The East Boynton Beach Little League 12U team won the District 7 championship and will compete at the Florida State Tournament! Catch them on July 22-24 (weather permitting) at Pinellas Park National Little League as they play their hearts out. 

Back-To-School
Tax Holiday Begins July 25

Florida’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday begins Mon., July 25, and runs through Sun., Aug. 7. During the tax holiday, no tax will be collected on the following items:
- Clothing, footwear, & some accessories ($100 or less)
- Certain school supplies ($50 or less)
- Learning aids & puzzles ($30 or less)
- Personal computers & certain computer-related accessories ($1,500 or less) when purchased for noncommercial or personal use. Learn more.

Boynton Beach
Night Market

The CRA's Boynton Beach Night Market returns to the Centennial Park & Amphitheater (120 E. Ocean Avenue) on Sat., July 30 (6 pm to 10 pm). The free, family-friendly event will feature live music from the Solid Brass Band, fun games & activities, and exhibits from a variety of local artisans, retailers, restaurants, & professional service providers.

Questions? 561-600-9097.

Upcoming Improvements

Harvey E. Oyer, Jr. Park will be closed beginning Mon., Sept. 12 through mid-November 2022. During this time, all three boat ramps will undergo a complete renovation. The project cost of $1.25 million will be funded equally through the Palm Beach County One-Penny Sales Surtax and F.I.N.D. (Florida Inland Navigation District). Learn more.

Questions? 561-742-6239.

The Ezell Hester, Jr. Community Park will undergo a $3.2 million renovation beginning this November. Work will include: installing synthetic turf on the multipurpose field, replacement of the grandstand and press box, the addition of sun shades over the bleachers, additional parking and security cameras. Additional improvements include lighting, drainage, irrigation and landscaping upgrades. Learn more.

Questions? 561-742-6231.

Small Business
Resource Fair

On Thurs., Aug. 4 (6-7:30 pm), the City Library and Dept. of Economic Dev. & Strategy will host a Small Business Resource Fair on the first floor of City Hall (100 E. Ocean Ave.) in the FAU Innovation and Business Development space. The Resource Fair will showcase all the resources available in the City to assist entrepreneurs and small businesses. Registration is required. For questions or more information, call 561-742-6014 or email [email protected].

First Friday @ 5 Free Concert

On Fri., Aug. 5 (5 pm - 8 pm), the City will host its First Friday @ 5 Concert at Centennial Park & Amphitheater. This month’s concert will feature the Stray Dogs Band, a five-piece rock-n-roll band that plays their own versions of familiar favorites.

View a list of food trucks that will be on site. Children's activities will also be available. Questions? 561-742-6010.

Hurricane Season Reminder

Palm Beach County has a Special Needs Shelter to provide for citizens with certain medical problems during a major hurricane. Physicians and nurses are on site to assist. Space is limited and is based on need and established criteria.

Advanced registration, with a physician authorization, is required; call 561-712-6400. Eligibility is determined by the Health Dept. 

City Hall Art Exhibition

To recognize exceptional artists from the Boynton Beach area, the City's Public Art Program has established an exhibition wall in City Hall Lobby (100 East Ocean Ave.). Artist Izel Vargas was selected to display his mixed media paintings of the suburban family home and its stories – an essential part of Boynton Beach history. Vargas' artwork will be displayed beginning July 22 through Sept. 27. Here's a sneak peek of two of his paintings:

The exhibition is available for viewing from 8 am - 7 pm (Monday - Thursday), Friday (8 am - 5 pm) and Saturday (9 am - 5 pm). Questions? 561-742-6026.

Did You Know?

At the July 19 City Commission meeting, Mayor Penserga proclaimed July 26, 2022 as the 32nd Anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law. 

You are reading an award winning newsletter! On July 20, 2022, the City received a coveted Bernays Award from the Gold Coast PR Council (GCPRC) in the 'Marketing Material - Video or Digital category' (which, with seven entries, was the most competitive category). 

The Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections is hiring poll workers for the August 23 Primary Election and the November 8 General Election. Learn more & apply online.

Reminders

Weekly Feeding South Florida food distributions at the Ezell Hester, Jr. Community Center will conclude on Saturday, July 30. For additional resources, contact Feeding South Florida at 561-659-5070 or [email protected].

Year-round irrigation restrictions have been in effect since July 2021. The use of water for sprinkling and irrigation is prohibited on Friday and between the hours of 9 am and 4 pm Saturday through Thursday. Learn more.

What's Happening

- Drive-Through Food Distribution • Sat., July 23 • Ezell Hester, Jr. Community Center
- Norton Museum Teen Takeover • Fri., July 29 • Meet at Arts & Cultural Center
- Boynton Beach Night Market • Sat., July 30 • Centennial Park & Amphitheater
- FAFSA Completion Workshop • Mon., August 1 • City Library
- Business Over Coffee • Thurs., August 4 • City Hall
- First Friday @ 5 Concert • Fri., August 5 • Centennial Park & Amphitheater
- Back to School Fair • Sat., August 6 • St. John Missionary Church
- Veterans Monument Dedication Ceremony • Sun., August 14 • Tom Kaiser, USN, Boynton Beach Veterans Memorial Park

View additional details and other upcoming events.

Upcoming Meetings & Workshops

Missed the July 19, 2022 City Commission meeting? Watch it online. 

- Recreation & Parks Bd. | July 25 - 6:30 pm
- Planning & Development Board Meeting | July 26 - 6:30 pm
- Library Board Meeting | July 27 - 6:00 pm
- Education & Youth Advisory Board | July 28 - 6:00 pm
- Senior Advisory Board Meeting | August 1 - 2:00 pm
- City Commission Mtg. | August 2 - 6:00 pm
- Firefighters' Pension Trust Fund Board | August 3 - 9:00 am
- CRA Advisory Board Meeting | August 4 - 6:30 pm
- Historic Resources Preservation Board Meeting | August 9 - 10:30 am
- Police Officers' Pension Fund Meeting | August 9 - 10:30 am
- CRA Board Meeting | August 9 - 6:00 pm
- Building in Boynton Virtual Workshop | Sept. 1 - Online
- Community Standards Hearings | August 9 - 9:00 am

Interested in applying for an open City board or committee position? Apply online. Questions? 561-742-6060.

Join Our Team

Apply online for one of these open City of Boynton Beach positions: 

- Crew Worker (Sanitation Helper) - Solid Waste - NEW
- Business Systems Analyst - ITS - NEW
- Recreation Leader - Part-Time (Carolyn Sims Center) - NEW
- Temporary Parks Maintenance Assistant (up to 29.5 hours per week) - NEW
- Community Standards Specialist Career Path - NEW
- Recreation Leader - Part-Time (Tennis Center) - NEW
- Deputy Building Official - NEW
- Finance Coordinator - Utilities - NEW
- Environmental Inspector
- Supervisor, Pumping Stations
- Principal Planner
- Recreation Specialist - Arts & Cultural Center
- Temporary Crew Assistant (Sanitation) - Part Time
- Equipment Operator Trainee - IV (Driver/Driver Trainee - Garbage/Recycle)
- Communications Dispatcher
- Police Officer (Non-Certified & Certified)

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Local & National Resources

The City works closely with local, state, and national partners in disseminating up-to-date and accurate information regarding COVID-19 to our residents, businesses and visitors. Please obtain additional information by clicking on the links below: 

Business Resources
BizhelpPBC.com
Boca/Boynton Chamber of Commerce
CareerSource Palm Beach County
Florida Dept. of Economic Opportunity
Fla SBDC (Small Bus. Dev. Ctr.) at FAU 
PBC Business Development Board
US Small Business Administration (SBA)

COVID-19 Resources
CDC
Florida Department of Health

County Resources
Health Care District of PBC
PBC Emergency Management
PBC Government
PBC School District

Mental Health Resources
211 Helpline
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Boynton Beach Mental Health Committee
PBC Mental Health Resources