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6/30/08	Boynton Beach Fire/Rescue Department Insurance Rating and Alarm Ordinance Although your Police Department also responds to these calls, Ocean Ridge contracts with the Boynton Beach Fire/Rescue Department to handle fire alarms, smoke conditions, fires, and sick/injured persons. Two things have occurred recently that the residents of Ocean Ridge should be aware of; namely, BBF/RD’s upgraded insurance rating and their alarm ordinance. All Fire Departments are rated by the International Organization of Standardization (ISO) on a scale of 1-10; with 1 being the best. Last month, BBF/RD’s rating rose from a 4 to a 2. This is of significance to every homeowner in Town because property insurance premiums are based on the ISO rating. You are encouraged to contact your insurance company to let them know of this change and you may find that your premium will be lowered. Those of you who have a monitored fire alarm system have probably received a letter from BBF/RD regarding Boynton’s Alarm Ordinance. We have received many phone calls asking if the letter and the cost for the alarm permit outlined therein are legitimate. The answer is Yes! A part of the contract between the municipalities required that Ocean Ridge comply with all related Boynton Beach ordinances. Therefore, you are responsible for this one time fee.
6/25/08	Garbage and Trash Service Regular trash and recycle collection will be picked up as scheduled on Friday, July 4th.
6/24/08	Boynton Beach Independence Day Celebration 6:30-9:30pm. Gates open at 6pm. Fireworks at 9pm. Intracoastal Park 2240 N. Federal Hwy. For more information click title or call 561-742-6246.
6/18/08	Tree-Trimming Contractor List Do not attempt to trim any vegetation growing on or near any overhead power lines. Only specially trained line-clearing professionals should work around power lines. Click on title to access listed provided by FPL.
6/17/08	Flood and Hurricane Awareness Expo Saturday, June 28, 2008, Boynton Beach Mall, 10a-3pm Mike Lyons from Channel 25, representatives from municipalities and public sectors will be there to answer questions about flood insurance and hurricane information.
6/13/08	Water Main Break - Inlet Cay Island - Boil Water Alert BOIL WATER ALERT: There has been a water main break on Inlet Cay Island. All residents on Inlet Cay Drive, Eleuthera Drive, Bimini Cove Drive and Spanish River Drive are affected. Water will be turned off for a couple of hours. Please check our website at www.oceanridgeflorida.com or call Town Hall at 561-732-2635 or the Police Department at 561-732-8331 (after 3pm) for updates. BOIL WATER ALERT LIFTED 6/13/08 at 6:15pm.
6/12/08	Road and Bridge Closures 6/13-7/2 North Ocean Blvd. (A1A), north of The Inlet, will be closed due to work in Manalapan. Please use an alternate route. 6/2-9/9 Woolbright Bridge closed for repairs. Please use Ocean Avenue.
6/12/08	"All American Cleanup" -- Sand Sifters Volunteer Information
6/6/08	Volunteer Training Seminar - Medical Disaster Readiness Plan/PODS Volunteer information open to Ocean Ridge residents.
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