02-2007 Newsletter
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PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULE
VILLAGE COUNCIL
Village Council2nd & 4th Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
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Code Enforcement Board.................................................1st Monday, on call, 6:30 p.m.
David B. Norris, Mayor
Construction Board of Adjustment & Appeal........................................................on call
Edward M. Eissey, Ph.D., Vice Mayor
Country Club Advisory Board ....................................2nd Monday, monthly, 7:00 p.m.
William Manuel,
President ProTem
Library Advisory Board................................................4th Tuesday, monthly, 7:30 p.m.
Charles R. O’Meilia, Councilman
Planning Commission...................................................1st Tuesday, monthly, 7:00 p.m.
Darryl C. Aubrey, Councilman
Recreation Advisory Board..........................................2nd Tuesday, monthly, 7:30 p.m.
Village Council members may be
Waterways Board.............................................next to last Tuesday, monthly, 4:00 p.m.
contacted through the office of the
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Zoning Board of Adjustmenton call
Village Clerk at 841-3355 or by email at
npbclerk@village-npb.org
All meetings are held at the Village Hall, 501 U. S. Highway One
Village Council agendas, and minutes of Village Council meetings, are available on the
VILLAGE DEPARTMENTS
Village’s web site (http://www.village-npb.org). Agendas are posted the Monday prior to
the Council meeting, and are also available at Village Hall or at the meeting.
Vice Mayor Eissey is available to meet with residents prior to regularly scheduled Council
Village Manager 841-3380
meetings at 7:00 PM in the Village Hall Conference room. Appointments recommended.
Village Clerk 841-3355
Please call the Clerk’s office at 841-3355.
Finance 841-3360
Community Develop. 841-3365
Public Works 691-3440
Holiday Closings
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The following offices will be
Recreation 841-3388
closed in observance of Presidents’ Day, Monday, Febru-
Anchorage Park 841-3386
ary 19, 2007: Village Hall, Library, Recreation, Country
Community Center 841-3389
Club Administration, Public Works and Public Safety Re-
Osborne Park 841-3387
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cords Office (Police, Fire, EMS, - Open
Library 841-3383
Public Safety:
Non Emergency 848-2525
Emergency 911
Country Club 841-3359
Candidate Qualifying for Village Elections
See page 2
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Administration 691-3420
(La versión en español en la pagina 3)
Golf Shop 691-3433
Pool 691-3427
Voter Absentee Ballot and Registration Information
- See pages 2
Tennis 626-6515
(La versión en español en la pagina 3)
Restaurant 691-3430
Holiday Refuse Collection
- See page 6
Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale & Author Luncheon
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VILLAGE CLERK NEWS
SUPPORT OUR TROOPS:
Military Unit Adoption Volun-
teers would like to announce that we will have a space at the
CANDIDATE QUALIFYING FOR MARCH 2007 VILLAGE
Spring Garage Sale on Saturday, March 3rd at the Community
ELECTION:
The qualifying period for candidates for the Village
ALL
Center. proceeds will be used to support our great sol-
Council will be from the last Tuesday in January (noon, January
diers “The Hooligans” in Iraq. If you have any unwanted items
30, 2007) to the second Tuesday in February (noon, February 13,
that you would like to donate please call the Village Clerk’s
2007). Qualifying is for the Village Election, which will be held
Office at 841-3355 by February 23rd. Our volunteers will be
on Tuesday, March 13, 2007. There will be two seats on the Vil-
happy to pick up your donations. Please do not place items for
lage Council up for election this year. These seats are currently
the Garage Sale in the donation boxes around the Village, these
held by:
boxes are for standard donation items as listed on our flyers.
Group 2 – Charles O’Meilia
Thank you!
Group 4 – David B. Norris
To make a monetary contribution, make check payable to Vil-
We want to remind all interested candidates to contact the Vil-
lage of North Palm Beach Support Our Troops and send it c/o
lage Clerk’s office as early as possible. There are many state
the Village Clerk’s Office, 501 U. S. Highway 1, North Palm
laws regulating campaign activities for municipal elections with
Beach, FL 33408. Thank you to all our residents and volunteers
which you should be familiar. Candidates must file the appoint-
for your generosity and support.
ment of their Campaign Treasurer and Campaign Depository
with the Village Clerk before opening the campaign bank ac-
Community Development 841-3365
count and before collecting or spending money. A candidate
501 U. S. Highway One
must pay for all election expenses, including the filing fee of
$10.00 and a $60.00 election assessment (1% of the salary of the
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
office sought) with a check drawn on the Campaign Depository.
It would be advisable to start preparation for filing as soon as
Who Needs A Building Permit?
you have made your decision to become a candidate.
Florida Building Code 2004
VOTER REGISTRATION:
The registration books for the
Section 104 Permits Required
March Election will close at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 12,
104.1.1 When required. Any owner, authorized agent, or con-
2007. We would like to advise voters registered in the State of
tractor who desires to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move,
Florida that if they move, they must vote at their new precinct, at
demolish, or change the occupancy or occupant content of a
which time they can change their address at the polls, or prior to
building or structure, or any outside area being used as part of
the election, notify the Supervisor of Elections Office, 240 S. Mili-
the building designated occupancy (single or mixed) or to erect,
tary Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33406, of their new address, in
install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any
order to receive a new voter information card listing the new pre-
electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation
cinct.
of which is regulated by the technical codes, or to cause any
ABSENTEE BALLOTS:
Voters who will be away on Election
such work to be done, shall first make application to the build-
Day, as well as those who are unable to go to the polls due to
ing official and obtain the required permit for the work.
illness or disability, may have an absentee ballot mailed to them.
Exceptions:
Absentee ballots are available only from the Palm Beach County
1. Permits shall not be required for the following mechanical
Supervisor of Elections. Requests for absentee ballots may be
work;
done by phone, by mail, or by completing the application online
1.1. any portable heating appliance;
Absentee Ballots must be returned to
(www.pbcelections.org).
1.2. any portable ventilation equipment;
the Elections Office in West Palm Beach by 7 p.m. on Tues-
1.3. any portable cooling unit;
day, March 13th, 2007.
1.4. any steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating
POLL WORKERS NEEDED
: Poll Workers perform a vital
or cooling equipment regulated by this code;
service to their community as an important part of the elections
1.5 replacement of any part which does not alter its approval
process. To become a poll worker you must be a registered voter
or make it unsafe;
in Palm Beach County, fill out a poll worker application for the
1.6 any portable evaporative cooler;
Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections, attend an orienta-
1.7 any self-contained refrigeration system containing 10 Ib
tion class, and complete training prior to each election. For more
(4.54 kg) or less of refrigeration and actuated by motors of
information on this paid position, please contact the Supervisor
1 horsepower (746 W) or less; and
of Elections at 656-6200, visit the website at
1.8 The installation, replacement, removal, or metering of any
www.pbcelections.org or call the Village Clerk’s office at 841-
load management control device.
3355.
A building permit issued by the Village Building Department,
along with inspections by our Certified Building Inspectors,
ensure that your construction project meets the current building
code requirements.
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The village recommends asking your contractor for proof of
final inspection before making final payment on your project.
LIBRARY NEWS 841-3383 Toddler Time
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On Saturday, February 17, at 10:15 a.m. parents with children
303 Anchorage Drive
from birth to 23 months are invited to attend an interactive pro-
North Palm Beach, Florida 33408
gram with music and movement, books, colors and shapes and
lots more.
FEBRUARY IN THE LIBRARY
Movie Time
Ages 6-10 are invited to enjoy one of your favorite movies on
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Saturday, February 17, at 11:30 a.m. You may wish to bring a
snack or your lunch.
VILLAGE CLERK NEWS
The Friends of the Library annual author luncheon will be Mon-
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day, February 19, 2007 at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 4350 PGA
Boulevard in Palm Beach Gardens at 11:30 a.m. Featured
CANDIDATOS QUE CALIFICAN PARA LAS ELECCIO-
speaker for the luncheon will be Lee Irby, author of two novels
NES DE MARZO DEL 2007 DEL PUEBLO:
El periodo de
7,000 Clams and The Up & Up. Irby’s latest humorous crime
calificación para candidatos para el Consejo del Pueblo será desde
novel, The Up and Up, is set in Miami and Palm Beach in the
el último martes de enero (medio día del 33 de enero de 2007)
Roaring ‘20s with characters such as Joe Kennedy, Gloria
hasta el segundo martes de febrero (medio día del 13 de febrero
Swanson, Harvey Firestone in addition to flappers, gangsters
de 2007). La calificación es para las Elecciones del Pueblo, que se
and bootleggers. Tickets for this event are $30.00 each and
llevarán a cabo el martes, 13 de marzo de 2007. Habrá tres esca-
will be on sale at the North Palm Beach Library.
ños en el Consejo del Pueblo para las elecciones de este año. Ac-
tualmente, en estos escaños están:
THE GREAT PRETENDERS:
VINTAGE JEWELRY PROGRAM
Grupo 2 – Charles O’Meilia
th Grupo 4 – David B. Norris
On Wednesday, February 7 at 2:00 p.m., Lucille Nicholson,
collector of vintage jewelry, will present a program on “The
Quisiéramos recordar a todos los candidatos interesados que se
Great Pretenders” and answer any questions on your vintage
comuniquen con la oficina de la Secretaría del Pueblo lo más pron-
jewelry that you would like to bring to the program. Stop by
to posible. Existen muchas leyes estatales que regulan las activi-
the library to see a display of her jewelry before the program.
dades de campañas para elecciones municipales que usted debe
FLORIDA’S BEST FRUITING PLANTS
conocer. Los candidatos deben presentar el nombramiento de su
Tesorero de Campaña y su Depositario de Campaña ante la Se-
AUTHOR PROGRAM
cretaría del Pueblo antes de abrir la cuenta bancaria para la campa-
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On Wednesday, February 28 at 2:00 p.m., Charles Boning,
ña y antes de recolectar o gastar dinero. El candidato tendrá que
naturalist, illustrator, author and attorney, will speak on his lat-
pagar todos los gastos de las elecciones, incluyendo la cuota de
est book, Florida’s Best Fruiting Plants, which contains 80
presentación de $10.00 y una tarifa de elección de $60.00 (1% del
native and non-native plants beautifully illustrated. Mr. Boning
sueldo del puesto deseado) con un cheque girado del Depositario
will have copies of his book for purchase at the program.
de Campaña. Se le aconseja que empiece los preparativos para la
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
presentación tan pronto tome la decisión de ser candidato.
Tuesday, February 20th at 10:00 a.m.
INSCRIPCION DE VOTANTES:
Los libros de inscripción
Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood
para las Elecciones de marzo se cerrarán a las 5:00 p.m. el lunes 12
Discussion led by Bea Isenstein
de febrero de 2007. Quisiéramos informar a los votantes inscritos
TREESEARCHERS GENEALOGY CLUB
en el Condado de Palm Beach que si se mudan, deberán votar en
th su distrito electoral nuevo y podrán cambiar su dirección en las
Tuesday, February 20 at 7:00 p.m.
urnas, o si tienen suficiente tiempo antes de las elecciones, deben
Children’s Library
escribir y notificarle su nueva dirección a la Oficina de la Supervi-
sor de Elecciones en 240 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL
Winter Story Hours
33406. La Supervisora de Elecciones le enviará por correo una
This month, ages 4 & 5 are on Mondays, ages 6-8 on Tuesdays,
tarjeta electoral nueva con su distrito electoral nuevo.
both are drop-offs at 3:30 p.m. Ages 2 & 3 will meet with a
parent for story time on Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m. Please call
BALOTAS DE AUSENTE:
A aquellos votantes que estarán fue-
us at 841-3374.
ra el Día de las Elecciones, al igual que a aquellos que no puedan
Nighty Night Story Hour
asistir a las urnas debido a enfermedad o discapacidad, se les podrá
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Ages 4-8 are invited to join us on Thursday, February 8, at 6
mandar por correo una balota de ausente. Las balotas de ausente
p.m. for bedtime stories, puppets, music and a movie.
estarán disponibles sólo por medio de la Supervisora de Elecciones
Kid’s Express
del Condado de Palm Beach. Las balotas de ausente se pueden
th
Friday, February 9, at 4 p.m. ages 9-12 will meet to enjoy a
solicitar por teléfono, por correo, o al llenar la solicitud en línea
specially designed, fun-filled, fast-paced program. Light re-
Las Balotas de Ausente se tienen que
(www.pbcelections.org).
freshments will be served.
devolver a la Oficina de Elecciones en West Palm Beach a más
Game Day
tardar para las 7 p.m. el martes, 14 de marzo de 2006
.
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Ages 6-10 will meet Thursday, February 15 at 3 p.m. You may
bring one of your own games to play or use one of ours.
POOL 691-3427
Country Club
951 US Highway #1
North Palm Beach, Florida 33408
FEBRUARY POOL HOURS
(Administration Office 561-691-3420)
The North Palm Beach Country Club is open to the public. We
CLOSED MONDAYS
welcome and encourage everyone to stop by and check out all of
Tuesday - Friday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
our amenities. We are a complete recreation facility offering daily
Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
fees, so feel free to enjoy a magnificent day of golf, a vigorous
Sunday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
match of tennis, a refreshing dip in our Olympic size pool or an
exquisite dining experience. We offer discounts to our Village
residents with a valid resident card. To purchase your resident
card, stop by the Administration office. Proof of residency (deed,
WATER AEROBICS
tax bill, or 12 month lease agreement and photo identification) is
required at time of issuance.
Water aerobics are ongoing and open to all. Classes are
held Wednesday and Friday at 12:15 - 1:15 PM at the
GOLF 691-3433
Country Club Pool. Certified instructor is Jean Burge.
“A Tip From The Top”
Cost is $5/class.
Being avid golfers we are always searching for
ways to improve our technique. One of the most
TENNIS 626-6515
important fundamentals and most violated piece
of the average golfers swing is hand and arm ten-
sion. This just might be the “secret” to the golf Happy Valentines Day!
swing. Understanding the relationship between
Check out our Sweet Heart Mixer
your grip pressure and your arm tension might
increase your ability to make solid club ball con-
JUNIOR TENNIS
tact. The club should be held in your fingers with
your fingers having a secure hold on the grip, not overly tight, just
Tiny Tots (4-6)
enough pressure to not let the club twist in your hands. The arms
should be “soft”, they hang freely from your shoulder sockets. The Tuesday/Thursday 3:30 PM-4:00 PM
wrists, elbow and shoulder joints need to be flexible and pliable
Future Stars (7-9)
throughout the swing. To make this a little more simple think,
Tuesday/Thursday 4:00 PM-5:00 PM
“fingers secure arms soft”. A simple exercise to find arm softness
and freedom would be to hold your arms out to your side at shoul-
Grand Slam/Challengers (10-18)
der height, from there let your arms fall to your sides, slapping
Monday/Wednesday 3:30 PM-5:00 PM
against your legs. If your arms do not fall freely then your shoul-
Junior Tennis Tournaments
ders and arms are to tight. Keep practicing this until you can find
TENSION
freedom in your shoulders and arms. is the main cul- 1st Saturday of each month 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
prit in destroying a good golf swing. If you have any questions
Pizza Mixers
give a call I just might be able to help.
(Friday’s 6-8 PM)
Mike Gray
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ADULT TENNIS
DRIVING RANGE
Monthly Themed Mixer
HOURS OF OPERATION
(Check Pro-Shop for Times and Dates)
Monday - 9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Beginner’s/Intermediate Weekend Drill 9-10:30 AM
Ladies Night Tuesday 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Tuesday - Sunday - 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Men’s Drill Night - Every Wednesday 6:30-8:00 PM
LIGHTS OUT AT 9:00 p.m.
NEW!
Cardio Tennis (Heart Pumping Tennis Fitness)
Interested in learning the game of golf or improving the one that
Friday 9:00 - 10:30 AM
you have? Call our golf professional at 691-3433.
Monthly Themed Tennis Mixers
Check Pro Shop for your teams day and time.
GIFT CERTIFICATES ARE AVAILABLE
IN THE GOLF PRO SHOP
Recreation Department 841-3388
A Day in the Everglades
–
It’s airboats and alligators on this
603 Anchorage Drive
day of exploring the beauty of
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
the Florida Everglades. A
Puppy Love
- Th guided airboat ride, a delicious lunch, and a park ranger guided
e Recreation
boat ride of the 10,000 Islands of the Everglades will highlight
Department is hosting a Valentine
the day. Dinner stop on our return trip is on your own at the
event for you and your canine best
Dolphin Mall. Fee: $75 - February 22nd
friends called “Puppy Love” on
Saturday, February 10th at 1:00
Strawberry Festival
Don’t miss out on
p.m. You and your pals can enjoy
this year’s Strawberry Festival in Plant City.
an afternoon of contests and fun at the
Our bus trip on Thursday, March 8th will
Bark Park at Anchorage Park, 603
take us to the festival for a day of fun,
Anchorage Drive. Contests include:
strawberries, music and more. The trip
Best Holiday Attire, Best Tail Wag-
price includes the festival, performance by
ger, Best Trick, Best Singing Dog,
the Oakridge Boys, buffet dinner, and trans-
Smallest Dog, Largest Dog, and Best
portation! We plan on having a berry good day! March 8th
Kisser. Win great prizes! Vendors of dog-related services and
Fee: $70 –
supplies will be on hand dispensing information and freebies.
South Beach
You will be able to watch various obedience training demon-
South Beach, widely known as a nighttime spot
strations. A fun-filled afternoon for all! Spend some quality
of fun and excitement, offers beautiful art deco, a gorgeous
holiday time with your “Canine Sweetheart”. For more infor-
beach, the Jackie Gleason Theater and much more that you
.
won't want to miss. Wear your walking shoes as you will be
mation, please call 841-3386
able to explore, shop, and dine at your own pace and pleasure.
Village Wide Garage Sale
We will accept registrations for
This trip is slated for Friday, March 23rd. Fee: $30
the March 3rd Village-Wide Garage Sale which will be held at
Seminole Hard Rock & Casino
It’s a Las Vegas style
the Community Center from 7:00 a.m. - noon. The cost for a
casino in Hollywood, FL. Run by the Seminole Indians, you
single space is $15. Spaces are assigned on a first come – first
won’t know if you’re in the real Las Vegas or South Florida!
serve basis. This is a great chance for those of you who live in
Stay cool all day long too. Minimum need for this trip is 25.
condos or in communities that do not allow garage sales. Start
This trip is slated for Wednesday, March 28th. Fee: $25
cleaning those closets! Register early.
Contact Bill Egan at 841-3389 for information on any bus
Annual Heritage Festival & Parade
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Mark your calen-
trip
dars now! The annual Heritage Festival is coming! This year’s
event will be held on Saturday, April 21st ! The parade will be
Saturday morning. We’re looking for parade entries: clubs,
organized groups, antique cars, floats, bands, etc. For more PRESIDENTS’ DAY
details, please call the Recreation Department at 841-3386.
REFUSE COLLECTION
5 Wishes - Living Will with a Heart
– There are many
things in life that are out of our hands. When facing end-of-life
decisions, having a living will puts you in control when you
can’t speak for yourself. The Five Wishes goes beyond most
state forms to deal with your emotional, personal and spiritual
wishes. Five Wishes kits will be provided. This workshop will
be held on February 13th at 11:00 a.m. Please call 841-3386 to
RSVP your seat. There is no charge.
Your Life and Your Legacy
- Create your own legacy!
Monday February 19th No Collection
Legacies are rare and special gifts from one person to another;
from one generation to the next. Learn how to capture, cherish,
Tuesday February 20th Garbage Only
and share life's most precious memories! Because your life
matters!!! This workshop will be held on February 13th at
Wednesday February 21st Trash & Vegetation
11:00 a.m. Please call 841-3386 to RSVP your seat. There is
no charge.
Thursday February 22nd Trash, Vegetation &
Recycle
EPCOT Center
- Gather with family and friends and fellow
North Palm residents to celebrate the fascinating cultures and
Friday February 23rd Garbage Only
numerous wonders of the world through dazzling shows, inter-
active experiences and amazing attractions at EPCOT Center’s .
Experimental Prototype City of Tomorrow. Fee includes ad-
mission and transportation. Fee: $95-February 11th
Public Safety848-2525 WINDOWS
Windows are left unlocked and open much more often than
560 U. S. Highway One
doors. An open window that is seen by a burglar may be the
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
only reason your home was picked: easy entry. Most win-
dows have latches and not locks. The latches can be supple-
The most common threat to your home is burglary. According to
mented by using blocking devices that keep the window from
the FBI, a burglary occurs every 15 seconds in this country.
opening even if the glass is broken and the latch unlocked.
Desire-Ability-
There are three components to the crime.
Inexpensive wooden dowels and sticks work well for horizon-
Opportunity
Remember, if a burglar really wants into your
tal sliding windows and through-the-frame pins work well for
home, there's probably no way to prevent it, but there are ways to
vertical sliding windows.
minimize your chances of being a victim. We can not take the
Secure all accessible windows with secondary blocking
DesireAbility
or the away from the criminal, but we can elimi-
devices
Opportunity
nate the .
Block accessible windows open no more than 6 inches for
Most crime occurs because the opportunity to commit the crime
ventilation
existed. Opportunity can be divided into two categories.
Be sure someone cannot reach through an open window
The opportunity created by the victim through carelessness,
and unlock a door
and lack of attention to security.
Be sure someone cannot reach through the window and
The opportunity created by the criminal through skill and
remove the blocking device
ruthlessness. The person is a “professional criminal” who
LIGHTING
is unafraid to be caught.
Interior lighting is necessary to show signs of activity inside a
It is believed in the Law Enforcement community that the
residence at night. Timers are inexpensive and can be used to
“professional criminal’s” represent a very small percentage of
simulate activity. The timers should control lights that are
the crimes that are committed.
near windows so they can be seen from the outside. They can
also be used to control radios or TVs.
The majority of crime is committed by unskilled amateurs and is
Outside lighting is also important. It becomes critical if you
made possible by the opportunities created by the victims them-
do not have a garage and must walk to the entry door. The
selves! The following tips will help prevent residents of becom-
purpose of lighting is two-fold: Others can see activity around
ing victims of residential burglary.
your house and you can see if a suspicious person is lurking
DOOR & LOCKS
nearby. Outdoor lights can also be activated by a motion sen-
Burglars will bypass your home if it takes too much effort or
sor. They will turn on when there is movement by anyone
requires more skill and tools than they possess. Burglars fre-
outside. They are usually designed to work only at night.
quently enter through the front, back or garage doors. Always
They are very inexpensive and are available at most hardware
use quality materials on all exterior entrances, including the ga-
stores.
rage door.
Use interior light timers to establish a pattern of occup-
Use a solid core or metal door for all entrance points
ancy
Use a quality, heavy-duty deadbolt lock with at least a one-
Exterior lighting should allow at least 100-foot visibility
inch throw bolt
Use light timers or motion sensors to turn lights on/off
Use a quality, heavy-duty knob-in-lock set with a dead-latch
automatically
mechanism
LANDSCAPE
Use a heavy-duty, 4-screw striker plate with 3-inch screws
Keep shrubs and hedges trimmed, especially those near win-
to penetrate into the door frame
dows. Shrubs and bushes that hide windows will also hide
Use a wide-angle 160-degree peephole mounted no higher
burglars while they work. If practical, also use those shrubs
than 58 inches.
that have prickly leaves. This makes it tougher for anyone
trying to hide behind them.
SLIDING GLASS PATIO DOORS
Just in case….Think like a burglar. Look at your home as if
Sliding glass doors are secured by latches, not locks. They are
you were a thief and look for easy ways to enter. Be sure valu-
easy to force open from the outside because the latching mecha-
ables are not visible from the street. Be sure to secure ladders
nism is almost always weak. A wooden stick or broom handle
that could be used to access second-floor windows. Be sure
inserted into the lower track can keep the door from opening
your mail and newspapers are picked up if you're away for an
from the outside. Commercial products that bolt on the track are
extended period. Display your house number and be sure it's
also available.
visible at night. This will help police, fire and medical person-
Some older sliding glass doors can be lifted up and off the lower
nel in finding your home in an emergency.
track thus defeating the latch mechanism. Check your door. If
The North Palm Beach Department of Public Safety offers free
it's easily lifted, there are products available at your hardware
residential security survey for village residents. If you are
store to help prevent this. Once you've secured the sliding door,
interested in a security survey or have any questions about
the burglar will have to break the glass to get in. That's noisy
preventing residential burglary contact Officer Williams at
and might attract attention and a burglar doesn't want that.
841-3300.
BULLETIN BOARD
BULLETIN BOARD
VILLAGE BOARDS:
Village Boards were created to advise
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the Council on present and future activities of the Village. Cur-
The North Palm Beach Department of Public Safety is com-
rently, an HVAC Contractor is needed for the Construction Board
mitted to the safety of its citizens. A Safe Community is a
of Adjustment and Appeals. Annual appointments to all Village
community that promotes traffic safety and injury prevention.
Boards and Committees for positions with terms expiring 4/30/07
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is a program which requires members of the community
will be made in April. Applications are available online or
and law enforcement to work together to reduce traffic prob-
through the Clerk’s office at 841-3355. Boards and Committees
lems in North Palm Beach. It uses an approach to involve resi-
include: Audit Committee, Code Enforcement Board, Construc-
dents in addressing traffic problems and safety concerns in the
tion Board, Country Club Advisory Board, Library Advisory
village. We would like your help to determine specific areas
Board, Planning Commission, Recreation Advisory Board, Water-
of concern. Please contact Officer Williams at 841-3300 or
ways Board, and Zoning Board of Adjustment.
email us at traffic@village-npb.org. You can remain anony-
mous.
AARP TAX AID:
Free tax preparation service will be available
Village Wide Garage Sale
We will accept registrations
in the North Palm Beach Village Hall Council Chambers 9:00
for the March 3rd Village-Wide Garage Sale which will be
a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Friday beginning Feb-
held at the Community Center from 7:00 a.m. - noon. The cost
ruary 2, 2007 through April 16, 2007.
for a single space is $15. Spaces are assigned on a first come –
first serve basis. This is a great chance for those of you who
Tax payers should bring 2006 tax forms, W-2’s, 1099’s and other
live in condos or in communities that do not allow garage
tax information along with their 2005 tax return. Tax payers are
sales. Start cleaning those closets! Register early.
also asked to bring proper ID.
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