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Comment by Mary Thurwachter on July 22, 2011 at 1:11pm

Update from Highland Beach!!

 

Town of Highland Beach – Water Pipe Break UPDATE 

The Water Plant has resumed operations and is fully functioning.   

The Town is no longer utilizing water from Delray Beach.  Anyone using kidney 

dialysis or treating water for tropical fish can change back to the normal treatment of 

their water.   

Town water may be discolored for a few hours, until the Delray Beach water has moved 

through the system. 

Should you have any questions, comments or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact 

the Water Plant at 561-243-2084. 

 

 

 

Town of Highland Beach – Water Pipe Break UPDATE 

The Water Plant has resumed operations and is fully functioning.   

The Town is no longer utilizing water from Delray Beach.  Anyone using kidney 

dialysis or treating water for tropical fish can change back to the normal treatment of 

their water.   

Town water may be discolored for a few hours, until the Delray Beach water has moved 

through the system. 

Should you have any questions, comments or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact 

the Water Plant at 561-243-2084. 

 

Comment by Mary Thurwachter on July 22, 2011 at 10:44am

July 22, 2011

Town of Highland Beach – Water Pipe Break  

Due to a water pipe flange leak, we will temporarily be using water from Delray Beach 

that will have added ammonia for disinfection purposes.   Anyone using kidney dialysis 

or treating water for tropical fish should change treatment accordingly.   

Water remains potable.  We will continue to keep you updated as information becomes 

available. 

Should you have any questions, comments or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact 

the Water Plant at 561-243-2084. 

Comment by Mary Thurwachter on July 6, 2011 at 6:47pm

NEWS RELEASE    For Immediate Release July 6, 2011 For More Information Contact  Town of Highland Beach Joe Sterlicchi, Water Plant Superintendent 561-243-2084 E-mail: jsterlicchi@ci.highland-beach.fl.usTown of Highland Beach – Water Pipe Break UPDATE The Water Plant has resumed operations and is fully functioning.   The Town is no longer utilizing water from Delray Beach.  Anyone using kidney dialysis or treating water for tropical fish can change back to the normal treatment of their water.   Should you have any questions, comments or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the Water Plant at 561-243-2084. ###

Comment by Mary Thurwachter on July 5, 2011 at 12:23pm

Town of Highland Beach – Water Pipe Break
A water pipe broke early this morning shutting down the town’s Water Plant. We are
now using water from Delray Beach that will have added ammonia for disinfection
purposes. Anyone using kidney dialysis or treating water for tropical fish should
change treatment accordingly.
Water remains potable. We will continue to keep you updated as information becomes
available.
Should you have any questions, comments or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact
the Water Plant at 561-243-2084.

Comment by Mary Kate Leming on June 30, 2011 at 12:30pm

  Safety Council of Palm Beach County, Inc.  Issues Fourth of July Safety Tips

 

An estimated 400 people are expected to die on our nation’s highways this Fourth of July holiday, according to the  Safety Council of Palm Beach County, Inc. This holiday is not only one of the most dangerous driving weekends of the year, but the day’s cookout activities also create a safety risk.

“Our Independence Day is a great reason for celebration, but we all need to remember the threat this holiday represents to personal safety,” said Toni Burrows, Executive Vice President for the CouncilWe want everyone to have fun, but we want them to be safe too.”

 

The Safety Council  issues these Fourth of July Safety Reminders:

 

Holiday Traffic Safety

• • Be aware of and avoid drunk and/or distracted drivers. Some signs include:

q       Drivers who turn with a wide radius.

q       Drivers at speeds 10 miles below the speed limit or speeding excessively.

q       Drivers who are following too closely.

q       Drivers who have a slow response to traffic signals.

 

• • Never drink and drive. Alcohol is the single largest factor involved in motor vehicle deaths. Have a responsible designated driver when you head out for Fourth of July activities.

 

• • Don’t allow the holiday rush to affect your driving. A few extra minutes saved by reckless driving aren’t worth the injuries you may cause to yourself and others.

 

• • When attending firework displays and special events, remember to obey all traffic lanes and signals, and avoid cutting directly across parking lots. Never race other drivers to an open parking space. When leaving the festivities,pay attention while backing out of your parking space to avoid hitting other vehicles or pedestrians.

 

Outdoor Grill Safety

• • The first step to cookout safety is to have fresh food. Store meats and other perishables in an insulated cooler toprevent bacterial growth.

 

• • Keep grills away from all flammable materials, including trees and shrubbery. Store unused starter fluid andcharcoal briquettes away from the grill, preferably in a fireproof container.

 

• • Keep your children away from the grill. Gas grills can have an interior temperature of more than 800 degrees Fahrenheit.

 

• • Never add starter fluid to an already burning grill. The fire can spread up the stream of starter fluid and into the can causing an explosion. Also, wash your hands after using starter fluid to avoid setting yourself on fire.

 

Firework Safety

• • Be sure that the fireworks display you plan on attending is a legitimate one. Legitimate firework events will have proper authorities and medical staff in attendance.

 

• • Never take pets to a firework display. Animals can become spooked very easily by the loud noises fireworks make. Remember the bug spray. Mosquitoes and other insects are en masse this time of year.

Comment by Mary Kate Leming on October 20, 2010 at 11:46am

Volunteers Needed for 2011 Tax Season
October 20, 2010: United Way of Palm Beach County is seeking volunteers to work at Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites during the 2011 tax season. FREE training and certification will be provided by United Way and the IRS to prepare tax returns for our residents. Several training sessions are scheduled for December 2010 and early January 2011 and approximately 200 volunteers are needed.

Now in its eighth year, United Way of Palm Beach County's VITA Program offers free tax preparation service to residents with annual household incomes of $49,000 or less. VITA volunteers assisted more than 9,700 Palm Beach County individuals and families last year, generating more than $16 million in tax refunds, with $6.2 million in Earned Income Tax Credit.

If you are interested in becoming a VITA volunteer, please contact Donna Pulda at (561) 375-6621 or visit www.unitedwaypbc.org/VITA.

Comment by Mary Kate Leming on October 5, 2010 at 10:24am

The League of Women Voters, Palm Beach County in partnership with WXEL has established a telephone HOTLINE bank to answer questions regarding the November 2nd elections.

Phones will be open for calls from October 19 through November 2nd to answer such questions as: where, when and how to vote, questions about eligibility, about the ballot amendments and whatever else citizens need to know in order to vote. The number to call is 561 276 4898

Comment by Mary Kate Leming on September 10, 2010 at 3:43pm

Linton Blvd Lane Closures: September 13-17, 2010

September 10, 2010: The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has advised the following:

One eastbound lane of Linton Boulevard, just east of Congress Avenue, will be closed 9:00 am until 3:30 pm from Monday, September 13th through Friday, September 17th.

One westbound lane of Linton Boulevard, just west of Waterford Place, will be closed 9:00 am until 3:30 pm from Monday, September 13th through Friday, September 17th.

For more information, please call (561) 641-6440.

Comment by Mary Kate Leming on September 7, 2010 at 5:07pm

I-95 Pavement Repairs Scheduled to Begin September 25, 2010
September 7, 2010: The Florida Department of Transportation has advised that approximately four (4) miles of southbound travel lanes on I-95 from south of Linton Boulevard to south of Boynton Beach Boulevard will undergo pavement repairs. This project is scheduled to begin September 25, 2010 and will take approximately 185 days to complete.

The repairs, which include milling and resurfacing, will be done mostly at night and may cause intermittent lane closures and/or travel delays. Signage will be posted to advise motorists of current conditions while work is in progress.

For more information, please call (561) 641-6440.

Comment by Mary Kate Leming on September 3, 2010 at 3:34pm

FDOT Road Work Advisory
September 3, 2010: The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has advised that the westbound outside lane on the Atlantic Avenue Bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway in Delray Beach will be closed from 9 am until 3:30 pm on Tuesday, September 7th, for bridge repairs.

In addition, FDOT has advised the following:
One eastbound lane of Linton Boulevard, just east of Congress Avenue, will be closed 9 am until 3:30 pm from Tuesday, September 7th through Friday, September 10th.
One westbound lane of Linton Boulevard, just west of Waterford Place, will be closed 9 am until 3:30 pm from Tuesday, September 7th through Friday, September 10th.

For more information, please call (561) 641-6440.

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