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VOL. 34 NO. 9 FAX 561-624-9088 • E-MAIL canpga@yahoo.com SEPTEMBER 2024

PGA POA Communication Corner

Submitted by Gail Coppage, Reminder: Closer to home, within PGA National the “Ellipse” is not considered a
PGA POA Communications Committee roundabout and cars in the circle must yield to traffic. Cars on Avenue of the Champions
Welcome September! Hope you are enjoying the quietness have the right-of-way.
of a September day in South Florida! Welcome back to school Trash Management
our younger residents! For many people, September is the Perhaps you have seen the trash receptables located adjacent to sidewalks throughout
beginning of the fall season, with lots of apple pies, cider, and our PGA National community for use when walking or biking? It is very handy to have
pumpkin spice lattes. Living in South Florida we can enjoy these receptables available when we are out and about in the neighborhoods. Did you know
all the above, but with temperatures significantly warmer. that these trash receptables are not for placing household rubbish? All the trash receptables
Having a sweater for fall for us usually means a restaurant adjacent to the sidewalks are for litter and bagged pet waste only, not household trash.
or shop has chilly air! In each property tax bill, owners pay for collection from their home twice per week by
The Joy Of Roundabouts! Waste Management. We are very thankful that PGA National enjoys bi-weekly trash pickup
A roundabout, also called a rotary or a traffic circle, is in our neighborhoods! Just one kitchen-size trash bag could fill up one trash receptable and
found in many cities in South Florida. Have you driven by the newest roundabout in Palm suddenly garbage overflows, making not only a mess on the sidewalks but also making the
Beach Gardens? The traffic pattern has changed at the intersection of Fairchild Gardens mess an attraction for area wildlife. Thank you for understanding the role of the community
Avenue and Fairchild Avenue (adjacent to the Palm Beach Gardens Post office and trash receptables and throwing away litter while out enjoying our beautiful community!
Legacy Place). Traffic is now flowing through Palm Beach Gardens’ newest roundabout. Time To Be Trim
Roundabouts can be safer than stop signs and traffic signal-controlled intersections Did you know that August was the beginning of the 2024 tax season? Soon we will
because they can reduce vehicle speeds, increase driver awareness. The circular shape receive the annual Truth-In-Millage (TRIM) Notice, which is mailed out in August by the
of a roundabout can also make it less likely for severe crashes like right-angle, left turn, Property Appraiser to each property owner in Palm Beach County. The TRIM notice contains
and head-on collisions. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), information about your property’s value, proposed millage rates and proposed property taxes.
roundabouts can reduce fatal crashes by 90%, injury crashes by 76%, and pedestrian crashes This TRIM notice is strictly informational. It is not a bill. The tax collector’s office will
by 30 to 40%. Work began mid-June and now the new roundabout design re-opened for prepare and mail the more than 600,000 tax bills by November 1 and begin to collect tax
drivers and pedestrians. This roadway improvement project is a key component of the Palm payments which are due by March 31, 2025. For more information about the TRIM notice,
Beach Gardens Mobility Plan, working to make city roadways safer for the community. visit the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s website at https://pbcpao.gov/trim/. Watch
Enjoy the new roundabout when visiting the Post Office, Library, Palm Beach State College
or the restaurants and shops at Legacy Place. PGA POA Communication Corner on page 2
Commissioner’s Update

Declaring September 2024 As National Hunger
Action Month

By Vice Mayor G. Marino
In recognition of the ongoing battle against hunger and
food insecurity, the Palm Beach County Board of County
Commissioners will proclaim September 2024 as National
Hunger Action Month. This declaration is part of a larger,
nationwide campaign designed to inspire action and raise The PGA POA Board Of
awareness about hunger in the United States, a problem
that persists even in affluent areas like Palm Beach County.
Despite the county’s overall wealth, the reality is stark for Governors is seeking
many residents. According to Feeding America’s “Map the
Meal Gap” report, more than 173,000 residents of Palm Beach candidates who are
County struggle with hunger, including 50,890 children who
do not have enough to eat on a daily basis. This statistic underscores the critical importance interested in running for
of initiatives like Hunger Action Month, which seek to mobilize the community in addressing
these disparities. election to the PGA POA
As of June 2024, over half—54 percent—of the families with children enrolled in
the Palm Beach County School District are considered economically disadvantaged. Board of Governors.
This troubling figure reflects broader socioeconomic challenges, as many households are
contending with financial instability. Additionally, according to the latest ALICE report, 46
If you have experience on a condo or HOA board
Commissioner’s Update on page 2 and have lived in PGA National for a couple years,
please contact the POA office at (561) 627-2800

and ask for the property manager or send a letter of
introduction letting us know you’re interested,
to PGA POA, 7100 Fairway Drive, No. 29,
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 or

email dawnl@langmanagement.com.