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From The Desk Of Transponder

Vice Mayor Weinroth Trouble?

As of this writing, the evictions sometime in the near future.
county is showing positive The county has taken a proactive approach in TRANSPONDER FEES
signs of slowing down the providing these services in hopes of mitigating an influx
spread of the coronavirus. of evictions proceedings. For more information, please
Unfortunately, this virus call the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County Rapid The transponders that you use to gain entry through the
is not going away, and Response Eviction Project at (561) 655-8944, ext. 328 gates work off of batteries. The batteries are built into the
we must remain vigilant. or Florida Rural Legal Services at 1-888-582-3410. Or device and cannot be replaced. At the end of their life, the
Though it may seem visit www.legalaidpbc.org/eviction or www.frls.org. entire device must be replaced. Most of our devices have
repetitive, facial coverings, For more information on the county’s COVID-19 been in use for over five years now and are beginning to
social distancing, and programs including assistance with rent, mortgages and fail. If your device is no longer working properly, it may be
frequent handwashing are utilities, please visit www.pbcgov.org. time for you to purchase a new one. Replacement devices
key factors in mitigating If you have not responded to the 2020 Census, census are sold at the discounted price of $50. Please call for an
the spread of the corona takers have started visiting homes throughout the county. appointment (561) 395-7551. 
virus. These field workers can be identified by ID badges with
The county continues to prioritize testing. Currently, their photograph, and bags and other equipment with the $75.00 - New transponder
there are over 115 testing sites countywide which can Census Bureau logo. They will be wearing masks and $50.00 - Replacement transponder
be located at https://discover.pbcgov.org/coronavirus/ practicing social distancing. $5.00 - Transponder plastic holder
Pages/testing-sites.aspx. The criteria for testing has been The county’s response rate is only approximately 60
expanded (nonsymptomatic, etc.), and the details are percent. If you are one of the 600,000 or so residents yet **Homeowners, tenants and club members will be
provided in the link. to respond, please take a minute to complete the census issued a transponder to the village they reside in and
Additionally, the testing site at FITTTEAM Ballpark now. into the Boca Pointe Club if they are a member**
in West Palm Beach is now offering rapid antigen testing • Respond online at: www.my2020census.gov.
with results within hours. To make an appointment for • To respond by phone, call 800.330.2020.
this location, please call (561) 642-1000. The county Health Department recently released a ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PAYMENT
The county also recently released a free CombatCOVID mosquito-borne illness alert in response to few reported CHECK or MONEY ORDER ONLY
app. All users who have been in close proximity to a cases of West Nile virus. In response, the county has NO REFUNDS ARE ISSUED
COVID-19 positive person will be notified by a push ramped up its aerial spraying covering over 280,000 acres
notification recommending they get tested immediately, west of Military Trail from Boca Raton to Jupiter.
without revealing anyone’s personal identity. Suggested For more information on aerial spraying and mosquito
locations for testing are also provided. control, you may contact the Aerial Spray Hotline at 561-
Unlike other apps, CombatCOVID will never use 642-8775 or visit: https://discover.pbcgov.org/erm/Pages/ How To Add Your
GPS or location notification in its architecture. The app Mosquito-Control.aspx.
user’s privacy and identity are protected. No names, email Finally, we urge everyone to make sure they are
addresses, locations or personally identifying information prepared for a hurricane. The season has been extremely Guests To The Gate
is required. active. For details on preparedness and other key
The county has partnered with the Legal Aid Society information including emergency apps, links to social By Yvonne Rivera, BPCA Administrative Assistant
of Palm Beach County and is offering free assistance and media and much more, please visit https://discover.
representation with landlord/tenant matters and past due pbcgov.org/publicsafety/dem/Pages/default.aspx. The Boca Pointe Community Association offers
payments. This is available in anticipation the Governor Please contact our office if you need assistance at a few different methods to add guests to your
will be lifting the state’s Executive Order prohibiting 561-276-1220 or email me at rweinroth@pbcgov.org.  visitors list, so please ensure that you add your guest
BEFORE they arrive. If your guest is not on the
list, they may be denied without a phone call being
Share A Membership placed to get your approval. Phone calls are placed
as a courtesy depending on how busy the guard is
& Get A $500 Gift From The Club! when they arrive.
To add a guest to your visitor list, you have

several options:
• Website- www.gateaccess.net
Mark Nelles & Helen Karpel, √ convenient, no travel, right in your backyard dining • Cell phone app- Download ABDI/Gate Access
Board of Governors Chairman √ a full To-Go menu available 5 days a week from the app/play store
& General Manager, √ a fully stocked Marketplace shopping, food, • Access Control- Call 561-395-3392 or leave a
The Club at Boca Pointe, supplies, fresh fruits, prepared meals, with orders placed voicemail message at 561-395-3369
561-864-8500, right in your car The advantage of using gateaccess.net or the app
www.theclubatbocapointe.com √ inside and outside dining 5 nights a week is the ability to:
√ music on Friday nights and on select Saturday • Add a guest for the day or permanently
It’s a SELL OUT!!! Call now before this special nights • Remove a guest
offer ends! √ and of course, a state-of-the-art sports and fitness • Send a pass with barcode
We are offering an opportunity to share a Club center, tennis and golf • Receive notification of guest arrival
membership at ½ price and receive a $500 gift from √ lectures, concerts, shows, and interactive If you have any questions regarding access
the Club to boot. entertainment methods, please call the Boca Pointe Community
If you are single and you have never been a Club The VALUE of Club partner membership is Association 561-395-7551. 
member or haven’t been a Club member for at least unmatched anywhere. A VALUE that is priceless. And
one full Club year (normally there is a two (2) year the best part are the friendships you will make when
wait), you can join over 1,000 other happy and safe you join the Club. You will be part of the Boca Pointe
Club members, at believe it or not, ½ the cost for twice Family! Most of our members have been part of our
the value. Club year after year. Why? Because of the PRICELESS
And what a VALUE Club membership is - a SAFE VALUE that is added to your lifestyle. Picture yourself
HAVEN in these troubled times. The Club has enjoying this too!
√ a full slate of activities both now and post Call our membership office at 561-864-8539 today
Covid-19 and find out all the details – you’ll be glad you did. 

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