Our Village Voice VOL. 36 NO. 12
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Town Of Jupiter News By Jim Kuretski, Mayor, Town of Jupiter The Town Council works with our town manager, staff and others to address issues affecting our residents and businesses. The following provides a summary of some key actions and events in our town.
Jupiter Fire Rescue Department (JFRD) JFRD will go into full-service operations on October 1, 2026. That is less than 10 months from now! A lot of progress has been made and the Jupiter community’s positive excitement about JFRD continues to grow. Creation of our new Jupiter Fire Rescue Department remains on schedule and within budget. The construction of two new fire stations (one adjacent Cinquez Park off Indiantown Road and the other at Piatt Place off U.S. 1 Highway) is well underway. The building roof topping off schedule milestones were achieved in November 2025. Substantial completion of construction for both fire stations is targeted for May 2026. The existing Abacoa Fire Station on Military Trail will revert to Town of Jupiter ownership and JFRD use
on October 1, 2026. A temporary JFRD fire station will be installed on the Abacoa Community Park property in Spring 2026. This temporary fire station will be operational until required renovations to the existing Abacoa Fire Station are completed. The new JFRD ambulance vehicles are expected to be received in January 2026. The new JFRD fire engine vehicles are expected to be received in April 2026. The new JFRD ladder truck is expected to be received in May 2026. All required firefighters and paramedics will be hired and begin work by June 2026. The town has already received applicant interest about employment with JFRD from about 1,000 firefighter and paramedic professionals, which is ten times the number of positions to be filled. Phase 1 and Phase 2 training for the new JFRD firefighters and paramedics will be completed in July and August 2026, respectively.
Winter Holidays Season Community Events This year’s winter holidays season community events will occur on two separate days and at different locations. The annual winter holiday season tree lighting will occur on the new town greenspace adjacent the Jupiter Town Hall on Dec.5. The Snow Place Like Jupiter community event will be held at the Abacoa Community Park on Dec. 13. Plan to attend and enjoy the festivities! Stay tuned.
Northern Notes Pollinators In South Florida: Essential Agents Of Biodiversity By Katie Roundtree, Director of Finance and Administration, Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District South Florida’s unique ecosystems thrive due to a diverse array of pollinators, which play a crucial role in maintaining the region’s biodiversity and supporting local agriculture. From the
DECEMBER 2025
Bill’s Box By Bill Thompson Dec. 2025 Here we come. Or go. Outside The Lines Harley Two the Shih Tzu and I were having a discussion—yes, we talk together—and he brought up a different topic. “How, he said, do you feel about the fact that my humans get to go to the bathroom anytime they feel like it, and I have to wait until they arise in the morning to escort me outside.” I replied that I had given that inequality some thought but had no satisfactory solution. Harley then asked why he can’t have his own bathroom. Again, I was stumped. He had another question about his limited diet. We humans can eat steak and he, a carnivore, has a prescribed less tasty diet with no offer to satisfy his natural need and desire of meat, cooked though it would likely be. I responded that he should ask his human mother and his vet. He looked crestfallen and fell silent. December Holidays Dec. 7 Pearl Harbor Day Dec. 14 Hanukkah begins Dec. 21 Winter Solstice Dec. 25 Christmas Day Dec. 26 Kwanzaa begins Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve Bill’s Box on page 4
vibrant preserves in Abacoa and Mirasol to the urban landscapes of Alton and Baywinds, pollinators such as bees, butterflies, bats, and birds contribute to the health of the environment and economy. Pollinators are organisms that help fertilize plants by transferring pollen from male structures to female structures, enabling the production of fruits and seeds. In South Florida, it is estimated that more than 75% Northern Notes on page 2
Letters To The Editor
Happy December! By Dawn Marie Clemons How fortunate we are to live such a wonderful village—our Shores of Jupiter. The majestic canopy of oaks, neighbors who would do anything to help each other, pathways for biking, walking alone or frequently with our loving canine friends. Let our gratitude show through this holiday season. And let’s pay it forward to others who may be less fortunate. Prepare, enjoy and share.
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