City of Weston

 

NEWS FROM THE CITY OF WESTON September 29, 2020 Uncover Broward County Amendment Two Broward County has placed Amendment Two on the November 3, 2020 ballot. It proposes to defy Weston and other municipalities Home Rule. Taking away the ability of cities, and its residents, to make decisions on issues within our own community. Will you let that happen? Our Community, Our Choice.   Learn More » Tomorrow is the LAST Day to be Counted in the 2020 Census Are you counted in the 2020 Census? It's important to respond by September 30 to make sure everyone in your household is counted. We don’t get another chance for another 10 years!  Census data is used to distribute over $1.5 TRILLION in Federal funding EACH YEAR for vital programs and services, including healthcare, transportation, education, social services and much more. Ensure that our community receives our fair share by making sure everyone in your family is counted. Encourage others to do so, too! Census takers may continue to operate in your neighborhood after September 30 to finalize data collection and ensure data quality, but don't risk being left out. It's safe, easy and important to complete your questionnaire online (click below) or by phone at 844-330-2020(English) or 844-460-2020 (Español). Complete the 2020 Census NOW » Phone Lines Offline Today, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Pardon our interruption to the workday as our phones will be offline from 9:30 until 11:30 a.m. while all City of Weston dedicated staff undergo mandatory annual training. We continue to operate our administrative offices remotely and are available during our regular office hours. Click below to view details on current services and COVID-19 related guidelines. Read More  » Virtual BSO Life Safety Series: "Parent University" The Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue’s Public Education Team has developed educational resources for parents including a FREE monthly virtual Education Series called ‘Parent University’. They present very practical topics including Car Seat Safety, Online Safety, Cycling & Pedestrian Safety, Holiday Tips, Distracted Driving and DUI Prevention.  Read More » Virtual Fun Continues with #WestonParks Our City of Weston Parks and Rec is still offering plenty to keep the family busy virtually into the Fall. Get moving with #TransformationTuesdays, with new themes to keep you active. Or follow #ScavengerhuntSaturdays and see who is quickest to track down everything on the list. Fun Virtual Activities  » Take a Look at the October Virtual Activities Calendar  » Where In Weston is George? Have Some Fun Exploring Our Parks with George the Weston Pond Apple Snail There's so much history in our City of Weston parks just waiting to be explored! To help you discover that history and reconnect with the natural beauty of our parks, the City of Weston is following George the Pond Apple Snail. Follow George's journey as he explores some of our incredible parks. Solve the clue weekly, explore the park that George has visited in that week's clue and submit your answer and park photo online. Solve all eight clues by November 29 to win a Weston Swag Bag! Get ready...We will share the first clue on October 5. Watch the Video » Find Out How to Participate   » Doing Business in Weston? Have you Renewed Your BTR? All businesses, including home-based businesses, must have an active Local Business Tax Receipt (or BTR) in good standing in order to do business in the City. Be sure to renew the BTR annually before September 30! Renewals can be done online using your invoice number (received in a statement by mail or via email.)    Learn More  » IRS: Extension Deadline Approaching October 15, 2020 The Internal Revenue Service’s tax extension deadline to file your 2019 income tax return is fast approaching. Be sure to file online or postmark your return by October 15. For more information from the IRS, click below.  Learn More from the IRS » CDC Virtual Educational Games and Activities Learning from home can be challenging for children and parents. The Center for Disease Control compiled a list of virtual educational games and tips to keep children entertained at home. Check out the list of CDC resources below.

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