Town of Palm Beach Alerts and News Releases
Potential Traffic Impacts, Town Updates, and Reminders: September 18, 2026
Make Your Voice Heard: The FAA is accepting public comments on the proposed permanent flight restrictions through October 2, 2026. Residents and interested members of the public are encouraged to review the proposal and submit a specific, fact-based comment describing how current or proposed flight patterns may affect their home, neighborhood, business, or community. Comments must be submitted by October 2, 2026: Federal Register - Make A Public Comment. For more information, details, and comment considerations, please visit the Town’s webpage- Current Issues: FAA.
Potential Traffic Impacts: Scheduled work for multiple Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) projects, Town-wide undergrounding, and watermain work, including milling and paving, may affect your travel route. Please follow the posted signs and directions, proceed carefully, and allow for extra time in the affected areas. Access to homes will always be maintained. Traffic personnel and flaggers will assist motorists to ensure safety. Please visit the Traffic Impacts webpage for more details.
Lane Closures, flaggers in place:
- Pendelton and Cocoanut Row
- North Lake Way between Dunbar Road and Sanford
- Cocoanut Row between Royal Poinciana Way and Pendleton (Southbound)
- 1021 North Ocean Blvd (September 21)
- 1197 North Lake Way (September 21)
- 203 Royal Poinciana Way (September 21)
- 337 Worth Avenue (September 21-26)
- 1072 North Ocean Blvd (September 22)
- 801 South County Road (September 22)
- North Lake Way between Debra Lane and El Pueblo
Road Closures, local traffic only:
- Crescent Drive
- North County Road at Dunbar Road
- North County Road between Dunbar and Miraflores
- 100 Block of Seaview Avenue
- 599 South County Road (September 21 – October 2)
South County Road Sidewalks: September 2026
- Sidewalk work on South County Road between Brazilian Avenue and Royal Palm Way
Start/Stop Garbage & Recycling Pickup: If you are returning to town after an extended period of time away, please complete the Start/Stop Garbage & Recycling Pickup Form to resume waste collection services.
Report a Missed Waste Collection: If your residence was not serviced during a scheduled waste collection, please complete the Missed Waste Collection Form to notify us.
Car Carrier Reminder: The Town of Palm Beach only allows car carriers to load and offload vehicles on private property. There are no designated car carrier loading/unloading locations in the public right-of-way. Visit the Park in Palm Beach page for more information.
Seeking Boards and Commission Applicants: The Town of Palm Beach is seeking residents interested in volunteering their time and expertise to serve on Town boards and commissions. Board and commission members play an important role in advising the Town Council and supporting thoughtful decision-making on issues affecting the community. Visit the Boards & Commissions webpage to learn more.
- The Town is seeking applicants for the Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC), which advises the Town Council on municipal planning, zoning, and development matters. Applications must be submitted to the Town Clerk’s Office by 5:00 p.m. Friday, October 2, 2026, with appointments scheduled for consideration by the Town Council on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Click here to apply for the Planning and Zoning Commission.
- The Town is seeking applicants for one regular member position on the Architectural Commission (ARCOM), which reviews new construction, modifications to existing structures visible from public rights-of-way, and landscaping. Applications must be submitted to the Town Clerk’s Office by 5:00 p.m. Friday, October 30, 2026, with the appointment scheduled for consideration by the Town Council on Monday, November 9, 2026. Click here to apply for ARCOM.
Town’s Website: The Town’s website was recently redesigned. Improvement work will continue without interruption to service and access. Please see the initial changes. Please contact us at 561.838.5410, webinfo@townofpalmbeach.com, or bring your device and join us at one of the upcoming Technology Open Houses, should you need any assistance finding what you are looking for.
Technology Open House Dates:
- Tuesday, September 22, 10:00 -11:00 a.m.
- Tuesday, October 20, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
- Tuesday, November 17, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
On the Calendar:
- Architectural Commission Meeting: September 23, 2026, 9:00 a.m. Please visit the Public Meetings webpage for meeting agendas and to view the meetings.
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September 10 was the peak of hurricane season. Please ensure that you are subscribed to both planned communications issued ahead of weather events and select ‘Information and News’ news releases and real-time event ‘Alerts.’ Additionally, visit the Town’s hurricane preparedness webpage and review the emergency re-entry list program details for out-of-town residents and business owners lacking a Florida driver’s license with a Palm Beach address.
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- Citizens Association of Palm Beach
- Citizens' Committee on Airport Noise (CCAN)
- Lake Worth Beach news
- Palm Beach Civic Association
- Palm Beach County news and updates
- Palm Beach MPO Citizens Advisory Committee
- Palm Beach Police and Fire Foundation
- South Palm Beach news and alerts
- West Palm Beach news and updates