City of Weston

September 24, 2024 Next Commission Meeting: Monday, September 30, 2024 | 7 p.m. Weston University Now in Session for Class of 2025 The Weston University program is back in session with a new group of students for the program’s Class of 2025. The diverse group of students represent a variety of schools, including Cypress Bay and Western High School, Sagemont Preparatory, and Xceed Preparatory Academy. On the first program day, held last Tuesday, the group received an overview of Weston’s history and municipal operations from speakers that included Mayor Margaret Brown, City Manager Don Decker, and City Attorney Jamie Alan Cole. Students will meet monthly through April 2025 for a deep dive into the operations and work expertise of a variety of departments.   View Photos Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine Could Impact Florida Stay Informed The National Hurricane Center is monitoring the development of a potential tropical storm that could develop into a major hurricane later this week. Although it is too early to pinpoint the exact location oand magnitude of the storm's impact, there is a potential for storm surge and damaging winds along Florida's west coast and the panhandle. Although the east coast of South Florida is not projected to have a direct impact, it is important to review your storm preparations in advance of any projected impact. Where to find information: The City of Weston will post information online at WestonFL.org once more information is available. The National Hurricane Center provides periodic updates including watches and warnings at Hurricanes.gov. Subscribe to the City's eNotifications to receive ongoing updates should the storm threaten to impact our area. Monitor Local News. For preparedness tips and resources throughout the Hurricane Season (which runs through Nov. 30), click below to access the City of Weston's Hurricane Preparedness information. Visit WestonFL.org/Hurricane Diaper Donations Accepted at City Hall through September 30 The end of the month is near and we are collecting unopened packages of diapers at Weston City Hall to support Diaper Needs Awareness Week. Your diaper donations help support local families and help ensure access to vital childcare necessities for new parents. Our collection bin is located outside Weston City Hall and is open 24/7 - just drive up and drop off. Donations of diapers of all sizes will be accepted through September 30. Thank you for your continued support of our mission to give back to our neighbors throughout Broward County. Decisive Lifesaving Actions Save Driver Weston BSO Fire Rescue/EMS The Weston BSO Fire Rescue/EMS Employees of the Month for September 2024 were honored for their quick actions that saved the life of a driver after a single-vehicle crash of an electric vehicle. Lieutenant Kyle Robbins, Firefighter/Paramedics; Kimberly Buhr and Gregory Stavrinos (Rescue 81); Lieutenant Rafael Pinzon, Driver Engineer Aaron Guest and Firefighter/Paramedic Robert Parra, (Engine 81); and EMS Supervisor Captain Brent Edwards were honored at the City Commission meeting on September 12 for their work to quickly assess the medical needs of the driver that was extracted from the vehicle which quickly ignited into an electrical fire that took three hours to extinguish. Learn More October is Almost Here! Time for Quarterly Bulk Trash Service Bulk pickup MONTH is almost here. Since June, dates are no longer limited to one week during the month. Collection for some locations begins as early as the first Monday of the month.   You now have a specific day of the month that your bulk trash will be picked up. The service schedule divides the City of Weston into smaller sections that will be serviced each day throughout the month. This new schedule helps to reduce delays and increase efficiency.   Refer to the Interactive Map for Solid Waste Collection to verify your service day.  It is highly recommended to use Chrome as your browser. Click on the Map and type your address into the search bar. Click on your property (or neighborhood) on the map and a pop-up box will show the days for garbage, recycling and bulk pickup for your community. Learn More Checkmate in Weston The Mayors' Chess Challenge Returns on October 5 Calling all chess enthusiasts! The City of Weston is excited to host the Mayor's Chess Challenge on Saturday, October 5, and Mayor Margaret Brown invite you to stop by the Weston Community Center anytime from 10 a.m. to noon. This free, family-friendly event invites players of all ages and skill levels to enjoy a morning of chess, strategy and community fun.   The Mayors' Chess Challenge is part of a countywide initiative promoting the educational benefits of chess, such as improving critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, you’ll have the chance to test your skills against fellow chess lovers and even play alongside Weston’s Mayor Margaret Brown. All supplies are provided, so just bring your best moves!   All ages are welcome. Registration is not required. Read More Hurricane Preparedness Preparations for Pets So you’ve got your emergency plan ready, with a go kit, and supplies for everyone in the home ... but wait! What about the family pets? Don’t forget your four-legged friends when you make your hurricane season preparations. Make sure your pet has proper identification on their collar and their microchip contact information is up-to-date. Just like you did for each member of your family, make your pet their own go kit with food, medication, vaccine records and necessary toys. Make a plan for where your family will go during an evacuation. Find pet friendly-shelters and ensure your pet is properly registered. Learn More Weston Businesses Renew Your Local Business Tax by September 30 Business owners in Weston are reminded that it’s time to renew your annual Local Business Tax Receipt. Renewals are due by Monday, September 30.   If you did not receive a renewal email, please log in to your account, click on Search, and select Local Business Tax Receipt to verify the balance due to renew your Local Business Tax Receipt for the upcoming year.  Learn More Community Center Parents at Play Parents can bring their babies from birth to eight months to the Weston Community Center every Thursday at 10:30 a.m., for a fun and supportive space in which parents and their little ones can bond, explore, learn and socialize. Enjoy age-appropriate activities, sensory play and music led by experienced instructors. Click below to learn more and to register. Learn More Broward Sheriff's Office Coffee with a Cop Day On National Coffee with a Cop Day, there is nowhere BSO deputies would rather be than enjoying a cup with you. Come out and meet your hometown deputies and learn more about the Broward Sheriff’s Office Weston District at Starbucks, Weston Commons Plaza (4503 Weston Road) on Wednesday, October 2 at 9:30 a.m.  Learn More Broward County Animal Care Responds to Family and Pet Hunger Along with families that face food instability, so do family pets. Broward County Animal Care is participating in various initiatives to provide pet food to families in need to positively impact the lives of people and pets in the County. If you can - help alleviate the financial burden and ensure people and pets can access food. Learn More Banned Books Week Check Out Weston Branch Library Book Sanctuary Area From September 22 through 28, Banned Books Week highlights the value of free and open access to information while bringing the community together in shared support of the freedom to seek and express ideas with this year’s theme of Freed Between the Lines. Check out the Weston Branch Library Book Sanctuary area, a space designated to all endangered stories that are protected and made accessible for exploration and checkout.    About Broward LIbrary Book Sanctuaries

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