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NEWS FROM THE CITY OF WESTON October 27, 2020 CARES ACT Small Business Assistance The $10 million Broward County CARES Act Small Business is designed to help small businesses with 20 employees or less. The program will be administered through the County's Office of Economic and Small Business Development and local partners will provide free technical assistance to applicants. The application period is not open yet, but businesses can review requirements and eligibility. Help is here. Read More   » Uncover Amendment Two While it is important to have transportation surtax projects in our community, should you have a voice in their location, the project's design or style? Broward County Charter Question about Amendment Two is proposing to take that away. Our Community, Our Choice. Learn More » Where's George? Find the Park Here's the Clue for Week 4 George loves history. After all, he's one of our earliest residents and about 3,000 years old! This Weston park, a former archaeological park, once provided shelter and security to as many as 30 Tequestas and an excavation here yielded tools, shells and pottery. Find this spot, then follow the history trail and learn about the first people of the Everglades. Share your photo and use #WhereInWestonIsGeorge. Don't forget to solve the clue at WestonFL.org/Parks/George for all 8 weeks to claim your prize! Find George? » Reminder: Halloween Safety Happy Halloween to all of our City of Weston ghosts, ghouls and goblins. princesses and pirates, too! We can't wait to see how you celebrate this year, but remember to do so safely and responsibly. There's a new Weston Way to celebrate Halloween, so check out our tips and reminders for you and your family. Read More  » Sanitizer and Sunscreen Stations in Parks The City of Weston is providing dual sunscreen and hand sanitizing dispensing stations within City parks for dual protection from the sun and germs! Dispensing stations are now available at Weston Regional, Tequesta Trace and Vista Parks. The City will be placing two at the Weston Tennis Center and deploying them to other parks soon. Learn More » Virtual Public Meeting for Comments on Grant Application for Bike Lanes The City of Weston will conduct a public meeting to discuss a grant application to help finance the construction of bicycle facilities in the Bonaventure area of Weston. This would help to create a connected network of bicycle lanes and to promote the health and mobility of all residents and visitors of all ages and abilities. Learn More » Temporary Change in Water Treatment From October 26 through November 18, 2020, the Sunrise Utility Department will switch from monochloramine to free chlorine disinfection in its drinking water treatment system to provide additional protection against bacteria. Water customers may notice a change in the taste, odor or color of their tap water during this time. Learn more about this periodic practice among water suppliers by clicking below. Please note that this process is different than the hydrant flushing process that also may take place in your neighborhood periodically. During hydrant flushing, your tap water may be cloudy or discolored as the process flushes sediments which may have settled in the distribution pipes out of the system. If this happens, just flush your tap until water runs clear. Learn More  » Domestic Violence Scars Children - But They Can Recover With the Right Kind of Care October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic Violence impacts more than adults. There are currently almost 500 children taken from violent homes in Broward County and placed in the court system. Guardian ad Litem volunteers represent abused and neglected children in dependency court. These volunteers are people like you – who have just a little time to give to speak and advocate on behalf of a child. Read More  » Election 2020: Early Voting Continues through November 1 There are several ways to vote in the November 3 General Election, just be sure to have a plan. If you plan to vote on Election Day, click here to double check your polling place, which may have changed due to COVID. Early voting locations throughout Broward are open daily from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. through November 1.  Or if you have received a Vote by Mail ballot (or ordered one by the Oct. 24 deadline), then you may turn it in at any Early Voting location in Broward, or to the Supervisor of Elections offices directly. If you are mailing it back, be sure to do so as soon as possible, as ballots must be received no later than 7 p.m. on November 3 in order to be counted. Vote by Mail ballots cannot be turned in at polling locations on Election Day. Learn More » Early Voting Wait Times » Food Drive for Harvest Drive Harvest Drive has been feeding over 2000 food insecure families at Thanksgiving for over 27 years. This year the need is greater than ever. Families are referred by school social workers and social service agencies. WE NEED YOUR HELP. We are in need of non-perishable foods, but no glass containers. Every little bit helps and is appreciated. We have three drop-off locations: City Hall, Weston Community Center and Fire Station 55.  Read More  » Water Smart: Home Water Safety Checklist Make pool safety a family affair! Be sure to inspect your pool/spa regularly to ensure safer kids, safer water and safer response. Use this checklist as a guide to home pool safety.  Read More »