NEWS FROM THE CITY OF WESTON December 27, 2022 |
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Next Regular City Commission Meeting: Tuesday, January 17, 2023 |
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Happy New Year Wishing you and your family a safe, healthy, and prosperous New Year from the City of Weston.
City Administrative Offices – City Hall, the Community Center, the Public Works Services Center, and the Building Department – will be closed on Monday, January 2.
City parks will close at 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 31 for New Year’s Eve and Sunday, January 1 for New Year’s Day.
There will be regular garbage and recycling collection. |
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Holiday Safety Designate a Driver You may feel like you can drive, but buzzed driving IS drunk driving. There's no excuse for driving buzzed – especially not now with so many affordable ride home options available. Don’t drive to the party without first designating a driver or scheduling your ride home. Various ridesharing apps give you the option to schedule your rides in advance. Take advantage of all of the new tools afforded you. Ring in the New Year safely with a designated driver or ride home. |
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EV Charging Stations Have Arrived and are FREE, with More on the Way The City of Weston entered into an agreement with FPL to provide EV (electric vehicle) chargers at dedicated parking spaces in two of our busiest City parks and at City Hall. Partnering with FPL is a win-win for the community. The FPL EVolution Program is looking to increase the availability of charging stations by more than 50%, stressing the importance of workplace charging accessibility as an effective way to promote the adoption of electrical vehicles. |
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Christmas Tree Curbside Collection Curbside Christmas tree collection will be offered again in Weston on your regular garbage collection day from Monday, January 2 through Saturday, January 14. There are just a few simple rules to follow for smooth pickup and disposal. |
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Chip in with Chip-a-Tree Markham Park There is another disposal option for your tree. Want to give your Christmas tree a second life? Broward County’s annual Chip-a-Tree program at Markham Park, 16001 W. State Road 84, will take place starting Monday. December 26 through Monday, January 16, where Broward County residents only can bring in a limit of two trees per vehicle and the trees will be chipped and used for landscaping throughout the county. |
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Cart It! Recycling and Garbage Items Belong in the Cart Starting January 9, packaging materials – such as boxes and containers – left beside the recycling carts will not be collected. The truck automatically picks up the carts without human assistance and curbside items cannot be handled by the automated truck. Be sure to “cart your cardboard!” Break the boxes down and place them in the cart to be recycled. |
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Cleveland Clinic Florida Expands Weston Hospital Bed Capacity The ability to care for more patients at the Cleveland Clinic Florida Weston Hospital Campus just grew by 12 percent! The expansion was marked at a Ribbon Cutting on December 13, 2022 with the addition of 28 beds to the 5th floor of the hospital's bed tower, bringing the total number of beds to 258. |
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Connecting Seniors to Services Area Agency on Aging Broward County's senior residents, age 60 or older, can access a variety of services provided by the Area Agency on Aging of Broward County. The nonprofit organization plans, develops, coordinates, and evaluates programs; funds services; and is the prime advocate for residents of Broward County, Florida age 60 years of age or older. An example of services include: Helpline referral services, Medicare counseling, Medicaid Long-Term care, food assistance, emergency home energy assistance, legal services and more. |
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Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off Event Sunday, January 29 Add to your calendar! Start the new year fresh and clean with the Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Recycling Collection event taking place on Sunday, January 29 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Weston Public Works Services Center (2599 South Post Road). Just drive up, pop the trunk and we will do the rest. Don’t know what items are acceptable? Click below to view. |
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Weston YMCA Family Center Upcoming Sports League and Aquatic Program The YMCA Sports League season begins January 9 and runs through March 4. Players ages four through 17 can register now to join the basketball, volleyball or flag football team, where they will enhance their tactical skills, learn about teamwork and communication, and develop leadership skills while staying active. Not interested in land sports? Dive into the YMCA’s Aquatic Programs suitable for ages six months and even adults. Sign up today! |
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Weston Branch Library Vision Boards for New Year The new year is right around the corner and a great way to spend the morning is crafting, collaging and visualizing the upcoming year. For ages eight through 12, kids can create a visual display of their hopes and aspirations for the new year at the Weston Branch Library on Saturday, January 7 from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Materials will be provided, but if they have something specific in mind, you are welcome to bring your own supplies. Registration is required as there is limited capacity. |
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Transportation Newsday on Tuesday Helping to keep pace with what's happening around the County. Read up on the transportation projects in progress. |
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