By Steve Plunkett
Palm Beach County has rejected Briny Breezes’ request for a $5 million grant to help pay for the town’s ambitious stormwater and sea wall project.
County Commissioner Marci Woodward’s office delivered the bad news Feb. 5.
“Unfortuna
Ocean Ridge Police Chief Scott McClure (right) and Lt. Aaron Tobin talk with longtime resident Edith Behm before escorting her and other residents out of the Briny Breezes Town Council meeting last month. Jerry Lower/The Coastal Star
Residents agitat
By Steve Plunkett
Town Manager Bill Thrasher had bad news and good news about his quest to find a $7.2 million grant with a $7.2 million match to build new sea walls and redo Briny Breezes’ antiquated drainage system.
The bad news: Briny is ranked No
By Steve Plunkett
Town Manager William Thrasher apologized for not giving more information about his efforts to obtain grants for Briny Breezes, but said he would share more details as soon as he has them.
“I know things appear to be out of phase, bu
