By Rich Pollack
The future of Highland Beach’s unique spending cap, which requires voter approval before commissioners can spend more than $350,000 on a single item, is playing a key role in determining how and when the town rolls out a $1 million se
Unofficial results. For official count, visit: https://enr.electionsfl.org/PAL/Summary/2697/
Ocean Ridge voters made a strong statement in the Florida Primary Election on Aug. 18 that they like their town’s Police Department and aren’t in the market
On the day of the vote, dozens of residents who opposed the measures displayed their feelings with the word NO on their shirts. Photos by Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Rich Pollack
Just weeks after an election in which voters turned out in record
Proponents of the “Vote No” group that were stationed at the polling station in Highland Beach on Tuesday to inform voters of what was at stake before they cast a ballot. Ken Murphy, right, shares information with resident Bill McGrath prior to him
STORMWATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Shall the Town be authorized to issue bonds, in one or more series, in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $16,550,000, bearing interest rates not exceeding the maximum legal rate, maturing within 30 years from
By Rich Pollack
Highland Beach residents will once again be voting at the Highland Beach Public Library when they go to the polls March 12.
In addition to selecting a town commissioner, voters will be asked to authorize the Town Commission to issue
Related Story: Three ballot questions face residents
By Rich Pollack
With an election set for March 12, proponents and opponents of three Highland Beach referendum issues ramped up their efforts: Those in favor of issuing up to $45 million in bonds
Highland Beach is asking voters to OK up to $45 million in work apart from a state project. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
Related story: Local, state partnerships to guide A1A in years to come
Looming referendum reveals divide within Highland Beach
By Rich Pollack
It’s official — Highland Beach residents will have a chance in March to give town leaders the green light to spend as much as $2.1 million to replace a 3-mile-long walking path and improve surrounding areas.
Details of what that $2.1 m
By Mary Hladky
A referendum preserving city-owned land along the Intracoastal Waterway for public use gained wide approval from residents in all parts of the city when they voted in the Nov. 8 election.
A precinct-by-precinct breakdown of votes
By Steve Plunkett
The race to fill two seats on the Greater Boca Raton Beach & Park District Commission now pits municipal firefighters against their county brethren.
Local 2928 of the International Association of Fire Fighters, which represents firefi
By Rich Pollack
Three seats on the Highland Beach Town Commission will be filled following the March 10 municipal election.
The ballot will include a referendum seeking voter approval for two major water infrastructure improvement projects, wi
