In observance of Veterans Day, Town offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The Town of Palm Beach honors all who have served in the United States Armed Forces, living and deceased, during times of war and peace. The Town has two memorial walls to honor residents who served in foreign wars and fallen heroes, located on the north end of Memorial Park. The Town is proud of and grateful for the 24 veteran employees who continue to serve the community through public service. In observance of Veterans Day, Town offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.  

• Town recreation facilities will be open, and the public beaches will have lifeguards on duty from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm.  

• Construction work and landscaping will NOT be allowed on November 11.  

• Parking regulations and garbage and recycling services will remain unchanged for the holiday. 

• Town Council meetings will be held on Monday and Tuesday, November 9 and 10. 

• For more information on Town holiday hours, visit the Town Calendar. 

 

For Your Calendar:  

• Town Council Meetings: Monday and Tuesday, November 9 and 10, 2026, Town Hall 

• Defined Contribution Plan Committee Meeting: Friday, November 10, 2026, Town Hall 

• Retirement Board of Trustees Meeting: Friday, November 13, 2026, Town Hall 

• Investment Advisory Committee Meeting: Friday, November 13, 2026, Town Hall 

Please visit the Public Meetings webpage for meeting agendas and to view the meetings. 

• Technology Open House, Tuesday, November 17, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., Town Hall 

 

Potential Traffic Impacts: 

Mandated South Ocean Boulevard Closures:  

The Town recognizes the inconvenience caused by regular road closures on South Ocean Boulevard. To help minimize impacts on residents, the Town of Palm Beach Police Department coordinates closely with the U.S. Secret Service. Residents will receive a notification several days in advance of a scheduled road closure at this location, and another once the road is reopened. 

To receive these road closure alert messages, please visit the “News Sign Up” page to review your subscriptions and subscribe to “Alerts” to ensure you receive all notices regarding South Ocean Boulevard closures and real-time alerts for emergencies, hurricanes, storms, traffic, bridge closures, detours, and road conditions. 

South Ocean Boulevard (SR A1A) is closed between South County Road and Southern Boulevard (SR 80). 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: 

• North Lake Way between Wells Road and Sanford Avenue 
• North County Road from Seminole Avenue to Royal Poinciana Way 
• Everglade Avenue between Bradley Place and North County Road 
• North County Road from Atlantic Avenue to Sunrise Avenue 
• Atlantic Avenue between North County Road and North Ocean Boulevard 
• Seminole Avenue between Bradley Place and North County Road 
• Northside of Seminole Avenue at 265 
• Southside of Seminole Avenue at 264, 258, 256, 250, 246, 240, and 190 N County 
• Cocoanut Row between Royal Poinciana Way and Pendleton Avenue (Southbound) 
• North County Road between Wells Road and Miraflores Drive (Night work, November 9-10) 
• South Ocean Boulevard from Emerald Beach Way to Royal Palm Way 
• South County Road from Brazilian Avenue to Royal Palm Way 
• South County Road and Hammon Avenue intersection 
• South County Road from Chilean to Peruvian Avenue and/or Peruvian Avenue to Worth Avenue (Southbound) 

Moving Temporary Lane Closures for Sidewalk Restoration:   

• Atlantic Avenue between North Ocean Boulevard and Bradley Place 
• Dunbar Road between North Ocean Boulevard and Bradley Place 
• Wells Road between North Ocean Boulevard and Bradley Place 

Road Closures, local traffic only: 

• Bahama Lane between North Lake Way and North Ocean Boulevard 
• Cocoanut Row between Royal Poinciana and Pendleton (Night work, November 8-12) 

Please visit the Town’s Traffic Impact webpage for additions, changes, and more information, as well as the West Palm Beach Road Closures notification page. 

 

Midtown Beach is now open at the Brazilian Avenue entrance. The entrance at Chilean Avenue will remain closed until further notice due to unsafe access conditions. Updates will be posted on the Town’s website and the Midtown Beach conditions boards. Please contact Assistant Fire Chief Joe Sekula at (561) 227-6435 with any questions or concerns. 

 

Upcoming Events: 

Fall Breakfast & Safety Forum: Safeguard Palm Beach will host its Fall Breakfast & Safety Forum at the Four Seasons Hotel on Friday, November 13, from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. The event will give Safeguard members an opportunity to hear directly from the Police and Fire Chiefs about current public safety initiatives and issues affecting the community. To register for this event, please use the following link: Fall Breakfast Registration Link 

America250: A Palm Beach Celebration: A patriotic afternoon featuring live music, food from Woody’s Burger Bar, inflatable games, and entertainment for all ages provided by Palm Beach Preservation Foundation, Cox Science Center, Yesteryear Village, and the Officers & Gentlemen singing group. November 14 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Seaview Park. Register here, email recreation@townofpalmbeach.com, or call (561) 838-5485. 

Phipps Ocean Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: The Town will celebrate the opening of the newly renovated Phipps Ocean Park in partnership with the Preservation Foundation. The ceremony will be held on November 19 at 11:00 a.m. Register here. 

 

Reminders: 

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.   

Parking Permits: Parkmobile Parking Permits and Residential Parking Permits (RPP) for the 2027 calendar year will be available in late November 2026. Be sure to sign up for Town communications to be notified when they are released. Visit the Park in Palm Beach Webpage for more information on parking permits.  

2026 Property Tax Season Began November 1. All property owners in Palm Beach County have been mailed their property tax bill. Visit www.pbctax.com for more information and to pay online. 

Effective November 1, the Mandel Recreation Center returned to its extended hours of operation: 

• Monday - Friday: 6:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 

• Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 

• Sunday: 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 

Seasonal Construction and Lawn Maintenance Hours: Winter hours began November 1. Visit the Hours & Schedules webpage to view the schedules. 

Yard Trash Seasonal Schedule: Beginning November 1, Yard trash in the street is only permitted one day before the scheduled collection days. Collection days will remain Tuesday- Friday. Visit the Hours & Schedules webpage for more information on yard trash.   

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. 

New Billing System and Temporary Change to Alarm and Solid Waste Billing Schedule: The Town of Palm Beach is transitioning to a new financial and billing software system that will improve how the Town manages customer accounts, billing, and payments. 

As part of this transition, alarm and solid waste bills that are normally mailed on October 1, 2026, will instead be mailed on December 1, 2026. Visit the website for more information. 

Coastal Flooding: 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. Please call the Fire Department at (561) 838-5420 to report in-home flooding and Public Works at (561) 838-5440 to report road flooding. Please drive with caution, allow extra travel time, and use alternative routes to avoid flooded areas. To learn more, visit the South Florida Water Management District’s coastal tides webpage. 

 

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