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By Ilan Kaufer, business expect. I encourage you to stay involved and provide with traffic flow and this is an important project. Beginning in
Jupiter Town Councilor your input as we move forward. 2023, FDOT will be working on the following improvements:
Happy February, Strategic Planning Process 1. Adding an eastbound continuous right/through lane from
I hope you are having a The Town Council undertakes an annual strategic planning the northbound off-ramps to Central Boulevard
great start to the spring and process that begins in January. The first meeting was held Jan. 18, 2. Revising the northbound off-ramps from the free flow right
were able to join us at the and I was proud to introduce initiatives related to public safety, turn to be signalized at Indiantown Road; a T-type intersection.
Jupiter Jubilee. Please find government transparency, and environmental preservation. As a comparison, the off-ramp/intersection would look similar
below a few updates on my I also advocated to reestablish our Education Committee to to the northbound off-ramp at Donald Ross Road.
activity on the council. identify ways the Town can better advocate on overcrowding 3. The eastbound to northbound I-95 turn movement will be
Town Manager Update and redistricting issues. I always look forward to incorporating signalized.
In December the council residents’ feedback into the strategic planning process and hope 4. The dual eastbound left turns to Island way will be extended
selected a consulting firm to you will send in any ideas you have for the upcoming fiscal cycle. to the west to provide for additional storage.
assist with the Town manager search and selection process. It is Road Projects 5. A westbound auxiliary lane from Jupiter West Plaza to the
important to me that we have a process that is transparent to the There are several major road projects upcoming in Jupiter I-95 on-ramp will be added.
public and that the input of our Town employees and the public and I will continue to work hard to make sure that the projects Thank you for keeping up to date on these activities. Please
is included in the selection process. It is also important to me are getting completed on time and work to minimize impacts as make sure to follow me on social media on Facebook at www.
that the next Town manager have a good understanding and best we can. This month, I wanted to provide an update on some facebook.com/kauferfl and on Twitter @CouncilorKaufer. If
background of Florida and Jupiter issues, and will engage our improvements the Florida Department of Transportation will be you have any comments, questions, or concerns about these
employees to maintain the high level of services our residents and making to the western portion of Indiantown Road. It is important initiatives or any other Town matters, please email me at ilank@
the Town continue to advocate for improvements that will assist jupiter.fl.us.
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue
Be Fire-Smart When Heat sources can be a discarded cigarette, a spark
Outdoors from an ATV, or even the heat from the engine of an
improperly parked vehicle.
It only takes a couple of minutes for a seemingly
Abacoa is part of what is small fire to quickly grow out of control, so it is wise
referred to as an Urban- to dial 911 as soon as possible and give a detailed
W ildland Interface, location of the fire.
meaning that residential and If there is a fire nearby, embers can travel a
commercial structures are in considerable distance and start additional fires
close proximity to heavily where they land or come in contact with other fuel,
wooded natural areas. particularly vegetation or vegetative debris.
As we approach the cool A good practice for year-round maintenance, but
season (or at least cooler) dry air, especially this time of year, is to remove leaves and
lower temperatures and wind contribute to a formula pine needles from rain gutters and other places where
for increased risk of brush fires. While certainly not vegetative debris tends to accumulate close to your
on the scale of wildfires experienced in other parts of house or other structure.
the country, a fire in our preserves or other open areas This is a wonderful time to be outside and enjoy
can present a significant threat to homeowners. the weather, but please remember to be fire-smart to
There are steps that you can take as property owners help reduce the threat of fire.
Steen Eriksson,
VOTE BEN KLUG to help minimize the threat of fire spreading to your Community Relations,
home or business.
On Tuesday When enjoying the preserve areas within Abacoa or Professional Firefighters/Paramedics of Palm
MARCH 8TH anywhere in surrounding areas, please be careful not IAFF Local 2928,
Beach County,
to provide a heat source that can ignite the extremely
dry vegetation. HOAN@IAFF2928.com
Supporting our Police and First Responders
Protecting our historical charm and our Happy Valentine’s Day
environment (greenspace, clean beaches
and waterways)
Finding a solution to reduce traffic
Keeping our taxes low while maintaining our
level of service
Supporting our local businesses
Paid for by Ben Klug for Town Council