Town Hall update — The future of the South Palm Beach Town Hall remains in limbo, but Town Manager Jamie Titcomb shed some light on its status after the April Town Council meeting.
Titcomb said the last time the council received a report on the status of the building was 2018. The council intended to authorize an update in 2020, but the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic put that on hold, and none has been issued since.
Titcomb said he expects the council to address the issue as early as the May meeting. However, since Mayor Rafael Pineiro announced at the March meeting that it was no longer a priority, it may not come up anytime soon.
Looking ahead — Executive administrative assistant Emma Trotto made a presentation to the council regarding town-wide social activities that included some statistics regarding the population.
The ice cream socials were the No. 1 activity this past season, attracting 150 residents, followed by the annual Fall Fest and art shows. The least attended were the Quest for Knowledge lectures.
The population breakdown for the town showed 60-65% of residents are age 65 and older and another 35%-37% are 45-64, prompting council members to observe that low-impact activities such as stretching and chair yoga attract the biggest crowds.
Delegates and appointments approved — The council designated Mayor Rafael Pineiro as its voting delegate and the other council members as alternates to both the Palm Beach County and Florida leagues of cities. Also, Carla Berenice Groh, Catherine Andreoli and Lisa Newfeld Thomas were appointed to the Community Affairs Advisory Board, and Matt White was appointed to both the Planning Board and Architectural Board.
— Brian Biggane
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