Make Your Voice Heard: Today, October 2, is the last day to submit public comments to the FAA on the proposed permanent flight restrictions. Residents and interested members of the public are encouraged to review the proposal and submit a specific, fact-based comment describing how current or proposed flight patterns may affect their home, neighborhood, business, or community. The comment period will not be extended after today: Federal Register - Make A Public Comment. For more information, details, and comment considerations, please visit the Town’s webpage- Current Issues: FAA.     

March 2027 Town Municipal Election: Updated information for the upcoming municipal election on Tuesday, March 9, 2027, is now available. Voters and candidates can access key dates, qualification details, and voter resources. For complete information, please visit the Town Municipal Election Webpage. 

Proposed Property Tax Webpage & Property Tax Calculator:  

The Town has created an educational webpage to help residents understand the proposed 2026 Amendment 3, which would change Florida’s property tax system, including the homestead exemption and assessment limits for certain properties. The webpage provides an overview of the proposed changes, information about how they could affect property owners, and links to official resources and a property-specific calculator. The Amendment 3 calculator is now available on the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s website. 

Potential Traffic Impacts: 

Lane Closures, flaggers in place: 

• Bradley Place and North Lake Way between Dunbar Road and Sanford 
• Atlantic Avenue between North County Road and North Ocean Way 
• North County Road from Atlantic Avenue to Seminole Avenue 
• Atlantic Avenue between North County Road and North Ocean Way 
• Everglade Avenue between Bradley Place and North County Road 
• Bradley Place from Royal Poinciana to Sunrise Avenue 
• Cocoanut Row between Royal Poinciana Way and Pendleton (Southbound) 
• 801 South County Road  
• 1000 North Lake Way (October 7) 
• 207 Royal Poinciana Way (October 7) 
• South Ocean Boulevard between Emerald Way and Royal Palm Way 
• South Ocean Boulevard between Lake Avenue to Ibis Way 

Road Closures, local traffic only: 

• Crescent Drive at Wells Road 
• North County Road at Dunbar Road 
• North County Road between Dunbar and Miraflores 
• 100 Block of Seaview Avenue 
• Crescent Drive 
• 599 South County Road (October 5 - October 9) 
• 200 block of Clarke Avenue (October 7 - October 8) 

Sewer Lining: 

• North Lake Way between Debra Lane and Pueblo 
• Nightingale Trail 
• Mockingbird Trail 
• Esplanade Way 
• Eden Road and Sandpiper Alley 

Please visit the Town’s Traffic Impact webpage for any additions or changes.  
 

West Palm Beach Road Closures: Clematis Street at the FEC/Brightline railroad crossing (October 4 – October 6). Visit West Palm Beach Road and Dock Closures for more information. 

Start/Stop Garbage & Recycling Pickup: If returning to or leaving town after an extended period away, please complete the Start/Stop Garbage & Recycling Pickup Form to resume or pause waste collection services. 

Report a Missed Waste Collection: If your residence was not serviced during a scheduled waste collection, please complete the Missed Waste Collection Form to notify us. 

Car Carrier Reminder: Commercial loading and unloading, such as vehicle deliveries, are permitted between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Designated loading zones have a 30-minute limit and must be actively used for loading or unloading with a commercially marked vehicle. Violations may result in fines. Visit the Park in Palm Beach page for more information. 

New Billing System and Temporary Change to Alarm and Solid Waste Billing Schedule: 

 The Town of Palm Beach is transitioning to a new financial and billing software system that will improve how the Town manages customer accounts, billing, and payments. 

As part of this transition, alarm and solid waste bills that are normally mailed on October 1, 2026, will instead be mailed on November 15, 2026. Visit the website for more information.  

Seeking Boards and Commission Applicants: The Town of Palm Beach is seeking residents interested in volunteering their time and expertise to serve on Town boards and commissions. Board and commission members play an important role in advising the Town Council and supporting thoughtful decision-making on issues affecting the community. Visit the Boards & Commissions webpage to learn more.  

• The Town is seeking applicants for the Architectural Commission (ARCOM), which reviews new construction, modifications to existing structures visible from public rights-of-way, and landscaping. Applications must be submitted to the Town Clerk’s Office by 5:00 p.m. Friday, October 30, 2026, with the appointment scheduled for consideration by the Town Council on Monday, November 9, 2026. Click here to apply for ARCOM. 

Fire Hydrant and Water Valve Maintenance: The West Palm Beach Public Utilities Department continues to conduct fire hydrant and water valve maintenance through October 21 to ensure safe, efficient water system operation and support high-quality drinking water. Some customers may experience temporary sediment or discoloration, which can be cleared by running cold water for 1-2 minutes. Questions can be directed to 561-822-2210.   

On the Calendar:  

Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting: October 6, 2026, 9:30 a.m. 

• Please visit the Public Meetings webpage for meeting agendas and to view the meetings. 

Technology Open House Dates:  

• Tuesday, October 20, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.  

• Tuesday, November 17, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. 

Stay Connected: Please visit our ‘News Sign Up’ page to view and sign up for available Town communications and meeting subscriptions. Please log in to the centralized hub to review your subscriptions and ensure that all communication methods and addresses are entered into your profile. The communication platform’s robust capabilities enable delivery via email, text, and voice (emergencies only).  

Hurricane Season Resources: Please ensure that you are subscribed to both planned communications issued ahead of weather events and select ‘Information and News’ news releases and real-time event ‘Alerts.’ Additionally, visit the Town’s hurricane preparedness webpage and review the emergency re-entry list program details for out-of-town residents and business owners lacking a Florida driver’s license with a Palm Beach address. 

In addition to following the Town, below are subscription links to stay connected with surrounding communities and local organizations: 

Citizens Association of Palm Beach 

Citizens' Committee on Airport Noise (CCAN) 

Lake Worth Beach news 

Palm Beach Civic Association 

Palm Beach County news and updates 

Palm Beach MPO Citizens Advisory Committee 

Palm Beach Police and Fire Foundation 

South Palm Beach news and alerts 

West Palm Beach news and updates