Page 6 - The Shores of Jupiter - February '24

Page 6, The Shores
Town Of Jupiter news
By Malise Sundstrom,
Councilor, Town of Jupiter
As 2024 begins to take
shape, some residents may
resolve to get more involved
in town affairs. Becoming an
active participant in Jupiter’s
governance is easy and is a
great way to make a positive
impact. There are many
opportunities for residents
to learn more about the town,
share their thoughts, or volunteer.
Stay Informed For Effective Participation
Staying informed is helpful for meaningful engagement.
To follow current events, consider reading the Town Times
newsletter issued quarterly and mailed with the utility bill,
or visit the town’s website at www.jupiter.fl.us and click on
Residents, then Town Times Newsletter to read a digital copy.
Library’s annual BookMania!
set to take place March 2
The Martin County Library System is excited
to announce that the 2024 BookMania! annual
event, sponsored by The Library Foundation
of Martin County and Florida Humanities, will
take place on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at the
Jensen Beach High School Performing Arts
Center, 2875 NW Goldenrod Road in Jensen
Beach, starting at 9:00 a.m.
BookMania! is free and open to the public.
Authors will participate in one of multiple
panel discussions featuring emerging and
prominent writers. The auditorium can get
chilly, so please bring a sweater. Titles by
guest authors are available through the
library’s collections. Lunch from the Martin
County Sheriff's Office BBQ team will be
available for cash-only at the event. Barnes
& Noble Booksellers will be onsite offering
purchased coffee and light refreshments in
addition to facilitating book sales.
Sea Stories - Fact & Fiction
9:15 am - 10:00 am
Moderator: Peggy Chittum
Kevin Sites: The Ocean Above Me
Earl Swift: Chesapeake Requiem - a year with
the Watermen of vanishing Tangier Island
Thriller & Suspense
10:30 am - 11:45 pm
SIGNING 11:45 am - 12:15 pm
Moderator: Amanda Brack
Darby Kane: The Engagement Party
Armando Lucas Correa: The Silence in her
Eyes
Megan Collins: Thicker Than Water
LUNCH 11:45 am - 12:45 pm -
signing and lunch
Love, Friendship, and Ever After's
12:45 pm - 1:45 pm
SIGNING 1:45 pm - 2:15 pm
Moderator: Linda Weiksnar
Kristy Woodson Harvey: The Summer of
Songbirds
Melissa Rivero: Flores and Miss Paula
Historical Fiction
2:15 pm - 3:15 pm
SIGNING 3:15 pm - 3:45 pm
Moderator: Paula Hundt
Talia Carner: The Boy with the Star Tattoo
Patti Callahan Henry: The Secret Book of
Flora Lea
Katherine Reay: The Berlin Letters
This popular program has received national
recognition for its stellar authors, record
attendance, and impressive Barnes &
Noble book sales. For more information,
visit www.library.martin.fl.us and search for
“BookMania!” or call 772-288-5702.
Funding for this program was provided
through a grant from Florida Humanities
with funds from the National Endowment
for the Humanities. Any views, findings,
conclusions or recommendations expressed
in this program do not necessarily represent
those of Florida Humanities or the National
Endowment for the Humanities.
Council meeting agendas and minutes can be accessed via and interests. These groups play a vital role in shaping
the home page (scroll to the bottom), and the town’s social policies and decisions that directly impact the town.
media links are also listed on the website. These resources Requirements vary, and residents can apply by visiting
offer valuable insights into ongoing projects, discussions, the town website and then Government, then Boards &
and decisions and take just a few minutes to read. Committees. While the cutoff for appointments is typically
Connect, Collaborate, Contribute in early February, residents can apply at any time for future
Town staff, leadership, and volunteers take the time to get consideration. These committee meetings are open to the
to know one another and form a welcoming community for public for additional opportunities to contribute – the
those who enjoy public service. Attending a Town Council Planning and Zoning Commission and Historic Resources
meeting, a Connect with Council event or other community Board are particularly popular.
event is always an excellent way to get to know and interact navigating public Comments
with local leaders. When attending council or committee meetings, you
Jupiter U is another way to get connected and is a free have the opportunity to share your thoughts through public
program to help residents learn about the services offered by comments. Offering constructive input is not only encouraged
the town. Through classes and tours of everything from our but also essential for success. Many residents draft comments
parks to our water plant, Jupiter U sessions are a great way for and read them at the podium, or submit written comments
residents to meet one another and learn more about the town before or during meetings to council at TownCouncil@
they call home. Registration for this program begins in March. jupiter.fl.us or the town clerk at TownClerk@jupiter.fl.us.
Town board or committee members also help the town Providing a new perspective or insight in some detail is
with important input. Whether you’re passionate about valuable in shaping comprehensive and inclusive policies.
urban planning, environmental issues or community safety, Participating in town governance is a rewarding experience
there’s likely a committee that aligns with your experience
– we invite you to join us in shaping the year ahead!
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