Familiar faces appointed to planning commission — Incumbent Rosemary Mouring, whose term on Lantana’s planning commission expired, was reappointed for another three-year term at the Sept. 8 Town Council meeting. Mouring has served on the commission since 2012.
Another incumbent, Joseph Farrell, did not seek reappointment. His three-year position will be filled by Annemarie Joyce, a community volunteer who regularly attends council meetings and previously served as an alternate on the commission.
Named as an alternate was Christina Saint Pierre Desautell, who has experience in banking and finance. She also has local roots, having attended Lantana Middle School. Council members said they liked her youth and enthusiasm.
Vape shops in town — Does Lantana have too many vape shops? Some residents think so.
At the Sept. 8 council meeting, Council member Jesse Rivero said a constituent had approached him about the subject and wondered if the number of vape shops could be limited in town, which occupies roughly 2 square miles and has at least a half dozen vape shops, many on Lantana Road.
Town attorney Max Lohman said that could be done, but vape shops already established in town would have to be grandfathered in.
Mayor Karen Lythgoe said she doesn’t vape anymore but, when she did, she looked at vape shop owners as businessmen filling empty storefronts.
No word on whether the vape shop issue will be discussed at a future meeting.
Feedback sought on skate park — Lantana is conducting a survey to gather community feedback on potential improvements for the Skate Park at Maddock Park. Public input will help the town understand the needs and preferences of the community. To take the survey, go to s.surveyplanet.com/y9a7el71
— Mary Thurwachter
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