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VOL. 36 NO. 2
Town Of Jupiter News By Jim Kuretski, Mayor, Town of Jupiter T h e To w n C o u n c i l works with our town manager, staff and others to address issues affecting our residents and businesses. The following provides a summary of actions and achievements since last month’s community newspaper report: Strategic Plan 2025-2027 The Town Council began work in January 2025 on the annual update of the Town of Jupiter’s Strategic Plan. New strategic initiatives have been identified as well as key next steps to take on multiyear strategic initiatives that were already in the overall strategic plan. There will continue to be significant efforts to bring to fruition a number of traffic mitigation solutions for the western portion of Indiantown Road. These roadway capacity improvement project solutions are being implemented in phases spanning years due to FDOT and Town of Jupiter funding constraints. We will also be reactivating a project to implement traffic signalization improvements along the western portion of Indiantown Road including use of new technologies and equipment. This will require collaborative efforts by our town along with FDOT and Palm Beach County. Palm Beach County has overall accountability for managing traffic signalization throughout most of the county, including Jupiter.
One of the new strategic initiatives that I identified relates to historic preservation. We should continue on-going efforts to collaboratively work with the Suni Sands property owner to respect and preserve the unique archeological and historical nature of portions of this unique site. Specific action plans are being developed for each of strategic initiative item. Funding needs are then addressed during the town’s annual budget process as well as those of other governmental agencies with associated accountabilities. Action plan assignments are made to town staff and Town Council members to collaboratively work to achieve the desired outcomes and results. U.S. 1 Bridge The first two lanes of the under construction, replacement/new U.S. 1 bridge were placed into service on December 31, 2024. The remaining two lanes are expected to be placed into service during the second quarter, 2025. The new bridge is taller and will therefore require much less openings for boat traffic. The pedestrian and bicyclist facilities on the new bridge represent exceptional enhancements for public use, as the old bridge had no such provisions. Jupiter’s Centennial Celebrations Our Town of Jupiter reaches 100 years of existence on February 9, 2025. We have planned for an entire year of celebrations and community events. Find the complete schedule of events at the town’s website at Jupiter.fl.us/ Centennial. Stay tuned.
Northern Notes
Bill’s Box By Bill Thompson This Is It When the to-do list is complete, I tend to lay down for a nap. This apply to anyone out there? The past, present and future. I was refreshing my mind on Stoicism and came upon one aspect to mention. A stoic is not just about a person who seems non-reactive. It is about a person who looks back in his life and enjoys the memories but realizes a return to yesteryear is not possible and he can do nothing about the way it was. The present is now. A time to plan and work toward improving conditions, culture, attitudes and developing for the future. The future is not yet … down the road a bit. Maybe present-day planning can help shape a peaceful and productive future. But that is being hopeful. What the stoic can influence is the present. He may be seen as uncaring about the first and last stages of time, but he is simply being realistic. Recent Past Halloween is fun to trick or treaters and grownups. It seemed a little quiet in 2024? Thanksgiving. A day of family and gratitude. Gathering of family and friends accented by roasted turkey and all the fixings. A time of love and laughter. Christmas lights and color. Our HOA improves our lighting even more each year. Our entrance way was magnificent. Wish it could stay that way all year. But to most that might seem excessive. And the light bill would soar. Bill’s Box on page 3
Easements On Your Property By Katie Roundtree, Director of Finance and Administration, Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District If you own property in Florida, you may come across the term “easement.” An easement can influence how you use your property, and the rights associated with it. These legal agreements are often present in areas where the Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District has facilities and maintenance responsibilities. Easements are essential for allowing the district to access locations where it does not have ownership rights, particularly near its facilities, preserves, or waterways. An easement is a legal arrangement that permits another party to use a specified portion of property for a particular purpose. It does not grant ownership of the property; rather, it allows the user to utilize the property without the risk
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of being charged with trespassing. For instance, a water management maintenance easement may exist between two homes, designating an area where the easement holder can travel to access something on the other side. Another example is a flowage easement, which allows water to flow from one location through a body of water owned by someone else. A common easement in this context is a water management easement, usually covering areas where pipes, used for stormwater management, may be buried. Once both parties agree to the terms of an easement, Northern Notes on page 2
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Use 911 for emergencies only. Lock car doors. Do not leave valuables in the car.