Insider Newsletter for October 22, 2022

Published on October 22, 2022

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WPB KEY: An Inside Look

Have you downloaded WPBKey yet? The City's new customer service portal allows residents the convenience of submitting service requests on-the-go or from the comfort of your home. Need to report a broken streetlight, damaged sidewalk, request a new garbage bin or pay your bill online? This brief tutorial shows you how easy this new system is.

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Click the image above to watch the video!

Click here to access the portal.

Registration Open: Adult and Youth Sports Leagues

Sports leagues include youth basketball, youth soccer, coed adult softball and drop-in pickleball. Children's programs are available for grades pre-k to 8.

Click here for more information.

Osprey Park Playground Renovation and Design Community Survey

The public is encouraged to provide feedback on the project design and features, and to share their overall preferences. Residents can participate during upcoming community meetings or through an online survey.

Click here for more information.

Virtual Reality Experience: Visualizing Sea Level Rise October 29 - November 21

The City has teamed up with Florida Atlantic University for an immersive, educational look at how sea level rise could affect your community. The public is encouraged to participate and learn more about how you can help combat the effects of climate change.

Click here for more information.

Upcoming Virtual, In-Person Courses Through Collaboration With FAMU

Through the City's and FAMU's Cooperative Extension Program, the public will have the chance to attend two 8-week events series. One will focus on nutrition and the other on a variety of health and safety topics.

Click here for more about the nutrition education program.
Click here for more about the community programs preview.

City Events & Activities

Grassy Waters Preserve Activities

Reservations are required for all programs. Please call the Nature Center at (561) 804-4985 (TTY: 800-955-8771) to RSVP.

  • Boardwalk Tour
  • Canoe Cruise
  • Hike and Craft: Birds and Binoculars
  • Marsh Critters Dipnetting
  • Swamp Tromp
  • And more!

Community Events

Events to be held on the Great Lawn, 100 N. Clematis Street

  • Clematis by Fright - Thursday, October 27, 6 - 9 p.m.: The Spazmatics (80s tribute)
Community event admission is free. Click here for the event calendar.

Mandel Public Library Events & Programs

Here's a snapshot of some of the October programs offered by the Mandel Public Library, 411 Clematis Street

  • Creative Movement Ballet
  • Food Assistance
  • Itsy Bitsy Yoga
  • Meet With a Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • Resume Help & Career Tips
  • And more!
Click here for the library's calendar of programming!

‘Trunk or Treat’ Halloween Event on October 30

Families are invited to attend our annual “Trunk or Treat” Halloween celebration for an evening of safe trick or treating. The event will feature decorated vehicles, candy, music, refreshments and games. Kids must be accompanied by an adult.

Click here for more information.

Recent Policy Actions, Next City Commission Meeting

The next city commission meeting will be held on October 31, 5 p.m. at City Hall, 401 Clematis Street. Commission meetings are held every other Monday, except for holidays, and the public is encouraged to attend.

Click here to read the commission approvals and decisions from the commission meeting on October 17.
Click here for the schedule of upcoming public meetings.

Join Our Team!

The City is seeking candidates for several positions, including:

  • Assistant library director
  • Facilities manager
  • Parks maintenance worker
  • And more!
Click here to apply and to learn more about other employment opportunities.

Hurricane Season: Preparedness is Key

The Atlantic hurricane season runs through November 30. Prepare now for hurricane season to keep you, your family and your property safe.

Click here to access the City's Hurricane Readiness Guide.

Weekly Road & Dock Update

Know about road closures before your morning commute!

Click here for the report for the week of October 23.

WPB-TV Lineup

Find WPB-TV listings and live broadcast times for City of West Palm Beach public meetings with the City’s new Public Meeting Broadcast Guide.

Click here for the Public Meeting Broadcast Guide

WPB-TV 18 Videos 

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City Commission Meeting - October 17, 2022

City Resources

City Directory

Click here for City department phone numbers.

Submit a Service Request

Click here to submit a service request for new trash containers, request, street and lighting maintenance, illegal dumping reports, and more.

Code of Ordinances

Click here for the Code of Ordinances.

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