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5/10/13 |
Scheduled Power Outage
for residents on Inlet Cay Island & west side of River Drive is
scheduled for May 14-16 from 9am-1pm. Work is due to
piling/bridge construction. Any questions, please call town hall at
561-732-2635. The following is the
notice that went out via auto phone message to residents in the
affected areas. |
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4/12/13 |
Board Alternate Appointment
Opportunity: The Commission will consider 1 Planning & Zoning
Board Alternate (1 year term) appointment at the May 6 Regular Town
Commission meeting. Interested residents must be registered voters
of the Town and submit a resume to the Clerk's office by April 26,
2013. If you have any questions, please call Town Hall at
561-732-2635 |
|
4/11/13 |
Invitation to Bid: Project:
Town of Ocean Ridge Inlet Cay Drive, Eleuthera Drive, and Bimini
Cove Drive Paving & Drainage Improvements. Deadline is April 30 by
2:00pm. Project Manual & Drawing: $30.00 (must obtain paper copy).
For more information see ad.
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3/14/13 |
Meter Migration Project:
City of Boynton Beach will be replacing water meters thru Line-Tec
(contractor) beginning as early as Monday, March 18. |
|
3/12/13 |
On March 23, please be aware that
there Delray Twilight Festival Bike Ride will be coming through our
town between 8am-noon and the Palm 100 Marathoners will be using our
sidewalks between 9AM-2PM. Please use caution when driving, walking
or biking along A1A (N. Ocean Blvd.) |
|
2/27/13 |
Boil Water Notice
Update: *Boil
water has been lifted as of 1:10pm.*
An emergency boil water notice has been issued for 5 home, 101,
104-110 Bonito Drive, due to work being done by the Town's
contractor. Once water service is restored, a boil water order will
be in effect until further notice (generally 48 hours).
(Posted 2/25/13, Updated 2/27/13) |
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2/20/13 |
South Lake Worth Inlet
Sand Trap and Channel Maintenance Dredging Project |
|
2/1/13 |
Municipal Election 2013
First day to qualify for the 2013 Municipal Election is on
February 1 and the last day is February 15 by 3pm. For more
information please call Town Hall at 561-732-2635 |
|
1/7/13 |
Police
Dispatcher/Clerk
Police Dispatcher/Clerk
applications are being accepted until 3:00 p. m. on Friday, February 1, 2013
Police Dispatcher/Clerk Employment Application
Police Dispatcher/Clerk Position Description
Police Department Position Requirements and Information Summary
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12/21/12 |
Crossover Repair
Permitting Extension:
The deadline for
issuing permits for crossover and dune repairs without waiting for
the State to approval has been extended until January 27, 2013.
After this date, you will need to contact FDEP for a permit prior to
submitting a permit to the Town. Please note that FDEP approval may
be still required if repair is not exact. Any questions, please call
Town Hall at 561-732-2635. |
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Nov 6 |
Election Day from 7am-7pm
Early Voting
Information/Sites - Oct 27-Nov 3
Sample Ballot Info
/ Know the Issues by
PBC Comm. Steven Abrams
For more information or for
absentee ballot information, please contact the Supervisor of
Election directly at 561-656-6200 or pbcelections.org |
Oct 27 -
Nov 3 |
Early Voting
Information/Sites
Sample Ballot Info
/ Know the Issues by
PBC Comm. Steven Abrams
For more information or for
absentee ballot information, please contact the Supervisor of
Election directly at 561-656-6200 or pbcelections.org. |
|
10/19/12 |
Boil Water Alert: A boil
water notice has been issued for 8 homes on Bonito Drive. These
homes will be on boil order until further notice. Update: All clear
issued 10/21/12pm. |
|
10/15/12 |
Lost/Missing Cat
- Update 10/19/12 - Echo has been found and is
now home safe. |
|
10/9/12 |
Boil Water Alert:
An emergency boil water order was issued yesterday, Monday, October
8 affecting 37 homes on Sabal Island Drive. The event began around
noon with restoration of water service occurring at 4:30pm. These
residents have been advised to boil their water until further
notice. (Posted 10/9/12) All clear as of 10/10 2:30pm. |
|
9/30/12 |
Employment Opportunities
Police Officer and Police
Dispatcher/Clerk applications are being accepted until 5:00 p. m. on
Friday, October 19, 2012.
Police Officer
Police Officer Employment Application
Police Officer Position Description
Police Department Position Requirements and Information Summary
Police Dispatcher/Clerk
Police Dispatcher/Clerk Employment Application
Police Dispatcher/Clerk Position Description
Police Department Position Requirements and Information Summary
(Posted 09/13/12) |
|
9/5/12 |
Found:
Found 6 month old black and white kitten on
Hudson Avenue. If this is your missing pet, please call
561-732-2635.
 |
|
7/31/12 |
Back to
School Tax Holiday - August 3-5 |
|
6/27/12 |
City of Boynton Beach Water Utility Public Notice
This notice was enclosed in your water bill
from the City of Boynton Beach Water Department. For questions or
concerns, please call Water Quality Division at 561-742-6964. |
|
6/18/12 |
Lost Cat:
Missing tuxedo cat (black and white) named Booboo from Sailfish
Lane. No collar. If you happen to see Booboo, please call
561-732-8331 or 561-732-2635. Booboo went back home.
(Posted 6/18/12, updated 6/25/12) |
|
6/13/12 |
Bridge Closure: The
Woolbright bridge will be closed on June 20 from 9am - 3pm due to
street lighting construction. Please use Ocean Avenue as an
alternate route. |
|
6/8/12 |
2011 Annual Audit
Report |
|
05/22/12 |
Lost & Found Felines
If you are the owner of the lost or happen to see these cats, please
call dispatch at 732-8331 or town hall at 561-732-2635. |
|
5/16/12 |
Woolbright Road Bridge
Work: The bridge will be closed
to vehicle and pedestrian traffic on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 from
9:00am through 5:00pm. Please use Ocean Avenue or the George
Bush Blvd (8th Street) bridge as alternate routes. |
|
5/11/12 |
PBSO Proposal
Information Page. Recently posted
memo
from Ken Schenck, Town Manager, discussing
costs/savings figures. |
|
5/10/12 |
ORPD
Annual Report for 2011 has been posted. Archive of the
past annual report can be found
here. |
|
4/30/12 |
Boynton Inlet Bridge Work
Restrictions: The
A1A Bridge, over the Boynton Inlet, will be reduced to one lane of
traffic, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday, April 30, through Thursday,
May 3, for bridge painting operations (weather permitting). Flaggers
will be on-site to direct traffic, and sidewalks may be closed
during this time. Please use caution through this area. |
|
4/30/12 |
Lost Dog:
“Fletch” is a
one-year old, male Chihuahua that has been missing since Saturday.
He was spotted on Sunday on Engle Drive but the owners were unable
to recover him. Fletch is brown, about 5lbs, wearing a red collar.
He is microchipped. Please call Dispatch at 561-732-8331 if you
happen to see or catch Fletch. *Update* 5/4/12 - Dog found and
returned to owner. |
|
4/12/12 |
Found Dog
If this dog belongs to
you, please call 561-732-8331. Thank you. *Update 4/30/11 -
Dog is no longer lost* |
|
4/10/12 |
In the process of updating
website links, especially the minutes from 1996-2001. Some pages may
not work until later next week or you may notice broken links and
may have to resave pages/forms to your favorites. |
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04/5/12 |
A1A Road Closure in Palm Beach
South Ocean Blvd (A1A) in Palm Beach will be closed to traffic
between Southern Blvd. and Sloan’s Curve. This closure is due to
the replacement of an aging force main infrastructure between Phipps
Ocean Park and Island Road. Construction is scheduled to begin
April 9 and will be completed by December 15, 2012. However, it
appears that the road closure will be from April 9 to August
9. Questions should be directed to the project engineer, Jeffrey
Sanon at 838-5440. |
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04/03/12 |
Lost Felines
If you happen to see these cats, please
call dispatch at 732-8331 or town hall at 561-732-2635. |
|
3/22/12 |
Employment Opportunities
Police Officer and Police
Dispatcher/Clerk applications are being accepted until 5:00 p. m. on
Friday, April 20, 2012.
Police Officer
Police Officer Employment Application
Police Officer Position Description
Police Department Position Requirements and Information Summary
Police Dispatcher/Clerk
Police Dispatcher/Clerk Employment Application
Police Dispatcher/Clerk Position Description
Police Department Position Requirements and Information Summary
|
|
3/14/12 |
Election Results
Gail A. Aaskov 240
Hans C. Kahlert 192
Geoff Pugh 287
Total Votes Cast 719
Total Voters 402 |
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Posted 2/27/12, updated 3/5/12 |
Temporary Road Closure
A1A will be closing in Manalapan from 3/5 through 3/9 due to tunnel
construction. Signage has been posted to direct detoured
traffic to use either the Boynton/Ocean Ridge Ocean Avenue bridge or
the Lantana Ocean Avenue bridge. Please use an alternate route during this time
period. |
|
2/22/12 |
Lost Felines
If you happen to see these cats, please
call dispatch at 732-8331 or town hall at 561-732-2635 |
|
2/7/12 |
Energy2Save
Rebate Program Open to Ocean Ridge Residents
Visit www.energy2save.net
or call 888-283-7720. |
|
2/3/12 |
Lost & Found Felines |
|
2/1/12 |
Energy2Save
Rebate Program Open to Ocean Ridge Residents |
|
2/1/12 |
Invitation to Bid
- Inlet Cay & Sabal Island Drive Bridge Repairs
Bid packets due Feb. 9, 2012 by 2:00pm. |
|
2/1/12 |
Municipal Election 2012
The 2012 Municipal Election for the Town of Ocean Ridge will be
held on March 13, 2012 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
for two Commissioners for a three year term.
Registered voters are
qualified to vote in this election. To vote in this election, please
register to vote prior to Feb. 13.
Candidates must be a voter of
the Town. The filing period is from Friday, February 3, 2012 through
3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 17, 2012.
For absentee ballot and other
election information, please call the Supervisor of Election
directly at 561-656-6200. (Posted 12/23/11)
Las
elecciones de 2012
Municipal de
la ciudad de
Ocean Ridge
se llevará a cabo
el 13 de marzo
2012 entre
las 7:00
am y 7:00 pm
por dos
miembros de la Comisión
por un período
de tres años.
Los votantes registrados
están calificados para
votar en esta elección.
Para
votar en esta elección,
por favor,
registrarse para votar
antes del
13 de febrero.
Los candidatos deben ser
electores
de la
Ciudad.
El período de
presentación es de
Viernes, 03 de febrero
2012 a 3:00
pm el
Viernes, 17 de febrero
2012.
De
voto por correo
y la información de
las elecciones,
por favor llame a
la Supervisora
de Elecciones
directamente a
561-656-6200. |
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12/28/11 |
Lost & Found Felines |
|
12/23/11 |
GOP Primary
The 2012 GOP Primary will be held on Tuesday, January 31, 2012
from 7:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall. For absentee ballot
and other election information, please call the Supervisor of
Election directly at 561-656-6200. |
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12/7/11 |
Sabal Island Drive Residents:
The water has been turned off
and will remain off until about 3pm due to water main break.
There will be a boil water
order when the water returns. A notice with more
information will be located at your front door. If you have
any questions, please contact Steven Evans, Boynton's Water Quality
Supervisor at 561-742-6964 or town hall at 561-732-2635. Thank
you.
Water is back on as of 2:15pm.
The boil water is all clear as of Friday,
December 9 at 12:30pm. (Posted 12/9/11) |
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11/14/11 |
Please
help your neighbor find their
LOST
CATS

(Click on picture to view bigger
picture)
We are missing two cats from Dolphin Road, Ocean
Ridge FL. They were last seen on Tuesday, November 8th. They are
both male and have been neutered.
The black tabby cat is
called Oliver/Ollie and the orange/white long haired Maine coon cat
is called Bailey. Neither are wearing a collar.
If you have any
information or can share this with anyone, we would sincerely
appreciate it. Please reply to this email address, call
561.596.8359 (Charlotte- leave a message if nobody answers).
See
flyer for more pictures and contact
information. |
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11/10/11 |
Updated Water Restrictions Effective 11/10/11 |
|
09/28/11 |
Budget FY 11/12 Book
(Reposted 9/28/11 w/memo update
from 9/26/11 meeting.)
Public copy is always available
at town hall if you are unable to view online. |
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09/11 |
Found Cat/Kitten

A very sweet and
friendly kitten cat was found at Thompson and Old Ocean Blvd on
August 12. Please see attached picture for description. If you
know who this feline may belong to or if this cat belongs to you
please call dispatch at 561-732-8331. |
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09/11 |
Floodplain Management Plan Annual
Progress Report 2010-11
September Ocean Ridge Tidings
E-newsletter
September Town Manager's Town Update
September
STC Budget Meeting / Regular Town Commission Meeting Agenda
September Regular Town Commission Meeting Action Summary
July
Regular Town Commission Meeting Minutes
/
Special Town Commission Meeting Minutes
August Monthly Activity Report -
Ocean
Ridge/Briny Breezes
Will be posted as they become available |
|
7/22/11 |
Employment Opportunities
Police Officer
Must possess current FL Law Enf. Cert., valid FL DL, minimum 5 years
law enf. exp. inlcuding positive citizen-focused interaction, enf of
crim & traf laws, Code Compliance requirements, & general competency
for tasks associated with position. Starting $47,953.
Application at Ocean Ridge Police Department, 6450 N. Ocean Blvd.,
Ocean Ridge, FL 33435 or
here. return postmark by 5pm 8/19/11.
Police Dispatcher/Clerk
Must possess valid FL DL, minimum 3 years exp. preferred, including
positive citizen-focused interaction, rec/data entry, shift work.
Minimum starting salary $34,777.60. Application at Ocean Ridge
Police Department, 6450 N. Ocean Blvd., Ocean Ridge, FL 33435 or
here. Return postmark by 5pm 8/19/11. |
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7/15/11 |
Budget FY 11/12 Book |
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7/14/11 |
Residents:
FPL will be clearing lines in Ocean Ridge
in the next few weeks. They will be clearing branches and
limbs away from the power lines. To facilitate their efforts,
they are asking for access to trees near power lines behind your
property. If access to your property is required, a
contractor will contact you personally or leave a note at your door
in advance. If you have any questions or concerns, call
Vegetation Management at 866-274-9098. |
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7/6/11 |
Lost Bird |
|
6/11 |
June's Ocean Ridge Tidings E-newsletter
June's Town Manager's Town Update
June's Regular Town Commission
Meeting Agenda
June's Regular Town Commission
Meeting Action Summary
June's Code Enforcement Hearing
Agenda
May's Regular Town Commission
Meeting Minutes
May's Monthly Activity Report -
Ocean Ridge -
Briny Breezes
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|
6/15/11 |
Lost Male Cat
All black sphynx, male, 14 yo, no tail named Ming. Last seen
at 37 Spanish River Drive on 6/14/11. Please call dispatch at
561-732-8331 if you have seen him. **update** 6/21/11 Ming was found alive
and is home. |
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6/11 |
Invitation to Bid for
Noseeum Spraying Services
The Town of Ocean Ridge, Florida is accepting bids for the spraying
of noseeums within the Town limits from qualified licensed
companies. Spraying will be done weekly right before the
weekend. All spraying will be done on foot utilizing a
backpack and none by truck. Spraying will be for 12 months
beginning October 1, 2011. Natural pyrethrin pesticide
products are specified, for use in conjunction with suitable
registered insecticides for residual control, as needed. The
product(s) specified in the bidder's proposal shall be indentified
and a copy of the product specimen label provided to substantiate
residual claims. The areas to be sprayed are, in general, the
edge of the mangroves and the adjoining front and backyards where
approved by the homeowner. The spraying areas are
approximately 43,500 linear feet. Any questions must be
submitted to Ken Schenck, Town Manager, at 561-732-2635. Ocean
Ridge is an equal opportunity employer. The Town reserves the
right to reject all bids if it is in the best interest of the Town.
Maps may be obtained at Town Hall which delineates the areas to be
sprayed. Interested contractors should submit 3 copies of the
bid. Bids must be sealed with "Noseeum Spraying Bid" on the
envelope. Experience in the spraying for noseeums must be
included and is required. All required submittals should be
directed to: Town Clerk, Town of Ocean Ridge, 6450 N. Ocean Blvd.,
Ocean Ridge, FL 33435, 561-732-2635. Responses to this
invitation to bid will be received by the Town of Ocean Ridge no
later than 2pm, as determined by the Town's clock, on June 23, 2011.
All bids will be opened in the Town Chambers at 2pm on June 23,
2011. |
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5/25/11 |
Town's email and website
will be updated later this week. Town's email and website may
be not be updated between Friday, May 27 through Monday, May 30.
Please call Town Hall at 561-732-2635 or Dispatch at 561-732-8331
with any concerns. |
|
5/6/11 |
Palm Tran
Development Plan Open Houses
"Palm Tran is currently updating its Transit
Development Plan that will guide planning, development, and operations for
the next ten years, and has asked Kittleson & Associates, Inc. to lead the
TDP consultant team. The TDP is important for securing Palm Tran's
funding and for outlining future changes to Palm Tran service. Public
involvement is a key component in developing a TDP. Therefore, Palm
Tran will be hosting three open houses at Palm Beach County Branch
Libraries." |
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5/5/11 |
Residents: DOT began
working to fix cracks on the sidewalks along A1A at the beginning of
the week and will continue to work on the sidewalks until the end of
May. If you have any questions or concerns, please call Town
Hall at 561-732-2635.
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May's Ocean Ridge Tidings E-newsletter
May's Town Manager's Town Update
May's Regular Town Commission
Meeting Agenda
May's Regular Town Commission
Meeting Action Summary
May's Code Enforcement Hearing
Agenda
May's
Board of Adjustment Meeting Agenda
April's Regular Town Commission
Meeting Minutes
March's Monthly Activity Report -
Ocean Ridge -
Briny Breezes
April's Monthly Activity Report -
Ocean Ridge -
Briny Breezes
Will be posted as they become
available. |
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4/18/11 |

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April's Ocean Ridge Tidings E-newsletter
April's Town Manager's Town Update
April's Regular Town Commission
Meeting Agenda
April's Regular Town Commission
Meeting Action Summary
April's Code Enforcement Hearing
Agenda
March's Regular Town Commission
Meeting Minutes
March's Monthly Activity Report -
Ocean Ridge -
Briny Breezes
Will be posted as they become
available. |
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4/5/2011 |
Various Board Appointments
The Commission will consider 3 Regular Member (3 year term) and 2 Alternates
(1 year term) appointments for the Board of Adjustment and 3 Regular Member
(3 year term) and 2 Alternates (1 year term) appointments to the Planning &
Zoning Commission at the May 2, 2011 Regular Town Commission meeting.
Interested residents must be registered voters of the Town and submit a
resume to the Clerk's office by April 25, 2011. Any questions, please
call 561-732-2635. |
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3/23/11 |
New Water Restrictions
Effective March 26, 2011
Existing Landscaping
Odd-numbered street address residents and businesses may water lawns
and landscapes on Wednesdays & Saturdays from 12am to 10am and/or from 4pm
to 11:59pm.
Even-numbered street addresses,
no street addresses or irrigate both even and odd address within the same
zones, including multi-family units and homeowners associations, may water
lawns and landscapes on Thursdays and Sundays from 12am to 10am and/or from
4pm to 11:59pm.
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|
3/20/11 |
Date: March 20, 2011
Project: Coconut Lane Outfall Improvements
000100
INVITATION TO BID
Sealed Bids, in
triplicate, will be received by the Town of Ocean Ridge located at 6450
North Ocean Boulevard, Ocean Ridge, FL 33435 (Phone 561-734-5650) for the
subject Project until 11:00 AM, local time, April 19, 2011,
then opened.
The Owner for the Project
is the Town of Ocean Ridge.
The Engineer for the
Project is Engenuity Group, Inc., 1201 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach, FL
33405. All Contract and Technical inquiries should be directed to Michael
Hanseter, PE, at the Engineer’s Offices and whose phone number is (561)
655-1151, and fax number is (561) 832-9390.
The project is generally
described as follows: Install drainage pump station, pipe, structures,
generator, and a pollution control device along with associated pavement and
site restoration on Coconut Lane in the Town of Ocean Ridge.
Contract Documents may be
purchased beginning at 9:00 am on March 21, 2011 from
Engenuity Group, Inc. located at 1201 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach,
Florida 33405 (Phone 561-655-1151) at the following prices, which are
non-refundable:
Project Manual
and Drawings: $80.00
Packaging & Mailing Charges: $10.00
This Contract
is a unit price contract.
A person or affiliate
who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for
a public entity crime may not submit a Bid on a Contract with a public
entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work,
may not be awarded or perform Work as a Contractor, Supplier, Subcontractor,
or Consultant under a Contract with any public entity, and may not transact
business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided
in Section 287.017, Florida Statutes, for Category two for a period of 36
months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list.
No Bid may be
withdrawn for a period of 90 days after the scheduled closing date for the
receipt of Bid except as otherwise provided in the Instruction to Bidders.
The successful
bidder, who is awarded the Contract, shall be required to furnish a 100%
Construction Performance Bond and a 100% Construction Payment Bond.
The Owner reserves the
right to reject any or all Bids, to waive informalities, and to
re-advertise.
BY ORDER OF: The Town of
Ocean Ridge, Florida
Publish: The Palm Beach
Post
Date: March 20, 2011 |
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3/7/11 |
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Police Dispatcher/Clerk
- MUST possess current FL 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator Cert., valid FL
DL, min 3yrs experience. Include positive citizen-focused interaction,
rec/data entry, shift work. Minimum starting salary $33,113.60 start
date 06/01/11. Apply to ORPD, 6450 N Ocean Blvd, Ocean Ridge, FL 33435
or at
www.oceanridgeflorida.com.
Return postmark by 5pm 04/08/11.
Application Packet |
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3/7/11 |
Lost Cat - Coconut Lane area -
Dark Tiger stripped DSH. See
flyer. |
| 3/11 |
March's Ocean Ridge Tidings E-newsletter
March's Town Manager's Town Update
March's Regular Town Commission
Meeting Agenda
March's Regular Town Commission
Meeting Action Summary
March's Code Enforcement Hearing
Agenda
Ocean Ridge Police Department 2010 Annual Report
February's Regular Town Commission
Meeting Minutes
February's Monthly Activity Report -
Ocean Ridge -
Briny Breezes
Will be posted as they become
available. |
| 1/5/11 |
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