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As the Weather Cools , Don ’ t Forget Local Open Burn Regulations
Fires are a cozy way to enjoy the cooler weather outside ; however , before you light a fire make sure you know Palm Beach County ’ s Open Burn Regulations . These regulations help to ensure the fires do not create a fire hazard in the community .
Per Palm Beach County Ordinance 590.11 , fires of any kind or size are NOT allowed on or in Palm Beach County beaches and parks . This includes the beaches in Jupiter .
Recreational fires , like campfires , cooking fires or fires for warmth , are allowed on private property without an open burn permit as long as they are no larger than three feet in diameter . Disposing of trash or debris in a recreational fire is not permitted . Ceremonial fires , which include bonfires and fires for religious purposes , do not require an open burn permit , but do require an approval letter from the Fire Marshal ’ s Office . Both recreational and ceremonial fires are not allowed when a county-wide burn ban is issued by Fire Rescue or the Division of Forestry due to dry conditions and / or elevated fire danger . For more information , visit pbcgov . com and search for open burn permits .
Community Development Block Grant Program Meetings Held In January
Thursday , January 26 , 11:00 am and 6:00 pm
The Town of Jupiter will host two public meetings in January to discuss the Town ’ s Community Development Block Grant ( CDBG ) program and to solicit input on the proposed program from residents . At these meetings , representatives from the Town will also provide training on the Fair Housing Act . The meetings will be held on Thursday , January 26 at 11:00 am and 6:00 pm in the Community Room at the Jupiter Police Department .
Each year , the Town of Jupiter participates in the CDBG program as a recipient of federal funds from the U . S . Department of Housing and Urban Development ( HUD ). The Town receives approximately $ 310,000 of CDBG funds annually . The funds seek to address the community development and housing needs within the municipal limits of the Town by achieving the overall goal of decent housing , a suitable living environment , and expanded economic development opportunities , principally for low and moderate income persons .
In previous years , funds have been utilized for water main replacements , drainage improvements , street safety improvements , and playground upgrades in the Town ’ s charter neighborhoods , among other things .
For more information on the Town ’ s CDBG program , contact Satu Oksanen , Neighborhood Services Manager , at 561-741-2524 .
JUPITER POLICE DEPARTMENT
SHRED EVENT
Saturday , January 28 • 9:00 - 11:00 am
Begin your spring cleaning early by bringing your old personal documents to be shredded at the Jupiter Police Department ( 196 Military Trail ) on Saturday , January 28 . Each vehicle will be limited to a maximum of two boxes . For more information , visit the Jupiter Police Department Facebook page , @ JupiterPolice , closer to the event date .
Police Department Hosts Shop with a Cop
On December 1 , the Jupiter Police Department transformed the Jupiter Community Center into a winter wonderland for its annual Shop with a Cop event . Twenty local children enjoyed pizza with Santa Claus followed by a ride in a police car to Walmart for a shopping spree with the police officers .
The deserving kids had the opportunity to buy gifts for themselves and loved ones to celebrate the holiday season .
Calling All Jupiter Residents
Get Involved : Apply to serve on a Town Board or Committee
The Town of Jupiter has several advisory boards and committees which are appointed by the Town Council :
Art Committee • Audit Committee Beach Committee • Environmental Task Force
Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals
Historic Resources Board • Police Pension Board Planning and Zoning Commission
If you are interested in volunteering as a member of a board or committee , please complete the online application at www . jupiter . fl . us / Committees . You can also print and mail a copy to the Town Clerk ’ s Office at 210 Military Trail , Jupiter , Florida 33458 .
Please note there is a mandatory Palm Beach County Code of Ethics Training required prior to serving on any board .
Please have your applications in by February 3 for the April , 2023 appointments . Any applications received after this date will be considered for the next year ’ s appointments . Appointments are tentatively scheduled for the first Town Council meeting in April . Applications are accepted throughout the year .
For more information visit the Town of Jupiter online at www . jupiter . fl . us or contact the Town Clerk ’ s office at 561-741-2752 .
2023 Matching Grant Program : Your Neighborhood May Be Eligible to Receive a Grant
Each year , the Town of Jupiter awards matching grants to eligible projects submitted by neighborhoods in our community . Each grant award can be as much as $ 5,000 , and can go towards things like entrance signs , landscaping , lighting , security cameras and exterior painting – projects that enhance the look , safety and value of the neighborhood . Neighborhoods are required to provide a dollar-for-dollar match to the awarded funding , and project proposals must come from the neighborhood residents and its association . Applications for the 2023 Town of Jupiter Neighborhood Matching Grant Program will be available online the first week of February and will be due on Thursday , March 16 . A workshop about the program will be held on Thursday , February 9 at 6:00 pm in the Jupiter Police Department Community Room . Communities who send at least one representative to the workshop will receive an additional 10 points on their application . HOA property managers representing a community are not eligible to receive the bonus points .
Communities that were awarded matching grants within the previous three years ( 2020-2022 ) are not eligible to apply in 2023 . For more information , please contact Satu Oksanen , Neighborhood Services Manager , at 561-741-2524 or visit www . jupiter . fl . us / MatchingGrantProgram .
Coffee with a Cop
Thursday , February 9 • 9:00 – 10:00 am Location TBA
Meet your local police officers and enjoy a cup of coffee from a local coffee shop . This event provides residents the opportunity to discuss crime trends , local incidents and other topics related to protecting the Town . For more information , visit www . jupiter . fl . us / Coffee or the Police Department ’ s Facebook page , @ JupiterPolice .
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WWW . JUPITER . FL . US / PASSPORT
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• Jupiter Community Center
Jupiter U Coming this April
Jupiter U , the free program to help citizens learn more about their local government , returns this April . From parks to the water plant , Jupiter U sessions and tours are the perfect way for residents to learn more about the Town they call home . Registration for the 2023 Jupiter U program will open on Wednesday , February 22 . For the latest details on tours and registration , visit www . jupiter . fl . us / JupiterU . If you have questions about the program , reach out to Kate Pokorny at katep @ jupiter . fl . us .
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