Plus, $60 million of grants available for small businesses
City Remembers & Honors Memorial Day Weekend
FLAG GIVEAWAY: Sunday, May 24 Beginning at 12 pm, 100 free 3' by 5' American flags and stamped Centennial themed postcards will be given out at Mission BBQwith each order on a first-come, first-served basis. VIDEO MONTAGE: Monday, May 25 At 2:50 pm on the City's Facebook & YouTube pages, a video will play, accompanied by the National Moment of Remembrance at 3 pm. WATER TOWER: Monday, May 25 The tower will light up red, white & blue.
Salute Flight Flyover
Saturday, May 23
On Saturday, May 23, four U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon aircrafts will soar over Bethesda West (approximately 12:18 pm) and Bethesda East (approximately 12:25 pm). The flight is part of The National Salute to America’s Heroes to recognize healthcare workers, first responders, military, and other essential personnel. Residents should observe the flyover from the safety of their home-quarantine. View flight schedule.
On Friday, May 22, Palm Beach County began to accept applications for business relief grants. $25,000 will be awarded to 2,000 businesses in the county. Completed applications will be processed in the order received. Learn more about grants for businesses with: • 25 or FEWER employees • 25 or MORE employees General questions? Call our Economic Development and Strategy team at 561-742-6014 or email durganj@bbfl.us.
Oceanfront Park Beach
Now Open
Oceanfront Park Beach is now open.
Hours: Sunrise to Sunset
Restrooms: Open
Turtle Cafe: Open
Cabana Rentals: Closed
Playgrounds: Closed
Lifeguards on Duty: 9 am to 5 pm
CDC guidelines must be followed, including social distancing.
Congregating in groups of 10 or more is prohibited. Questions? 561-742-6236 or youngk@bbfl.us.
COVID-19
Testing Updates
Genesis Community Health is offering free COVID-19 tests at St. John Missionary Baptist Church on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays from 9 am - 2 pm. Appointments are required: call or text 561-770-2370 or 561-767-5349. No symptoms required.
A new site at Florida Atlantic University is also offering free tests Tuesdays - Saturdays, 8:00 am - 11:50 am. Appointments are required: call 1-800-209-7919. No symptoms required.
The Schoolhouse Children's Museum has added yoga classes to their online offerings. Grab a mat and get comfortable at home - visit the Museum's Facebook page to participate on Wednesdays following the 10:30 am weekly science postings. In addition, the museum also offers live story times, craft ideas and activities.
New Program: Pandemic
Unemployment Assistance (PUA)
PUA provides up to 39 weeks of unemployment benefits to individuals not eligible for regular unemployment compensation or extended benefits, including those who have exhausted all rights to such benefits. Individuals covered under PUA include the self-employed, those seeking part-time employment, individuals without sufficient work history and those who do not qualify for regular unemployment compensation or extended benefits.Learn more.
John H. Denson Pool Opens
Tuesday, Open May 26
John Denson Pool will re-open on Tuesday, May 26 for lap swim & open swim. Ten swimmers will be permitted at a time in three sessions:
• 9:00 am - 11:00 am
• 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
• 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm • In person reservations are required. Admission: • Free - Children under 12 • $1 - Ages 13-17 • $2 - Ages 18 + Questions? 561-742-6646.
Congratulations
Boynton Beach Grads!
"Caps" off and best wishes to #BoyntonBeach graduates, including Pre-K, 5th and 8th graders, and of course, high school seniors from our local schools:
Hurricane season begins June 1. From May 29 to June 4, a number of items will be exempt from sales tax. Purchases made online are also exempt from the sales tax. Find tips on how to prepare for hurricane season.
Scammers pretending to be contact tracers are sending spam text messages asking you to click a link. Don’t take the bait. Clicking on the link will download software onto your device, giving scammers access to your personal and financial information. Ignore and delete these scam messages. Learn more.
City Hall will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2020 in honor of Memorial Day. Residential and commercial waste will be picked up as regularly scheduled.
The next Planning and Development Board meeting will take place online via Zoom on Tuesday, May 26 at 6:30 pm. Register to attend by emailing pzmailbox@bbfl.us. View agenda and learn more.
The next Feeding South Florida drive-thru food distribution will take place on Thursday, May 28 (8 am - 10 am) at the Boynton Beach Mall (enter on the south). First come, first served.
Tire Amnesty Week will be held during the week of June 1 through June 5. During this week, residents may place at the curb up to eight (8) car and/or passenger tires (with or without rims) for free pick up.
Local and National Resources
The City of Boynton Beach works closely with local, state, and national partners in dissimilating up-to-date and accurate information regarding COVID-19 to our residents, businesses and visitors. Please obtain additional information by clicking on the links below:
