NEWS FROM THE CITY OF WESTON June 21, 2022 |
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Next Regular City Commission Meeting: Today - Tuesday, June 21, 2022 |
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Weston's Hometown Fourth of July Celebration Events Get ready to show off your patriotic pride! Weston’s Hometown Fourth of July Celebration is almost here! It starts off on Sunday, July 3 with an evening of Fun, Freedom and FIREWORKS at Regional Park from 6 p.m. until the fireworks finale at 9 p.m.
The next morning - Monday, July 4 - lace up your running sneakers to walk or run in the 5K race. Registration is open now, so gather your friends and family and start a new holiday tradition together. The race starts at 7:15 a.m. at Regional Park.
After the race, head out to Weston Town Center to enjoy our Hometown Parade that will step off at 10:30 a.m. and make its way down Main Street. Cheer on our 2022 Grand Marshal, the Florida Panthers Hockey Club, featuring the coolest mascots of the National Hockey League, Stanley C. Panther and Viktor E. Ratt. Arrive early to pick your seat curbside. |
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WestonGov Academy Parks & Recreation and Landscaping It was hard to believe the final session day of the WestonGov Academy program had arrived. On June 16, participants met at the Community Center for a jam-packed program that included a tree-trimming demo, and a tree GPS demo whereby our Landscape Coordinator marked and entered all of the information of a tree into the City tree data base that contains over 38,000 tress in our parks and rights-of-way; a tour of Regional Park with explanations all along the way about how the turf is maintained, how the different fields are maintained and who is contracted to do it, and background on the Weston Alliance. Next, they were provided an overview of Special Events and class programming and how it is provided in Weston, along with an update on the current Parks & Recreation Masterplan underway.
Finally, WestonGov Academy participants learned intimately how much it takes to keep up the lush, landscaped beauty we all enjoy in our hometown and the intricacies of pesticides and fertilization – it is a science all its own. And then there is watering all of it! With over 30,000 sprinkler heads to take care of, the Landscaping Department is busy to say the least. They want you to know water is pulled from the lakes for the irrigation, it is not potable water. Also if you see sprinklers on while it is raining… it is only because a rain sensor is broken or they are doing a sprinkler head check. What a great experience and thank you to Kara, Thad, Andy, Bryan, Annalisa and Josh who provided their areas of expertise. |
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Pride Month The Trevor Project and Trans Lifeline According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), LGB adults are more than twice as likely (and transgender individuals are four times more likely) to experience a mental health condition in comparison to their cisgender and heterosexual counterparts. The mental health of our community is important, especially for LGBTQIA+ youth and adults.
The Trevor Project and the Trans Lifeline’s call centers connect you or your family members with peer counselors and resources. - The Trevor Project has a 24/7 crisis counselor, 365 days a year that is 100% confidential and free. Call 1-866-488-7386.
- The Trans Lifeline’s Hotline is a peer support phone service run by trans and non-binary individuals. Call 877-565-8860.
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Hurricane Preparedeness Sign Up for CodeRED If you are not yet registered with the City’s ONSolve CodeRED Emergency Notification System or you have some additional phone numbers you need to enter – there is no time like the present to be prepared and #WestonReady.
All residents and businesses should register with the ONSolve CodeRED system. The City will only send out a message on ONSolve CodeRED in an emergency situation or with updates after an emergency. Your information is kept private. Enrolling is easy: Via computer, Text to enroll, or we can help you -- just call us at 954-385-2000. |
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Water Smart Weston Always Have a Water Watcher Did you know that 90% of drowning occurs when a child gets out undetected? Always have a water watcher to monitor the pool and /or any body of water around your home. It only takes seconds for a child to find their way to the water and a potentially dangerous situation.
A water watcher is someone who can devote their undivided attention to the water source whether it’s to monitor the use of a swimming pool or a backyard lake.
REMEMBER: Drowning IS preventable. |
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How We Manage Stormwater to Minimize Local Flooding After a heavy rain, your street and or low-lying swale area may be flooded. This type of pooling water is part of the normal stormwater drainage process, as it takes some time for the water to move through the storm drains (catch basins) or until it is absorbed into the ground. Weston’s many lakes and canals are all part of the stormwater drainage system (they are not intended for recreational purposes). Learn more about the stormwater management system and how Weston manages the entire process. |
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Community Center Drop In for Summer Fun Looking for something to do this summer? The Community Center is open for drop-in board games and activities all summer long. Drop by solo or with friends, pick a table and let the games begin! - Monday, Wednesday, Friday – Open from 12 to 3 p.m.
- Tuesday and Thursday – Open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Weston Awarded Two Grants for Playgrounds $200,000 each from the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) Athletes may want more soccer fields but moms with toddlers know its all about the playground and a SHADED playground at that… With 5% of the population in Weston under the age of five, playgrounds are a necessity, and now two of them will get make-overs thanks to FRDAP grants providing $200,000 each for park playgrounds at Gator Run and Regional Park. |
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Arts Council of Greater Weston Summer Instagram Contest Capture “Pets and Creatures Great and Small” through your creative, photographic eye this summer. Submit your pics to the Arts Council’s Summer Instagram Photo Contest. It’s easy to participate. Post your photos on IG with #ACGWSUMMER22 and tag @1westonfl. The contest is open now through July 31. |
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Lock Your Vehicle Don't Leave Key Fobs in Cars The majority of burglaries to vehicles are crimes of opportunity - meaning the vehicles are UNLOCKED in 80% of the reported cases in Weston. Which means, in most instances they could have been prevented by simply locking the vehicles doors. Weston IS a safe community, but residents cannot get so content as to not practice basic security measures. Would you advertise that you leave your house unlocked? Don’t do the same with your cars… |
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