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Jupiter’ s Hometown Heroes: Citizen Recognition Program

The Town of Jupiter is proud to recognize Dr. Jonathan Virkler as the first recipient of Jupiter’ s Hometown Heroes award. As an emergency room physician at Jupiter Medical Center, Dr. Virkler cares for others during some of life’ s most critical moments. His commitment to service extends beyond the hospital through mentoring high school and college students, speaking to Jupiter High School’ s Medical Academy and volunteering with the Spirit of Jupiter Marching Band and his church’ s preschool program. Through his compassion, leadership and dedication to helping others, Dr. Virkler exemplifies the spirit of Jupiter’ s Hometown Heroes program.

Know a local hero? Submit your nomination by going to jupiter. fl. us / HometownHeroes.

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

Speakers will cover a range of topics, from healthy living and asset protection to safety and the latest scams. For more details, visit jupiter. fl. us / Neighborhoods.

TOWN CALENDAR

Neighborhood Meetings

Charter Neighborhood Coalition Meeting Date: Wednesday, August 5 at 6:30 pm Jupiter Community Center

Heights of Jupiter Meeting Date: Thursday, August 27 at 6:30 pm Abacoa Community Park

Brentwood Meeting Date: Wednesday, January 13 at 6:30 pm Jupiter Community Center

The Charter neighborhood meetings are made up of residents from the Town’ s established neighborhoods who come together regularly to discuss community topics and share information. All residents are welcome to attend, meet neighbors, and stay informed about what’ s happening in the Town. Neighborhood Police Officers and Town staff participate to provide updates, including safety and crime-prevention information. Refreshments will be provided.

Backflow Prevention: What You Need to Know

The Town of Jupiter’ s Cross-Connection Control( CCC) Program helps protect the community’ s drinking water by preventing contaminants from entering the public water system through backflow. Certain properties are required to have backflow prevention devices installed and tested regularly to ensure water continues to flow safely in one direction.

If you have received a notice regarding a backflow device or would like to learn more about the program, testing requirements and frequently asked questions, visit jupiter. fl. us / BackflowPrevention.

Dates and times are subject to change and can be confirmed through provided contact information.

TOWN HALL PUBLIC MEETINGS 7:00 pm • 561-746-5134 • jupiter. fl. us / Agendas

Regular Town Council Meetings July 7 & 21 • Aug. 6 & 18 • Sept. 8 * & 22 * • Oct. 6 & 20

Planning and Zoning Commission Meetings July 14 • Aug. 11 • Sept. 10 • Oct. 13

Community Redevelopment Agency Commission Meeting Sept. 8 at 6:00 pm

SPECIAL MAGISTRATE PUBLIC HEARINGS 10:00 am • 561-741-2477 • jupiter. fl. us / Code

July 8 • Aug. 12 • Sept. 9 • Oct. 14

Please check our website for meeting locations. CRA meetings will be scheduled as needed. * These Town Council Meeting will include budget hearings. Budget hearings can change based other agencies’ hearings.

MAJOR TOWN EVENTS

Mega Bash at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4

National Night Out Against Crime Tuesday, August 4

Jupiter HarbourFest Friday, October 16 and Saturday, October 17

Halloween Spooktacular Saturday, October 17

CLOSURES

Independence Day Observed Friday, July 3, Closed Labor Day Monday, September 7, Closed

• Visit jupiter. fl. us / Calendar for a listing of events and happenings in the Jupiter area.

• Visit jupiter. fl. us / Live to view live meetings for Town Council, Community Redevelopment Agency Commission and Planning and Zoning Commission.

Homestead Exemption Outreach Begins this September

Sept. 9, Oct. 14, Nov. 11 and Dec. 9 Jupiter Community Center • 1:30- 2:30 pm Filing for the homestead exemption on property taxes is a benefit to being a Floridian. Although this exemption only needs to be filed once for each property and will then carry over annually, it is important for firsttime filers to know the requirements and deadlines for this tax exemption that can significantly reduce their property tax. Staff from the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’ s Office will be on hand at the Jupiter Community Center throughout the fall to help residents submit their Homestead Exemption applications and answer any property valuation questions. The sessions will be held at the Jupiter Community Center from 1:30 to 2:30 pm on the second Wednesday of each month from September through December. Applications for Homestead Exemptions are accepted by mail or in person at any time throughout the year. However, in order for the exemption to be considered for the upcoming tax year, the application must be received by March 1 of the qualifying year. Visit jupiter. fl. us / Homestead for more information.

Take in the Town’ s Next Art Gallery Exhibition –“ It’ s Alive”

Gallery Opening and Reception: Friday, October 2 • 6:00- 8:00 pm Jupiter Community Center

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2025 Charitable Donation Recipients Announced

On April 7, 2026, Town Council approved $ 49,500 in charitable donations to 16 different non-profit groups throughout Jupiter. The services these organizations include are environmental, conservation, education, job assistance as well as disability and health services. The donations ranged from $ 1,500 to $ 10,000 based on the number of Jupiter residents served.

Congratulations to the 2025 Charitable Donation Recipients:

• Annie’ s Choice

• Believe With Me

• CHAMP

• FL Outreach Center for the Blind

• Grace Notes Music Foundation

• Healthy Me

• iCare Program Incorporated

• Jupiter Community High School PTO

• Little Smiles

• Restoration Bridge International

• St. Vincent de Paul of St. Peter

• Busch Wildlife Sanctuary

• Friends of Jupiter Beach, Inc

• Thelma B. Pittman Jupiter Preschool

• Trustbridge Hospice Foundation

• Wild Blue Sea

The Town commends the organizations’ dedication and service to Jupiter residents and wishes them continued success in their missions.

Get answers to everyday questions Submit a request by visiting jupiter. fl. us / JupConnect or download the free app today!

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