NEWS FROM THE CITY OF WESTON January 3, 2023 - REVISED A date error for the Winter Safety Expo has been corrected in this revised edition. ‌ Next Regular City Commission Meeting: Tuesday, January 17, 2023 5! ... 4! ... 3! ... 2! ... Happy New Year! There's no place we'd rather ring in the new year than right here in the City of Weston. In 2022 we marked new milestones, finished exciting new projects and welcomed new small businesses into our community. We took steps to building a safer, greener and healthier Weston last year and look forward to building on our progress in the coming year.  Wishing you and your family a healthy and happy 2023.  Toll-Relief Credit Program Begins for Commuters in Florida Starting this week, driving on a toll road in Florida may not be as costly due to the State’s Toll Relief Program that went into effect on Jan. 1. Commuters will save money traveling on automated toll roads. Each electronic transponder with 35 or more paid transactions that occur within a calendar month will automatically receive a 50% toll credit – no registration required. The credit will be posted to accounts the following month.  Learn More » Closest Unit Response Implementation Began December 7 Emergency Response Protocol in Broward County In 2002, Broward County voters overwhelmingly approved a charter amendment to provide funding, communications, and infrastructure to address Priority 1 emergencies by dispatching fire-rescue personnel located closest to a call, regardless of municipal zone boundaries. On Dec. 6, 2022, BSO Fire Rescue and Emergency Services entered into the Closest Unit Response initiative as Broward’s third phase of implementation. This phase joins many other cities across the county.   Priority 1 emergencies are the most urgent needs for emergency services. This implementation sends the closest unit to the emergency regardless of where that unit is from. The City of Weston and BSO entered in to this initiative anticipating an enhanced delivery of emergency services to our service delivery areas.  Read More » When to Call the Non-Emergency Number for Police & Fire Response 954-764-HELP (4357) Broward County’s Regional Communications System, (the System), is an essential component of emergency response operations in our county. The System guides law enforcement and fire rescue personnel to accomplish their roles efficiently and provide the best and most responsive service.  The System’s Non-Emergency Number, 954-764-HELP (4357), is answered by the same call-takers that answer emergency calls to 911. Unnecessary calls to the non-emergency number cause an undue burden on an already strained group of professionals. Many of the calls to the system are calls that should go to either 311 (which provides information on County services) or your city's government offices. Be sure to know what the Non-Emergency Number is supposed to be used for. Learn More » Curbside Christmas Tree Collection Are you ready to dispose of your Christmas tree? Curbside Christmas tree collection has already begun and will run through Saturday, January 14 on your regular garbage collection day. There are just a few simple rules to follow for smooth pickup and disposal.   Learn More » Chip-a-Tree at Broward Parks Recycle Your Tree Looking to give your Christmas tree a second chance? Broward County’s annual Chip-a-Tree program at Markham Park, 16001 W. State Road 84, is taking place now through Monday, January 16, where Broward County residents can bring in a limit of two trees per vehicle and the trees will be chipped and used for landscaping throughout the county. Be sure to remove all lights and decorations! Learn More » Cart it! Recycling and Garbage Items Belong in the Cart Starting Monday, January 9, packaging materials – such as boxes and containers – left beside the recycling carts will not be collected. The truck automatically picks up the carts without human assistance and curbside items cannot be handled by the automated truck. Be sure to “cart your cardboard!” Break the boxes down and place them in the cart to be recycled.   Learn More » Moonlight Movie in the Park Spiderman: No Way Home In an unexpected turn of events, Spider-Man's identity is revealed, and Peter asks Doctor Strange for help when a spell goes wrong and dangerous villains from other worlds start to appear. Join Peter and Doctor Strange on an adventure on Saturday, January 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Weston Regional Park. Remember to bring lawn chairs or blankets, but leave your furry family members at home. Pets are not allowed.   Learn More » Winter Safety Expo Friday, January 27 | 6 - 8:30 p.m. Let it snow in Weston! On Friday, January 27, join us at Tequesta Trace Park – 600 Indian Trace – from 6 until 8:30 p.m., for an entertaining, fun-filled and educational evening with multiple Law Enforcement and Fire Rescue & Emergency Medical Services agencies. There will be helicopters, boats, bomb units, search and rescue, Homeland Security and more. All of these agencies, personnel, and equipment are here for you and your family to explore and learn more about. Also enjoy a DJ with music and entertainment, interactive inflatable games, food trucks and much more!  Learn More » Are you Ready to Celebrate the Arts? Sunday, January 29 | 12 - 4:30 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon celebrating the arts with friends and family with hands-on creativity booths, musical and theatrical performances by Weston students, drawing on a 28-foot-long Graffiti Wall, and fun giveaways. Join the City of Weston and the Arts Council of Greater Weston at the Weston Town Center (behind the bell tower) on Sunday, January 29 from Noon until 4:30 p.m.   Learn More » Household Hazardous Waste Disposal & Electronics Recycling Drive-Thru Collection Sunday, January 29 | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Add it to your calendar! Start the new year fresh with the Household Hazardous Waste Disposal and Electronics Recycling Collection event taking place on Sunday, January 29 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Weston Public Works Services Center, 2599 South Post Road. Just drive up, pop the trunk and we will do the rest.  Don’t know what items are acceptable? Click below to view.   Learn More » Transportation Newsday on Tuesday Helping to keep pace with what's happening around the County. Read up on the transportation projects in progress.

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2023

 

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