Page 6 - The Shores of Jupiter - November '20

Page 6, The Shores
Tax Talk

Special Edition: 2020 Property – It’s easy! In just a few clicks, you’re done. No login or amount of current and delinquent taxes and paying them before
password required.
April 1 of the year following the year in which taxes are assessed.
Tax Season – Pay Smart. Pay – It’s fast! Online payments take only one to three days to Tax Collector Gannon Honors Palm Beach County’s
Vietnam Veterans
process. Compare that to mailed payments which can take up
Online. to 15 days to process – not counting U.S. postal service delivery It is my honor to recognize
time. our local Vietnam veterans as
The 2020 property tax – It’s thrifty! Avoid credit card fees and save money by using our country marks the 50th
season begins Sunday, Nov. eCheck – it’s free. anniversary of the Vietnam
1, when we begin accepting And the top benefit of paying property taxes online ... War. Made possible in part by
payments online at www. – It’s smart! When you pay your 2020 property taxes online, a partnership with the Florida
pbctax.com. This year, take the you’re choosing the safest, easiest and fastest way to pay. And Department of Highway Safety
stress out of paying property you’ll save money. Now that’s smart! and Motor Vehicles, I am
taxes by paying online. It’s Save Money With Early Payment Discounts offering Vietnam veterans a
safe, simple and smart! Please Plan ahead to save money on your 2020 property taxes. Pay in special commemorative lapel pin as my way of saying “thank
keep reading to learn more November and receive a 4 percent discount. Receive a 3 percent you” for their service and sacrifice.
about the benefits of paying discount in December, a 2 percent discount in January, and a 1 Designed by the United States of America Vietnam War
online. percent discount in February. There is no discount available for Commemoration, a program authorized by Congress, the lapel
A quick reminder our payments received in March. pins are available to anyone who served on active duty in the
offices will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Ask Anne: I never received my 2020 property tax bill. What U.S. Armed Forces between Nov. 1, 1955, and May 15, 1975,
Veterans Day. I offer my gratitude to all veterans for your service should I do? regardless of location. Friends and family members may also
to our nation on Veterans Day and always. Anne: You should visit our website at www.pbctax.com if request a lapel pin on behalf of a Vietnam veteran.
We will also be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on you do not receive your 2020 property tax bill in early November. Request a lapel pin by filling out a request form online at
Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27. Have a happy and healthy Our website is easy to use. You can view and print your bill or www.pbctax.com. I will mail your pin to you along with my
Thanksgiving! pay it online. I strongly recommend paying your 2020 property personal letter of thanks. Pins are available now through Veterans
Best wishes, tax bill online. This gives you peace of mind that you are paying Day, Nov. 11.
Anne M. Gannon, the correct amount due and confirms we received your payment. Important Dates And Deadlines
Constitutional Tax Collector, Serving Palm Beach County Also, make sure your address is up to date with the Palm Nov. 1 2020 property tax collection begins
Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office. We mail over Nov. 11 Veterans Day ‒ offices closed
Pay Smart. Pay Online. 600,000 property tax bills to the owner and address of record Nov. 26-27 Thanksgiving holiday ‒ offices closed
We have all experienced more than enough stress and on file with the property appraiser’s office. Nov. 30 Last day to receive
uncertainty due to the pandemic. Take the stress and uncertainty Just a reminder ... If you do not receive your property tax bill, 4 percent property tax discount
out of paying your property taxes by paying online at www. you are still responsible for paying the total amount due before Born in January? Registrations
pbctax.com. April 1. Florida Statutes, Chapter 197, Section 122 states: expire at midnight on your birthday.
Top Five Benefits Of Paying Property Taxes Online All owners of property are held to know that taxes are due Renew 90 days in advance at www.
– It’s safe! Protect your health. Stay home and pay online. and payable annually and are responsible for ascertaining the pbctax.com.
Jupiter Senior Softball League

By Mike Richmond More than Editor’s Note:
After a six-month suspension because of the coronavirus 200 players The Jupiter
pandemic Jupiter Senior Softball games have resumed, and participated last Senior Softball
the league is seeking new players for ongoing pickup games year, and persons Association (JSSA)
and the upcoming 2021 Winter League. interested are in a cooperative
The program is open to persons 55 and older and players encouraged to relationship with
of all skills are welcome. The year-round softball league is sign up as soon the Town of Jupiter
sponsored by the Jupiter Senior Softball Association (JSSA) as possible, provides a special
in cooperation with the Town of Jupiter. There is no upper especially if they recreational activity
age limit, but most players are in their 60s and 70s, as well as haven’t played for that has a significant
some in their 80s. some time. The Bob Walsh slams a line drive toward following. Please Batter Mike Manasia prepares to make
Shores residents John Cariero, George Farnworth, league’s three infielder Scott Rosenstock. note in bold font contact as the ball nears.
Bennett Doliner and Larry Wickerham are among current division format the names of several
or past players. This also includes Ted Battistone, 87, allows games for more competitive players as well as Shores residents. We should seek out these players and
who passed away last April and who was selected as the those desiring a more relaxed style of play. To register or acknowledge their inspiring example of the abilities and zeal of
inaugural inductee to the JSSA’s Hall of Fame. for more information go to www.leaguelineup.com/jssa or seniors everywhere and praise them for success of the league in
Softball games resumed on Sept. 16 following the opening call Tom Cosentino at (412) 721-0173. competition with other teams. They make Jupiter proud.
of Jupiter parks for certain athletic activities. The games are
every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning beginning
with batting practice at 8:30 a.m. at Jupiter Community Park,
3373 Church Street. With games under way again JSSA
Commissioner Tom Cosentino said, “It is great to see everyone
back at the park and players practicing social distancing and
keeping everyone safe.”
More players are needed for pickup games through the
rest of the season and to fill rosters of a dozen or more teams
that are expected to compete in the 2021 Winter League that
kicks off next January 11 and runs through March 22. Those
who sign up will receive uniform jerseys and caps.

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