:30 a.m.
Parish Hall, The Episcopal Church of Bethesda by-the-Sea
2010 Legislative Preview for State
 
Taxes, budget shortfall, offshore oil drilling top the agenda
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Palm Beach Fire Rescue Announces Its 7th Annual Citizens Fire Academy

 
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Inside Palm Beach Government

 
Citizens' Academy Scheduled
Inside Palm Beach Government will run five (5) consecutive Thursdays from February 25 to March 25, 2010; each from 1 - 5 p.m.  The program is free, but space is offered on a first come, first served basis.  Please register early.  Please RSVP to the Town Manager's Office at 838-5410 by Thursday, February 11, 2010.
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 Upcoming Events
 
For Events Click on Civic Association Calendar 
 
2/9    Town of Palm Beach Town Council Meeting
         Open to the Public
         9:30 a.m. Central Fire Station EOC
 
2/9    Gerry Goldsmith District Court Appeal
         Open to the Public 
         10:00 a.m. District Courthouse
         1525 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd.

 
2/10  Town Council (Development Reviews)
         Open to the Public
         9:30 a.m. Central Fire Station EOC

 
2/11   Palm Beach Chamber Breakfast
          Program: Lapse of Luxury, Chris Ramey
          Local Government, David Rosow
          Reservations: 655-3282 ext. 13
          7:45 a.m. The Breakers Palm Beach

2/11   Police Officers Retirement Board
          Open to the Public
          9:00 a.m. South Fire Station

2/12   Financial Fraud Seminar from Palm Beach Police
          Open to the Public
          10:00 a.m. Episcopal Church Bethesda-by-the-Sea

2/12   General Employees Retirement Board
          Open to the Public
          9:00 a.m. Central Fire Station EOC

2/16   Planning & Zoning Commission
          Open to the Public
          9:30 a.m. Central Fire Station EOC         

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Mike Brown
Civic Association Communications Director

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