Town Times and Rec Connect October 2026 - January 2027 | страница 3

Music, Food & Coastal Vibes

October 16- 17 • Noon- 8:00 pm Harbourside Place

This waterfront festival is sailing into Town with two days of live performances, mouth-watering eats from local food trucks and one-of-a-kind finds from local artisans.

Jupiter HarbourFest is a joint effort between the Town of Jupiter and the North Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce, with Jupiter Medical Center proudly serving as the presenting sponsor. Get event details and buy tickets at jupiterharbourfest. org. jupiter town times

Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade Saturday, December 5

The 32nd annual Palm Bach Holiday Boat Parade will hit the Intercoastal Waterway on Saturday, December 5. This festive parade features holiday-decorated boats and is hosted by the Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County. The parade starts at 6:00 pm at the North Palm Beach Marina and arrives in the Jupiter area around 8:00 pm. Public viewing locations within Jupiter include Sawfish Bay Park, Burt Reynolds Park, Lighthouse Park and along the Riverwalk at Harbourside Place and Love Street. Make sure to mark your calendars for this beloved holiday tradition! For more information, visit palmbeachboatparade. com.

JTAA Christmas Parade

Sunday, December 13 Parade begins at 1:00 pm in Abacoa

Celebrate a special milestone— the 50th Annual JTAA Christmas Parade! Join generations of families, organizations, businesses, and community members as we celebrate 50 Years of Christmas Magic: Honoring Our Past, Celebrating Our Present, Inspiring Our Future. For parade route informatoin, visit JTAA. org

Senior Academy October 13, 14, 15 • 10:00 am – 1:30 pm

Learn about key topics from elder rights to healthy living at this three-day, free speaker series. This series provides an opportunity for residents aged 50 and older to get key community resources and information all in one place. Learn more and register online at jupiter. fl. us / SeniorAcademy.

Residential Parking Regulations

Please be aware of parking and vehicle regulations in Jupiter’ s residential neighborhoods.

Vehicles: Vehicles stored on your property must have a valid license plate and registration and must be capable of being driven on public streets. Junked, abandoned, inoperable or unregistered vehicles may not be left on public or private property.

Boats, campers and trailers: Must be stored in the side yard behind the front leading edge of the home or in the rear yard. They may not be stored in the front yard or driveway.

Commercial vehicles: May not be parked in residential areas for more than one hour unless actively being used for legitimate loading or unloading.

Please keep these regulations in mind when parking at your home or visiting a residence in Jupiter.

Join the Jupiter C. L. E. A. N. Campaign and Help Keep the Community Litter-Free

As part of the Jupiter C. L. E. A. N. Campaign, residents are encouraged to become CLEAN Ambassadors. Ambassador teams will adopt a local area such as a park, playground, or neighborhood and commit to regular litter clean-ups for one year. This program promotes pride in the community, helps improve the local environment and encourages teamwork among residents. Getting involved is simple! Sign up as a CLEAN Ambassador and start making a positive impact in your neighborhood. For more details and to sign up, visit jupiter. fl. us / Clean or scan the QR code.

Residential Rehabilitation Program

Applications for the Residential Rehabilitation Program open on October 1. The Town of Jupiter utilizes Community Development Block Grant( CDBG) funds from the Department of Housing and Community Development( HUD) to provide Residential Rehabilitation Assistance to eligible senior residents of the Town. The program assists qualified senior homeowners through a deferred loan for eligible home rehabilitation improvements, including roof replacements, window replacements, and door replacements. HUD defines seniors to be 62 + year of age.

Eligible homeowners may receive up to $ 25,000 in assistance through a 0 % interest deferred-payment loan for eligible residential rehabilitation improvements.

Eligible improvements may include roof replacement, window replacement and / or door replacement. To receive an application, email SatuO @ jupiter. fl. us or call 561-741-2524.

Jupiter Utilities Recognized for Excellence

For the fourth consecutive year, Jupiter Utilities has been named a 2026 Utility of the Future Today by the Water Environment Federation, recognizing the department’ s commitment to innovation and excellence in utility management.

Chief Water Plant Operator Tony DiCuia was also named the 2026 Southeast Desalting Association Operator of the Year for his leadership and expertise in advanced water treatment. Earlier this year, DiCuia also received a Water Plant Operations Excellence Award from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

These honors reflect the dedication of the Utilities team to providing Jupiter with high-quality, reliable water services.

Water & Stormwater Rates Remain Unchanged

Good news for Jupiter Utilities customers! Water and stormwater rates will remain unchanged for the upcoming fiscal year. Customers will continue to pay the same rates currently in effect, with no increase beginning October 1.

For questions or additional information about your utility bill, call 561-741-2300.

AMI Meter Installations Underway

The Town of Jupiter Utilities Department is currently installing new advanced metering infrastructure( AMI) throughout its service area, with the full system scheduled to be implemented by April 2028.

As installations continue, customers are reminded to maintain at least 3 feet of clear space on all sides of their water meters by trimming vegetation and removing any landscaping, debris or other obstructions that may prevent access. The Utilities Department will conduct inspections, and customers with obstructed meters will receive a 90-day notice to clear the area.

Keeping water meters accessible will help crews complete installations safely and efficiently as this systemwide upgrade continues.

New Jupiter Utilities Customer Portal

Jupiter Utilities has launched a new online customer portal, making it easier and more convenient to pay your utility bill and manage your account online.

The new portal uses your email address instead of your previous username, and customers who had an account in the previous portal will need to reset their password the first time they log in.

For login instructions and more information, visit jupiter. fl. us / PayWaterBill. For assistance, call 561-741-2300 on weekdays or 561-741-2609 on weekends.

Town Receives More Than $ 410,000 for Water Quality Improvements

The Town of Jupiter has been awarded more than $ 410,000 in state grant funding to support two stormwater improvement projects near Center Street.

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection awarded the Town $ 241,794 for the Seminole Basin project and $ 169,100 for the Alma’ s Place project. The funding was secured through the Loxahatchee River Preservation Initiative and the Town’ s appropriations request to the Florida House of Representatives as part of the FY 2026-27 legislative budget process.

Both projects will improve stormwater drainage and water quality, helping to reduce flooding, limit nutrient runoff into the Loxahatchee River and restore natural habitat.

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