Michigan man knows our issues, commission says
By Rich Pollack
After a few hiccups, Highland Beach has a new town manager.
Following a day and a half of intensive interviews, Highland Beach commissioners selected Marshall Labadie of South Lyon, Mic
By Rich Pollack
Retirement has been a lot harder than Bill Thrasher thought.
The town manager in Gulf Stream for 16 years retired in April 2017 after 21 years of working for the town. But last month he rejoined the workforce to serve as Highland Bea
By Rich Pollack
Just weeks after praising Town Manager Valerie Oakes’ performance and giving her a raise, Highland Beach town commissioners voted at their meeting May 1 to fire her, effective immediately.
In a 3-2 vote, with Mayor Carl Feldman and Co
By Rich Pollack
Valerie Oakes knows local government.
The daughter of a mother who worked for the town of Palm Beach for 17 years and a stepfather who worked for several small towns, Oakes grew up listening to talk about public service at the
By Rich Pollack
Highland Beach is looking for a new town manager again, just not right away.
Town commissioners agreed last month to accept Town Manager Beverly Brown’s letter announcing her retirement, but surprised her by deciding to make it
INSET BELOW: Beverly Brown
By Rich Pollack
The Highland Beach Town Commission unanimously voted last month to appoint interim Town Manager Beverly Brown to the position permanently.
Brown had served as the Highland Beach town clerk for eight y
By Rich Pollack
Highland Beach Town Commissioners will consider appointing interim Town Manager Beverly Brown to the position permanently this month.
During a meeting March 31, commissioners unanimously expressed support for appointing both
By Rich Pollack
Valerie Oakes
Valerie Oakes knows how to help Highland Beach residents get answers. As deputy town clerk, Oakes serves as the right hand to Town Clerk Beverly Brown and is often the first person to greet residents coming to Town Ha
