Boynton Beach Secures $5.8 Million from 3M Settlement, Discusses Millage Rate and Budget Concerns

Overview: In a recent Boynton Beach City Commission meeting, the city secured a $5.8 million installment from 3M as part of ongoing PFAS litigation. The meeting further explored maintaining the millage rate at 7.8 amidst debates on property taxes and alternative revenue sources, emphasizing the community’s concerns over fiscal strategies and service funding.

Boynton Beach Commission Unanimously Passes Ordinance Repealing Loitering Prohibition

Overview: The Boynton Beach City Commission meeting on September 2, 2025, saw developments, including the unanimous approval of an ordinance repealing the city’s loitering prohibition, discussions on school district achievements and challenges, and a proposal to honor a fallen soldier by displaying a flag in City Hall.

Palm Beach County School Board Considers Paid Parental Leave in Contract Negotiations

Overview: The Palm Beach County School Board meeting centered around several proposals, including paid parental leave, enhancements to teacher salaries and supplements, and updates to the collective bargaining agreement. These discussions aimed to address teacher compensation, work conditions, and benefits amid declining district enrollment and funding challenges.

Palm Beach County Schools Grapple with Teacher Placement and Enrollment Declines Amid Broad Changes

Overview: In a wide-ranging discussion, the Palm Beach County School Board addressed issues, from teacher placement and enrollment declines to policy changes affecting diversity and student athletics. Central to the meeting was the analysis of teacher assignments and student progress, particularly in schools with high concentrations of low-performing students, alongside concerns about declining enrollment and its implications for district resources and staffing.

Palm Beach County School Board Announces Fentanyl Awareness Day Amid Traffic Safety Concerns

Overview: The Palm Beach County School Board meeting delved into community issues, notably declaring August 21, 2025, as Fentanyl Awareness and Education Day. This decision, unanimously supported, underscores the commitment to increasing public awareness about fentanyl’s dangers. Meanwhile, discussions also highlighted significant safety concerns regarding school traffic, emphasizing the need for improved measures to protect students.