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Commissioners Meadows and Comander to Host Town Meetings
The public is cordially invited to attend two newly scheduled town meetings. The emphasis will be on the upcoming spring break season and addressing the many issues with constituents.
The first of these meetings will be Thursday, February 20th at 8:00am at the Great Southern Café in Seaside and will be hosted by District 5 Commissioner and Vice Chair, Cindy Meadows.
The second meeting will be held on Thursday, February 27th at Seascape Conference Center in Miramar Beach at 6:00pm, and will be hosted by District 5 Commissioner and Vice Chair, Cindy Meadows and District 4 Commissioner, Sara Comander.
Senior and Caregiver Education Hours
Santa Rosa Beach, FL Walton County Coastal Library – 3rd Wednesday each month, Senior and Caregiver Education Hours are available for patrons at the Coastal Branch Library. What you need to know about caring for your loved one. Community resources will be available. Get your questions answered like, “How do I get the help we need”? “Who can help us with financial planning”? Please join Daina Skinner, RN, BSN, Hospice Specialist at the Coastal Library in discussing senior and health care needs. Call Daina at 850-862-1069.
Improvements being made at the John Horton Senior Center
Commissioner Meadows, her staff and county personnel will continue to work to improve the physical building, landscaping and add programs for seniors. Thank you to Shari Roberts for assisting in these efforts and welcoming the new changes. Call (850) 622-0917 for hours of operation or visit the center at 194 N County Highway 393, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459.
Walton County Haz-Mat Collection Day
The Walton Board of County Commissioners is sponsoring a project to collect, recycle, treat and properly dispose of these and other household hazardous wastes:
Pesticides - Used Oil - Stale Gasoline – Solvents – Fertilizers – Paint – Paint Thinners – Paint Strippers – Batteries – Furniture Polish – Brake Fluid – Engine Degreasers – Anti-Freeze – Pool Chemicals – Insecticides – Spot Removers
Waste tire amnesty will also be held on the same date, during the same hours and locations. Walton County residents may bring up to 12 tires per residence.
Collection date: Saturday, March 22, 2014 from 8 am to 12 pm
Locations: Walton County Fairgrounds, Highway 83 North (9th Avenue), DeFuniak Springs
South Walton Mosquito Control Office, County Road 393, Santa Rosa Beach
Update on Murphy Express Station Hwy 98
The EPA and Army Corp of Engineers reached an agreement with the develper to issue a "dredge and fill" permit which is now being finalized and expected to be issued within the next 30 days.
The TDC Advisory Council will be Reconstituted with New Members
The BCC approved the recommended TDC member selection process and council seat structure at the Jan. 28th meeting and the TDC is currently seeking applicants to fill vacancies for the 9 member advisory board. See the TDC website for further details if you want to apply to be considered for a seat on the Council.
Anonymous Fraud and Abuse Hotline
Walton County Clerk's Office now has a hotline so you can report fraud and abuse anonymously - your name will not be public information. Report by web or toll-free at 855-688-1693; for more information go to www.co.walton.fl.us, under Government - Clerk of Courts.
Upcoming Meetings
TDC Advisory Council Meeting
Commission Meetings
Local RESTORE Committee Meeting
We wish everyone a HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!
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Commissioners Meadows and Comander to Host Town Meetings
The public is cordially invited to attend two newly scheduled town meetings. The emphasis will be on the upcoming spring break season and addressing the many issues with constituents.
The first of these meetings will be Thursday, February 20th at 8:00am at the Great Southern Café in Seaside and will be hosted by District 5 Commissioner and Vice Chair, Cindy Meadows.
The second meeting will be held on Thursday, February 27th at Seascape Conference Center in Miramar Beach at 6:00pm, and will be hosted by District 5 Commissioner and Vice Chair, Cindy Meadows and District 4 Commissioner, Sara Comander.
Senior and Caregiver Education Hours
Santa Rosa Beach, FL Walton County Coastal Library – 3rd Wednesday each month, Senior and Caregiver Education Hours are available for patrons at the Coastal Branch Library. What you need to know about caring for your loved one. Community resources will be available. Get your questions answered like, “How do I get the help we need”? “Who can help us with financial planning”? Please join Daina Skinner, RN, BSN, Hospice Specialist at the Coastal Library in discussing senior and health care needs. Call Daina at 850-862-1069.
Improvements being made at the John Horton Senior Center
Commissioner Meadows, her staff and county personnel will continue to work to improve the physical building, landscaping and add programs for seniors. Thank you to Shari Roberts for assisting in these efforts and welcoming the new changes. Call (850) 622-0917 for hours of operation or visit the center at 194 N County Highway 393, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459.
Walton County Haz-Mat Collection Day
The Walton Board of County Commissioners is sponsoring a project to collect, recycle, treat and properly dispose of these and other household hazardous wastes:
Pesticides - Used Oil - Stale Gasoline – Solvents – Fertilizers – Paint – Paint Thinners – Paint Strippers – Batteries – Furniture Polish – Brake Fluid – Engine Degreasers – Anti-Freeze – Pool Chemicals – Insecticides – Spot Removers
Waste tire amnesty will also be held on the same date, during the same hours and locations. Walton County residents may bring up to 12 tires per residence.
Collection date: Saturday, March 22, 2014 from 8 am to 12 pm
Locations: Walton County Fairgrounds, Highway 83 North (9th Avenue), DeFuniak Springs
South Walton Mosquito Control Office, County Road 393, Santa Rosa Beach
Update on Murphy Express Station Hwy 98
The EPA and Army Corp of Engineers reached an agreement with the develper to issue a "dredge and fill" permit which is now being finalized and expected to be issued within the next 30 days.
The TDC Advisory Council will be Reconstituted with New Members
The BCC approved the recommended TDC member selection process and council seat structure at the Jan. 28th meeting and the TDC is currently seeking applicants to fill vacancies for the 9 member advisory board. See the TDC website for further details if you want to apply to be considered for a seat on the Council.
Anonymous Fraud and Abuse Hotline
Walton County Clerk's Office now has a hotline so you can report fraud and abuse anonymously - your name will not be public information. Report by web or toll-free at 855-688-1693; for more information go to www.co.walton.fl.us, under Government - Clerk of Courts.
Upcoming Meetings
TDC Advisory Council Meeting
- Tuesday, April 1 @ 1:00 PM Watercolor Inn
- Tuesday April 1 @ 8:00 - 12:00Watercolor Inn
Commission Meetings
- Tuesday, February 25 @ 9:00 AM Walton County Courthouse, DFS
- Tuesday, March 11 @ 4:00 PMSouth Walton Annex
Local RESTORE Committee Meeting
- Wednesday February 19 @5:00 PM Bayou Arts Center
We wish everyone a HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!
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