- FL
- Palm Beach County
- 1/14/25
- 01/14/2025
- 19 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Highland Beach Town Commission meeting, a request by respondents Mara and Steven Garic to reduce a $2,000 fine for code violations to $250 was granted. The Garics had been in violation of a permit compliance order, missing the deadline by eight days. The commission agreed to reduce the fine after considering the circumstances, which included prompt actions taken by the Garics to obtain the necessary permit once a variance was approved.
- FL
- Palm Beach County
- 12/18/24
- 01/09/2025
- 150 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Palm Beach County School Board meeting, a discussion centered around the board’s decision to join a multi-district litigation concerning insulin pricing, which could potentially recover substantial funds for the district. The litigation, aimed at challenging alleged price inflation by insulin manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers, represents one of the more pressing financial and ethical issues addressed during the session. Other topics included the renaming of an alternative school to The Rise Academy, updates on mental health services for young students, and policy discussions related to student discipline and safety.
- FL
- Palm Beach County
- 12/18/24
- 12/18/2024
- 177 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Palm Beach County School Board meeting was marked by a discussion on student safety, focusing on the potential installation of metal detectors in middle and elementary schools. The board also addressed issues such as disciplinary policies affecting minority students, ongoing litigation over insulin pricing, and community engagement initiatives.
- FL
- Palm Beach County
- 12/17/24
- 12/17/2024
- 70 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Highland Beach Town Commission meeting, the commission unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance amending regulations on accessory marine facilities and seawalls. This decision follows extensive public engagement that has been ongoing since November 2020. The ordinance encourages, but does not require, the installation of ladders on docks and seawalls, a point that has sparked debate over safety implications.
- FL
- Palm Beach County
- 12/17/24
- 12/17/2024
- 70 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Highland Beach Town Commission meeting, the commission unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance amending regulations on accessory marine facilities and seawalls. This decision follows extensive public engagement that has been ongoing since November 2020. The ordinance encourages, but does not require, the installation of ladders on docks and seawalls, a point that has sparked debate over safety implications.
