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By Dan Moffett

Like other municipalities across the state, South Palm Beach is struggling to strike a balance that prevents government meetings from spreading COVID-19 while also ensuring they allow public access and transparency.
Shortly after the v

South Palm Beach holds an in-person Town Council meeting late last month, but with social distancing measures in place and a thermometer to screen attendees. The town also has allowed residents and council members to attend via phone. Jerry Lower/The

By Rich Pollack

After months of meeting virtually, municipal government leaders throughout south Palm Beach County are about to take their seats on a dais — but they won’t be getting too close.
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ decision to end an order that allowed

By Rich Pollack

Municipalities in southern Palm Beach County that are holding virtual meetings can continue to do so for another 30 days, but officials should be prepared to convene in person come Nov. 1.

An executive order signed by Gov. Ron DeSanti

By Rich Pollack

Five-minute public comment is back in Highland Beach.

Since the summer, residents coming to the podium to express concerns and opinions at the beginning of Highland Beach Town Commission meetings and then again toward the end of the m

By Rich Pollack

    For many years, Highland Beach residents who subscribed to cable television service through Comcast could watch live Town Commission meetings and get relevant town information on their public access television station, Channel 99.

All four public meetings in March to discuss a new comprehensive plan for Briny Breezes will be held in the town’s community center at 5000 N. Ocean Blvd. at 4 p.m. 

The town’s planning and zoning board will hold a public hearing March 7 and a regula

By Tim O’Meilia

    Be warned:  the three-minute rule is now in effect at Briny Breezes meetings. And no cheers or jeers.
    The Town Council unanimously enacted a set of five procedural rules Nov. 17 for public comment at Town Council and board meet