Town of Palm Beach Alerts and News Releases
Town Updates, Reminders, & Potential Traffic Updates: October 16, 2026
Potential Traffic Impacts:
Mandated South Ocean Boulevard Closures: South Ocean Boulevard (SR A1A) will be closed between South County Road and Southern Boulevard (SR 80) beginning Friday, October 16, 2026, at 5:00 a.m. The road closure will stay in effect until further notice.
Procedures regarding the road closure, checkpoint, adjusted bridge opening schedules, and temporary marine security zones can be found on the Town's Planned Traffic Impacts webpage under the Mandated S. Ocean Blvd. Road Closures dropdown.
Lane Closures flaggers in place:
Bradley Place/North Lake Road between Dunbar Road and Sanford Avenue
North County Road from Atlantic Avenue to Royal Poinciana Way
Seminole Avenue between Bradley Place and North County Road
Atlantic Avenue between North County Road and North Ocean Boulevard
Everglade Avenue between Bradley Place and North County Road
North County Road from Atlantic Avenue to Everglade Avenue
Bradley Place from Royal Poinciana to Sunrise Avenue
Cocoanut Row between Royal Poinciana and Pendleton Avenue
599 South County Road (October 14-20)
1600 South Ocean Boulevard
235 Worth Avenue (October 19)
3250 South Ocean Boulevard
2773 South Ocean Boulevard
760 South County Road (October 20)
947 North Ocean Boulevard
1000 North Lake Way (October 22)
Road Closures, local traffic only:
Tradewind Drive between North Lake Way and North Ocean
Bahama Lane between North Lake Way and North Ocean
146 Australian Avenue
111 Reef Road (October 23)
Please visit the Town’s Traffic Impact webpage for any additions or changes.
West Palm Beach Road Closures:
South Flagler Drive will be closed from Banyan Boulevard to Lakeview Avenue on Saturday, October 24, from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. View the Road & Dock impacts for West Palm Beach for more information.
Palm Beach County Park (Lantana) Airport Community Stakeholder Briefing: The Palm Beach County Department of Airports (DOA) is conducting its second and final briefing to engage airport stakeholders and members of the surrounding community on November 4, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Palm Beach State College Lake Worth Campus. View the meeting announcement for more details.
Halloween Happenings: A fun Halloween night featuring That’s Amore Pizza & Pasta, Ghost Town Play Center, mechanical spider, toddler adventure ship, games, walk-around magic, and more. The event will be held at the Mandel Recreation Center on October 23, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Register here.
King Tides Preparedness: King Tides are unusually high tides that occur several times a year, usually in the fall, and can cause coastal tidal flooding, especially in low-lying areas. Stay informed about the weather, as heavy rain and wind will increase the risk of flooding. Please avoid driving on flooded streets. To learn more, visit the South Florida Water Management District’s coastal tides webpage.
Start/Stop Garbage & Recycling Pickup: If returning to or leaving town after an extended period 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: There are no designated car carrier loading or unloading locations in the public right-of-way. If carriers block traffic lanes, they may receive a Code Enforcement Notice of Violation for a Right-of-Way violation. Visit the Park in Palm Beach page for more information.
Boards and Commissions: The Town of Palm Beach is supported by a diverse group of 64 volunteers appointed by the Town Council to serve on nine boards and commissions. Over the past 40 years, the Town’s board members and commissioners have served the Town for an average of almost seven years per member. For more information on each board and commission, and how to apply, please visit the Town of Palm Beach's boards and commissions webpage.
The 2026-2027 Boards and Commissions Appointment Schedule:
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Appointment Month |
Board/Commission |
Term Begins |
In-Person Training |
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December 2026 |
Shore Protection Board |
December 2026 |
February 2027 |
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January 2027 |
Landmarks Preservation Commission |
March 2027 |
February 2027 |
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Retirement Board of Trustees |
March 2027 |
February 2027 |
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February 2027 |
Architectural Commission |
March 2027 |
April 2027 |
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Code Enforcement |
March 2027 |
April 2027 |
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March 2027 |
Investment Advisory Committee |
June 2027 |
April 2027 |
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Recreation Advisory Commission |
May 2027 |
April 2027 |
On the Calendar:
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Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting, October 21, 2026
Please visit the Public Meetings webpage for meeting agendas and to view the meetings.
Technology Open House Dates: Town Hall, Council Chambers
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Tuesday, October 20, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
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Tuesday, November 17, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
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