http://www.511southflorida.comPalm Beach County to Hold Public Hearings on Proposed 2009 Budget
The Palm Beach Board of County Commissioners will hold two public hearings in the coming weeks for preliminary and final adoption of the 2009 Fiscal Year Budget at the sixth floor commission chambers at the County Government Center (301 North Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach). The hearings will take place at 6 p.m. on September 8th and September 22nd and residents will have an opportunity to comment during both meetings.
For more information, please call the Palm Beach County Administrator’s Office at 561-355-2030.
Information Database on Government Programs and Services
The United States General Services Administration is offering a one-stop source for information about government services and programs. They cover topics such as money management, federal assistance programs, identify theft prevention, government auctions, health, housing, and jobs.
To access the database, please call 1-800-333-4636, or visit http://www.USA.gov. You can also request a printed publication to be sent to your residence by calling 1-800-878-3256, or visiting http://www.pueblo.usa.gov.
Health Tip of the Week
Fresh Blackberries are both high in trace minerals and provide a wide-range of anti-oxidants to help keep your immune system strong and your body healthy. The nutrients found in blackberries include calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, beta-carotene, and vitamin C. Blackberries also help to provide key nutrients to support cardiovascular health and its natural fruit sugars can provide energy for daily activities.
As always, I appreciate the opportunity to be of service to you. Please do not hesitate to contact me or my staff if you have any questions or concerns. Our district office number is 561-470-6593.
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Now available throughout the Hurricane Season a direct link to the National Hurricane Center on the Alliance of Delray Website:
Go to www.allianceofdelray.com and click on "Hurricane Tracking" in the very center of the home page...you will immediately be connected to the National Hurricane Center of NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)
Palm Beach County – Palm Beach County traffic will be affected this week by ongoing construction projects and maintenance work, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) officials report. Weather permitting; closures will be in effect on I-95, Southern Boulevard (S.R.80) and in other areas throughout Palm Beach County for construction activities.
For around-the-clock, real-time, traffic information within the tri-county area (Palm Beach, Broward and Miami Dade counties), travelers should call 511. For I-95 Palm Beach County traffic reports just say "I-95” or “Interstate 95". Information is also available on-line at www.511southflorida.com.
To view real-time video of I-95 in Palm Beach County, visit the FDOT I-95 Interim Traffic Management System (ITMS) website at www.palmbeachcotraffic.org. These free services are provided by FDOT and the SunGuide™ Partners. For updated lane closure information, please refer to www.pbfdot.com.